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To assign properties to the new array:
1 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type then press
Enter. Note that only the available array types, RAID 0, RAID 1
and RAID 10 are displayed. RAID 0 and RAID 1 requires two
drives. RAID 10 requires four drives.
2 Type in an optional label of no more than 15 characters for the
array, then press Enter.
3 For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes
are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default).
Note: Adaptec recommends that you do not change the
default.
4 The options under Create Using allows you to select between
the different creation methods for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID
10. The following table gives examples of when each is
appropriate.
RAID
Level
RAID 0
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 1
RAID 10
RAID 1
RAID 10
1
If you select Migrate for RAID 0 or Build for RAID 1 or RAID 10, you will be asked to
select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be preserved. However,
the data on the new drive will be lost.
Create
Using
When Appropriate
No Init
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives.
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and
1
Migrate
one drive with data you wish to preserve.
1
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but
Build
especially if you have data on one drive that
you wish to preserve.
Clear
Creating a RAID 1 or RAID 10 on new
drives, or when you want to ensure that the
array contains no data after creation.
Quick
Fastest way to create a RAID 1or RAID 10.
Init
Appropriate when using new drives.
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
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