Users Guide

These array configuration rules are defined using a graphical, logical layout that allows you to visualize

how your array controllers are configured. Rules are processed in the order displayed in the Array Builder

tree, so you know exactly which rules have priority.

You can also apply configuration rules based on task sequence variables detected on the server. This

allows you to define different configurations to different servers even if the detected hardware is

identical.

Controllers

Controller elements contain variable condition elements. Controllers are 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

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 leave the controller unconfigured - with disks set to non-RAID, or you can add

arrays or do other actions.

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

1. 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

Set a rule to select all remaining controllers in the system regardless of

configuration.