diff --git a/content/SCALE/SCALEUIReference/Storage/PoolCreateWizardScreens.md b/content/SCALE/SCALEUIReference/Storage/PoolCreateWizardScreens.md index bec8bd3e43..7eeefd80e1 100644 --- a/content/SCALE/SCALEUIReference/Storage/PoolCreateWizardScreens.md +++ b/content/SCALE/SCALEUIReference/Storage/PoolCreateWizardScreens.md @@ -17,17 +17,20 @@ The **Pool Creation Wizard** configuration screens include a configuration previ {{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizard.png" alt="Pool Creation Wizard" id="Pool Creation Wizard" >}} -**Configuration Preview** displays a list of pool and VDEV settings that dynamically update as you configure settings in the wizard. +**Configuration Preview** lists pool and VDEV settings that dynamically update as you configure settings in the wizard. **Inventory** displays the number of available disks by size on the system, and this list dynamically updates as disks move to VDEVs added in the wizard. ## Pool Creation Wizard -The **Pool Creation Wizard** has seven configuration screens, numbered in sequence, to create a pool with VDEVs. +The **Pool Creation Wizard** for most systems has seven configuration screens, numbered in sequence, to create a pool with VDEVs. +{{< enterprise>}} +Larger iXsystems-provided servers for Enterprise users equipped with expansion shelves include the additional [**Enclosure Options**](#enclosure-options) screen. +{{< /enterprise >}} Each wizard VDEV configuration screen includes the **Automated Disk Selection** and **Advanced Options** areas. Click **Manual Disk Selection** to open the **[Manual Selection](#manual-selection-screen)** screen. -**Back** and **Next** move to either the previous or next wizard screen. +**Back** and **Next** move to the previous or next wizard screen. **Reset Step** clears the VDEV settings for the VDEV type selected. For example, **Data** VDEV configuration. **Save And Go To Review** saves the current selections and goes directly to the **Review** wizard screen. @@ -66,6 +69,25 @@ If system disks have non-unique serial numbers, a warning displays with addition **Allow** permits using disks with non-unique serial numbers, such as those that can occur on virtual disks, and displays them as available disks on the **Data** wizard screen. **Don't Allow** does not permit using disks with non-unique serial numbers. +{{< enterprise >}} +### Enclosure Options +The **Enclosure Options** screen shows in the **Pool Creation Wizard** if the iXsystems hardware includes one or more expansion shelves. + +{{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsScreen.png" alt="Pool Creation Wizard Enclosure Options" id="Pool Creation Wizard Enclosure Options" >}} + +The **Enclosure Options** screen shows three radio buttons that could apply a set pool storage configuration topology when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option to assign disks to a VDEV. + +* **No Enclosure Dispersal Strategy** does not apply a dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + Does not show additional options. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are assigned in sequence based on disk availability and are not balanced across all enclosures. +* **Maximum Dispersal Strategy** applies a maximum dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + This balances disk selection across all enclosures and available disks. + Does not show additional options. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are spread across all available enclosure disks. +* **Limit Pool To A Single Enclosure** applies a minimum dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + Shows the **Enclosure** dropdown with a list of available expansion shelf options. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are spread across the enclosure disks that align with the selection in **Enclosure**. + +{{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsLimitedToSingleEnclosure.png" alt="Enclosure Option Limit Pool to a Single Enclosure" id="Enclosure Option Limit Pool to a Single Enclosure" >}} + +{{< /enterprise >}} ### Data Screen The **Data** wizard screen includes the option to automatically or manually add disks to a data VDEV. You must add a data VDEV before you can add other types of VDEVs to the pool. diff --git a/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureExpansionShelfOptions.png b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureExpansionShelfOptions.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cd323a4fa0 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureExpansionShelfOptions.png differ diff --git a/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsLimitedToSingleEnclosure.png b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsLimitedToSingleEnclosure.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2bc648fabf Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsLimitedToSingleEnclosure.png differ diff --git a/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsScreen.png b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsScreen.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2437a29bcc Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsScreen.png differ diff --git a/static/includes/CreatePool.md b/static/includes/CreatePool.md index d0ec4da8a9..1c2388ddce 100644 --- a/static/includes/CreatePool.md +++ b/static/includes/CreatePool.md @@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ Click **Create Pool** to open the **Pool Creation Wizard**. {{< include file="/static/includes/PoolCreationWizardCommonSettings.md" >}} {{< /expand >}} +**Enclosure Option** only shows for iXsystems-provided systems with expansion shelves. + +{{< hint type="information" >}} +You can rename your enclosure on the [Enclosure Screen]({{< relref "EnclosureScreensSCALE.md" >}}) to include the rack and U number in the name, which helps identify the physical location while in the pool creation screen. +{{< /hint >}} + 1. Enter a name of up to 50 lowercase alpha-numeric characters. Use only the permitted special characters that conform to [ZFS naming conventions](https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23824_01/html/821-1448/gbcpt.html). The pool name contributes to the maximum character length for datasets, so it is limited to 50 characters. @@ -14,7 +20,23 @@ Click **Create Pool** to open the **Pool Creation Wizard**. You cannot change the pool name after creation. {{< /hint >}} -2. Create the required data VDEV. +2. (Enterprise systems only) Select the **Enclosure Option** to apply the dispersal strategy of your choice. Only shows for iXsystems-provided systems with expansion shelves. + + {{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsScreen.png" alt="Pool Creation Wizard Enclosure Options" id="Pool Creation Wizard Enclosure Options" >}} + + **No Enclosure Dispersal Strategy** does not apply a dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + Does not show additional options. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are assigned in sequence based on disk availability and are not balanced across all enclosures. + + **Maximum Dispersal Strategy** applies a maximum dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + This balances disk selection across all enclosures and available disks. + Does not show additional options. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are spread across all available enclosure disks. + + **Limit Pool To A Single Enclosure** applies a minimum dispersal strategy in how the system adds disks by size and type to the pool VDEVs created when using the **Automated Disk Selection** option. + Select the expansion shelf option on the **Enclosure** dropdown. Disks added to the pool VDEVs are spread across the enclosure disks that align with the selection in **Enclosure**. + + {{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Storage/PoolCreationWizardEnclosureOptionsLimitedToSingleEnclosure.png" alt="Enclosure Option Limit Pool to a Single Enclosure" id="Enclosure Option Limit Pool to a Single Enclosure" >}} + +3. Create the required data VDEV. Select the layout from the **Layout** dropdown list, then either use the **Automated Disk Selection** fields to select and add the disks, or click **Manual Disk Selection** to add specific disks to the chosen **Layout**. @@ -24,6 +46,6 @@ Click **Create Pool** to open the **Pool Creation Wizard**. Click **Save And Go To Review** if you do not want to add other VDEV types to the pool, or click **Next** to move to the next wizard screens. -3. Add any other optional VDEVs as determined by your specific storage redundancy and performance requirements. +4. Add any other optional VDEVs as determined by your specific storage redundancy and performance requirements. -4. Click **Create Pool** on the **Review** wizard screen to add the pool. +5. Click **Create Pool** on the **Review** wizard screen to add the pool.