You can create storage containers from the VVols tab in the NetApp Element Management extension point. You must create at least one storage container to begin provisioning VVol-backed virtual machines.
Before you begin
- You have enabled VVols functionality for the cluster.
- You have registered the NetApp Element VASA Provider for virtual volumes with vCenter.
Procedure
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Select .
Note: If two or more clusters are added, ensure that the cluster you intend to use for the task is selected in the navigation bar.
- Click the Storage Containers sub-tab.
- Click Create Storage Container.
- Enter storage container information in the Create a New Storage Container dialog box:
- Enter a name for the storage container.
Tip: Use descriptive naming best practices. This is especially important if multiple clusters or vCenter Servers are used in your environment.
- Configure initiator and target secrets for CHAP.
Best Practices: Leave the CHAP Settings fields blank to automatically generate secrets.
- Optional: Enter a name for the datastore. The Create a datastore check box is selected by default.
Note: A VVol datastore is required to use the storage container in vSphere. If you choose not to create a datastore, you must create one later using the vSphere New Datastore wizard.
- Select one or more hosts for the datastore.
Note: If you are using vCenter Linked Mode, only hosts available to the vCenter Server to which the cluster is assigned are available to select.
- Click OK.
- Verify that the new storage container appears in the list in the Storage Containers sub-tab.
Note: Because a NetApp Element account ID is created automatically and assigned to the storage container, it is not necessary to manually create an account.
- Optional: If you selected Create a datastore, verify that the associated datastore has also been created on the selected host in vCenter.