Promise Technology SmartStor NS4700 User Manual

3.4 Storage Tab
The Storage tab enables you to create, manage, and delete disk arrays,
logical drives, and spare drives.
The list of Disk Array provides the information of the disk array, including:
− ID – DA0, DA1, DA2, etc.
− Alias – If assigned.
− Status – Green, yellow or red icon.
− Capacity – Data capacity of the disk array.
− Free Capacity – Unconfigured or unused capacity on the
physical drives.
− Media Patrol – Enabled or disabled on this disk array.
− No. Of Logical Drives – The number of logical drives on this
disk array.
To initialize the Dsk Array:
Initialization is normally done to logical drives after they are created from a
disk array. Initialization sets all data bits in the logical drive to zero. The action
is useful because there may be residual data on the logical drives left behind
from earlier configurations. For this reason, Initialization is recommended
whenever you create a logical drive.
Step 1. Create Disk Array. Refer to the instructions in section 3.4.1.
Step 2. Create Logical Drive. Refer to the instructions in section 3.4.4.
Step 3. Create File System.
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Promise Technology SmartStor NS4700 Specifications

General

Brand	Promise Technology
Model	SmartStor NS4700
Category	Network Storage Server
Language	English