User's Manual

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Controller Tasks
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Do the following to execute a controller task:
1. Expand the Storage tree object to display the controller objects.
2. Select a controller object.
3. Select the Information/Configuration subtab.
4. Select a task from the Available Tasks drop-down menu.
5. Click Execute.
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Controller Tasks:
l "Rescan Controller"
l "Create Virtual Disk"
l "Enable Alarm (Controller)"
l "Disable Alarm (Controller)"
l "Quiet Alarm (Controller)"
l "Set Rebuild Rate"
l "Reset Configuration"
l "Export Log"
l "Foreign Configuration Operations"
l "Importing Foreign Configurations"
l "Importing/Recovering Foreign Configurations"
l "Clear Foreign Configuration"
information, see "Redundant path view."
Auto replace on
predictive failure
In case of predictive failure, this property enables the automatic copying of data from a physical disk to a hot spare. Use this
property in conjunction with the "Revertible Hot Spare" property.
Redundant path view
Indicates whether Storage Management has detected a redundant path configuration. Storage Management detects a redundant
path configuration when both controller ports are connected to the same enclosure that is in a unified mode. For more information,
see "Redundant Path Configuration."
Cache Memory Size
This property displays the size of the controller's cache memory.
Patrol Read Mode
This property displays the Patrol Read mode setting for the controller. Possible values are:
Auto — When set to Auto, a Patrol Read runs continuously on the system. When one iteration of the Patrol Read is complete, the
next Patrol Read is scheduled to start within a period of time specified by the controller. You do not have the option of manually
starting or stopping the Patrol Read in Auto mode.
Manual — When set to Manual, you can start or stop the Patrol Read process.
Disabled — This property indicates that the Patrol Read process is disabled.
For more information about Patrol Read, see:
"Set Patrol Read Mode"
"Start and Stop Patrol Read"
Patrol Read State
This property displays the current state of the Patrol Read process. Possible values are:
Ready — The Patrol Read process is enabled and will run when next scheduled or when manually initiated.
Active — The Patrol Read process is currently running.
Stopped — The Patrol Read has been stopped.
For more information about Patrol Read, see "Set Patrol Read Mode."
Patrol Read Iterations
This property displays the number of Patrol Read iterations.
For more information about Patrol Read, see "Set Patrol Read Mode."
 Cluster Mode
This property indicates whether the controller is part of a cluster configuration.
Controller Tasks
Enables you to configure and manage the controller. For more information, see "Controller Tasks:."
NOTE: Different controllers support different features. For this reason, the tasks displayed on the Tasks drop-down menu can vary depending on which
controller is selected in the tree view. If no tasks can be performed because of controller or system configuration limitations, then the Tasks drop-down
menu displays No Task Available.