Disk Management Guidelines - HP 345646-001 - StorageWorks NAS 2000s External Storage Server Administration Manual

Figure 31: Disk Management utility
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dedicated mode and can only be used to manage disks and volumes on the server. Navigating to
another page during an open session closes the session.
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Disk Management Guidelines

When managing disks and volumes:
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When the Disk Management utility is accessed, the Remote Desktop connection assumes a
It may take a few moments for the Remote Desktop Connection session to log off when closing
Read the online Disk Manager Help found in the utility.
Do not alter the Operating System Disk Labeled Local Disk C:.
Do not alter the disk labeled "DON'T ERASE."
The use of software RAID-based dynamic volumes is not recommended; use the array
controller instead, it is more efficient.
The largest disk that Windows 2003 Storage Server can accommodate from a storage
system is 2 TB.
It is not recommended to span array controllers with dynamic volumes.
Use meaningful volume labels with the intended drive letter embedded in the volume
label, if possible. For example, volume e: might be named "Disk E:." Volume labels often
serve as the only means of identification.
Record all volume labels and drive letters in case of system Quick Restore. See
"Managing Disks After Quick Restore" later in this chapter.
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