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4. The item "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different
methods for creating RAID 0 and RAID 1.
The following table gives examples of when each method is appropriate.
Raid Level Create Via
RAID 0
No Init
RAID 0
Migrate
(*Note)
RAID 1
Build1
RAID 1
Clear
RAID 1
Quick
RAID 1
Init
Note: If you select "Migrate" for RAID 0 or "Build" for RAID 1, you will be
asked to select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be
preserved, however the data on the new drive will be lost.
5. When you are finished, press Done (as shown on the next screen).
When Appropriate
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and
one drive with data you wish to preserve
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if
you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve
Creating a RAID 1 on new drives, or when you want to
ensure that the array contains no data after creation.
Fastest way to create a RAID 1.
Appropriate when using new drives
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