Dell 745N manual Using Change Policy, Using Check Consistency, Properties, Click Check Consistency

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The Virtual Disk Reconfiguration dialog box appears. The available disks are listed in the left pane. You can choose appropriate disks to add by selecting them and using Add Disk to move them to the right pane.

3.Select the RAID level in the Type drop-down menu.

4.Click OK to continue or Cancel to cancel the operation.

5.To view your progress, click the parent of the virtual disk.

The status of the virtual disk will be Reconstructing, and progress information displays until the Add Member operation is finished. At the end of the operation, the Type category shows the changed RAID level.

Using Change Policy

NOTE: You cannot change the Write Cache settings on a Hardware-RAID virtual disk after the arrays have been created.

To change the cache policies of a virtual disk, perform the following steps:

1.Right-click a virtual disk.

2.Click Change Policy.

The Virtual Disk Change Policy dialog box displays.

3.From the pull-down menu, choose the policies you want.

You can enable or disable the write-cache or enable or disable the read-cache.

NOTE: The write-cache is enabled by default. Disabling write-cache may negatively impact your system's performance.

4.Click OK to continue or Cancel to quit the operation.

When you are finished, click Properties to verify if the policy changes occurred.

Using Check Consistency

If your disk is in a degraded state, using Check Consistency might restore your disk to Ready status.

To check mirror synchronization and rebuild parity if necessary, perform the following steps:

1.Right-click the virtual disk to be checked.

2.Click Check Consistency.

The Check Consistency operation displays progress information in the right pane.

3.To view progress, click the parent of the virtual disk.

The status of the virtual disk is Resynching, and progress information displays until the operation is finished.

Properties

This command displays a window that shows the properties associated with the virtual disk.

