Operation Procedure

Figure 1 shows the basic DSS operation procedure.

Figure 1 Basic operation procedure

1. Before using DSS, apply for a storage pool first. For more information, see Step 1: Apply for a Storage Pool.
2. After the storage pool you requested is available, create disks in the storage pool to make use of the storage pool space. For more information, see Step 2: Create a Disk.
3. Attach the disks to servers. For more information, see the following topics:
   • Attaching a Non-Shared Disk
   • Attaching a Shared Disk
4. A disk cannot be used right away after being attached to a server. You must log in to the server and initialize the disk. For more information, see the following topics:
   • Introduction to Data Disk Initialization Scenarios and Partition Styles
   • Windows
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Windows (Windows Server 2008)
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Windows (Windows Server 2016)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Windows (Windows Server 2008)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Windows (Windows Server 2012)
   • Linux
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Linux (fdisk)
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Linux (parted)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Linux (parted)