How to Map Volumes to a Host or Host Group in PowerStore

In this article, we will look at how to map the volume to a host in PowerStore using PowerStore Manager. It is possible to map a volume to a single host or multiple hosts.

If you have to map a volume to multiple related hosts (Cluster) then you might want to create a host group and then map the volume to it. This will make volume management easier for you. As, when you map a volume to a host group, the volume will be mapped to all the hosts in the host group automatically.

Restrictions of Volume Mapping to Host

• After a volume is mapped to a host, it shares the same storage protocol (SCSI or NVMe) as the host to which it is mapped.
• Mixed protocols are not supported.

Map volumes to a host or host group using PowerStore Manager – Step by Step

Step 1

• Login to Powerstore Manager
• Click on the storage tab
• Click on Volumes
• Select the volume you wish to map to the host/host groups
• Click on Provision
• Click on MAP to open the Map Volumes slide-out panel.

Step 2

• Click on SCSI for iSCSI/FC and for NVME host select NVME.
• Select the host you wish to map the volume to.
• Optionally, select LUN id or leave it to default for auto selection.
• Click Apply

Alternate Track – Map Volume to Host Using PowerStore Manager

1. From Compute > Host Information, check the box next to the host or host group to which you want to map volumes.
2. Select Provision > Map to open the Map Volumes slide-out panel.
3. Select one or more volumes that you want to be mapped to the host or host group.
4. Select whether to provide a Logical Unit Number or have one generated automatically.
5. Click Apply.