User's Manual

Operations 17
When configuration is complete, continue with the next step.
10. (Optional) To make newly created logical drives available for data storage, in a Windows OS, use the
operating system disk management tools to create partitions and format the drives.
Using the HP SSA GUI
Access HP SSA with one of the many methods available:
• Accessing HP SSA in the offline environment (on page 10)
• Accessing HP SSA in the online environment (on page 14)
When you launch the HP SSA GUI, the application opens and HP SSA scans the system and detects
controllers. This process can last up to 2 minutes. When controller detection is complete, the controllers are
available on the Devices/Tools menu.
After the GUI is open, tasks are distributed among categories. For more information, see "Navigating the
GUI (on page 18)."
Icon and key stroke legend
The HP SSA GUI includes many icons (also defined in the Help file) to help with identification and
troubleshooting.
Image Description
Critical
Warning
Informational
Active Task(s)
Paused/Offline Drive
HP ProLiant Server
Array Controller
Array Controller (Embedded)
Array
Logical Drive
Assigned Physical Drive
Unassigned Physical Drive
Unassigned Drives
Spare Drive
Transient Drive
Cache Manager
Tape Drive
Locked