Users Guide
Storage Management Service 109
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Import Foreign Configuration.
This task imports virtual disks that reside on array disks that have been
moved from another controller.
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Clear Foreign Configuration.
Use the clear foreign configuration task to clear or erase the virtual disk
information from the newly attached array disks.
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Set Background Initialization Rate.
This task changes the amount of system resources dedicated to
the background initialization task.
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Set Check Consistency Rate.
This task changes the amount of system resources dedicated to the
check consistency task.
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Set Reconstruct Rate.
This task changes the amount of system resources dedicated to the
reconstruct task.
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Set Patrol Read Mode.
This feature identifies disk errors in order to avoid disk failures and data loss
or corruption.
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Start and Stop Patrol Read.
These tasks enable you start a Patrol Read task or stop a running task when
the Patrol Read mode is set to manual.
Battery Tasks
The following battery tasks are available when the Battery object is selected. This task is only available
for controllers that have batteries that require reconditioning. See the Storage Management online help
for more information.
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Recondition Battery.
This task fully discharges and recharges the controller battery.
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Start Learn Cycle.
Use the Start Learn Cycle task to initiate the battery Learn cycle.
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Battery Delay Learn Cycle.
Use this task to delay the start time of the Learn cycle for up to seven days.
Connector Tasks
The following connector tasks are available when the Connector object is selected. See the Storage
Management online help for more information.
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Rescan Connector.
This task rescans the controller connectors to verify the currently connected
devices or to recognize new devices that have been added to the connectors. Performing a rescan on a
connector is similar to performing a rescan on the controller.
Enclosure Tasks
The following enclosure tasks are available when the Enclosure object is selected. See the Storage
Management online help for more information.
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Enable and Disable Alarm.
Use these tasks to manage the enclosure alarm. When enabled, the alarm
sounds when the enclosure encounters an error condition.
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Set Asset Data.
Use this task to change the enclosure's asset tag and asset name.