User guide

Array Configuration Utilities 6-15
Expanding Array Capacity—Procedure
To bypass the configuration wizard, follow these steps to expand your array:
1. Install the new physical drive(s).
NOTE: Always group physical drives of the same size. If you mix drive sizes, the capacity
of the larger drives is wasted.
2. Assign the new physical drive(s) to an existing array. Existing logical
drive(s) will automatically expand across the physical drives, including
the newly added one(s).
3. Create a new logical drive to use the extra space on the expanded array.
See the following example.
Expanding Array Capacity— Example
For this example, assume a configuration similar to the previous example,
except that the fourth 4.3-GB drive was added later (where Array A does not
have a spare). Expand Array A to include the fourth drive. This scenario is
represented in the following figure with a single 4.3-GB drive unassigned.
Figure 6-11. Array Expansion example – Configuration View screen
To expand the capacity of Array A and create Logical Drive 2: