Users Guide

About creating Array Builder
When you use the RAID profile that you created using Array Builder as part of the operating system
deployment of DLCI for Configuration Manager, 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
NOTE: If the disk(s) is set to non-RAID, the existing RAIDs are cleared when the variable condition is
not met.
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 is displayed.
3. Under Controller Selection Criteria, select from the following options:
• Select the controller located in slot — Enter the slot number of the controller.
• Select any controller with <exactly, atleast> <number of> disks attached — Set a rule to select
any controller which matches exactly, or at least the number of disks you have selected.
• Select all remaining controllers in the system regardless of configuration
4. Under Variable Matching Criteria, you can set a rule to apply this configuration only if it matches
certain criteria that you select. Select Apply this configuration only when the variable to enable the
rule setting options apply.
5. Click OK.
Editing a Controller
To edit a controller:
Select the controller and click Controllers → Edit Controller. The Controller Configuration window is
displayed where you can make changes to your controller.
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