This service creates virtual storage machines, assigns Quorum disk IDs, creates remote paths, and allocates command devices to create global-active devices.
Prerequisites
For software and setup prerequisites, see Prerequisites for the Global-Active Device Setup service template.
Edit Service settings
The following service template details apply to the Global-Active Device Setup service template.
| Navigation pane | Settings pane | Description |
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| Select Storage System | Primary Configuration Manager Connection | Specify the Configuration Manager connection of the primary (source) storage system for migration. |
| Primary Storage System | Specify the primary (source) storage system for migration. | |
| Secondary Configuration Manager Connection | Specify the Configuration Manager connection of the secondary (target) storage system for migration. | |
| Secondary Storage System | Specify the secondary (target) storage system for migration. | |
| Virtual Storage Machine Settings | VSM Configuration | Select whether to create a Virtual Storage Machine (VSM). |
| VSM Creation Type | Select a VSM creation type. The options are:
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| Virtual Storage Machine | Specify the VSM on the primary storage as the migration source. | |
| Virtual Model | Specify the virtual model to create a new user-defined virtual storage machine. | |
| Virtual Serial Number | Specify the virtual serial number to create a new user-defined virtual storage machine. | |
| Resource Group Name | Specify the name of the resource group on the primary and secondary storage for the virtual storage machines. | |
| Quorum Settings | Quorum Configuration | Select whether to configure a Quorum disk. |
| Quorum Disk ID | Specify the Quorum disk ID. | |
| Add Quorum Disk without Volume | Check this when defining a Quorum disk which does not need external volumes. | |
| Volume Filter (Primary) | Use the filters to display only the primary volumes that match the specified criteria. | |
| Volume (Primary) | Select the volume to use as the Quorum disk on the primary storage. | |
| Volume Filter (Secondary) | Use the filters to display only the secondary volumes that match the specified criteria. | |
| Volume (Secondary) | Select the volume to use as the Quorum disk on the secondary storage. | |
| Primary CCI Instance Min | Specify the minimum value for the range of CCI instances to run on the primary storage. | |
| Primary CCI Instance Max | Specify the maximum value for the range of CCI instances to run on the primary storage. | |
| Secondary CCI Instance Min | Specify the minimum value for the range of CCI instances to run on the secondary storage. | |
| Secondary CCI Instance Max | Specify the maximum value for the range of CCI instances to run on the secondary storage. | |
| Remote Path Setting | Configure Remote Paths | Select whether to set remote path groups. |
| Remote Path Setting | Specify the remote path. | |
| Primary Storage MCU Initiator Port | Select the primary storage system MCU initiator port from the list. | |
| Primary Storage RCU Target Port | Select the primary storage system RCU target port from the list. | |
| Secondary Storage MCU Initiator Port | Select the secondary storage system MCU initiator port from the list. | |
| Secondary Storage RCU Target Port | Select the secondary storage system RCU target port from the list. | |
| Path Group ID | Specify the path group ID. | |
| Select Pair Management Servers | Skip Pair Management Server Configurations (Primary) | Skip configuring a pair management server for the primary storage system if the configuration already exists. |
| Use Existing or Create New (Primary) | Select whether to use an existing host group or SCSI target or create a new host group or iSCSI target. | |
| Existing Host Groups or iSCSI Targets (Primary) | Select an existing host group or iSCSI Target. | |
| Port Type (Primary) | Select the Port type. | |
| Host Group Settings (Primary) |
Specifies the parameters needed to create a new host group/iSCSI target. Port: Specifies the port of the host group target. WWN Settings: Specifies the WWN settings when using the fibre port setting. Host Group Name: Specifies the host group name when using the fibre port type. iSCSI Settings: Specifies the iSCSI settings when using the iSCSI port type. iSCSI Target Name: Specifies the iSCSI target name when using the iSCSI port type. Host Mode: Specifies the host mode. Host Mode Options: Specifies the host mode options. |
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| Skip Pair Management Server Configurations (Secondary) | Skip configuring a Pair Management Server for the Secondary Storage if the configuration already exists. | |
| Use Existing or Create New (Secondary) | Select whether to use an existing host group or iSCSI target or create a new host group or iSCSI target. | |
