HP Surestore Disk Array FC60 Storage Manager 60-NT Introduction Guide - Page 20

Configuring Storage Arrays

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Configuring Storage Arrays Configuring Storage Arrays Data Protection Strategy Use RAID level that provides data redundancy Protect data in cache memory Configure hot spare drives Enable background media scan Protect I/O data paths Use available channel protection Configure Storage Array password protection Configure alert destinations Highly recommended Recommended Optional 20 CONFIGURING STORAGE ARRAYS

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Data Protection Strategy
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Recommended
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Use RAID level that provides data redundancy
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Protect data in cache memory
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Configure hot spare drives
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Enable background media scan
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Protect I/O data paths
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Use available channel protection
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Configure Storage Array password protection
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Configure alert destinations
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