While you are creating the configuration, the ServeRAID Manager reports notes and attentions regarding the configuration in the Event Viewer. These events can help you create a better or more optimized configuration.
Note: Array storage space still available.
Explanation: You can create another logical drive in this array.
Note: Physical drives contain unusable capacity.
Explanation: You could redefine your arrays with the same size drive capacities to avoid wasting space.
Note: There is(are) n Ready drive(s) still available. (Where n is a number)
Explanation: You can create another array or add the remaining Ready drives to one of the new arrays.
Attention: This Hot-spare drive will not work for any defined array.
Explanation: This Hot-spare drive is not large enough to replace a failed drive in any array.
Attention: No Hot-spare drive is available for array L. (where L is a letter)
Explanation: If a drive fails in array L, the system cannot rebuild it automatically. You must do so manually.