Use the program to create RAID arrays, and then manage and monitor the RAID arrays after array creation.

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The following sections describe how to start and use the MSM program.

The first screen is the Select Server window, similar to the one shown in FIGURE 8-1.

The Windows Firewall might block some Java based programs like MSM.

If there are multiple servers on the network, you might experience a delay before the Select Server window appears.

A network with multiple servers might look similar to the Select Server window shown in FIGURE 8-1.

The check box next to the Connect to remote Framework at field enables you to access a standalone server running MSM, if it has a network connection.

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Step 4 gives you access to the server, but not full access over the network.

The host server has one or more controllers installed and each controller has one or more ports.

For example, the yellow LED next to virtual disk indicates that it is running in a degraded state because a disk drive has failed.

For example, the red LED next to disk drive icon indicates that it has failed.

Each entry has a timestamp and date, an error level indicating the severity of the event, and a brief description of the event.

When this is the case, the date and timestamp line will display as the value.

Also, swapping hard disks will only display in the MSM log section.

If the disk drive has two paths, you see a SAS Address 0 and SAS Address 1 in the Properties tab.

You also see that the Redundant Paths property has the value Yes.

When you restore the path, the Redundant Paths property has the value Yes once again.

It also has a Rescan option for updating the display in the MSM-IR window.

Rescan is seldom required; the display normally updates automatically.).

The Operations menu options vary, depending on what type of device is selected in the left panel of the MSM window.

If an operation requires user inputs before it can be executed, it appears in the Operations tab but not in the Operations menu.

This is where you access the Configuration Wizard and other configuration-related commands.

You can select Help About to view version information for the MSM.