SA6400 controller with message about valid data being stored in memory

[FisherBob]

I have a client using a ProLiant server with a Smart Array 6400 controller with the following message displayed in the Array Configuration Utility: “The current array controller has valid data stored in its memory. The data will be written to the drives once the controller becomes idle”. He said he had a failed hard drive several days ago that has been replaced, and the RAID 5 leveling has completed. He does not report any other messages or errors. His question is what does this message mean, and how can he clear it?

[Vulcan Maximus · Accepted solution]

Hi Fisher,

Reboot the server during out of office hours and that message would clear off.

Regards,
Maximus