Configuring The Array - nStor Corporation Ultra S2S User Manual

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Configuration
Dual Active Parameter Settings
The following should be set when configuring a Dual Active configuration:
Configuring the Array
Before beginning the configuration process, make sure the controller sees all of
the installed drives. To do this, use the Show Drives function under the Toolkit
menu.
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Configuring the Array

Force Simplex should be disabled for both controllers
Controller Present/Fault Signal should be disabled for both controllers
Auto Failback should be disabled on both controllers
Select Toolkit from the Main menu. Press the <3> key and press <Enter>.
Select Show Drives, press the <1> key and press <Enter>.
The system displays information about the drives on the first channel,
including the drive state and system drive ID. The default state for all drives
is Standby. Drive states are: Standby (S), Online (O), Dead (D), Offline (X),
Rebuild (R), and Empty (E). You will also see "ENV" which indicates the
SAF-TE controller.
To display the next channel, press the <Enter> key.
Be sure to make a note of the available drives and their locations.
MESSAGE:
OPTIONS:
1 Show Drives
2 Drive Information
3 Change Drive State
INSTRUCTIONS:
INFORMATION:

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