Creating An Array - HighPoint Rocket 700 Series User Manual

4.5.2 Creating an Array

To create an array:
1. Log into HRM
2. Select the proper controller from the drop down on the top left
3. Click Logical
4. Click Create Array
Array Type:
An array is a collection of physical disks that will be seen as one virtual drive by your Operating System (OS).
The R700 is capable of creating the following array types:
RAID 0 — Striping
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• RAID 1 — Mirroring
• RAID 1/0 — Striping Mirrored array
Each RAID level has its pros and cons based on the application you use it for (Note: Refer to RAID level Quick
Reference)
Array Name:
Information (Default: RAID_<level>_<array number>)
Initialization Method: Initialization of a disk sets all data bits to 0, essentially clearing all the data on the drive. It is
important to initialize disks as previous data physically stored on the drive may interfere with new data.
Keep Old Data: This option skips the initialization process and all data on each physical disk of the array
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will be untouched.
Quick Init: This option grants immediate access to the RAID array by skipping the initialization process,
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but it will delete all data. Note: Skipping initialization is generally not recommended as residual data on
disks may interfere with new data in the future.
the name that will be displayed in Logical Device
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