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Set RAID Stripe Width
The RAID stripe width controls the number of disks across which RAID data is striped. The stripe widths for RAID 5 and RAID 6
are independently configured.
Prerequisites
The Storage Center must be added to Storage Manager using a Storage Center user with the Administrator privilege.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. From the RAID 5 Stripe Width drop-down menu, select a stripe width of 5 or 9 disks.
5. From the RAID 6 Stripe Width drop-down menu, select a stripe width of 6 or 10 disks.
6. Click OK.
Configure an iSNS Server
Set the host name or IP address of the Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) server on your network.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. In the iSNS Server Host or IP Address field, type the host name or IP address of an iSNS server that provides name
services for initiators and targets on your network.
5. Click OK.
Apply Data Settings to Multiple Storage Centers
Data settings that are assigned to a single Storage Center can be applied to other Storage Centers.
Prerequisites
The Storage Center must be added to Storage Manager using a Storage Center user with the Administrator privilege.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. Select the Apply these settings to other Storage Centers checkbox.
5. Click Apply.
The Select Storage Center dialog box opens.
6. Select the checkbox for each Storage Center to which you want to apply the settings.
7. Click OK.
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