Adaptec Storage Manager User Manual page 71

The expanded logical drive must have a capacity that's greater than or equal to the original
logical drive.
To increase the capacity of a logical drive:
1
In the Enterprise View, click the controller associated with the logical drive.
2
In the Logical Devices View, click the logical drive.
3
In the menu bar, select Actions, then click Expand or change logical device (shown in the
figure in Step 4 on page
A wizard opens to help you modify the logical drive.
4
Click Next.
5
Click on the disk drive(s) or disk drive segments you want to add to the logical drive.
Note:
Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same
logical drive. Adaptec Storage Manager generates a warning if you try to create a logical drive
using a combination of SAS and SATA disk drives.
If you want to remove a specific disk drive or segment and replace it with another one (for
instance, replace a smaller disk drive with a larger one), click on the disk drive you want to
remove.
An X indicates that the selected disk drive will be removed from the logical drive, and you
are prompted to select another disk drive (of greater or equal size) to replace it.
Flashing arrow
prompts you to
replace the
deselected disk
drives
6
Modify the Advanced Settings, if required. (See
7
Click Next.
8
Review the new logical drive settings. To make changes, click Back.
Note:
Some operating systems have size limitations for logical drives. Before you save the
configuration, verify that the size of the logical drive is appropriate for your operating system.
9
To update your logical drive immediately, click Apply, then click Yes.
To schedule the changes for later, click Schedule, set the date and time, then click Apply.
(For more information on scheduling tasks, see
Chapter 6: Modifying Your Direct Attached Storage
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