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Add ZBS Distributed Storage

ZBS Distributed Storage connects to high-performance distributed block storage through the CBD interface.

Before you begin

  • You have set up the ZBS distributed storage on the storage side.
  • Check the quantity and type limitations between the cluster and the data storage to be attached. For more information, see Clusters and Data Storage.
  • Make sure the platform has a valid Advanced Edition license.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > Data Storage.
  2. Select the target data center and click Actions > Add Data Storage.
  3. In the Add Data Storage dialog, configure the following options:

    Basic Information

    Option Description
    Name Enter a Name for the ZBS distributed storage.
    Description Enter a brief description for the data storage.
    Type Select Distributed Storage ZBS.
    Data Center Displays the data center that contains the ZBS distributed storage.

    Configurations

    Option Description
    Cluster Select the cluster where the ZBS distributed storage will be attached.
    MDS Node Add MDS nodes and specify the management IP address, SSH port, username, and password of each MDS node.
    Storage Pool Enter the pool name after creating the storage pool on the storage side.
  4. Review the configuration and click OK.
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