Configuring an Array
Table 7-1: Comparison of Utilities for Configuring an Array
Uses a graphical interface
Available in languages other than English
Executable at any time
Available on CD
Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum
configuration for an unconfigured controller
Describes configuration errors
Supports these operating systems:
Windows 2000
Windows NT
NetWare
Linux
Allows these procedures:
Creation and deletion of arrays, logical drives
Assignment of RAID level
Sharing of spare drive among several arrays
Assignment of multiple spare drives per array
Setting of stripe size
Migration of RAID level or stripe size
Configuration of controller settings
Expansion of an array
Creation of multiple logical drives per array
Setting of boot controller
*An array can be configured in these cases only when the system is offline.
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