Administrator Guide

Demote a Mapping from a Server Cluster to an Individual Server
If a volume is mapped to a server cluster, you can demote the mapping so that it is mapped to one of the servers that belongs to the
cluster.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select the volume.
4. In the right pane, click the Mappings tab.
5. In the right pane, select the server for which you want to demote the mapping, then click Demote from Cluster.
The Demote from Cluster dialog box opens.
6. Click OK.
Deploy a Bootable Volume Image to a New Server
Copy a bootable volume image and map it to a new server to streamline the server deployment process.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select the volume you want to copy.
4. In the right pane, click Create Boot from SAN Copy.
The Create Boot from SAN Copy dialog box opens.
5. (Optional) Modify default settings for the volume copy as needed.
• To change the volume name, modify the Name field.
• To change the parent folder for the volume, select a folder in the Volume Folder pane.
• To schedule snapshot creation and expiration for the volume, apply one or more snapshot profiles by clicking Change across from
Snapshot Profiles.
6. Map the recovery volume to the server that will boot from it.
a) Click Change across from Server. The Select Server dialog box appears.
b) Select the server, then click OK. The Select Server dialog box closes.
c) (Optional) Click Advanced Mapping to configure LUN settings, restrict mapping paths, or present the volume as read-only.
7. Click OK.
Change the LUN Used by a Volume/Server Mapping
The logical unit number identifies the volume to the server operating system.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select the volume.
4. In the right pane, click the Mappings tab.
5. In the right pane, select the server for which you want to modify mapping settings, then click Edit Settings.
The Edit Settings wizard opens.
6. Click Continue. The wizard advances to the next page.
7. 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.
8.
From the
STORAGE menu, click Volumes.
The Volumes view is displayed.
9. Configure the LUN settings:
• To specify a specific LUN number, clear the Use next available LUN checkbox, then type the LUN in the LUN to use when
mapping to Volume field.
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