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Variable Conditions
To provide the ability to use the same RAID configuration in multiple logical
configurations, variable evaluation is provided so that a different
configuration for arrays and logical drives can be applied to different
situations.
Variable condition elements contain arrays and global hot spares, and are of
two types:
• No variables defined : This is the default configuration inserted with every
controller, and cannot be removed or moved from last in the order.
•
Varia b l es def i n ed : This is where any variable is compared to a value using
one of the pre-defined operators.
NOTE: DLCI for ConfigMgr does not support variables created in an encrypted
format.
Adding a New Variable Condition
To add a new variable condition:
1 Under an embedded controller, expand Embedded Controller , and select
[No variable conditions defined] .
2 Click Va r ia b le s  New Variable Condition . The Variable Condition
Configuration
window displays.
3 Under Variable Matching Criteria , you can set a rule to apply this variable
only if it matches certain criteria that you select.
4 Click OK to apply the variable condition, or Cancel to return to the Array
Builder
.
Editing a Variable Condition
To edit a variable condition:
1 Select the variable condition and click Variab les  Edit Variable
Condition
. The Variable Condition Configuration window displays
where you can make changes to your variable condition.
2 Click OK to apply the variable condition, or Cancel to return to Array
Builder
.
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