Deploying Multiple Datastores

Deploying Multiple Datastores

This process should be carried out during the initial build of the VM host, if the VM host has two or more RAID arrays of disk storage. This configuration enables vSphere / vCenter to know about all the datastores.

Procedure

Step 1

From vSphere or vCenter Inventory list select the relevant Host.
Step 2

Select the Configuration tab.

Step 3

Select Storage.

Figure 1. Select Storage
Step 4

Select Add Storage … (on the right hand side window).

Step 5

Select Disk/LUN and click Next.

Figure 2. Select Disk/LUN
Step 6

Under Disk/LUN select the required Disc/LUN from the list presented and click Next.

Figure 3. Required Disc/LUN
Step 7

On the File System Version page select VMFS-5 and then click Next.

Figure 4. Select VMFS-5
Step 8

On the Current Disk Layout page verify the details and then click Next.

Figure 5. Verify Details
Step 9

On the Properties page enter a name for the new datastore and then click Next.

Figure 6. Name for New Datastore
Step 10

On the Formatting page select Maximum available space and then click Next.

Figure 7. Select Maximum Available Space
Step 11

On the Ready to Complete page verify the details and then click Finish.

Figure 8. Verify the Details
Step 12

Wait for the Create VMFS Datastore task to complete.
Step 13

On completion, the new datastore will be listed under the Storage section.

Figure 9. New Datastore