HP E200 manual Migrating RAID level and stripe size online

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Migrating RAID level and stripe size online

Using CPQONLIN, you can modify both the RAID level and stripe size of an existing logical drive while online.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the cache battery is connected and fully charged before beginning an array expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration.

To migrate a drive:

1.Select the drive setting option under the logical drive menu for the drive you intend to modify.

2.Select the new RAID level, stripe size, or both from the choices presented. If the new settings are valid, the migration begins when you save the changes.

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Contents HP Smart Array E200 Controller User Guide Audience assumptions Contents Diagnosing array problems Controller specifications Hardware featuresBoard components Cache on Installing the controller in an unconfigured server Overview of the installation procedureInstalling the controller in a previously configured server Overview of the installation procedure Before beginning the installation Preparing the server Installing the controller hardwareInstalling the controller board Connecting storage devices Updating the firmware Methods for updating the firmwareIntroduction Configuring an arrayComparing the utilities Using Orca Select Create Logical DriveUsing ACU Using CpqonlinExpanding an array Migrating RAID level and stripe size online Setting a controller as the boot controller Setting the boot controller and controller orderSetting the controller order Installing device drivers Installing device drivers and Management AgentsInstalling Management Agents Replacing a battery Upgrading or replacing controller optionsUpgrading the cache Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Identifying the status of a hard driveRecognizing hard drive failure Terminate the current operation and cause data lossReplacing hard drives Effects of a hard drive failureHard drive replacement guidelines Time required for a rebuild Upgrading hard drive capacity Moving drives and arrays Adding drivesReplacing, moving, or adding hard drives Diagnosing array problems Controller board runtime LEDsBattery pack LEDs LEDDiagnostic tools ADUPreventing electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge European Union regulatory notice Regulatory compliance noticesBsmi notice Korean class B notice Battery replacement notice Taiwan battery recycling noticeAcronyms and abbreviations Index Status lights, battery pack