Creating An Array - Accusys ExaSAN User Manual

4.1.4 Creating an Array

When the RAID controller is first configured, an array needs to be set up. This array tells the
controller how many disks to use and what their function should be.
Follow the steps below to create an array:
1. Select the RAID level from the drop down menu. Available levels are: 0, 1, 5, 6, 0+1 and
JBOD.
Note
Each RAID level has a minimum disk requirement. This is shown in the
information to the right of the drop down list. For example, RAID 5
requires at least 3 drives.
2. Select the sector size from the drop down menu. Available sector sizes are 512 bytes
(default) and 4096 bytes. The sector size 4096 bytes is only supported by Windows XP, and
over 2 Terabyte function is used. For other OSs, please select 512 bytes (default)
3. Click on the drives to be added to the array. You can also click on Select all spare drivers.
Note
Unselected drives will be set to Hot (Global) spare drive. If a drive
failure, spare drive will start to rebuild automatically.
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