12 logical drive states, Table2.2 logical drive states, 13 scsi drive states – LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller Series 518 User Manual

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Introduction to RAID

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totally dedicated to rebuilding the failed drive. The MegaRAID SCSI 320-
2 rebuild rate can be configured between 0% and 100%. At 0%, the
rebuild is only done if the system is not doing anything else. At 100%,
the rebuild has a higher priority than any other system activity.

2.3.12 Logical Drive States

Table 2.2

describes the logical drive states.

2.3.13 SCSI Drive States

A SCSI disk drive can be in one of the states described in

Table 2.3

.

Table 2.2

Logical Drive States

State

Description

Optimal

Drive operating condition is good. All configured drives are
online.

Degraded

Drive operating condition is not optimal. A configured drive has
failed or is offline.

Failed

Drive has failed.

Offline

Drive is not available to MegaRAID SCSI 320-2.

Table 2.3

SCSI Drive States

State

Description

Online
(ONLIN)

The drive is functioning normally and is a part of a configured
logical drive.

Ready
(READY)

The drive is functioning normally but is not part of a
configured logical drive and is not designated as a hot spare.

Hot Spare
(HOTSP)

The drive is powered up and ready for use as a spare in case
an online drive fails.

Fail (FAIL)

A fault has occurred in the drive, placing it out of service.

Rebuild (REB)

The drive is being rebuilt with data from a failed drive.

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