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Intel® RAID Software User Guide 116
7.14.4 Performing a Copyback Operation
You can perform a copyback operation on a selected drive.
The copyback operation copies data from a source drive of a virtual drive to a destination
drive that is not a part of the virtual drive. The copyback operation often creates or
restores a specific physical configuration for a drive group (for example, a specific
arrangement of drive group members on the device I/O buses).
Perform the following steps to perform the copyback operation:
1. Navigate to the Drive Management scre
en, navigate to a physical drive, and press
the F2 key.
2. Navigate to Copyback, and pre
ss Enter.
The following dialog appears.
Figure 58. Copyback Operation
3. Select the replacement drive to w
hich you want the data copied.
4. Press OK.
The copyback operation is performed on the selec
ted drive.
7.14.5 Removing a Physical Drive
You might sometimes need to remove a non-failed drive that is connected to the
controller. Preparing a physical drive for removal spins the drive into a power save mode.
Perform the following steps to prepare a physical drive for removal:
1. Navigate to the Driv
e Management screen, and press the F2 key.
2. Select Pr
epare for Removal, and press Enter.
The physical drive is now in a power save mode.