Compaq ProSignia 200 SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide - Page 136
Drive Arrays, Two drive arrays with six physical drives
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D-3 The same physical drives may also be arranged into separate arrays, as illustrated in Figure D-4. Both arrays may be handled by the same controller. Physical Drives Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive Array 1 Logical Drive 1 Drive Array 2 Daz-9-17.EPS Figure D-4. Two drive arrays with six physical drives Logical Drive 2 Drive Arrays Drive arrays on the SMART-2DH Controller have several important attributes: s A single array cannot span more than one SMART-2DH Controller. s A single SMART-2DH Controller can control multiple arrays. s Arrays must have at least one and may have up to 14 physical drives. s Arrays consist of at least one and may have up to 32 logical drives (maximum 32 logical drives per controller). s For maximum space efficiency, all drives in a single array should be the same capacity. SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Writer: Pamela King Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Comments: 295469-002 File Name: K-APPD.DOC Last Saved On: 2/27/98 12:06 PM COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED