Creating Raid Arrays - HighPoint RocketRAID 2700 Series User Manual

RAID arrays).
Initialize - this command is used to prepare disks for use with RAID arrays. Disks must be initialized before
they can be used to create arrays.

5.4 Creating RAID Arrays

Initializing Disks:
Before creating a RAID array, the disks must be initialized. Disk initialization writes necessary RAID
configuration information to the hard disks. Select the Initialize command from the toolbar, and press
ENTER.
Highlight the target disks using the arrow keys, then select using Enter. A numeral will be displayed before
each selected disk. Once all target disks have been selected, press ESC. The utility will display a warning,
and ask you to press Y (yes) to initialize, or N (no) to cancel. Once initialized, these disks can be used to
create RAID arrays.
Warning: Initialization will destroy all pre- existing data on the selected hard disks. Only initialize
disks that do not contain critical data.
Creating Arrays:
Select Create from the toolbar and press Enter.
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