NEC Express 5800 Series User Manual page 79

Summary
The script modifies the size of the logical drive only, because multiple transformations of a logical drive
cannot be performed at the same time. For example, SSA Scripting must complete the size expansion before
beginning another transformation, such as a RAID level change.
To modify existing arrays and volumes, the SSA GUI may be a more intuitive tool for some users. The GUI
provides graphical feedback that guides the user and displays only available options.
Reconfigure to modify RAID level
Task
Reconfigure an existing RAID 0 logical volume to be a RAID 1 logical volume.
The selected RAID level is supported only if the minimum number of physical drives are available.
Hardware configuration

Storage system

An RAID Controller in slot 1

An existing logical drive
Script
Action=Reconfigure
Method=Custom
Controller=Slot1
Array=A
LogicalDrive=1
RAID=1
Summary
The script modifies the RAID level of the logical drive only, because multiple transformations of a logical drive
cannot be performed at the same time. For example, SSA Scripting must complete the RAID level change
before beginning another transformation, such as a size expansion.
To modify existing arrays and volumes, the SSA GUI may be a more intuitive tool for some users. The GUI
provides graphical feedback that guides the user and displays only available options. For example, the SSA
GUI only displays optional RAID levels based on the minimum number of required physical drives.
Configure by disk type and count
Task
Create an array by specifying the type and count of disks for SSA Scripting to use. This example use two SAS
drives. This method does not require you to specify physical disks by location.
Hardware configuration

Storage system

An RAID Controller in slot 1

Two available SAS physical disks
This script fails if two unused SAS drives are not available on the RAID Controller.
Script
Action=Configure
Method=Custom
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