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Configuring RAID
Creating a RAID volume
Because RAID can be configured so many ways, this procedure
covers only the basics. This procedure assumes that no RAID
has been defined yet.
To create a RAID volume:
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Deleting a RAID volume
Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on that volume,
including operating system files. Before deleting a RAID
volume, make sure that all important files have been
backed up.
To delete a RAID volume:
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2
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Install additional hard drives as needed for your RAID
plan. For instructions on installing hard drives, see
"Adding or replacing a hard drive" on page
Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during
startup. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen
opens.
To create a new array, set RAID Mode to Striping (for
RAID 0), then select drives on the left and click Add to
add the drives to the array.
Press F7, then press Y. The new array is created.
Press C
+
to exit the utility. Your computer restarts.
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Install the operating system from the Windows disc that
came with your computer.
Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during
startup. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen
opens.
Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you
want to delete, then press E
opens.
Caution
If your computer has the operating system installed on a RAID,
deleting the RAID will remove the operating system, and you will not be
able to start your computer into Windows.
Press D to delete the array. In this screen, you can also
press C to clear (delete all data from) the array.
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. The Array Detail screen
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