Checking Data Redundancy on an Array

Use this option to check the redundancy on a selected array only when instructed to do so by the Recovery Guru.

Important:

Procedure

1

Select a single array in the Logical View; then, select either the Array >> Check Redundancy pull-down menu option, or Check Redundancy from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: A confirmation dialog is displayed, warning that this option should only be used when instructed to do so by Recovery Guru.

2

Select Yes to continue.

Result: The Check Array Redundancy dialog is displayed, with each logical drive in the array displayed in a table column. A second column provides redundancy check status for each logical drive.

3

Select Start.

Result: The Check Redundancy operation begins. The logical drives in the array are sequentially scanned, starting from the top of the table in the logical drive dialog. As each logical drive is scanned:

  • The logical drive is selected in the logical drive table.
  • The status of the redundancy check is shown in the associated status column.

    Status

    This status displays when...

    Pending

    This is the first logical drive in the array to be scanned, but the Start button has not been selected to start the redundancy check.

    -OR-

    The redundancy check operation is being performed on other logical drives in the array.

    Checking

    The logical drive is undergoing the redundancy check.

    Passed

    The logical drive passed the redundancy check. No inconsistencies were detected in the redundancy information.

    Failed

    The logical drive failed the redundancy check. Inconsistencies were detected in the redundancy information.

  • The progress bar indicates the completion percentage of the redundancy check for a single logical drive, with 100% being complete. If an operation error occurs before the redundancy check completes, an error message is displayed.

4

Select Done after the last logical drive in the array has been checked.

Result: The Check Redundancy dialog closes and you are returned to the Subsystem Management Window.