Create array — Array configuration (auto)

Use this page to specify the quantity and RAID type for the arrays.

Introduction

This page is displayed when you choose to have the application specify the array sites. You must add at least one array before you can proceed to the next page. After you complete the input fields, select Next. The Add array to rank page is displayed.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Arrays > Select Action: Create... > Go

Fields

Quantity of arrays with 73 GB, 15K RPM drives: Displayed only if these DDM types are physically installed in the storage unit. If this DDM type is installed, the maximum number is the number that is installed. You can overwrite the current default value and enter up to the maximum value (number of installed or number of unformatted) for the configuration of the specified RAID type.
Quantity of arrays with 146 GB, 10K RPM drives: Displayed only if these DDM types are physically installed in the storage unit. If this DDM type is installed, the maximum number is the number that is installed. You can overwrite the current default value and enter up to the maximum value (number of installed or number of unformatted) for the configuration of the specified RAID type.
Quantity of arrays with 300 GB, 10K RPM drives: Displayed only if these DDM types are physically installed in the storage unit. If this DDM type is installed, the maximum number is the number that is installed. You can overwrite the current default value and enter up to the maximum value (number of installed or number of unformatted) for the configuration of the specified RAID type.
Quantity of arrays with 500 GB, 7.2K RPM drives: Displayed only if these DDM types are physically installed in the storage unit. If this DDM type is installed, the maximum number is the number that is installed. You can overwrite the current default value and enter up to the maximum value (number of installed or number of unformatted) for the configuration of the specified RAID type.
RAID type: The supported or available RAID types (for example, RAID 5 and RAID 10). This field is required.
Create an 8 disk array: Select this checkbox to make the array that you are creating an 8-disk array.