5.6.5 maxCache

On Existing Array

Create logical device operation on an existing array is blocked when the target Array has the following status:

Array Status

One or more logical drives undergoing or failed SED qualification
Has Logical Drive with Foreign SED

Create maxCache operation on existing cache array should be blocked when the target Array has the following status:

Cache Array SED Encryption StatusLogical Device SED Encryption Status
Encrypted=TrueEncrypted=False
Encrypted=FalseEncrypted=True

On New Array

The SED drives can be included in the new Array creation based on the following physical device SED security and SED qualification status.

SED Security Status SED Qualification Status
Locked

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Failed Locking Enabled

Not Applicable

Failed Range Length Set

When the Array status is OK, adding the SED drives to the array is not allowed based on the physical device Original Factory State (OFS) and SED ownership status:

Original Factory State (OFS)SED Ownership Status
FalseOtherwise Owned
FalseMCHP Owned, Foreign
FalseOtherwise Owned, Foreign