User`s guide

2-9
Creating and Managing Arrays and Partitions
If you need to change the disk drives or some other array
configuration, you can stop the array initialization process. See
Stopping the Array Initialization Process on page 2-13
Note: Most OSs, such as Windows NT 4.0, require you to
reboot the host system to see the new array. NetWare v3.12
and later can recognize new devices if you type the
command SCAN FOR NEW DEVICES at the console
prompt. Other OSs might have similar features.
Managing Arrays
Adaptec Disk Array Administrator lets you manage your arrays in
several ways. For more information, see
■ Adding a Partition on page 2-9.
■ Viewing Array and Disk Drive Status Information on page 2-11.
■ Stopping the Array Initialization Process on page 2-13.
■ Verifying an Array on page 2-13.
■ Reconstructing an Array on page 2-15.
■ Expanding Array Capacity on page 2-16.
■ Changing an Array Name on page 2-18.
■ Changing Array Ownership on page 2-18.
■ Trusting an Array on page 2-19.
■ If the array does not come back online, too many members may be
offline or the array may have additional failures on the bus or enclosure
that Trust Array Function cannot fix. on page 2-21.
Adding a Partition
If you created a multiple-partition array, you must create at least
one partition on the array before you can use the array. You can
create partitions on a multiple-partition array until you use all of
the free space. For more information about partitions, see
Understanding Partitions on page 2-22.