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5-12 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4100 User Guide
2. Assign the new physical drives to an existing array. Existing logical
drives will automatically expand across the physical drives, including
the newly added ones.
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 one, 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 5-9. Array expansion example - Configuration View screen
To expand the capacity of Array A and create Logical Drive 2:
1. Select Array A.
2. Click the Expand button.
3. Select the unassigned 4.3-GB drive.
4. Click Assign Drives to Array.
5. Click the Next button at the bottom of the screen. A screen similar to the
following figure is displayed.