SANtricity 11.8 Solutions
Import storage configuration settings
You can import the storage configuration from one storage system to other storage systems. This batch operation saves time when you need to configure multiple storage systems in the network.
Make sure that:
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Storage is configured in SANtricity System Manager for the storage system you want to use as the source.
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The existing configuration for the target storage systems are backed up in SANtricity System Manager (Settings > System > Save Storage Array Configuration).
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You have reviewed the requirements for replicating storage configurations in Import settings overview.
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The source and target storage systems must meet these requirements:
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The shelves where the controllers reside must be identical.
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Shelf IDs must be identical.
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Expansion shelves must be populated in the same slots with the same drive types.
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The RBOD enclosure type must be identical.
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The HICs, including the Data Assurance capabilities of the host, must be identical.
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The target storage systems must be in Optimal status.
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The volume capacity on the target storage system is larger than the source storage system’s capacity.
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You understand the following restrictions:
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Disk pool volumes 64 TB or larger on the source storage system will prevent the import process on the targets.
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Imported settings include configured volumes (thick and non-repository volumes only), volume groups, pools, and hot spare drive assignments.
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From the Manage page, click Actions > Import Settings.
The Import Settings wizard opens.
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In the Select Settings dialog, select Storage configuration and then click Next.
A dialog box opens for selecting the source storage system.
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In the Select Source dialog, select the storage system with the settings you want to import, and then click Next.
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In the Select Targets dialog, select one or more storage systems to receive the new settings.
An storage system does not appear in this dialog if the plugin cannot communicate with that storage system (for example, if it is offline or if it has certificate, password, or networking problems). -
Click Finish.
The Operations page displays the results of the import operation. If the operation fails, you can click on its row to see more information.
The target storage systems are now configured with the same storage configuration as the source storage system.
