HP StorageWorks MSA2012i HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Reference Gu - Page 199
Clearing Metadata From Leftover Disk Drives, Isolating Faulty Disk Drives
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4. In the Host-Generated I/O & Bandwidth Totals for All Virtual Disks panel, verify that both indicators display 0 (no activity). Clearing Metadata From Leftover Disk Drives A drive becomes a "leftover" when its metadata identifies the drive as being part of a nonexistent virtual disk, or when a controller forces the drive offline because it reported too many errors. SMU reports that the leftover drive is part of virtual disk Leftover and shows the drive as follows in enclosure view: Before you can use the drive in a different virtual disk or as a spare, you must clear the metadata. To clear metadata from drives, see "Clearing Metadata From Leftover Disk Drives" on page 136 Isolating Faulty Disk Drives When a drive fault occurs, basic troubleshooting actions are: ■ Identify the faulty drive ■ Review the drive error statistics ■ Review the event log ■ Replace the faulty drive ■ Reconstruct the associated virtual disk Identifying a Faulty Disk Drive The identification of a faulty disk drive involves confirming the drive fault and identifying the physical location of the drive. To confirm a drive fault, use the basic troubleshooting steps in "Determining Storage System Status and Verifying Faults" on page 197. You can also view the Monitor > Status > Show Notification page and look for any notifications pertaining to a disk drive fault. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using SMU 199