UltraTrak SX4000, SX8000 & RM8000 User Manual
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Expanding an Array
Expanding an array increases the array capacity without affecting data
availability. You can expand an existing array by adding one or more free disk
drives to the array using the Expand Array function.
Follow these steps to add a disk drive to the UltraTrak enclosure:
1. Ensure that the UltraTrak power is off.
2. Install the disk drives into the UltraTrak and lock the Drive Carrier lever.
3. Switch the power on and wait about one minute for the UltraTrak to
initialize.
When the new disk drive is already installed in the UltraTrak cabinet, follow these
steps to add the drive to an existing array:
1. Press
the
SEL
button on the front panel.
2. Press button once to select
Configuration
, then press
SEL
.
3. Enter the password at the prompt (see Enter Password on page 15).
4. At
Configure Array
, press
SEL
.
5. Press button a few times to select
Expand Array
then press
SEL
.
6. At
Source Array ID
, press
SEL
.
Choose the array you wish to expand and press
SEL
.
7. Press
the button to select
Add New Drives
then press
SEL
.
Choose the drive you wish to add then pres
SEL
.
8. Press
the button twice to select
Save Changes
then press
SEL
.
