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Create a Shared DASD Cluster

You can create a shared DASD cluster.

Follow these steps:

1. Click the System Registry tab, and in the Actions section click the Shared DASD Cluster link.

   

   The New Shared DASD Cluster dialog appears.

   Note: The asterisk indicates that the field is mandatory.

2. Enter the following information, and click Save:

   Name

   Enter the shared DASD cluster name.

   Limits: Eight characters

   Note: Each shared DASD cluster name must be unique and it is not case-sensitive. For example, DASD1 and dasd1 are the same shared DASD cluster name. A shared DASD cluster can have the same name as a non-sysplex, sysplex, or staging system.

   Description

   Enter the description.

   Limits: 255 characters

   The shared DASD cluster is saved, and its name appears in the Shared DASD Clusters section on the right.

   Note: Click Cancel to withdraw this create request.

3. Right-click the newly added DASD cluster name and select Add System or Sysplex to this Shared DASD Cluster. Select the systems or sysplexes that you want to add to the DASD cluster.