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Figure 12. Manage Array Screen
3. Select a disk from the list by pressing the <+> or <-> key, or the space bar.
4. After you select the global hot-spare disk, press <C>.
An error message appears if the selected disk is not at least as large as the smallest
disk used in the IM/IME volume(s). The global hot-spare disk must have 512 byte
blocks, it cannot have removable media, and the disk type must be either SATA
with extended command set support or SAS with SMART support.
If SATA disks are used for the IM/IME volume(s), the hot-spare disk must also be a
SATA disk. If SAS disks are used, the hot-spare disk must also be a SAS disk. An
error message appears if the selected disk is not the same type as the disks used in
the IM/IME volumes.
5. [Optional] Select a second hot-spare disk.
6. Select
Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes.
The configuration utility pauses while the global hot spares are added.
To delete a global hot spare, follow these steps:
1. Select Manage Hot Spare on the Manage Array screen.
2. Select Delete Hot Spare and then press <C>.
If there are two hot spares, select one to delete.
3. Select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes.
The configuration utility pauses while the global hot spare is removed.