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Global Array Manager Components
Global Array Manager has two components:
• Global Array Manager Server component (which is part of the Mylex
Disk Array Controller Software Kit 5)
• Global Array Manager Client component
Each component handles specific tasks based upon the selected function.
Configuration Functions
Configuration functions are easily performed using RAID Assist
TM
,
an
intuitive, wizard-like utility in the GAM Client component that simplifies
the process of setting up or reconfiguring a disk array. Just answer a few
brief questions, and RAID Assist automatically does the rest. Use Manual
Configuration for more control over drive group setup or individual
configuration parameters.
Monitoring Functions
The Global Array Manager Server component collects and disseminates
information on disk array or HBA subsystem status and resource utilization.
The Global Array Manager Client component organizes this information
through an intuitive graphical display. Errors and events are recorded in a log
file and in the Log Information Viewer window, and if a problem is serious
enough to warrant immediate attention, operators can be alerted via popup
windows, pagers, fax, or email if so desired.
Maintenance Functions
The Global Array Manager Client manages or performs maintenance on
individual disk arrays and drives (with the appropriate authentication), again
by means of the graphical user interface. This includes removing physical
devices from operation in a functioning disk array (also known as “killing”
or off-lining a drive), rebuilding drives, selecting hot spares, and initiating a
consistency (or parity) check on arrays that are configured to support
redundancy. The Global Array Manager Server executes the management
instructions specified by the Global Array Manager Client.
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