Initializing an Array

Use this option when the Recovery Guru advises the manual initialization of all logical drives in an array .

Caution: All data on all logical drives in the array will be destroyed. Do not attempt this operation unless advised to do so by Recovery Guru. Contact technical support before completing this procedure.

Important:

Procedure

1

Select the array to initialize from the Logical View; then, select either the Array >> Initialize pull-down menu option, or Initialize from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Confirm Array Initialization dialog is displayed, warning that initializing will destroy all data on the associated logical drives in the selected array.

2

Type Yes and select OK.

Result: The logical drives in the array begin the initialization process. During initialization, each logical drive icon shows an Operation in Progress status in the Logical View.

Note: To monitor the array initialization progress, select a logical drive in the array, then select Logical Drive >> Properties.