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Contents Dell PowerVault 745N NAS Systems Administrators Guide Recovering and Restoring the System Software-RAID Recovery and Restoration ProceduresTroubleshooting Software-RAID NAS Systems Does the power LED show that the NAS system is turned on?Software-RAID NAS System Hard-Drive Recovery Procedures Software-RAID NAS System Hard-Drive FailuresSoftware-RAID NAS System Software Failures Replacing Software-RAID NAS System Hard DrivesHardware-RAID Recovery and Restoration Procedures Recovering From a Software-RAID Operating System FailureHardware-RAID NAS System Hard-Drive Failures Troubleshooting Hardware-RAID NAS SystemsHardware-RAID NAS System Hard-Drive Recovery Procedures Hardware-RAID NAS System Software Failures Replacing Hardware-RAID NAS System Hard DrivesReplacing One Hardware-RAID NAS System Hard Drive Replacing Two or More Hardware-RAID NAS System Hard DrivesRecovering From a Hardware-RAID Operating System Failure Recreating a Hardware-RAID NAS System Data VolumeWhen the Array Properties Menu appears, select RAID Click Maintenance, and then click Remote DesktopTroubleshooting External Storage Configuration NAS Systems Are the LEDs for all hard drives in the NAS system lit? Recovering From an Operating System FailureExternal Storage NAS System Hard-Drive Recovery Procedures Reinstalling the Operating System Recreating an External Storage NAS System Data VolumeReplacing External Storage Hard Drives RequirementsReinstalling the Operating System on Your NAS System Click Begin SetupClick on Dell PowerVault USB Key Preparation Tool Preparing the USB KeySelect Configure→ Clear Configuration Restoring System-State Data After Reinstallation Click MaintenanceClick Import File Click AdvancedRestoring Initial System Setup Click Start RestoreTroubleshooting Tools and TechniquesTroubleshooting General TroubleshootingIssue Possible Cause Resolution Sites Properties windowNAS Manager Viewed in My Network PlacesServer for NFS Macintosh and AppleTalkAdapter Binding in Advanced Features Hardware-RAID NAS System Internal RAID Controller CardInitial Configuration Configuring Your NAS System for the First TimeConfiguring Your System Using a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Other Documents You May Need Other DocumentsDetermining a NAS Systems Configuration NAS ManagerDefault Administrator User Name and Password Logging Into the NAS ManagerBasic Navigation Logging Into the NAS Manager on the NetworkHow to Find Online Help Click Maintenance Click LanguageChanging the NAS Manager Language Primary MenuConfiguring Network Properties Default System NameConfiguring the Network Address for the NAS System Naming the NAS SystemChanging the Administrator Password Click IP, and select Use the following IP settingsClick Network and click Administrator Creating Local Users and GroupsAdding a Share Using SharesCreating a Local Group Click Properties Modifying Share PropertiesRemoving a Share Disk Quotas Removing a Protocol From the SharePublishing a Share in DFS Click Publish in DFSEnabling, Disabling, or Setting Disk Quotas on a Volume Adding Disk Quota EntriesModifying Quota Properties Click Set Quota EntriesUsing Logs Disabling Disk Quotas on a VolumeRemoving User Quota Entries Viewing Log Entry DetailsModifying Log Properties Downloading Log FilesViewing Downloaded Log Files File Download dialog window, select Save this file to diskClearing Log Files Managing Disks and VolumesShutting Down the NAS System Introduction to Shadow Copies Configuring Volume SettingsShadow Copies Using Shadow Copies Scheduling Shadow CopiesAccessing Shadow Copies Editing a Shadow Copy ScheduleDefragmenting a Volume Containing Shadow Copies Disk and Volume Management Drive ConfigurationsManaging Your Disks and Volumes Software-RAID NAS System Drive ConfigurationHardware-RAID NAS System Drive Configuration Software RAID Default Hard-Drive PartitionsFront-Panel RAID Volume LED Codes Hardware RAID Default Hard-Drive PartitionsFront Panel Hard-Drive LED Codes External Storage NAS System Drive ConfigurationHard Drive Condition LED Status Indicator Pattern Using Array Manager to Manage Disk Arrays Launching Array Manager From the NAS ManagerArray Manager Console Managing Disk ArraysReconfiguring and Managing Virtual Disks Reconfiguring a Virtual DiskClick Reconfigure Creating Virtual DisksUsing Change Policy Using Check ConsistencyProperties Click Check ConsistencyDisk Commands Assign Global Hot Spare Unassign Global Hot SparePrepare to Remove Click Assign Global Hot SpareGeneral Controller Commands Enclosure Management Managing Volumes Using Disk Management Enclosure CommandsDisk Management Monitoring Disk ReliabilityAccessing the Disk Management Tool Initializing a DiskUpgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk Reactivating Dynamic DisksVolume Overview Checking Partition or Volume PropertiesFormatting a Partition or Volume Merging Foreign DisksDeleting a Partition or Volume Working With Dynamic VolumesCreating a Dynamic Volume Extending a Dynamic Simple or Spanned VolumeOn Disk Device Properties, click the Policies tab Systems Management Dell OpenManage Server AdministratorIntegrated Features Additional Information About Server Administrator Using Remote Access ControllersAccessing Server Administrator Accessing a RAC From the NAS Manager Reinstalling the RAC SoftwareAdditional Information About RACs Click Remote ConnectAlert Log Messages From Server Administrator Configuring Snmp PropertiesConfiguring Snmp Community Properties Configuring Snmp Agent PropertiesBack to Contents Backing Up System-State Data System-State BackupBacking Up the System Backing Up Data Volumes Windows Backup and Restore ToolsThird-Party Backup Software Using Third-Party Backup Software for Network BackupsVeritas Backup Exec Yosemite TapeWareClick Update Driver Page Configuring Systems in a Heterogeneous Environment Server for Network File System NFSNFS Write Cache User Name MappingConfiguring User and Group Mappings Simple MapsClick Sharing Protocols Click User and Group MappingsManaging NFS Share Access Explicit User MapsClick Shares, and click Sharing Protocols Click Client GroupsBasic Scenarios Filename Character TranslationWorkgroup DomainDisabling the AppleTalk Protocol Services for MacintoshEnabling the AppleTalk Protocol Configuring the AppleTalk Protocol Microsoft UAM VolumeAdapter Bindings AppleTalk Protocol Adapter BindingRestarting Workstation Services Installing User AuthenticationServices for the Novell NetWare Operating System Sharing Netware VolumesConfiguring the NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol Viewing Netware System PropertiesClose the Network and Dial-Up Connections window Microsoft Directory Synchronization ServicesConfiguring the IPX Protocol Outline of the Msdss Deployment Procedure Windows Server 2003 Msdss Domain ControllerSmall Environment Click MigrationOn the Migrate tab, click Migrate Medium-Sized or Large Environment Page Installing Multilanguage User Interface MUI Support Advanced FeaturesUsing the NAS Utilities Control Panel, double-clickRegional and Language Options Network Adapter TeamingApplying the MUI Language Switch Fault Tolerance Adapter Fault ToleranceAdaptive Load Balancing Receive Load BalancingRemoving Intel PROSet II Network Teams Removing an Intel PROSet II Adapter From a Network TeamChanging the Intel PROSet II Network Team Mode AuthenticationAdministration Telnet ServerUsing Remote Desktop to Delete FTP Shares Using Secure Sockets LayerUsing Remote Desktop to Enable FTP Write Privileges PowerVault 745N Certificate Using a Custom CertificateIntroduction to SSL Certificates Server CertificatesCreating a Standalone DFS Root Using DFSAdministration Properties window, click Directory Security Creating a Domain-Integrated DFS Root Creating Shares in DFSBack to Contents Security Recommendations Standard Security RecommendationsAdditional Security Recommendations Maximum Security RecommendationsClick Security Click Disable Web Sharing On the Shares page, click Sharing Protocols
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