6.4 Assigning an Auto-Replace Hot Spare
An auto-replace hot spare is assigned to a specific array. After using an auto-replace spare to rebuild a failed logical drive, it becomes a permanent part of the array.
To assign an auto-replace hot spare to an array:
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In the Enterprise View, select an array on that controller.
Note: The auto-replace option is not available, if you select an array with a non-redundant logical device when the controller's "spare activation mode" is set to "failure activation". However, when you select a physical device itself, the option is available only if one or more auto-replace spares already exist. Otherwise, you can just assign Dedicated spares in the wizard.
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On the ribbon, in the Physical Device group, click
Spare Management.
The Spare Management wizard opens. -
Select the Auto-Replace spare type, then
click Next.
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If you selected a controller in the Enterprise view, select the
array you want to protect with an auto-replace spare, then click
Next.
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Select the physical drive(s) you want to assign as auto-replace
hot spares, then click Next. For details on SED
support operations, see Spare Management. (See Hot Spare Limitations for help selecting drives.)
- Review the summary of auto-replace spares and protected arrays, then click Finish.