Rank status (real-time only)

Use this page to view details regarding the status of the rank.

Introduction

Use the Refresh button to obtain current information.

Menu path

Real-time manager > Configure storage > Ranks > Select one or more ranks > Select Action: Status... > Go

Fields

Data state
The current state of the data that is contained on the ranks. Set to one of the following values:
  • Normal — The rank is in the Normal data state if no other data states apply. This state is applicable when the configuration state is Unassigned, Configuring, or Configuration error.
  • Degraded — The rank is in the Degraded data state if one or more arrays in the rank are in the Degraded data state and none are in the Read Only, Failed, Repairing, or Inaccessible data states.
  • Read Only — The rank is in the Read Only data state if one or more arrays in the rank are in the Read Only data state and none are in the Failed, Repairing, or Inaccessible data states.
  • Failed — The rank is in the Failed data state if one or more arrays in the rank are in the Failed data state.
  • Repairing — The rank is in the Repairing data state if one or more arrays in the rank are in the Repairing data state and none are in the Failed data state.
  • Inaccessible — The rank is in the Inaccessible data state if one or more arrays in the rank are in the Inaccessible data state and none are in the Failed or Repairing data states.
Configuration state
The current configuration state of the extent pools on the ranks. Set to one of the following values:
  • Normal — The rank is in the Normal configuration state when any unallocated extents on the rank are assigned to an extent pool and are eligible for allocation to a logical volume.
  • Configuring — The rank is in the process of being initially configured.
  • Unassigned — The extent pool is unassigned.
  • Reserved — When the extents on a rank are not eligible for allocation to a logical volume, but existing allocations are to remain in effect, the rank is in the Reserved configuration state.
  • Deconfiguring — The rank is in the process of being deleted.
  • Configuration Error — The configuration or certification process did not complete successfully. The rank should be deleted.
Repair button
This button is available only for a failed or inaccessible rank.
Related concepts
Ranks
Related tasks
Creating ranks
Modifying ranks
Related reference
Ranks — Add to extent pool
Rank operations (real-time only)
Ranks — Main page
Create rank — Select array for rank
Create rank — Define rank properties
Create rank — Select extent pool
Create rank — Verification
Modify rank — Select array for rank
Modify rank — Define rank properties
Modify rank — Select extent pool
Modify rank — Verification
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