vFiler Units : Configuring vFiler units : Creating vFiler units
Creating vFiler units
You can partition the storage and network resources of a single storage system so that it appears as multiple storage systems called vFiler units. You can use the
Create vFiler unit
wizard to create vFiler units.
Before you begin
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The MultiStore license must be installed on the storage system.
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You need the following information:
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Root path
Complete path to an existing volume or qtree.
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Networking details
IP address space in which the vFiler unit can participate, the IP address of the vFiler unit, and the interface to which the IP address is bound.
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Protocols
Protocols allowed on the vFiler unit.
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Administration details
Administrator host name or IP address and password of the vFiler unit's root user.
Steps
1.
From the
Home
tab, double-click the appropriate storage system.
2.
In the navigation pane,
click
vFiler units
, then click
Create
.
3.
Type or select information as requested by the wizard.
4.
Confirm the details and click
Finish
to complete the wizard.
