Chaining; Configuring A Chaining Set Using Storcon - Intel SRCU31A - Server RAID U3-1A Controller User Manual

Chaining

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The Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 firmware supports Drive Chaining (also referred to as Disk
Spanning). Drive Chaining is the process of linking several individual drives to form a large single
drive. Chaining is only available after having selected two or more drives in the Storage Console
(StorCon) or Storage Console Plus (StorCon+). Chaining is an inexpensive method to obtain a
large logical unit from many smaller hard disk drives.
WARNING
Using logical drives of the type chain as components of array drives is not recommended.
WARNING
Disk Chaining does not offer any form of data protection.

Configuring a Chaining Set Using StorCon

1. Select "Create New Host Drive."
2. Select two or more drives.
3. Select "Chaining."
Configuring a Chaining Set Using StorCon+
1. Click the "New host drive" icon.
2. Select "Configuration," "Host Drive," and "Create New." A new host drive window appears.
3. Select a drive(s) using <Shift> and arrow keys. Chaining is grayed out before selecting two
drives and is available after selecting two drives.
4. Select "Chaining" and press <Enter>.
The System will configure the chain set that is now a logical drive.
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