User guide

52 Configuring a Storage Solution
 NOTE
You cannot mix SAS and SATA disk drives in the same disk array. If you have a mix of SATA and
SAS drives in the enclosure, each array comprised of either SATA or SAS drive types must have a
dedicated spare assigned of like type.
Assigning a Global Spare
1. From the Main screen, click a drive icon within the enclosure front view indicating “Available”
that you wish to make a global hot spare.
Figure 31. Main Screen
 NOTE
There must be at least one drive online and available to be assigned as a hot spare, and a configuration
must exist (at least one array defined). You must use the same drive type as used to define the
array.
2. From the Drive panel screen, click the MAKE SPARE button.