User's Manual

Controllers 101
Controller Tasks
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 .
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.
Controller Tasks:
• Rescan Controller
•Create Virtual Disk
• Enable Alarm (Controller)
Persistent Hot Spare The possible values are:
Enabled: The slot corresponding to the hot spare drive is
persistent. Any drive in the slot functions as a hot spare if the
drive is qualified to be a hot spare.
NOTE: Any drive in the slot functions as a hot spare. If the drive
contains foreign data, it is overwritten.
Disabled: The slot corresponding to the hot spare drive is not
persistent. If the drive is removed from the slot and any drive
is inserted, the slot stops function as a hot spare. You need to
manually assign the drive as a hot spare again.
Controller Tasks Enables you to configure and manage the controller. For more
information, see Controller Tasks:.
Available Reports Enables you to view Patrol Read report, Check Consistency
report, and Slot Occupancy report. For more information, see
Available Reports.
Property Definition