Chapter 3 Basic Functions
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Chapter 3 Basic Functions
Chapter 3 explains the function that can be used when the iSM is introduced. The basic function provides the following function
necessary for disk array operations such as the display function of physical disk configuration in the disk array and logical disk
configuration that can be recognized from the business server.
• Configuration display: A function that displays the configuration information of physical and logical components (resources)
that configure the disk array.
• Status monitoring: A function that displays the status of components (resources) that configure the disk array.
• Configuration setting: A function that configures the disk array and implements logical components.
• Fault monitoring: A function that informs the fault information in the disk array in real time.
• Log output: A function that outputs the fault information and the operating information as the operation history for
system log file and exclusive log file.
• Event link: A function that executes the action on the notice to the operator and server upon the occurrence of
operating information and fault information.
The basic function is composed of the above-mentioned 6 functions, and the efficient operation of disk array is possible by using
these functions. The detail functions are described in the following section.
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Configuration display function displays the physical resource configuration that configures the disk array and the logical
disk recognized from the business server. The configuration management of two or more disk arrays is possible in the
iSM. Two or more disk arrays can be centrally monitored on the same view from the iSM client.
Figure 3-1 Operation Image
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Configuration display screens
Controller (DAC) Disk enclosure (DE)
Physical disks
Logical disks