Reviving an Array

Use the Revive an Array option to revive (attempt to spin up) the disk drives in a selected . The Recovery Guru advises that you use this option when a failed SCSI or a failed causes a multiple-disk drive failure. In either case, it is possible that the data on the disk drives is not corrupt, and the can be successfully revived.


Important:

Possible loss of data access – Correct use of this option depends on the data configuration on all of the disk drives in the array. Never try to revive an array unless supervised by a representative.


Important:

This operation fails if one or more of the disk drives is unusable and cannot be revived.

  1. In the Logical pane, select the array, and select Advanced >> Recovery >> Revive >> Array .
  2. Click Yes.

    These events occur:

    • The logical drives in the array return to Optimal status in the Logical pane.
    • Disk drives in the Physical pane that are associated with the array return to Optimal status.

Related Links:

  • Reviving a Disk Drive