Use the following procedure to configure a HyperScale storage pool.
Before You Begin
- Install the Linux MediaAgent and the Storage Pool packages on all the disks that you plan to setup as a HyperScale.
Procedure
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From the navigation, click Storage > HyperScale.
The HyperScale page appears.
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From the right corner click Add.
The Add HyperScale dialog box appears.
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In the Name box, type a name for the Storage Pool.
The storage pool name can include alphanumeric characters 1-9, a-z, and A-Z. Special characters or non-alphanumeric characters are not supported.
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From the Nodes list, click and select the nodes that must be added in the storage pool..
Note
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The Nodes list contains a list of disks with the Linux MediaAgent and Storage Pool packages that are not yet configured.
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3 nodes are required to create a storage pool.
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Click Save.
Result
The new storage pool is saved and listed in the HyperScale page.
What to Do Next
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After creating a Storage Pool, you can associate it with a Plan. For information on plans, see Plans.
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You can add additional nodes to the scale-out Storage Pool. For information on adding additional storage, see Adding Additional Nodes to the Storage Pool