10.5 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96269, March 2013)

Table 34 Management group components (continued)
DescriptionComponent
method you will use. See “Setting the date and time”
(page 77).
You can configure DNS at the management group level
for all storage systems in the management group. The
DNS configuration
storage system can use a DNS server to resolve host names.
You will need the DNS domain name, suffix, and server
IP address. See “Using a DNS server” (page 72).
You can set up email notification for events for each
management group. You must set up the email server to
Email notification
send events. You need the email (SMTP) server IP or host
name, server port, and a valid email address to use as the
sender address. See “Configuring email notification”
(page 94).
A cluster can be standard or Multi-Site. For a Multi-Site
configuration, ensure the physical sites and the storage
systems at each site are already created.
Type of cluster
Plan a unique VIP for each cluster. VIPs ensure fault-tolerant
server access to the cluster and enable iSCSI load
balancing.
Although Fibre Channel connections do not require a VIP,
because a cluster can contain both Fibre Channel and
iSCSI volumes, a VIP is always required in the cluster.
Virtual IP addresses (VIPs)
You will add the IP address and subnet mask. See “VIPs”
(page 238).
If you create a volume in the wizard, you must designate
the volume size and data protection level. See
“Characteristics of volumes” (page 159).
[Optional] Volume size and data protection
WWNNs and WWPNs of Fibre Channel-enabled storage
systems are assigned as the storage systems are added to
Plan Fibre Channel zoning
a management group. Zoning is highly recommended
according to the HP SAN Design Guide. To zone storage
systems using the WWPNs, put the Fibre Channel-enabled
systems into the management group before zoning.
Creating a management group
Creating a management group is the first step in the process of creating clusters and volumes for
storage.
1. Select Getting Started in the navigation window to access the Getting Started Launch Pad.
2. Click Management Groups, Clusters and Volumes Wizard.
NOTE: To review the information needed before you begin, click Know what information
you should have available.
3. Click Next to begin.
4. Select New to create a new management group and click Next.
Name the management group and add storage systems
1. Enter a name for the new management group.
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