IBM DS8000 manual Logical configuration process, Configuring a storage complex

In the example shown in Figure 10-22,the radio button is checked to allow specific host attachments for selected storage image I/O ports only. The check box has also been selected to show the recommended location view for the attachment.

10.3 The logical configuration process

We recommend that you configure your storage environment in the following order. This does not mean that you have to follow this guide exactly. You can get the same results by following a different order, as long as you define your storage complex, unit, and images first. This is only a suggestion.

10.3.1 Configuring a storage complex

To create the storage complex, expand the Manage Hardware (1) section, click Storage Complexes (2), click Create from the Select Action (3) pull-down and click Go (4), as shown in Figure 10-23.Follow the panel directions with each advancing panel.

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Figure 10-23 View of the Select Action pull-down menu with Create, selected

Under the Define Properties panel, type the storage complex Nickname and Description.

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