| Existing Host Groups or iSCSI Targets (Secondary) | Select an existing host group or iSCSI target | |
| Port Type (Secondary) | Select the Port Type. | |
| Host Group Settings (Secondary) |
Specifies the parameters needed to create a new Host Group/iSCSI target. Port: Specifies the port of the host group target. WWN Settings: Specifies the WWN settings when using the fibre port setting. Host Group Name: Specifies the host group name when using the fibre port type. iSCSI Settings: Specifies the iSCSI settings when using the iSCSI port type. iSCSI Target Name: Specifies the iSCSI target name when using the iSCSI port type. Host Mode: Specifies the host mode. Host Mode Options: Specifies the host mode options. |
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| Pair Management Server Settings | Security Enabled | Select this option to enable command device security. |
| User Authentication Enabled | Select this option to enable user authentication. | |
| Device Group Definition Enabled | Select this option to enable device group definition. | |
| Volume Capacity | Specify the volume capacity. | |
| Volume Label | Specify the volume label. | |
| Volume Type (Primary) | Select the primary command device volume type. | |
| Pool (Primary) | Select the pool in which to create the primary command device. | |
| Parity Group (Primary) | Select the parity group. | |
| LDEV ID Starts from (Primary) | Specify the startup LDEV ID as a hexadecimal number for the volume to allocate. If this field is listed as "allocated" in another template, you must change it. | |
| LUN Starts From (Primary) | Specify the starting logical unit number assigned to the volume for a host. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Function (Primary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Function for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Mode (Primary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Mode for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Volume Type (Secondary) | Select the secondary command device volume type. | |
| Pool (Secondary) | Select the pool in which to create the secondary command device. | |
| Parity Group (Secondary) | Select the parity group. | |
| LDEV ID Starts From (Secondary) | Specify the startup LDEV ID as a hexadecimal number for the volume to allocate. If this field is listed as "allocated" in another template, you must change it. | |
| LUN Starts From (Secondary) | Specify the starting logical unit number assigned to the volume for a host. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Function (Secondary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Function for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Mode (Secondary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Mode for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. |
Submit Service settings
The following service template details apply to the Global-Active Device Setup service template.
| Navigation pane | Settings pane | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Select Storage System | Primary Configuration Manager Connection | Specify the Configuration Manager connection of the primary (source) storage system for migration. |
| Primary Storage System | Specify the primary (source) storage system for migration. | |
| Secondary Configuration Manager Connection | Specify the Configuration Manager connection of the secondary (target) storage system for migration. | |
| Secondary Storage System | Specify the secondary (target) storage system for migration. | |
| Virtual Storage Machine Settings | VSM Configuration | Select whether to create a Virtual Storage Machine (VSM). |
| VSM Creation Type | Select a VSM creation type. The options are:
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| Virtual Storage Machine | Specify the VSM on the primary storage as the migration source. | |
| Virtual Model | Specify the virtual model to create a new user-defined virtual storage machine. | |
| Virtual Serial Number | Specify the virtual serial number to create a new user-defined virtual storage machine. | |
| Resource Group Name | Specify the name of the resource group on the primary and secondary storage for the virtual storage machines. | |
| Quorum Settings | Quorum Configuration | Select whether to configure a Quorum disk. |
| Quorum Disk ID | Specify the Quorum disk ID. | |
| Add Quorum Disk without Volume | Verify this when defining a Quorum disk which does not need external volumes. | |
| Volume Filter (Primary) | Use the filters to display only the primary volumes that match the specified criteria. | |
| Volume (Primary) | Select the volume to use as the Quorum disk on the primary storage system. | |
| Volume Filter (Secondary) | Use the filters to display only the secondary volumes that match the specified criteria. | |
| Volume (Secondary) | Select the volume to use as the Quorum disk on the secondary storage system. | |
