Use this option to view the properties of a selected drive.
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Select a drive in the Physical View, then, select either the Drive >> Properties pull-down menu option, or Properties from the right-mouse pop-up menu. Result: The Drive Properties dialog is displayed. |
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Select Close to close the dialog. |
Because some fields in this dialog require no explanation, the table below focuses only on those fields which require additional detail.
Field |
Description |
Channel Location |
The physical drive enclosure and slot location. Example: Drive at Enclosure 3, Slot 4 |
Channel/ ID |
Displayed for SCSI drives. The SCSI channel number is listed first, then the SCSI ID. Example: Channel 2/ ID 1 |
Status |
Displayed condition. Example: Optimal |
Raw Capacity |
This is the full capacity of the drive, including any capacity that is reserved for storage subsystem management and control. Example: 8.479 GB |
Usable Capacity |
This is the capacity of the drive after space reserved for storage subsystem management and control is allocated on the drive. Example: 8.44 GB |
Product ID |
The name of the drive. Example: The Big Drive |
Manufacturer |
The name of the drive manufacturer. Example: Copas Inc. |
Firmware Version |
The firmware revision level. Example: 7.0.4 |
Serial Number |
The serial number of the drive. Example: 72363 |
Date of Manufacture |
When the drive was built. Example: January 23, 2001 |
World-Wide Name |
A unique hexadecimal identifier for the drive. Example: 313433363538373039333131 |