User's Manual
When launching Array Builder from a <Create configuration file> selection in the deployment action, a default embedded
controller is created.
When a controller is created, a default variable condition, array and disk(s) are created to ensure a valid configuration.
You can choose to leave the controller unconfigured - with disks set to non-RAID, or you can add arrays or do other
actions.
Adding a Controller
1. To add a new controller, select a controller from the list, or select an embedded controller.
The Controllers drop-down menu 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
Type 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
Set a rule to 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 variable to enable the rule setting options.
5. Click OK.
Editing a Controller
To edit a controller, select the controller and click Controllers → Edit Controller. On the Controller Configuration window,
you can make changes to your controller.
Deleting a Controller
1. To delete a controller, select the controller and click Controllers → Delete Controller.
A warning message that all the attached arrays and disks are deleted is displayed.
2. Click Yes to delete or No to cancel.
NOTE: On a server, you require at least one controller. If there is only one controller and you delete it, then a
message that the default controller was inserted because the last controller was deleted is displayed.
Variable Conditions
To provide the ability to use the same hardware configuration in multiple logical configurations, variable evaluation is
provided so that you can apply different configuration for arrays and logical drives to different situations.
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