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AOC-USAS2-L8i/L8e Add-on Card User’s Manual
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5-8 Other Configuration Tasks
This section explains how to perform other configuration and maintenance tasks for IS
volumes.
Viewing IS Volume Properties
Follow these steps to view the properties of IS volumes:
1. In the SAS2 BIOS Configuration Utility, select an SAS adapter from the ADAPTER
L
IST.
The ADAPTER PROPERTIES window appears.
2. Select RAID PROPERTIES.
The SELECT NEW ARRAY TYPE window appears.
3. Select VIEW EXISTING ARRAY.
The VIEW ARRAY window appears, showing information about the array and each
disk in it.
4. If the currently displayed array is not the one you want, press Alt+N to view another
array on the adapter.
Activating an Array
An array can become inactive if, for example, it is removed from one controller or
computer and moved to another one. The A
CTIVATE ARRAY option allows you to
reactivate an inactive array that has been added to a system. This option is only
available when the selected array is currently inactive.
Follow these steps to activate a selected array.
1. In the A
DAPTER LIST window, use the arrow keys to select an SAS adapter and press
E
NTER.
The ADAPTER PROPERTIES window appears.
2. Select RAID PROPERTIES, and then press ENTER.
The SELECT NEW ARRAY TYPE window appears.
3. Select VIEW EXISTING ARRAY.
The VIEW ARRAY window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another
array on this adapter.
4. Select M
ANAGE ARRAY.
NOTE: Repeat the instructions above to create a second Integrated Striping
volume, if desired and if enough additional disks are available.