You can dynamically add support for a new type of disk array which has been developed by Symantec. The support comes in the form of Array Support Libraries (ASLs). Symantec provides support for new disk arrays though updates to the VRTSaslapm package. To determine if an updated VRTSaslapm package is available for download, refer to the hardware compatibility list tech note. The hardware compatibility list provides a link to the latest package for download and instructions for installing the VRTSaslapm package. You can upgrade the VRTSaslapm package while the system is online; you do not need to stop the applications.

To access the hardware compatibility list , go to the following URL:

http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/330441

The new disk array does not need to be already connected to the system when the package is installed. If any of the disks in the new disk array are subsequently connected, and if vxconfigd is running, vxconfigd immediately invokes the Device Discovery function and includes the new disks in the VxVM device list.

If you need to remove the latest VRTSaslapm package, you can revert to the previously installed version. For the detailed procedure, refer to the Veritas Volume Manager Troubleshooting Guide.