User guide

Array Configuration Utilities 6-7
Configuration Wizards
When you start the Array Configuration Utility, the software checks the
configuration of each Smart Array 431 Controller board and its drive arrays.
If the arrays are unconfigured or if the configuration is less than optimal, the
configuration wizard takes over to guide you through the configuration
process. The configuration wizard recognizes the following conditions:
■ Unconfigured controller - When the Array Configuration Utility
detects an unconfigured controller, the configuration wizard steps you
through the controller configuration process.
■ Unused physical drives - When the Array Configuration Utility
detects unused physical drives, the configuration wizard provides an
easy way to create a new array. The “capacity expansion” capability of
the Smart Array 431 allows the Array Configuration Utility to add new
physical drives to an existing array without destroying data on the
existing logical drives.
■ Unused space on an array - If the Array Configuration Utility detects
unused capacity in an array, the configuration wizard steps you through
the process of configuring the space into one or more logical drives.
Online Help
Press the F1 key or click the Help button to activate context-sensitive help for
each screen. A status bar at the bottom of the screen also provides immediate
help messages describing the current selection.