If a controller remains in passive mode
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Select the passive controller in the Physical View. The controller icon indicates that the controller is in passive mode. |
2 |
Select either the Controller >> Change >> Mode to Active pull-down menu option, or Change >> Mode to Active from the right-mouse pop-up menu. Result: The Confirm Change to Active Mode dialog is displayed. |
3 |
Select Yes. Result: The controller changes to active mode. The controller icon in the Physical View changes to Active. |
Arrays and their associated logical drives will automatically be moved to the newly active controller under the following circumstances:
If ... |
Then ... |
The newly active controller previously owned arrays and their associated logical drives |
If ADT If ADT is not enabled, use the Storage Subsystem >> Redistribute Logical Drives option to move the arrays and logical drives back to their preferred controller. |
The newly active controller never previously owned arrays and their associated logical drives |
Use the Array >> Change >> Controller Ownership option to move one or more arrays to this controller. - Or - Use the Logical Drive >> Change >> Controller Ownership option to move a single logical drive to this controller. - Or - Create new arrays and logical drives and specify this controller as the owner. |