Adaptec RAID 2100S Software User's Manual

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3-22Storage Manager8 Select File–Set System Configuration to start the arrayexpansion. The status flag on the array group turns blue andthe flags on the components turn white during the expansionprocess. You can perform other activity on the system whilethe expansion continues, because the array is fully functionalduring the expansion process.For large arrays, the expansion can take several hours tocomplete. Host I/O activity can prolong the expansion process.If you want to monitor the progress of the expansionoperation, you can use Storage Manager to view the ArrayGroup Information window. Status is Expanding during theexpansion process, Optimal when it has completed.Note: If a drive fails during expansion, the expansion maycomplete successfully. However, the new, larger arrayremains in a degraded state until the problem is fixed. Ifthere is a hot spare associated with the array, the degradedarray is rebuilt using the hot spare. If there is no hot spare,replace the defective drive and rebuild the array.Reconfiguring and Array After ExpansionWhen the array expansion is complete, you need to configure thearray so that Windows recognizes the additional space. Follow thesesteps:1 Shut down and restart the system.Note: When restarting, Windows runs chkdsk to verify thenew space.2 Start Disk Administrator. The new space appears as free spaceat the end of the existing logical drive.3 Select both the original logical drive and the free space byhighlighting both segments.4 Select Partition–Extend Volume Set... Select Yes whenprompted to save your changes and restart Windows.