Chapter 3: Creating Mirrored Volumes
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Other Configuration Tasks
SAS2 Integrated RAID Solution User Guide
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LSI Corporation Confidential
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August 2010
3.4.3 Activating an Array
A volume (array) can become inactive if, for example, you remove it from one controller
or computer and install it on a different one. The
Activate Array
option allows you to
reactivate an inactive volume. This option is available only when the selected volume is
currently inactive.
Follow these steps to activate a selected volume:
1. In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter and
press
Enter
.
The Adapter Properties window appears.
2. Select
RAID Properties
, and then press
Enter
.
The Select New Array Type window appears.
3. Select
View Existing Array
.
The View Array window appears. If necessary, press
Alt + N
to switch to another
array on this adapter.
4. Select
Manage Array
.
The Manage Array window appears.
5. Select
Activate Array
on the Manage Array window.
A menu window appears.
6. Press
Y
to activate the array.
The array becomes active after a pause.
3.4.4 Deleting an Array
CAUTION:
Before you delete an array, be sure to back up all data on the array that you
want to keep.
Follow these steps to delete a selected volume (array):
1. In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter.
The Adapter Properties window appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to select
RAID Properties
, and then press
Enter
.
The Select New Array Type window appears.
3. Select
View Existing Array
.
The View Array window appears. If necessary, press
Alt + N
to switch to another
array on this adapter.
4. Select
Manage Array
.
The Manage Array window appears.
5. Select
Delete Array
.
A menu window appears.
6. Either press
Y
to delete the array, or press
N
to cancel the deletion process.
