Configuring an Array
Compaq Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide
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Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the main ACU screen contains the following drop-down
menus:
•
Controller
—Allows you to select a controller, refresh the screen, save or clear a
configuration, create an array, or exit the program. Other menu items give access
to settings, advanced features, information, and the configuration wizard.
•
Array
—Allows you to delete or modify an array, or to expand array capacity,
create logical drives, and view array information.
•
Drive
—Allows you to delete or change logical drives and to view drive
information.
•
View
—Allows you to switch between
Physical Configuration View
and
Logical Configuration View.
•
Help
—Allows you to access online help.
Controller Selection Drop-Down List
This lists the controllers that are installed in the system. When you select a controller,
details of the drives and arrays that are connected to the controller are shown in the
configuration view window.
Figure 7-3: Controller Selection drop-down list
Physical/Logical Configuration View Window
The physical/logical configuration view window shows the drives and arrays that are
connected to the selected controller. The
Drive View
radio buttons below the
configuration view window let you switch between the physical and logical
configuration views.
Figure 7-4 shows a typical physical configuration view, while Figure 7-2 shows a
typical logical configuration view.