SMIT PDAM Consistency Check

[unic]

Replaced a failed hard drive in a RAID 5 config. Performed the Reconstruct function which ran with no failures and the array showed all 5 drives back online and in optimal state again, but forgot to perform the "Consistency Check" afterwards. It has been a week now and I'm just wondering if it was ok to run the Consistency Check anytime without any adverse effects? And should I just run the check first, or the check with repair option? My AIX support line is hourly for this machine so I don't want to use that option.

Thanks!

 

[bjverzal]

Just forget about it. Don't worry about running it.

Bill.

 

[unic]

Yes, you're right. I found the RAID Adapter Reference Guide and the Reconstruct is sufficient...no need to run the Consistency Check afterwards as any errors would show up with the Reconstruct. In fact, the Consistency Check should be run when there is a system crash or power problems which wasn't the case here. Thanks for the reply though, greatly appreciated.