Locating Storage Arrays

You can use the Blink option to physically locate and identify a storage array.

NOTE: If the LEDs from the Blink Storage Array operation do not stop blinking, select Stop All Indications to stop the process manually.

To locate the storage array:

1Select the relevant storage array and:

In the EMW, right-click the appropriate storage array, and select Blink Storage Array.

In the AMW, select the Setup tab, click Blink Storage Array.

In the AMW, select Storage ArrayBlinkStorage Array.

The LEDs on the physical disks in the storage array blink.

2After locating the storage array, click OK. The LEDs stop blinking.

3If the LEDs do not stop blinking, select Storage ArrayBlinkStop All Indications.

A confirmation message is displayed.

4Click OK.

Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays

You can name, rename, and add comments to a storage array to facilitate identification of the storage array. Each storage array should be assigned a unique alphanumeric name up to 30 characters long. A name can consist of letters, numbers, and the special characters underscore (_), dash (–), and pound sign (#). No other special characters are allowed.

To rename a selected storage array:

1Perform one of these actions:

In the AMW Setup tab, select Rename Storage Array.

In the EMW Devices tab Tree view, select EditRename

In the EMW Devices tab Table view, select EditRename.

In the EMW Devices tab Tree view, right-click the desired array icon and select Rename

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Dell MD3620I Locating Storage Arrays, Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays, AMW, select Storage Array→ Blink→ Storage Array