Chapter 3

Disk and Storage Subsystem Management

About this chapter

This chapter discusses disk characteristics, how disks are configured, how they are assigned to NetApp storage systems, and how they are managed. This chapter also discusses how to manage other storage subsystem components connected to your storage system, including the host adapters, hubs, tape devices, and medium changer devices.

Topics in this chapter

This chapter discusses the following topics:

Understanding disks
Disk configuration and ownership
Disk access methods
Disk management
Disk performance and health
Storage subsystem management