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Caution - All data is lost when performing this procedure. Before performing these reconfiguration procedures, ensure that you back up your data to tape or other media. You might also wish to record your storage pool and volume configuration information.
Note - Depending on the current state of the selected array, the Add Expansion or Remove Expansion buttons might be disabled. For example, you cannot remove trays in a 2x2 configuration.
The Array Details and Reconfiguration page is displayed.
The Remove Expansion Unit wizard window is displayed.
Note - This step is no longer required for arrays which have been upgraded to controller firmware Version 3.1.
Caution - You cannot cancel this operation if you click the Next button in this wizard window. Click Cancel to cancel the procedure.
This step begins the array "unconfiguration" procedure. The wizard shows the following operations being performed:
When the operations are completed, the wizard instructs you to click Next to view a summary of instructions to physically remove the expansion units.
Note - The Sun StorEdge 6020 and 6100 Arrays System Manual contains more details about physically adding and removing expansion units and other array configuration changes. Please read the array configuration chapter in this manual before attempting this procedure. Note that the Sun StorEdge 6300 system does not allow access by telnet. The wizards described in this help perform the underlying software commands needed to add or remove expansion units.
Also, always remove expansion units in pairs. An array configuration should always contain two, four, or six expansion units.
The instructions shown in the wizard are as follows:
The wizard window refreshes as the array is detected. This process might take up to 20 minutes. If the wizard times out, re-check the array installation.
When the software detects the array, the wizard window displays a confirmation message that the array is available and shows a link to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment (6300 series only) software (if installed).
You might want to recreate storage pools, volumes, permissions, and other features. See the following: