Question : URGENT: HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array

I am in serious need of help! I shut down the server connected to the Smart Array and then i turned off the array. This was done because there was a message saying "initialzing SCSI devicess" which was on for almost the whole day (see this link http://www.experts-exchange.com/Storage/Removable_Backup_Media/Q_26292433.html) NOW when I reboot the array I get a "516 Fibre Subsystem Link Failure" Everything was just fine until i rebooted. I switch the servers on and the array does not show up on the "HP array configuration utility". I checked the fiber optic links and everything is fine but there is an orange light that stays on, doesnt' seem like its busy @ all.

Now we have programs that are not working related to work and our exchange does not work. When people arrive to work tomorrow, they wont be able to do anything. Please help...

Answer : URGENT: HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array

If I understand the locking mechanism correctly the pessimistic lock will prevent user 2 making changes as soon as user 1 starts making changes.  Yes - user 2 doesn't see changes as they are made, however they do get a response indicating that changes are currently being made and they can not start their changes until user 1 finishes.  (Obviously this doesn't apply if you disconnect the recordset from the server after loading).