Configuring A New Disk Array - HP Surestore Disk Array 12h - And FC60 System Administrator Manual

Configuring a New Disk Array

After installing a new disk array, you can perform the initial configuration using the ARM utilities. This
establishes the operating environment for the disk array.
To configure a new disk array:
1. Plan your capacity management strategy and logical drive configuration.
Decide how you want to use the disk array capacity. Factors such as data redundancy and performance
influence how you manage the capacity. See "Managing the Disk Array Capacity" in the HP SureStore
E Disk Array 12H User's and Service Manual for help in planning your strategy.
2. Display the serial number of all disk arrays by typing:
arraydsp -i
The serial number provides the means to identify disk arrays when using the ARM utilities. Record the
serial number for future reference.
3. If the planning in step 1 requires you to disable any of the configuration settings to implement your
capacity management strategy, do so now. These settings include Active Hot Spare, Auto Rebuild, and
Auto Include. Change the configuration settings by typing:
arraymgr -h { on|off } <array-id>
arraymgr -a { on|off } <array-id>
arraymgr -i { on|off } <array-id>
NOTE! Only one setting can be changed on each command line.
4. Check the available unallocated capacity on the disk array by typing:
arraydsp $ID
The total unallocated capacity available for creating logical drives will be displayed. Make sure there is
adequate capacity to create the logical drive structure you need.
5. Create each logical drive on the disk array by typing:
arraycfg -L LUN -a capacity <array-id>
Example: arraycfg -L 0 -a 1000 00786B5C0000
Using the ARM Command Line Utilities for Windows NT
(Active Hot Spare)
(Auto Rebuild)
(Auto Include)
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