Multiple Arrays Refer to Foreign Drive (Scenario 2)

What Caused the Problem?

A Partially Complete array considers a foreign drive to be a member of the array; however, the drive is a member of a foreign array (an array that is in a Contingent or Exported state). A foreign drive is a drive that has been exported from this storage subsystem or not yet completely imported into the storage subsystem. The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

Caution: Electronic discharge can damage sensitive components. Always use proper antistatic protection when handling components. Touching components without using a proper ground may damage the equipment.

Important Notes

Recovery Steps

1 Refer to the Details area to find which drives are in the foreign array.
2 Remove all of the drives in the foreign array including the drive that is reporting the problem.
3 Important: Read all of the following steps thoroughly or click the Save As button before taking action, because you will lose access to these Recovery Steps if you click Recheck
a Select the "Partially Complete Array" problem in the Summary area.
b Complete the Recovery Steps for this problem to transition the array to an Optimal state.

Note: Choose the option in the Recovery Steps that explains how to replace the missing drive using the Replace Drives dialog.

c After the Array transitions to Optimal, go to step 4.
Note: By replacing the missing drive, you have removed the reference from this array to the drive in the other array.
4 Re-insert each drive that you removed in step 2 until all have been re-inserted into the storage subsystem.
5 When all of the drives are spun up and recognized, a Contingent array should appear in the Logical view.

Select the Contingent array in the Logical View, and then select the Advanced >> Maintenance >> Import Array menu option.

6 Follow the instructions in the Import Array dialog to properly import the array into the storage subsystem.
7 Click Recheck to rerun the Recovery Guru. The failure should no longer appear in the Summary area. If the failure appears again, contact your technical support representative.