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How FastTrak 376 Orders Arrays
During startup, the disk arrays on the FastTrak 376 are recognized in this order: 1)
The array set to bootable in the FastBuild™ Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e.
Array 0, Array 1...). This would be involved in determining which drive letters
will be assigned to each disk array.
How FastTrak 376 Saves Array Information
All disk array data is saved into the reserved sector on each array member.
Promise suggests that users record their disk array information for future reference.
Another feature of the FastTrak 376 disk array system is to recognize drive
members even if drives are moved between different FastTrak 376 controller
connectors. Since each drive's array data identifies itself to the array, it is possible
to move or swap drives without modifying the array setup. This is valuable when
adding drives, or during a rebuild.
Deleting An Array
The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.
This is not the same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an
array by accident (and before it has been used again), the array can normally be
recovered by defining the array identically as the deleted array.
WARNING
data loss. Make sure to record all array information including
the array type, the disk members, and stripe block
case you wish to undo a deletion.
: Deleting an existing disk array could result in its
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