Chapter 8 Disk Array; Create Disk Array; Enable Raid - HIKVISION DS-96064NI-I16 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.

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.

Enable RAID

Purpose:
Perform the following steps to enable the disk array function.
Go to Storage > Advanced.
Check Enable RAID.
Click Apply.
Reboot device to take effect the settings.
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