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Table 5-2. Array Field Descriptions (continued)

Field

Description

 

 

Array Size (MB)

Size of the array

 

NOTE: In order to facilitate coercion on new larger disk drives, the disk size must be coerced

 

down to the next lower gigabyte. Additionally, for compliance with the latest Disk Data Format

 

standard, 512 MB of space must be reserved for RAID metadata on the drive. This may result

 

in greater than 1 GB of space being removed from the usable size of an array when it is

 

created.

 

 

Array Status

Status of the current array.

 

 

Device Slot Number

Slot number in which the specified device sits.

 

 

Device Identifier

Identifier text for the specified device.

 

 

RAID Disk

Specifies whether or not the disk is part of a RAID array (Yes or No). This field is grayed

 

out under the following conditions:

 

• The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array.

 

• The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary physical disk.

 

• The disk is a part of another array.

 

 

Hotspare

Specifies whether or not the disk is a hotspare.

 

 

Drive Status

Ok - Disk is online and fully functional.

 

Missing - Diskette is not detected.

 

Failed - Disk is not accessible or has reported a failure.

 

Initing - Disk is initializing.

 

CfgOffln - Disk is offline at host's request.

 

UserFail - Disk is marked failed at host's request.

 

Offline - Disk is offline for some other reason.

 

Inactive - Disk has been set to inactive.

 

Not Syncd - Data on disk is not synchronized with the rest of the array.

 

Primary - Disk is the primary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK.

 

Secondary - Disk is the secondary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK.

 

Wrg Type - Device is not compatible for use as part of a RAID array.

 

Too Small - Disk is too small to mirror existing data.

 

Max Dsks - Maximum # of disks allowed for this type of array reached Maximum # of

 

total IR disks on a controller reached.

 

No SMART - Disk doesn't support SMART and can't be used in a RAID array.

 

Wrg Intfc - Device interface (SAS/SATA) differs from existing IR disks.

 

 

Predicted Failure

Indicates whether device SMART is predicting device failure.

 

 

Size (MB)

Actual physical size of the selected disk in the array.

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide August JM360 Contents Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded Virtual Disk Contents Corporate Contact Details Taiwan Only Contents Safety General Safety InstructionsSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Overview SAS 6/iR Adapter Hardware ArchitectureRAID Levels About RAIDRAID Terminology Integrated StripingIntegrated Mirroring Example of Integrated Mirroring RAIDOverview SAS 6/iR Features RAID 0, RAID Hardware Installation Installing the SAS 6/iR AdapterInstalling a SAS 6/iR Adapter Connecting the Cable Hardware Installation Driver Installation Creating a Driver DisketteInstalling a Windows Driver for a New SAS 6/iR Controller Boot the system using the Microsoft Windows Installation CDUpdating an Existing Windows Driver Installing From the Dell Operating System Media Installing the Red Hat Linux DriverCreating a Driver Diskette Installing the Driver Installing the Driver Using an Update RPMInstalling the Suse Linux Enterprise Server Driver Driver Installation Upgrading the Kernel SAS 6/iR Bios Bios Fault Code MessagesPost Messages Configuration Utility Starting the Configuration UtilityFunctions Performed Select New Array Type Integrated RAID Configuration and Management ScreensNavigating the Configuration Utility Create New ArrayCreated View Array Manage ArrayExit Screen Performing Configuration Tasks Creating an Integrated Striping Virtual DiskCreating a Integrated Mirroring Virtual Disk Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Synchronizing a Virtual DiskActivating a Virtual Disk Deleting a Virtual Disk Hot Spare FailoverReplacing and Rebuilding a Degraded Virtual Disk SAS 6/iR Bios Troubleshooting Bios Boot OrderGeneral Problems Physical Disk Related Issues Other disk in the virtual diskConfiguration Utility Error Messages Bios Error Messages Press Ctrl+C to Enable BiosSpinning up the device Bios Firmware Update Utility Updating the FirmwareUpdating the Firmware Technical Support and Customer Service Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Online Services Automated Order-Status ServiceDell Enterprise Training Problems With Your Order Before You Call Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notice Regulatory Notices Corporate Contact Details Taiwan Only Regulatory Notices Glossary AdapterDkms Nvdata Post Smart Glossary Index ESDWindows, 19 drivers, 19 updating drivers