An IBM Storage Virtualize system is modeled by creating storage pools that contain multiple arrays of disk drives assigned to Input/Output (IO) groups. Typically, a storage pool contains only one type of array, such that each array has the same drive type and RAID preset. Each time a Storage pool is added, the Capacity function will compute the most efficient way to distribute all drives over the enclosures, taking into account balancing and sparing rules. To create a new project to model an IBM Storage Virtualized system, refer to the “Creating a project” section. To open and update an existing project go to the Projects perspective select the “action” icon for the project then select Open, as in Figure 321.

The Products view is displayed. If storage products have already been defined, the capacity and other information is displayed. If the storage product contains errors or warnings, they are flagged here.