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6-14 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide
8. The Logical Configuration View screen should appear like the following
figure.
Figure 6-10. Example Array - Configuration View screen
Capacity Expansion
Capacity expansion involves adding storage capacity to an array that has
already been configured. If an existing array is nearly full of data, you can
expand the capacity without disturbing the existing data. The Smart Array 431
capacity expansion feature allows the addition of a new physical drive(s) to the
array.
When you run the Array Configuration Utility, the program checks the drive
hardware and configuration. If the Array Configuration Utility discovers a
physical drive that is not being used, the configuration wizard leads you
through the steps for adding the drive.