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3.4.3 Activating an Array

 

A volume (array) can become inactive if, for example, you remove it from one controller

 

 

or computer and install it on a different one. The Activate Array option allows you to

 

 

 

reactivate an inactive volume. This option is available only when the selected volume is

 

 

currently inactive.

 

 

Follow these steps to activate a selected volume:

 

1.

In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter and

 

 

 

press Enter.

 

 

 

The Adapter Properties window appears.

 

2.

Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.

 

 

 

The Select New Array Type window appears.

 

3.

Select View Existing Array.

 

 

 

The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another

 

 

 

array on this adapter.

 

4.

Select Manage Array.

 

 

 

The Manage Array window appears.

 

5.

Select Activate Array on the Manage Array window.

 

 

 

A menu window appears.

 

6.

Press Y to activate the array.

 

 

 

The array becomes active after a pause.

 

 

 

3.4.4 Deleting an Array

 

CAUTION: Before you delete an array, be sure to back up all data on the array that you

 

 

want to keep.

 

 

 

 

 

Follow these steps to delete a selected volume (array):

1.In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter. The Adapter Properties window appears.

2.Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and then press Enter. The Select New Array Type window appears.

3.Select View Existing Array.

The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another array on this adapter.

4.Select Manage Array.

The Manage Array window appears.

5.Select Delete Array.

A menu window appears.

6.Either press Y to delete the array, or press N to cancel the deletion process.

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Contents SAS2 Integrated RAID Solution Revision History Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction to the Integrated RAID Solution FeaturesOverview Enhanced RAID 1EBenefits and Features Types of mirrored arrays Overview of Integrated RAID Mirrored VolumesIntroduction Operation of Mirrored Volumes Typical Integrated Mirroring Implementation Integrated Mirroring Enhanced with Three Disks Mirrored Volume Features SAS2 Integrated RAID Solution User Guide Creating Mirrored Volumes Mirrored VolumeConfiguration Overview Please wait, invoking SAS Configuration UtilitySelect Create RAID 1 Volume Create New Array window appearsSelect Create RAID 1E Volume Expanding an Integrated Mirroring Volume with OCE Manage Array window appears Select New Array Type window appears Array on this adapter Following figureManage Hot Spares window appears Smart supportHot Spare status changes to Yes Press C to create the hot spare diskOther Configuration Tasks Follow these steps to activate a selected volume Currently inactivePress Enter Select RAID Properties, and then press EnterFollow these steps to select a boot disk SAS2 Bios CU, select an adapter from the Adapter ListHighlight SAS Topology, and press Enter SAS Topology window appearsBoot Device on SAS Topology Window Overview of Integrated Striping Boot disk or as a data diskVolumes can consist of two-to-ten disks Integrated Striping Description Integrated Striping ExampleCreating Integrated Striping Volumes Creating Integrated Striping VolumesSelect Create RAID 0 Volume Viewing Volume Properties Activating an Array Select Delete Array Alternate device Following figure showsSAS2 Integrated RAID Solution User Guide Requirements Using the SAS2 Integrated RAID Configuration UtilityHardware and Software Interface Description Commands EFICommand to get the enclosure and slot numbers of a drive GB of capacity on the disk driveFollowing fields of IOC Page 6 specify the configuration MPI2 specification and is specific for SSD drives only VolumeName a user-specified string to identify the volume Appearing while the command is runningSas2ircu controller# delete noprompt Sas2ircu controller# display filename112 Initiator IDDrive Type Enclosure information Enclosure# Logical IDConfiguration has changed or a drive has failed Failed FLD The volume has failedMissing MIS The volume is missing Initializing Init The volume is initializingSas2ircu controller# hotspare delete EnclosureBay Sas2ircu controller# status Volume status Enabled or Disabled  Physical disk I/Os Quiesced or Not quiescedSas2ircu list NoneSas2ircu controller# constchk volumeId noprompt Sas2ircu controller# activate volumeIdSas2ircu controller# logir action filename noprompt