Shared Storage Software Setup; Shared Storage Setup; Create The Array File Systems - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Configuration Manual

6 Shared Storage Software Setup

Use these procedures to install host bus adapter (interface) software, create the arrays and array file systems.

Shared Storage Setup

Part "6 Shared Storage Software Setup" in the Shared Storage Supplement. For Fibre
Channel solutions go to Configure the Storage Devices using FCArray Assistant in the
supplement

Create the Array File Systems

Use the instructions below and Windows NT Disk Administrator to partition, assign drive letters, and format
the shared logical drives.
Reboot System A
Reboot System A so that Windows NT can recognize the logical drives created when you setup the shared
storage. The system boots and loads Windows NT on System A.
CAUTION
You must reboot System A to get accurate information about your shared disks before
running Disk Administrator.
Run Windows NT Disk Administrator
From the Start menu, choose Programs, Administrative Tools, and then Disk
Administrator. Disk Administrator loads and scans the disks, and displays a list of the logical disks you
identified. An example display follows:
NOTE
Disk Administrator lists disks in order, beginning with local (non-shared) disks followed
by the shared disk arrays.
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