Using the controller configuration, Utility, Using the controller configuration utility – Dell Precision 670 User Manual

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RAID: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide

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Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you

want to delete the array ?(Yes/No):

6. Select Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.

RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:

Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want

to delete the partition? Choose which member:

[NONE] [MEMBER #0] [MEMBER #1] [BOTH]

7. Select [BOTH] and press <Enter>.

8. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu.

Add/Delete Hotspares

Select the Add/Delete Hotspares option to add, delete, or view hotspares.

1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl><a> when you are prompted to access the ARC utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

3. From the ACU menu, select Add/Delete Hotspares by using the up- and down-arrow keys.

4. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the disk you want to designate as a Hotspare, select Insert, and then

press <Enter>.

5. Select Yes when the following prompt is displayed:

Do you want to create spare ? (Yes/No)

The Spare you have selected appears in the Assigned Hot Spare Drive menu.

Viewing Array Properties

To view the properties of an existing array:

1. At the BIOS prompt, press <Ctrl><a>.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.

4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press <Enter>.

The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array. The physical disks associated

with the array are displayed here.

5. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu.

Using the Controller Configuration Utility

1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl><a> when you are prompted to access the ARC utility.

2. If multiple controllers are installed, select the controller you want to configure and press <Enter>.

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