Modify Storage; Preliminary Steps; Raid Group Processes; Creating Raid Groups - ATTO Technology FastStream SC 5500E Installation And Operation Manual

Use the ExpressNAV Storage Manager to replace a failed drive, add new drives or redesign RAID configurations.
You may modify various aspects of storage using the
Manage Menu found by clicking on the tab on the left
hand side of the ExpressNAV Storage Manager. Be
cautious when deleting storage or rearranging storage
configurations because data could be compromised or
lost.
The ExpressNAV Storage Manager takes you step by
step through many procedures which allow you to
modify your storage and RAID configurations. Read all
notes and cautions carefully as you go to ensure the
best performance and use of your storage.
When you initially set up the FastStream, replace a
failed drive or add new drives to the FastStream,
perform drive initialization and verification to these
drives.Refer to Ensure Drive Integrity
Many of these procedures are only available on
unallocated storage which is not currently part of a
RAID group, not designated as a Hot Spare (refer to
FastStream process: adding or removing Hot
Spares on page 37), or has been designated as

RAID group processes

You may create or delete RAID groups, change RAID
group levels, rebuild RAID groups or modify RAID
group mapping or partitions.

7.0 Modify Storage

"Replaced" when you initially set up RAID
configurations.

Preliminary steps

Begin with these steps, then choose the process you
wish to use.
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Creating RAID groups

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Deleting RAID groups

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If you are not already in the ExpressNAV
Storage Manager, type the IP address of your
controller in a standard browser. On the splash
screen, click Enter Here. In the box provided,
type in your user name and password, and click
OK.
The Health and Status Monitor page appears.
Click on the Manage button on the left hand
side of the ExpressNAV Storage Manager.
The Manage Menu page appears. From the
Select User Process box, select the operation
you wish to perform.
Follow the instructions in
page 34 and click on the RAID Groups arrow
from the Select User Process box.
Click on Create RAID Group.
Follow the directions as found in
application on page 16 or
setup on page 18.
Follow the instructions in
page 34 and click on the RAID Groups arrow
from the Select User Process box.
Click on Delete RAID Groups.
Click on Next.
If you want to delete Hot Spares, click on the
appropriate radio button. (Refer to
process: adding or removing Hot Spares
page 37.)
Click on each RAID group to be deleted.
Click the Delete button.
When you have selected all the groups to be
deleted, click Commit.
A warning box appears.
Preliminary steps on
Selecting an
Creating a custom
Preliminary steps on
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