IBM SSA 32H3816 User Manual

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5.4 Changing Array Attributes

To change one or more of the attributes of an existing array:

1. From the SSA Main Menu, select SSA Adapter List

2. The SSA Adapter List window opens:

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Select the adapter that controls the array.

3. The adapter-menu window opens:

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Select the type of array whose attributes you want to change. You can scroll the contents of the window by using the arrow keys.

4. A list of the arrays of this type controlled by the adapter appears in a new window:

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