Changing Array Configurations; Adding An Array - Adaptec AHA-3980 User Manual

Changing Array
Configurations
After you create the initial arrays on a server, you can later add new
arrays and modify or delete existing arrays. This chapter explains
how to
Add one or more arrays to the server
Modify an array by changing the RAID level, the drives in the
array, or the number of spares
Convert a RAID 0 CVT array to a RAID 5 CVT array and vice
versa
Delete one or all arrays on the server

Adding an Array

Adding new arrays is similar to setting up the initial arrays: You
select the array you want to add, choose the RAID level, and then
select the drives and any spares for the array. The steps are as follows:
1
From the System menu or the Main menu, select Change
Array Configuration.
2
Select Add an Array. The Selection List menu appears, listing
all possible arrays—defined or undefined. If you highlight an
existing array, information on its configuration appears to the
right of the Selection List menu, as illustrated in Figure 7-1.
Creating and Managing Arrays
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