2-11

Controller 1

Controller 2

ID5

 

 

ID5

 

 

ID4

 

 

ID4

 

 

 

 

 

 

ID3

d

 

ID3

 

 

 

 

 

ID2

c

 

ID2

z

 

 

 

ID1

b

Array A

ID1

y

Array A

ID0

a

 

ID0

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-5.

Failed arrays removed; arrays on separate controllers

To restore an array to its original controller, make sure the conditions for moving drives are met. Then:

IMPORTANT: These steps must be followed AS DESCRIBED. Any deviation or mistake could result in the loss of all data across all moved arrays.

1.Power-down the system.

2.Move the array back to its original controller but retain its drive position from the consolidated configuration.

3.Power-up the system.

4.Each controller will indicate a 1789 POST message, “Drives are Missing.” Press F2 to fail the missing drives.

5.Run the Array Configuration Utility and remove the appropriate failed arrays.

6.Reboot the system.

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