Express Configuration Overview

In the following screens, you will be asked a few simple questions that will allow you to configure your controller. You will have a chance at the end to review your choices and make changes before they are saved.

During the Express configuration wizard, you will be shown various options depending on how your controller is currently configured and the controller's capabilities. The Express configuration wizard is able to handle all tasks, from creating logical drives if they are not present, configuring unassigned physical drives, and creating or expanding arrays.

Active Controller View



In the center of the Main page, you can view the active controller and its configuration. By Default, the Logical View is displayed in the Logical/Physical Configuration window. The current view can be changed to Physical view by clicking on the Show Physical View link and in the case of the Physical view being shown, the view can be changed to Logical view by clicking on the Show Logical View link.

Use the Active Controller View to check proposed changes to your original configuration as the Express Configuration Wizard progresses.

The controller is displayed in a hierarchical form in its current configuration. All arrays, physical drives or logical drives, spares, and active spares are depicted in the Active Controller View window. By clicking on any of the drives or arrays within this window, an information screen that lists additional information on the selected item will appear. For example, if you have a controller selected, the screen shows the controller type, slot number, and number of physical drives. For more information, see Getting More Information in ACU help.

Express Progress Bar



During the Express Configuration Wizard the progress bar at the bottom of the screen will track the status of the configuration.

Important Note: In addition, during the Express Wizard, the following links or combinations of links may be present depending on the current action:

Begin
Select the Begin link to start the configuration process.

Next
Select the Next link to apply your current choice and proceed to the next step in the configuration process.

Cancel
Select the Cancel link to quit the Express Configuration Wizard and discard any changes. This action will return you to the Main page with the previous controller configuration.

Finish
Select the Finish link to save the changes made by the Express Configuration Wizard. When successfully saved you will be notified and the Main Menu link will appear and allow you to return to the Main page.