Compaq 166207-B21 - Smart Array 5302/32 RAID Controller Reference Manual page 22

System Setup
Table 2-1: Supported Stripe Sizes for a Given RAID Level
Fault-tolerance Level
RAID 0 or 1+0
RAID 5 or ADG
Table 2-2: Optimum Stripe Size
Type of Server Application
Mixed read/write
Mainly read (such as
database or Internet
applications)
Mainly write (such as image
manipulation applications)
The procedure for changing the stripe size depends on the operating system.
Windows NT and Windows 2000
1. Double-click the ACU icon on the desktop.
2. Select the controller from the drop-down list on the main ACU screen.
3. Select the logical drive to be reconfigured in the configuration view window.
4. Click Migrate in the Logical Drive box.
5. Change the stripe size.
6. Click Done.
7. Select Save Configuration on the Controller menu.
8. Select Exit on the Controller menu.
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Supported Stripe Sizes (KB)
8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
8, 16, 32, 64
Suggested Stripe Size Change
No change necessary - accept the default
value
Change to a stripe size larger than the
default value
Change to a stripe size smaller than the
default value for RAID 5, RAID ADG
Change to a stripe size larger than the
default value for RAID 0, RAID 1+0
Compaq Advanced Data Guarding Option Software Reference Guide
Default (KB)
128
16