June 2007

RAID operations

RAID splitting

Ensure that your system is in full working order and the RAID hardware configuration is set up properly as described on page 142.

Split the RAID before you install software upgrades (PEPs). If you are performing a platform upgrade or migration, refer to the Upgrade and Platform Migration Guide (555-7101-207) for complete instructions.

ATTENTION

 

As an extra precaution, Nortel recommends that you

 

 

perform a full system backup prior to performing a RAID-

 

split. For more information about system backups, see the

 

CallPilot Manager online Help.

To split the RAID

1Load the MegaRAID console. Select Start > Programs > Power Console Plus > Launch Client.

2Ensure that Access Mode > Full Access is selected.

3Click OK.

Result: The MegaRAID Power Console Plus window appears.

4Ensure all drives are in ONLINE state (marked green).

5In the Physical Devices section, right-click the first drive (A01-2- Onln).

6Select Tools Fail Drive from the shortcut menu.

Result: A message appears advising that marking the online drive Failed results in changes.

7Ignore the warning and click OK. The drive status changes to FAILED and the color of the icon changes to red (for example, A01- 2-Failed).

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