Administrator Guide

Modifying Volumes
You can rename, move, or expand a volume after it has been created. You can also modify advanced volume attributes if
needed.
NOTE: For user interface reference information, click Help.
Rename a Volume
A volume can be renamed without affecting its availability.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of
Unisphere Central.
2.
From the
STORAGE menu, click Volumes.
The Volumes view is displayed.
3. In the Volumes view, select the volume you want to modify.
4. Click
(Edit).
The Edit Volume dialog box opens.
5. In the Name field, type a new name for the volume.
6. Click OK.
Move a Volume to a Different Volume Folder
Volumes can be organized by placing them in folders.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of
Unisphere Central.
2.
From the
STORAGE menu, click Volumes.
The Volumes view is displayed.
3. In the Volumes view, select the volume you want to modify.
4. Click Move.
The Move to Folder dialog box opens.
5. In the navigation pane, select a new parent volume folder.
6. Click OK.
Move Multiple Volumes to a Different Volume Folder
Right-click a selection of volumes to move them to a different folder.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of
Unisphere Central.
2.
From the
STORAGE menu, click Volumes.
The Volumes view is displayed.
3. In the Volumes view, select the volumes you want to move.
● To select contiguous volumes, select the first volume, then hold down Shift and select the last volume.
● To select individual volumes, hold down Control while selecting them.
4. Click Move. The Move to Folder dialog box opens.
5. In the navigation pane, select a new parent volume folder.
6. Click OK.
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