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How Import Settings works

You can use ThinkSystem SAN Manager to import settings from one storage array to multiple storage arrays. The Import Settings feature is a batch operation that saves time when you need to configure multiple arrays in the network.

Settings available for import​

The following configurations can be imported to multiple arrays:

  • Alerts – Alerting methods to send important events to administrators, using email, a syslog server, or an SNMP server.

  • AutoSupport – A feature that monitors the health of a storage array and sends automatic dispatches to technical support.

  • Directory services – A method of user authentication that is managed through an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server and directory service, such as Microsoft's Active Directory.

  • Storage configuration – Configurations relating to the following:

    • Volumes (thick and non-repository volumes only)

    • Volume groups and pools

    • Hot spare drive assignments

  • System settings – Configurations relating to the following:

    • Media scan settings for a volume

    • SSD settings

    • Automatic load balancing (does not include host connectivity reporting)

Configuration workflow​

To import settings, follow this workflow:

  1. On a storage array to be used as the source, configure the settings using

    ThinkSystem System Manager .

  2. On the storage arrays to be used as the targets, back up their configuration using

    ThinkSystem System Manager .

  3. From

    ThinkSystem SAN Manager , go to the Manage page and import the settings.

  4. From the

    Operations page, review the results of the Import Settings operation.