Chapter 8 Disk Array; Create Disk Array; Enable Raid - HIKVISION iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S User Manual

Purpose
Disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive
components into a single logical unit. An array stores data over multiple HDDs to provide enough
redundancy so that data can be recovered if one disk fails. Data is distributed across the drives in
one of several ways called "RAID levels", depending on what level of redundancy and performance
is required.

8.1 Create Disk Array

Purpose
The device supports the disk array that is realized by software. You can enable the RAID function as
required. Two ways are available for creating array: one-touch configuration and manual
configuration. The following flow chart shows the process of creating array.

8.1.1 Enable RAID

Purpose
Perform the following steps to enable the disk array function.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Advanced.
Step 2 Check Enable RAID.
Step 3 Click Apply.
Step 4 Reboot device to take effect the settings.
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Chapter 8 Disk Array

Figure 8-1 Advanced
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