No.. Once removed the system takes it out completely, when the new drive is inserted it is seen as an entirely new drive and should show up optimal. The array would do the copy_back and then also show optimal again when its' done.
So, moving the disk from array to array will cause a little confusion as well. At this point it would be a good idea to use SMcli and initialize that disk, ( start physicalDisk [0,7] initialize; ) and see if it goes "optimial / unassigned". (or whatever slot it's in) If it does, you can then use the "Replace Physical Disk" wizard.
Let me know if that works for you. Have a great rest of the week!
JOHNADCO
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September 8th, 2011 13:00
No.. Once removed the system takes it out completely, when the new drive is inserted it is seen as an entirely new drive and should show up optimal. The array would do the copy_back and then also show optimal again when its' done.
mbatanga
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November 6th, 2015 04:00
Hi to all, i am facing the issue with a failed physical disk on our devices MD3000i devices. i would like to know two things if possible:
1. do i have to take the power off befofe replacing the failed physical disk with a new one?
2. does the new physical disk pick up the configuration that the failed one had?
if i have to reconfigure the new physical disk, what is the meaning of optimal???
hope to have a favourite reply from you guys
DELL-Daniel Ca
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November 10th, 2015 08:00
Hello, Chrisbarr35
So, moving the disk from array to array will cause a little confusion as well. At this point it would be a good idea to use SMcli and initialize that disk, ( start physicalDisk [0,7] initialize; ) and see if it goes "optimial / unassigned". (or whatever slot it's in) If it does, you can then use the "Replace Physical Disk" wizard.
Let me know if that works for you. Have a great rest of the week!