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  • Edit storage array name
    You can change the storage array name that appears in the title bar of ThinkSystem System Manager .
  • Turn on storage array locator lights
    To find the physical location of a storage array in a cabinet, you can turn on its locator (LED) lights.
  • Synchronize storage array clocks
    If Network Time Protocol (NTP) is not enabled, you can manually set the clocks on the controllers so they are synchronized with the management client (the system used to run the browser that accesses ThinkSystem System Manager .
  • Save storage array configuration
    You can save a storage array's configuration information in a script file to save time setting up additional storage arrays with the same configuration.
  • Clear storage array configuration
    Use the Clear Configuration operation when you want to delete all the pools, volume groups, volumes, host definitions, and host assignments from the storage array.
  • Configure login banner
    You can create a login banner that is presented to users before they establish sessions in ThinkSystem System Manager . The banner can include an advisory notice and a consent message.
  • Manage session timeouts
    You can configure timeouts in ThinkSystem System Manager , so that users' inactive sessions are disconnected after a specified time.
  • Change cache settings for the storage array
    For all volumes in the storage array, you can adjust the cache memory settings for flushing and block size.
  • Set host connectivity reporting
    You can enable host connectivity reporting so the storage array continuously monitors the connection between the controllers and the configured hosts, and then alerts you if the connection is disrupted. This feature is enabled by default.
  • Set automatic load balancing
    The Automatic Load Balancing feature ensures that incoming I/O traffic from the hosts is dynamically managed and balanced across both controllers. This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable it from System Manager .
  • Change default host type
    Use the Change Default Host Operating System setting to change the default host type at the storage array level. Generally, you will change the default host type before you connect hosts to the storage array or when you connect additional hosts.
  • Enable or disable legacy management interface
    You can enable or disable the legacy management interface (SYMbol), which is a method of communication between the storage array and the management client. By default, the legacy management interface is on. If you disable it, the storage array and management client will use a more secure method of communication (REST API over https); however, certain tools and tasks might be affected if it is disabled.