Physical Disk Scan - Revision history

Qadmin: Redirect this dialog help page to the Administrator Guide section that documents it (QSTOR-12352). These pages were generated and contain unverified detail; the Help button URL is unchanged, so deployed appliances now land on verified content.

2026-09-04T05:19:51Z

Redirect this dialog help page to the Administrator Guide section that documents it (QSTOR-12352). These pages were generated and contain unverified detail; the Help button URL is unchanged, so deployed appliances now land on verified content.

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	[[~~File:Scan Phsicaly Disk.jpg\|512px\|thumb\|Detect and identify physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system.]]~~		#REDIRECT [[Physical Disks/Devices#Physical disk actions]]

	~~The "Scan for~~ Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system. It is used to populate the list of available physical disks within the QuantaStor management interface, enabling administrators to configure and utilize those disks for various storage tasks.

	If a disk has been dynamically added to your appliance this scan will discover any disks that are newly visible and add them to the disk list. If you add a disk to a Hardware RAID controller you must first use the 'Rescan' option on the controller and then combine the new disks into a unit before they will show up the Physical Disks list section. Once they appear in the Physical Disks section they can be used to create new storage pools or expand/grow existing ones.

	~~Here are the key purposes and functionalities of the "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor:~~

	*Device detection: The scan initiates a process where QuantaStor searches for and identifies physical disk devices that are attached to the storage system. This includes internal disks, direct-attached storage (DAS) devices, or disks within storage enclosures or arrays.

	*Disk enumeration: Once the scan process is complete, QuantaStor compiles a list of all detected physical disks along with their respective characteristics, such as capacity, interface type, and vendor/~~model information. This information is made available within the QuantaStor management interface for administrators to review and utilize.~~

	*Disk configuration: After the physical disks are scanned and identified, administrators can proceed with disk configuration tasks such as creating storage pools, RAID arrays, or allocating individual disks for specific purposes like hot spares or cache devices. The scan ensures that administrators have an up-to-date and accurate view of the available disk resources.

	*Disk health monitoring: The scan for physical disks allows QuantaStor to monitor the health and status of the detected disks. It enables the system to track various disk parameters, including SMART attributes, temperature, and error rates. This information is crucial for proactive disk monitoring, predicting failures, and taking appropriate preventive measures.

	*Hot-plug support: The scan for physical disks feature also supports hot-plug functionality, which means that if new disks are added or existing disks are removed while the system is running, the scan can detect these changes dynamically and update the disk inventory accordingly.

	~~Overall, the "Scan for~~ Physical ~~Disks" feature in QuantaStor simplifies the process of detecting and incorporating physical~~ disk ~~devices into the storage system. It enables administrators to view and configure the available disks, monitor their health, and utilize them effectively for storage operations.~~


	~~'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''~~




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Qadmin at 00:00, 25 April 2024

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	[[File:Scan ~~Phy Disks~~.jpg\|512px\|thumb\|Detect and identify physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system.]]		[[File:Scan Phsicaly Disk.jpg\|512px\|thumb\|Detect and identify physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system.]]

	The "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system. It is used to populate the list of available physical disks within the QuantaStor management interface, enabling administrators to configure and utilize those disks for various storage tasks.		The "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system. It is used to populate the list of available physical disks within the QuantaStor management interface, enabling administrators to configure and utilize those disks for various storage tasks.

Qadmin at 17:32, 1 June 2023

2023-06-01T17:32:39Z

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			[[File:Scan Phy Disks.jpg\|512px\|thumb\|Detect and identify physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system.]]

			The "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying physical disk devices that are connected to the storage system. It is used to populate the list of available physical disks within the QuantaStor management interface, enabling administrators to configure and utilize those disks for various storage tasks.

	If a disk has been dynamically added to your appliance this scan will discover any disks that are newly visible and add them to the disk list. If you add a disk to a Hardware RAID controller you must first use the 'Rescan' option on the controller and then combine the new disks into a unit before they will show up the Physical Disks list section. Once they appear in the Physical Disks section they can be used to create new storage pools or expand/grow existing ones.		If a disk has been dynamically added to your appliance this scan will discover any disks that are newly visible and add them to the disk list. If you add a disk to a Hardware RAID controller you must first use the 'Rescan' option on the controller and then combine the new disks into a unit before they will show up the Physical Disks list section. Once they appear in the Physical Disks section they can be used to create new storage pools or expand/grow existing ones.

			Here are the key purposes and functionalities of the "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor:

			*Device detection: The scan initiates a process where QuantaStor searches for and identifies physical disk devices that are attached to the storage system. This includes internal disks, direct-attached storage (DAS) devices, or disks within storage enclosures or arrays.

			*Disk enumeration: Once the scan process is complete, QuantaStor compiles a list of all detected physical disks along with their respective characteristics, such as capacity, interface type, and vendor/model information. This information is made available within the QuantaStor management interface for administrators to review and utilize.

			*Disk configuration: After the physical disks are scanned and identified, administrators can proceed with disk configuration tasks such as creating storage pools, RAID arrays, or allocating individual disks for specific purposes like hot spares or cache devices. The scan ensures that administrators have an up-to-date and accurate view of the available disk resources.

			*Disk health monitoring: The scan for physical disks allows QuantaStor to monitor the health and status of the detected disks. It enables the system to track various disk parameters, including SMART attributes, temperature, and error rates. This information is crucial for proactive disk monitoring, predicting failures, and taking appropriate preventive measures.

			*Hot-plug support: The scan for physical disks feature also supports hot-plug functionality, which means that if new disks are added or existing disks are removed while the system is running, the scan can detect these changes dynamically and update the disk inventory accordingly.

			Overall, the "Scan for Physical Disks" feature in QuantaStor simplifies the process of detecting and incorporating physical disk devices into the storage system. It enables administrators to view and configure the available disks, monitor their health, and utilize them effectively for storage operations.


	'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''		'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''

	~~[[File:Scan Phy Disks.jpg\|512px\|Scan Phy Disks.jpg]]~~

Qadmin at 17:41, 21 February 2023

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Qadmin at 05:40, 8 February 2022

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Qadmin at 22:27, 3 January 2022

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	[[File:Scan Phy Disks.jpg]]		[[File:Scan Phy Disks.jpg\|Scan Phy Disks.jpg]]



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Qadmin at 22:01, 3 January 2022

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	'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''		'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''

	[[File:Scan ~~Physcial Dsk~~.jpg]]		[[File:Scan Phy Disks.jpg]]

Qadmin at 23:41, 19 July 2018

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	If a disk has been dynamically added to your appliance this scan will discover any disks that are newly visible and add them to the disk list. If you add a disk to a Hardware RAID controller you must first use the 'Rescan' option on the controller and then combine the new disks into a unit before they will show up the Physical Disks list section. Once they appear in the Physical Disks section they can be used to create new storage pools or expand/grow existing ones.		If a disk has been dynamically added to your appliance this scan will discover any disks that are newly visible and add them to the disk list. If you add a disk to a Hardware RAID controller you must first use the 'Rescan' option on the controller and then combine the new disks into a unit before they will show up the Physical Disks list section. Once they appear in the Physical Disks section they can be used to create new storage pools or expand/grow existing ones.

			'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Scan ''(toolbar)''

	[[File:Scan Physcial Dsk.jpg]]		[[File:Scan Physcial Dsk.jpg]]

Qadmin at 22:35, 17 November 2016

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	[[File:Scan ~~Phys Disk~~.jpg]]		[[File:Scan Physcial Dsk.jpg]]