Storage > Disks : Window descriptions : Disks window
Disks window
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
Name
Specifies the name of the disk.
State
Specifies the state of the disk.
Type
Specifies the type of the disk.
Firmware Version
Specifies the firmware version of the disk.
RPM
Specifies the speed of the disk drive.
Effective Size
Specifies the usable space of the disk.
Physical Size
Specifies the total physical space of the disk.
Aggregate
Specifies the aggregate to which this disk belongs.
Shelf
Specifies the shelf in which the physical disks are located.
Bay
Specifies the bay within the shelf for the physical disk.
Pool
Specifies the name of the pool to which the selected disk is assigned.
Details area
The area below the disk list displays detailed information about the selected disk, including information about the containing aggregate or volume (if applicable). The RAID state is zeroing for a spare disk that is in the process of being zeroed out.
