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6 Create new arrays from a variable condition, if required. For more
information, see Arrays.
7 If you create an array, add additional disks, hot spares or global hot spares
to the array.
8 Click Save to save the profile as a .XML file.
You can also import an existing profile and modify the configurations using
the Array Builder. For more information on importing a profile, see
Importing
a Profile
.
How it Works?
When you use the RAID profile that you created using Array Builder as part
of the operating system deployment of DLCI for ConfigMgr, it detects the
existing controller(s) on the server as well as the disks attached to each
controller. It then tries to match the physical configuration(s) that the utility
detected, to the logical configurations you defined in the configuration rules.
These array configuration rules are defined using a graphical, logical layout
that allows you to visualize how your array controllers will be configured.
Rules are processed in the order displayed in the Array Builder tree, so you
know exactly which rules have priority.
Controllers
Controller elements contain variable condition elements. Controllers can be
one of several configuration types:
• The embedded controller
• A controller in slot "X"
• Any controller with "X" disks
• Any controller with "X" disks or more
• All remaining controllers
Adding a Controller
To add a controller:
1
Select a controller from the list, or select an embedded controller. The
Controllers drop-down menu to your left is enabled.
2 Click Controllers  New Controller . The Controller Configuration
window displays.
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