View file systems

Network-attached storage is a file-level storage architecture that makes stored data more accessible to networked devices.

About this task

A file system is created for NFS exports.

See Understanding PowerMax File for storage systems for an overview of PowerMax File.

Click in the top right corner to see a Initial Configuration window that outlines the configuration sequence. An overview of thsi configuration sequence is provided in Understanding PowerMax File for storage systems.

Steps

  1. Select a storage system that supports PowerMaxFile.
  2. Select Storage > File.
  3. Select the FILE SYSTEMS tab.

    The following properties display:

    • Name—File system name
    • NAS Server—Identity of the NAS Server on which the file system is mounted.
    • Type—File system type (general NAS file system or VMware file system)
    • Used Capacity (GB)—Used capacity (GB)
    • Total Capacity (GB)—Total capacity (GB)
    • Replication Mode—Replication mode (Local or remote)
    • Health—Indicator of file system health
    The following controls are available: