Mount The Array - LaCie 12big Rack Network Quick Install Manual

LaCie 12big rack network
Quick Install Guide
b. Next, choose a RAID type (LaCie recommends
RAID6 for best protection and RAID5 for the best
protection/cost-per-TB ratio).
c. Next, type a name for the array (example: NAS
RAID 6 Array).
d. Next, choose a stripe (LaCie recommends 64K).
e. If you don't have a backup battery, uncheck the
Write Cache button.
f. Click the OK button. The new array is now
available and will be listed under Unit Maintenance.
g. The RAID protected disk array is now set up. You can
close the window or keep it open for further reference.
3.3.

Mount the array

1. From the Start Menu, select Server Manager.
2. Expand the Storage listing, then click on
Management.
3. The Initialize Disk window should appear. If not,
right-click the row titled Disk 1 and select Initialize Disk.
4. Select GPT if your volume is greater than 2TB
(GUID Partition Table) and click OK.
5. The New Simple Volume wizard should appear.
If not, right-click the row titled Disk1 and select New
simple volume.
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