Logical unit creation, deletion, and migration for Nexsan SATABeast systems

Before you create, delete, and migrate logical units for the Nexsan SATABeast, read the storage configuration guidelines that are specified in the Nexsan SATABeast documentation that is provided for this system.

Creating arrays

The following arrays are supported:

Creating volumes

You create and configure volumes in the Configure Volumes section of the GUI.

Presenting logical units to hosts

Nexsan SATABeast host profile settings lists the host profile settings:

Table 1. Nexsan SATABeast host profile settings
Controller 0 Fibre Host 0 Fibre Host 1
  Current Status New State Current Status New State
Topology P2P Full Fabric Auto P2P Full Fabric Auto
Loop ID (NA) Auto (NA) Auto
Link Speed 4 Gbit Auto 4 Gbit Auto
Auto Port Logout Yes Yes Yes Yes
Controller 0 Fibre Host 0 Fibre Host 1
  Current Status New State Current Status New State
Topology P2P Full Fabric Auto P2P Full Fabric Auto
Loop ID (NA) Auto (NA) Auto
Link Speed 4 Gbit Auto 4 Gbit Auto
Auto Port Logout Yes Yes Yes Yes

Migrating logical units

You can use the standard migration procedure to migrate logical units from the Nexsan SATABeast to thesystem.