Chapter 3: Creating Mirrored Volumes Other Configuration Tasks

SAS2 Integrated RAID Solution User Guide

3.4.3 Activating an Array

 

A volume (array) can become inactive if, for example, you remove it from one controller

 

 

or computer and install it on a different one. The Activate Array option allows you to

 

 

 

reactivate an inactive volume. This option is available only when the selected volume is

 

 

currently inactive.

 

 

Follow these steps to activate a selected volume:

 

1.

In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter and

 

 

 

press Enter.

 

 

 

The Adapter Properties window appears.

 

2.

Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.

 

 

 

The Select New Array Type window appears.

 

3.

Select View Existing Array.

 

 

 

The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another

 

 

 

array on this adapter.

 

4.

Select Manage Array.

 

 

 

The Manage Array window appears.

 

5.

Select Activate Array on the Manage Array window.

 

 

 

A menu window appears.

 

6.

Press Y to activate the array.

 

 

 

The array becomes active after a pause.

 

 

 

3.4.4 Deleting an Array

 

CAUTION: Before you delete an array, be sure to back up all data on the array that you

 

 

want to keep.

 

 

 

 

 

Follow these steps to delete a selected volume (array):

1.In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter. The Adapter Properties window appears.

2.Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and then press Enter. The Select New Array Type window appears.

3.Select View Existing Array.

The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another array on this adapter.

4.Select Manage Array.

The Manage Array window appears.

5.Select Delete Array.

A menu window appears.

6.Either press Y to delete the array, or press N to cancel the deletion process.

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LSI SAS2 manual Currently inactive, Follow these steps to activate a selected volume, Press Enter, Menu window appears