Changing the MP unit assigned to an external volume

Universal Volume Manager User Guide

Version

9.8.6

Audience

anonymous

Part Number

MK-98RD9016-12

Open the External Storage window.
1. Click Storage Systems, and then expand the Storage Systems tree.
2. Click External Storage.
On the External Storage Systems tab, click the link for an external system.
On the External Path Groups tab, click the link for a path group.
On the Mapped Volumes tab, select one or more external volumes, and then select More Actions > Assign MP Unit.
In the Assign MP Unit window, select the desired MP unit.

The current setting for the external volume is displayed unless you have selected multiple external volumes with different values. Then the field is blank.

The choices you see are dependent on the configuration of the device. They range from MPU0 to MPU7 (VSP 5000 series)

Note: MP unit assignment should be set to evenly distribute work across all the available processors.

Selecting Auto allows the system to assign the unit.
Click Finish.
In the confirmation window:
1. Confirm the settings.
2. Accept the default task name or enter a unique name.
  You can enter up to 32 letters, numbers, and symbols, except these:
  \ / : , ; * ? " < > |
3. If you want to view the list of tasks for the storage system after clicking Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.
Click Apply to submit the task.