Avago Technologies SAS 9300-4i Host Bus Adapter - Manual (Page 20)

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SAS-3 Integrated RAID Solution User Guide
November 2012 Chapter 3: Creating Mirrored Volumes
Other Configuration Tasks
3.4.2 Running a Consistency Check
Use the Consistency Check command to verify that the data is synchronized on the mirrored disks in the array.
Follow these steps to run a consistency check on a selected mirrored array:
1. In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter.
The Adapter Properties window appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.
The Select New Array Type window appears.
3. Select View Existing Array.
The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another array on this adapter.
4. Select Manage Volume.
The Manage Volume window appears.
5. Select Consistency Check on the Manage Volume window.
A menu window appears.
6. Press Y to start the consistency check.
The consistency check runs in the background. If it encounters any data miscompares, it stores the information in
a bad block table.
3.4.3 Activating an Array
An array can become inactive if, for example, you remove it from one controller or computer and install it on a
different one. The Activate Array option permits you to reactivate an inactive array.
Follow these steps to activate a selected array.
1. In the Adapter List window, use the arrow keys to select an LSI SAS adapter and press Enter.
The Adapter Properties window appears.
2. Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.
The Select New Array Type window appears.
3. Select View Existing Array.
The View Array window appears. If necessary, press Alt + N to switch to another array on this adapter.
4. Select Manage Volume.
The Manage Volume window appears.
5. Select Activate Array on the Manage Volume window.
A menu window appears.
6. Press Y to activate the array.
The array becomes active after a pause.