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Step 1 : Create a Logical Disk
A Logical Disk is a RAID array.
Step
Action
1
Make sure that you are logged into the StorTrends storage appliance. Click on RAID
Management, and then on the controller name (Hardware or Software), then on the Create
link.
2
Under the Create Logical Disk section, select the Physical Disks that you want to include
in your RAID array.
3
Select your desired RAID Level.
4
Enter the Capacity of the RAID array.
5
Select the type of spare want to use for your array. (the system will automatically
designate one of the selected disks for that role).
6
Select the type of Cache you want to use for the RAID array in the Cache Option drop
down menu. Use the drop down menu in this step to select the cache level (such as Read,
Read/Write, Write Back, or No Cache). The default value for this setting is Read/Write.
7
Select the Stripe Size that you want to use in your RAID array.
8
Select the Spare Type that you want to use in your RAID array (optional).
9
Click on the Create button to build the RAID array.
10
After it successfully completes building the RAID array, the new RAID array will be
displayed under the Logical Disks section. The new RAID array's LD Name, Capacity,
Storage Pool, RAID Level, Cache type and Status will be listed.
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StorTrends/ManageTrends (version 2.7) Web Interface User's Guide for the StorTrends 2200 Storage Appliance
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