Array migration lets you export an array so that you can import the array to a different storage subsystem. You also can export an array so that you can store the data offline.
Attention:
Possible loss of data access – You must export an array before you move the array or import the array.The export array operation prepares the disk drives in the array for removal. You can remove the disk drives for offline storage, or you can import the array to a different storage subsystem. After you complete the export array operation, all of the disk drives are offline. Any associated logical drives or free capacity nodes are no longer shown in the storage management software.
You must remove any non-exportable components before you can complete the export array procedure. You must remove these components:
Exporting an array includes these steps on the source storage subsystem.
Exporting an array includes these steps on the target storage subsystem.
The import array operation adds the imported array to the target storage subsystem. After you complete the import array operation, all of the disk drives have Optimal status. Any associated logical drives or free capacity nodes now appear in the storage management software that is installed on the target storage subsystem.
Important:
You must insert all of the disk drives in the array into the enclosure before the array can be imported.Importing an array includes these steps on the target storage subsystem:
Some components cannot be imported during the import array procedure. These components are removed during the procedure: