Use this option to expand the capacity of a selected array by adding unassigned drives
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Select an array in the Logical View. Then, select either the Array >> Add Free Capacity (Drives) pull-down menu option, or Add Free Capacity (Drives) from the right-mouse pop-up menu.
Result: The Add Free Capacity (Drives) dialog is displayed. The dialog presents the RAID level and the existing drive capacities of the selected array. A table is also displayed that contains information about the unassigned drives that are available for selection. For Fibre Channel drives, the ID is the actual ID rather than the preferred ID. Important:
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Select up to the allowed maximum number of drives in the list:
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Select Add.
Result: A confirmation dialog is displayed. |
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Select Yes to add the capacity to the array.
Result: The Add Free Capacity (Drives) operation begins. The Logical View and Physical View changes are listed below. |