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Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v11.1x (53-1002167-01, May 2011)

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Creating a storage array
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Creating a storage array
To create a storage array, complete the following steps.
1. Open the Storage Port Mapping dialog box by performing one of the following actions:
- Select a storage port icon in the topology view, then select Discover > Storage Port
Mapping.
- Right-click any storage port icon in the topology view and select Storage Port Mapping.
- Right-click any storage port in the Device Tree and select Storage Port Mapping.
The Storage Port Mapping dialog box displays.
2. Click New Storage.
A new storage array displays in the Storage Array list in edit mode.
3. Rename the new storage array and press Enter.
4. Add storage ports to the new storage array.
NOTE
You must add at least one storage ports to the new storage array to save the new array in the
system.
For step-by-step instructions about adding ports to an array, refer to “Adding storage ports to a
storage array” on page 300.
5. Click OK to save your work and close the Storage Port Mapping dialog box.
Adding storage ports to a storage array
To add storage ports to a storage array, complete the following steps.
1. Open the Storage Port Mapping dialog box by performing one of the following actions:
- Select a storage port icon in the topology view, then select Discover > Storage Port
Mapping.
- Right-click any storage port icon in the topology view and select Storage Port Mapping.
- Right-click any storage port in the Device Tree and select Storage Port Mapping.
The Storage Port Mapping dialog box displays.
2. Select a storage port from the Storage Ports table.
To select more than one port, hold down the CTRL key while selecting multiple storage ports.
3. Select the storage array to which you want to assign the storage port in the Storage Array list.
4. Click the right arrow.
The storage port is added to the Storage Array.
5. Click OK to save your work and close the Storage Port Mapping dialog box.