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To Remove an Expansion Unit from an Array

Caution - All data is lost when performing this procedure. Before performing these reconfiguration procedures, ensure that you back up your data to tape or other media. You might also wish to record your storage pool and volume configuration information.

Note - Depending on the current state of the selected array, the Add Expansion or Remove Expansion buttons might be disabled. For example, you cannot remove trays in a 2x2 configuration.

  1. Click General at the Administration page (6300 series). For the 6100 series, click the Array and Action Selection at the Administration page.
  2. Click the array Name link in the table in the Array Power Management and Array Reconfiguration section (6300 series). For the 6100 series, click the array Name link in the table under the Array Selection section.
  3. The Array Details and Reconfiguration page is displayed.

  4. Click the Remove Expansion button.
  5. The Remove Expansion Unit wizard window is displayed.

  6. Click the Next button if the RARP information is correct.
  7. Note - This step is no longer required for arrays which have been upgraded to controller firmware Version 3.1.

  8. Click the Next button.
  9. This step begins the array "unconfiguration" procedure. The wizard shows the following operations being performed:

  10. Click the Next button when the array is powered on and all LEDs are lighted.
  11. The wizard window refreshes as the array is detected. This process might take up to 20 minutes. If the wizard times out, re-check the array installation.

    When the software detects the array, the wizard window displays a confirmation message that the array is available and shows a link to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment (6300 series only) software (if installed).

  12. Click the Close Wizard button.
  13. If desired, configure the array.
  14. You might want to recreate storage pools, volumes, permissions, and other features. See the following: