Turning Off the DC Power During an Emergency
Caution – Potential loss of data – An emergency shutdown of the storage array might not allow the server to complete its I/O to the storage array.
Note – Before turning off the power switches on a
Relocation Cautions
Use the following guidelines when relocating trays or drives from one storage array to another.
Caution – Potential data loss – Moving a array or array components that are configured as part of a volume group can result in data loss. To prevent data loss, always consult a Customer Support representative before relocating configured drives, controller trays or expansion trays.
Note – Trays in arrays can be connected to the DC power supply
Do not move controller trays or expansion trays that are part of a volume group configuration. If you must move array components, contact a Customer Support representative for procedures. A Customer Support representative might direct you to complete several tasks prior to undertaking the relocation. These tasks might include:
■Creating, saving, and printing an array profile of each storage array that is affected by the relocation of a drive or tray.
■Performing a complete backup of all data on the drives that you intend to move.
■Verifying that the volume group and each of its associated volumes on the affected array have an Optimal status.
■Determining the location and status of any global hot spares associated with the affected storage array.
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