See the explanation for step by step solution.
Explanation:
We need to provision 2 TB of storage to the ESXi1 host on a PowerMax array (SID 1762) using Unisphere, in a multi-tenant environment. We'll use auto-provisioning with the following specifics:
* Storage Group Name:ESXi1_SG
* Port Group:(A new port group with Directors OR-1C:0 and OR-2C:0)
* Volume Size:2 TB (single volume)
* Other Settings:Default
Here are the step-by-step instructions, tailored for the Unisphere simulator as described in the question:
Steps:
1. Launch the Simulator and Navigate to Storage Groups
* Open Unisphere for PowerMax in your web browser.
* You should already be logged in to the simulator, with the PowerMax array with SID 1762.
* In the left-hand navigation pane, click onStorage>Storage Groups.
2. Initiate Storage Group Creation
* Click theCreatebutton (likely a plus "+" icon) in the Storage Groups section to start the Create Storage Group wizard.
3. Name the Storage Group
* In the "Create Storage Group" wizard:
* Storage Group Name:Enter ESXi1_SG.
* Enable FAST/Service Level:Do not check this option, as we are leaving all other settings at their default.
* ClickNextorContinue(the exact wording might vary).
4. Add Volumes
* Ensure"Create new volumes"is selected.
* Number of Volumes:Enter 1.
* Volume Size:
* Enter 2.
* Select TB from the dropdown for the unit.
* ClickNext.
5. Create the Port Group
* You should now be on the "Connectivity" or "Host" step, where you will add a new port group.
* Select "Create Port Group"
* Port Group Name:Give the new port group a name. You can use something descriptive like
"ESXi1_PG," or any name that follows your organization's naming conventions.
* Select Ports:
* Find and select the following Directors and ports from the list of available ports:
* OR-1C:0
* OR-2C:0
* Note:The simulator may not allow you to highlight the exact director ports as in a production environment. It will likely display all directors and ports under the selected array. Just ensure they are selected as part of the port group.
* ClickNext.
6. Add host to the Masking View
* Select "Add Host"
* Select "Create New Host"
* Host Name:ESXi1
* Initiators:You don't have specific initiators to add in this simulation, so you can skip this part or add any from the available options. This is because we are working within a simulated environment.
* ClickNext
7. Review and Create
* You'll be presented with a summary page that shows:
* Storage Group: ESXi1_SG
* Volume: 1 x 2 TB volume
* Port Group: (The new port group you created with OR-1C:0 and OR-2C:0)
* Host: ESXi1
* Carefully review all the settings to make sure they are correct.
* ClickRun NoworFinish(or similar wording) to create the storage group, volume, port group, and masking view.
8. Verification (Optional)
* After the operation completes, you can verify the results:
* Go back to theStorage Groupslist. You should see the ESXi1_SG storage group.
* Click on ESXi1_SG to view its details. You should see the 2 TB volume and the associated host (ESXi1) and port group.
* You can also navigate toHosts>Port Groupsto verify that the new port group was created correctly.
* Finally, you can navigate toHosts>Masking Viewsto verify that a masking view was created correctly.