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Create an AFX storage system SVM

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You can create an SVM to provide isolation and improve security. You might do this for different groups or projects within your organization.

About this task

When you create an SVM, you must provide a name and configure at least one protocol for client access. After selecting a client protocol, you will be prompted for the networking configuration as well. You can change the SVM configuration as needed after it has been created.

Before you begin

You'll need the following:

  • A minimum of four IP addresses

  • Name of an IPspace

Steps

  1. In System Manager, select Cluster and then Storage VMs.

  2. Select blue rectangle containing a plus sign followed by the word add in white letters.

  3. Provide a name for the SVM.

  4. Select a protocol for client access and provide the configuration details as appropriate.

  5. Add a network interfaces for the SVM including the IP addresses and subnet mask.

  6. Under Storage VM administration, optionally:

    1. Enable a maximum capacity and select a value

    2. Manage an administrator account for the SVM

  7. Select Save.

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