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RAIDWatch User’s Manual
setting(s), host LUN list, drive-side parameters, caching parameters, and
communication information.
Figure 11-7: Configuration List Window
Right-click on the Configuration List window will allow you to select
four (4) options and they are explained as follow:
Export Configuration Data as Text File: When you select this option,
the program will save the system’s configuration data to a text file. You
may select a file destination in a prompt up Save window.
Export Configuration Data as XML File: Select a file location where
you like to save the system’s configuration data as an XML file in a
prompt up Save window when you select this option.
Export Host LUN List as XML File: This option will only export Host
LUN list to an XML file. You may select a file destination in a Save
window.
Restore Configuration from XML File: You may retrieve the
configuration data that you exported earlier to the system. Select a file
you previously saved from the Open window.
11.2 Logical Drive Information
Logical Drive Information helps you to identify the physical locations
and logical relationship among disk drive members. In a massive storage
application, a logical array may consist of disk drives installed in
different drive enclosures.
The Logical Drive information is designed for today’s complicated
configurations of RAID arrays. The information window helps to achieve
the following:
♦ Having a clear idea of the logical relationship can help avoid
removing the wrong drive in the event of drive failure. A logical
Logical Drive Information 11-8