AIX workflow

Open-Systems Host Attachment Guide for Virtual Storage Platform Family

Version
A3-04-2x
10.4.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-90RD7037-35
ft:lastEdition
2025-09-02
  1. Configure the storage system.
  2. Attach the storage system to the AIX® host.

    Specify the device type and the host modes and host mode options.

  3. Verify new device recognition for AIX®.
  4. Configure the new devices on the AIX® host.
  5. If needed, change device parameters from the AIX® command line.
  6. Assign new devices to volume groups and set partition sizes.
  7. Set partition sizes for device types.
  8. Create, mount, and verify file systems.
  9. Install ODM software.
  10. Install online devices.
  11. Perform online LU expansion.
  12. Expand the logical volume.
  13. Expand the file system (up to 3 GB or up to 40 GB).