Rebuilding Logical Drives; Solving Notification Problems; Creating An Archive File - Adaptec RAID 2130SLP User Manual

Rebuilding Logical Drives

A hot-swap rebuild occurs when a controller detects that a failed disk drive in a logical drive has
been removed and then reinserted.
To start a hot-swap rebuild:
Following manufacturer's instructions, gently pull the failed disk drive from the server
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without fully removing it, then wait for it to spin down fully before continuing.
If there is nothing wrong with the disk drive, reinstall it, following manufacturer's
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instructions.
If necessary, replace the failed disk drive with a new disk drive of equal or larger size.
The controller detects the reinserted (or new) disk drive and begins to rebuild the logical
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drive.

Solving Notification Problems

To test notifications on your storage space, you can send test events or emails to ensure that
they're being received properly.
If your test event fails:
Ensure that the remote system is powered on and running Adaptec Storage Manager.
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Open the remote system's System Properties window (see
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check the TCP/IP address and port number.
Try sending the test event again.
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If your test email fails:
Ensure that the recipient's email address is correct. (See
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Information on page 92
Ensure that your SMTP server address is correct. (See
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Manager Settings on page 94
Try sending the test message again.
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Creating an Archive File

Your Adaptec Storage Manager service representative might ask you to create a configuration
and status information archive file to help diagnose a problem with your system.
To create the archive file:
In the Enterprise View, click the local or remote system on which the problem is occurring.
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In the menu bar, select Actions, then click Save support archive.
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Enter a name for the archive file or accept the default name, then click Save.
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