Multiple Arrays—Create multiple arrays from a single set of
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drives.
SATA Disk Hot Plug—You can add and remove disks without
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shutting down your system.
Array Migration
The Adaptec 2410SA controller supports modifying existing arrays
by expansion, migration from one array type to another, and
changing the stripe size, as described by the table below.
To modify an array, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser
Edition online Help.
Windows supports Online Capacity Expansion (OCE). That is, on
completion of an array expansion, the additional capacity can be
used without restarting the system. Refer to your operating system
documentation for instructions on using the additional capacity.
Drive Enclosures
The Adaptec 2410SA controller supports drive enclosures that
include either SES or SAF-TE enclosure management hardware per
the Serial ATA II, Phase 1 specification.
Hot Spares
A hot spare is a drive that is reserved to replace a failing drive in a
redundant array. In the event of drive failure, the hot spare replaces
the failed drive and the array is rebuilt.
Current Array Type
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
New Array Type
RAID 5 or 10
RAID 0 or 5 or 10
RAID 0 or 10
RAID 0 or 5
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