Storage > Disks : Window descriptions : Storage > Disks
Storage > Disks
You can use the
Disks
window
to manage the spare disks in your storage system and to use them to create or increase the size of an aggregate.
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Command buttons
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Disk list
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Details area
Command buttons
Create Aggregate
Opens the
Create Aggregate
dialog box
. You can use this dialog box to create a new aggregate using spare disks.
Note:
This button is enabled only if there are at least two spare disks.
Add to Aggregate
Opens the
Add Disks to Aggregate
dialog box
. You can use this dialog box to add spare disks to an existing aggregate.
Note:
This button is enabled only if there is at least one spare disk.
Refresh
Updates the information in the window.
Disk list
The disk list displays the name and the container for each disk.
Name
Specifies the name of the disk.
State
Specifies the state of the disk.
RPM
Specifies the speed of the disk drive.
Size
Specifies the size of the disk.
Container
Specifies the aggregate or traditional volume to which this disk belongs.
Details area
The area below the disk list displays detailed information about the selected disk, including information about the disk type (ATA, FCAL, SAS, and SATA), size, and containing aggregate or volume (if applicable). The RAID state is zeroing for a spare disk that is in the process of being zeroed out.