Chapter 8 Disk Array Configuration Setting (S100/S1100/S1200/S1300/S2100/S2200/S2300)
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(a), (b), (c), and (d) in the screen are described as follows.
(a) General Setting
y LD Setting
The number of LDs and the LD Capacity are specified here. It is also possible to specify either of them.
When only the number of LD is specified, the maximum capacity that can be created is automatically
calculated.
When only the LD Capacity is specified, the maximum number of logical disks that can be created is
calculated.
If having specified LD Capacity, you can either enter a numeric value or specify a bound logical disk.
To bind logical disks having the same capacity as for a bound one, you should select [Only specify LD
capacity]. Logical disks having the same capacity are necessary for using the data replication function*.
Clicking the [Reference] button in Figure 8-16 displays the screen below.
Figure 8-17 LD Specification Screen
The figure shows an example of binding logical disks by selecting 10 GB of free space for the RANK of RAID5
(3+P).
Selecting a logical disk from the list makes it possible to bind another logical disk having the same capacity as
that selected one. If a logical disk cannot be selected, the “Not Specify Reason” field displays one of the
reasons: