FAQs
Frequently asked questions...
- What if I don't see all of my hardware components?
If you do not see all your hardware components on the Verify hardware dialog box, it could mean that a drive shelf is not connected correctly, or that an incompatible shelf is installed in the storage array. - What if I don't see all of my hosts?
If you do not see your connected hosts, then automatic detection has failed, the hosts are improperly connected, or no hosts are currently connected. - How do I know which host operating system type is correct?
The Host Operating System Type field contains the operating system of the host. You can select the recommended host type from the drop-down list or allow the Host Context Agent (HCA) to configure the host and appropriate host operating system type. - How does identifying applications help me manage my storage array?
When you identify applications, System Manager automatically recommends a volume configuration that optimizes storage based on application type. - What is a workload?
For some applications in your network, such as SQL Server or Exchange, you can define a workload that optimizes storage for that application. - How do I configure SNMP or syslog alerts?
In addition to email alerts, you can configure alerts to be sent by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps or by syslog messages. - How do I configure the delivery method for AutoSupport?
To access configuration tasks for AutoSupport delivery methods, go to Support > Support Center , and then click the AutoSupport tab. - What type of data is collected through the AutoSupport feature?
The AutoSupport feature contains three standard dispatch types: event dispatches, scheduled dispatches, and on-demand and remote diagnostics dispatches. - How do I know if I should accept the recommended pool configuration?
Whether you accept the recommended pool configuration depends on a few factors. - System Manager has not detected any hosts. What do I do?
If you do not see your connected hosts, then automatic detection has failed, the hosts are improperly connected, or no hosts are currently connected. - What is a hot spare drive?
Hot spares act as standby drives in RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 volume groups. They are fully functional drives that contain no data. If a drive fails in the volume group, the controller automatically reconstructs data from the failed drive to a hot spare. - What is a volume group?
A volume group is a container for volumes with shared characteristics. A volume group has a defined capacity and RAID level. You can use a volume group to create one or more volumes accessible to a host. (You create volumes from either a volume group or a pool.) - What are the differences between pools and volume groups?
A pool is similar to a volume group, with the following differences.
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