Deleting Arrays - Adaptec AHA-3980 Quick Reference Array Software

Converting between RAID 0 CVT and RAID 5 CVT
Formats
You can convert a RAID 5 CVT array to a RAID 0
CVT array and back again without loss of data and
without reformatting. If you convert a RAID 5 CVT
array with spares to a RAID 0 CVT array, the RAID 0
CVT array retains the spares, but they are not usable.
When you convert the array back to a RAID 5 CVT
array, the spares can again be used.
To convert between formats, follow these steps:
1
From the Main menu for the array, select Convert
RAID Level.
2
Select Convert to RAID0 CVT or Convert to
RAID5 CVT.
3
Indicate the priority by typing a number from 0
through 9 (0 assigns the lowest priority; 9, the
highest).
4
When prompted, type y to continue; otherwise,
type n.
To cancel a conversion while it is under way, follow
step 1 to display the Convert menu and then select
Abort Convert.

Deleting Arrays

Caution:
Before you delete an array, back up
any data you want to keep. When you delete
an array, all array data will be lost!
Follow these steps to delete an array:
1
From the System menu, select Change Array
Configuration.
2
Select Delete an Array.
3
Select the array you want to delete.
4
When prompted, type y to delete the array, or n to
cancel the operation.
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Quick Reference: Array Software
Part Number: 510893-00, Rev. B
Print Spec Number: 493983-00
Current Date: 3/1/99 ECN Date: 3/19/96