Attention: To assure the safety of the data contained on your RAID array, please run a complete backup and verify prior to beginning the following procedure. When changing any configuration or adapter card there is always a danger of data loss.
When to use this option?
- When attaching disks to the Adaptec controller for the initial setup. There have been occasions when a brand new disk will have a bit pattern left on the media from the manufacturer's test process that the Adaptec controller interprets as partial RAID information. When this occurs, the Adaptec controller may begin to sound it's audible alarm and prevent access to the disk in question.
- If a hard drive has been previously installed on an Adaptec adapter and configured into an array, then subsequently moved to a new system and/or new controller.
- If an array becomes so unstable that multiple drives have failed, and the intention is to initialize a new array.
If an array is this unstable, cabling and termination should be verified before continuing.
Important: You will also be asked whether you want to delete partition information. If you also request ZAP to delete the partition information, any existing partition table information is deleted. This will result in loss of access to the file systems and data stored on the disk drive or array.
How to ZAP drives on SmartCache IV and SmartRAID IV:
- Boot to a DOS floppy and insert diskette #1 "DOS Storage Manager" and type
"dptmgr /zap"
- Select the SCSI ID of the drive you wish to ZAP from the list of drives shown
- Repeat this operation for each drive you wish to ZAP
- When the utility asks if you really want to remove the RAID table, answer Yes. You will then be asked if you would also like to delete the partition table on the drive.
How to ZAP drives on SmartRAID V, SmartRAID VI, Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI RAID and ATA RAID 2400A:
- During the POST messages at system boot enter the SMOR utility
- Highlight the drive that you would like to zap
- Press ALT + F10 + Z (for ZAP)
- Press ALT + A for Action
- You should now have the option to "Zap Drive"
- Repeat steps 2 - 5 for each drive you wish to ZAP
- When the utility asks if you really want to remove the RAID table, answer Yes. You will then be asked if you would also like to delete the partition table on the drive.
Note: Zapping drive(s) should only be used if you are familiar with the operation. All information stored in the RAID table on the drive will be removed with the ZAP procedure.
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