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Chapter 3: Creating Disk Arrays
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Creating arrays
Configuring the arrays involves a few basic steps. All configuration parameters
are stored on all hard drives that are members of the specific array. This makes
it possible to remove and replace controllers without requiring any
configuration changes. The configurations can be viewed or modified through
the controller’s RS-232 port.
No changes are made until the configuration is saved, so it is possible to quit
at any time without affecting the current configuration as long as you do not
save those changes. Configuration can be performed while the system is active.
Important We recommend that you make notes about the arrays you
create in case you need to duplicate the configuration for
an array. See
“Trusting an array” on page 61
Important When creating arrays and logical drives, make sure that
you are in compliance with the following guidelines:
- Maximum drives per array = 12
- Maximum number of arrays = 64
- Maximum number of logical drives = 512