When configuration is complete, continue with the next step.

10.(Optional) To make newly created logical drives available for data storage, in a Windows OS, use the operating system disk management tools to create partitions and format the drives.

Using the HP SSA GUI

Access HP SSA with one of the many methods available:

•Accessing HP SSA in the offline environment (on page 10)

•Accessing HP SSA in the online environment (on page 14)

When you launch the HP SSA GUI, the application opens and HP SSA scans the system and detects controllers. This process can last up to 2 minutes. When controller detection is complete, the controllers are available on the Devices/Tools menu.

After the GUI is open, tasks are distributed among categories. For more information, see "Navigating the GUI (on page 18)."

Icon and key stroke legend

The HP SSA GUI includes many icons (also defined in the Help file) to help with identification and troubleshooting.

Image

Description

 

 

 

Critical

 

 

 

Warning

 

 

 

Informational

 

 

 

Active Task(s)

 

 

 

Paused/Offline Drive

 

 

 

HP ProLiant Server

 

 

 

Array Controller

 

 

 

Array Controller (Embedded)

 

 

 

Array

 

 

 

Logical Drive

 

 

 

Assigned Physical Drive

 

 

 

Unassigned Physical Drive

 

 

 

Unassigned Drives

 

 

 

Spare Drive

 

 

 

Transient Drive

 

 

 

Cache Manager

 

 

 

Tape Drive

 

 

 

Locked

 

 

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