Create FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard - Specify Array Parameters

The Create FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard - Specify Array Parameters dialog lets you specify a new array where the will reside. This dialog also lets you specify the level of the array that will meet the data storage and protection requirements of the flashcopy repository logical drive.

You can use either the Automatic method or the Manual method to specify the new array.


Note:

You choice of RAID level affects the capacities of the listed arrays.


Important:

Only experts who understand disk drive and optimal disk drive configurations should use the Manual method. The disk drive space capacity that you can have in a single array is limited. These limits vary according to your . Refer to the Storage System Product Release Notes for specific limits.

Method Description and Action
Automatic

Lets you select from a list of array capacity choices selected by the storage management software. A table shows array capacities and how many disk drives comprise the array. This method is the default setting.

Manual

Lets you select which specific disk drives comprise the array. A table shows disk drive location information and individual disk drive capacities.

  1. Specify the RAID level that meets your data storage and protection requirements for the flashcopy repository logical drive.
    RAID level choices include , , , , and . Set the RAID level to the same RAID level as the .
  2. To define which available disk drives to use in the array, select one of these methods, and go to the indicated step:
  3. After you select the Automatic method, perform these steps:
    1. Select one array.
    2. To continue the flashcopy creation process, click Next.
  4. After you select the Manual method, perform these steps:
    1. Either select a disk drive or press Ctrl-click to select multiple disk drives to include in the array, and click Apply.


      Important:

      RAID Level 1 requires an even number of disk drives, RAID Level 3 and RAID Level 5 require at least three disk drives, and RAID Level 6 requires five disk drives. If you do not select the applicable number of disk drives for the chosen RAID level, an error message appears. Change your disk drive selections, and click Apply again.

    2. To continue the flashcopy creation process, click Next.

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