Add ZHPS Distributed Storage

ZHPS Distributed Storage connects to high-performance SSD distributed storage in vhost-user mode.

Before you begin

  • You have set up the ZHPS 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 ZHPS distributed storage.
    Description Enter a brief description for the data storage.
    Type Select Distributed Storage ZHPS.
    Data Center Displays the data center that contains the ZHPS distributed storage.

    Configurations

    Option Description
    Cluster Select the cluster where the ZHPS distributed storage will be attached.
    IP Address Enter the management address of the ZHPS distributed storage.
    Port Enter the port of the ZHPS distributed storage management address. Default: 443.
    Username Enter the username for the ZHPS distributed storage management address.
    Password Enter the password of the username.
    Storage Pool After the connection test succeeds, specify a storage pool that has been created on the storage side.
  4. Review the configuration and click OK.