| Remote Path Setting | Configure Remote Paths | Select whether to set remote path groups. |
| Remote Path Setting | Specify the remote path. | |
| Primary Storage MCU Initiator Port | Select the primary storage system MCU initiator port from the list. | |
| Primary Storage RCU Target Port | Select the primary storage system RCU target port from the list. | |
| Secondary Storage MCU Initiator Port | Select the secondary storage system MCU initiator port from the list. | |
| Secondary Storage RCU Target Port | Select the secondary storage system RCU target port from the list. | |
| Path Group ID | Specify the path group ID. | |
| Select Pair Management Servers | Skip Pair Management Server Configurations (Primary) | Skip configuring a pair management server for the primary storage system if the configuration already exists. |
| Use Existing or Create New (Primary) | Select whether to use an existing host group or iSCSI target or create a new host group or iSCSI target. | |
| Existing Host Groups or iSCSI Targets (Primary) | Select an existing host group or iSCSI Target. | |
| Port Type (Primary) | Select the port type. | |
| Host Group Settings (Primary) |
Specifies the parameters needed to create a new host group or iSCSI target. Port: Specifies the port of the host group target. WWN Settings: Specifies the WWN settings when using the fibre port setting. Host Group Name: Specifies the host group name when using the fibre port type. iSCSI Settings: Specifies the iSCSI settings when using the iSCSI port type. iSCSI Target Name: Specifies the iSCSI target name when using the iSCSI port type. Host Mode: Specifies the host mode. Host Mode Options: Specifies the host mode options. |
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| Skip Pair Management Server Configurations (Secondary) | Skip configuring a pair management server for the secondary storage system if the configuration already exists. | |
| Use Existing or Create New (Secondary) | Select whether to use an existing host group or iSCSI target or create a new host group or iSCSI target. | |
| Existing Host Groups or iSCSI Targets (Secondary) | Select an existing host group or iSCSI target | |
| Port Type (Secondary) | Select the port type. | |
| Host Group Settings (Secondary) |
Specifies the parameters needed to create a new host group or iSCSI target. Port: Specifies the port of the host group target. WWN Settings: Specifies the WWN settings when using the fibre port setting. Host Group Name: Specifies the host group name when using the fibre port type. iSCSI Settings: Specifies the iSCSI settings when using the iSCSI port type. iSCSI Target Name: Specifies the iSCSI target name when using the iSCSI port type. Host Mode: Specifies the host mode. Host Mode Options: Specifies the host mode options. |
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| Pair Management Server Settings | Security Enabled | Select this option to enable command device security. |
| User Authentication Enabled | Select this option to enable user authentication. | |
| Device Group Definition Enabled | Select this option to enable device group definition. | |
| Volume Capacity | Specify the volume capacity. | |
| Volume Label | Specify the volume label. | |
| Volume Type (Primary) | Select the primary command device volume type. | |
| Pool (Primary) | Select the pool in which to create the primary command device. | |
| Parity Group (Primary) | Select the parity group. | |
| LDEV ID Starts from (Primary) | Specify the startup LDEV ID as a hexadecimal number for the volume to allocate. If this field is listed as "allocated" in another template, you must change it. | |
| LUN Starts From (Primary) | Specify the starting logical unit number assigned to the volume for a host. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Function (Primary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Function for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Mode (Primary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Mode for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Volume Type (Secondary) | Select the secondary command device volume type. | |
| Pool (Secondary) | Select the pool in which to create the secondary command device. | |
| Parity Group (Secondary) | Select the parity group. | |
| LDEV ID Starts From (Secondary) | Specify the startup LDEV ID as a hexadecimal number for the volume to allocate. If this field is listed as "allocated" in another template, you must change it. | |
| LUN Starts From (Secondary) | Specify the starting logical unit number assigned to the volume for a host. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Function (Secondary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Function for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. | |
| Select Capacity Saving Mode (Secondary) | Specify the Capacity Saving Mode for the target volumes. Refer to your storage system product documentation for the optimal setting. |