6-5Monitoring System StatusViewing Task ProgressWhen Storage Manager Pro starts a task such as creating an array(see Understanding Array Creation on page 6-6) or zeroing a drive, asmall progress bar is displayed next to the affected device or array inthe System Browser window. While the task is running, you can: See more detailed task progress. See the steps that follow. Terminate the task. See Terminating a Task on page 6-6.Some tasks take only a few seconds or less to complete. These tasksdo not last long enough to show task progress.To see detailed task progress:1 In the System Browser window, select the array, disk drive, orother device that is affected by the task.2 In the Details pane, click the Tasks tab.The Tasks tab shows detailed information about any task thatis running that affects the selected device or array. The Cautionicon may show that a task is running on the selected array ordevice, or that the array or device may not be ready for use.When a task is running, some functions may not be available for theselected array or device. The buttons for unavailable functions aregray.
