2. To create the array after the volume is configured, press C. The system prompts you to save
changes, which creates the array. During the creation process, the utility pauses. You are then
taken back to the Adapter Properties screen.
The following are the descriptions for the Create New Array screen.
Array Type Indicates the type of array being created.
Array Size Indicates the size of the array in MegaBytes.
Bay Displays the bay in which devices are located.
Device Identifier Displays the device identifier.
RAID Disk Specifies the devices (disks) that make up an IM array. If RAID Disk is
Yes, the device is part of an IM array; if No, the device is not part of
an IM array. This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
• The device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in an
IM array.
• The device is not large enough to mirror existing data on the
primary drive.
• This disk has been selected as the hot spare for the IM array.
Hot Spr Specifies whether a device is the hot spare for an IM array. If hot spare
is Yes the device is used as a hot spare for the IM array; if No, the
device is not used as a hot spare for the IM array. Only one hot spare
per IM array is permitted. A hot spare is not required in an IM. You
can specify a hot spare at array creation, or any time after creation,
provided the array is made up of five disks or fewer. This field is grayed
out under the following conditions:
• The device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in an
IM array.
• The array already has a hot spare.
• The array is made up of the maximum number of devices (six).
• The device isn't large enough to mirror existing data on the
primary. The hot spare drive must be greater than or equal to the
size of any drive in any IM volume.
Drive Status xxxx
OK Disk is online and fully functional.
Missing Disk is not responding.
Failed Disk has failed.
Initalizing Disk is initializing.
CfgOffln Disk is offline at host's request.
User Fail Disk is marked failed at host's request.
Offline Disk is offline for some other reason.
Inactive Disk has been set inactive.
Not Syncd Data on disk is not synchronized with the rest of
the array.
Primary Disk is the primary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is
OK.
Secondary Disk is the secondary disk for a 2 disk mirror and
is OK.
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