HPE Knowledge Article
Smart Storage Administrator-How to Expand an Array and Extend the Logical
Drive
Article Number mmr_sf-EN_US000010855
Environment
any DL/ML server
how to expand the array and extend the logical drive
Array expansion and logical drive extension is supported only if the HP Smart Array Controller is installed with both cache and
battery. HPE Smart Array controllers supports Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) or Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC). As a
first step, one needs to confirm whether server is installed with both cache and battery.
Issue
any DL/ML server
how to expand the array and extend the logical drive
Cause
any DL/ML server
how to expand the array and extend the logical drive
Resolution
Open SSA > choose logical devices >Array “x” > manage data drives
Select the drive you want to add > add drive > OK
NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE EXPAND PROCESS WILL FINISH!
TO extend the logical drive –
Choose logical drives > logical drives “x” > extend logical drive
Check the maximum size / custom size > OK
© Copyright 2016 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice.The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett
Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.