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Adaptec Storage Manager Pro User’s Guide
To create an array using either method, you must perform the
following tasks in sequence:
1
Create the array. See Creating an Array Using the Wizard on
page 2-2 or Creating a Custom Array on page 2-4.
2
Make the array available for use. How you do this varies based
on your operating system. See
Making the Array Available for
Use on page 2-13.
Caution: You should not remove a disk drive that is used by
an array. This may cause you to lose data. See Replacing a
Failed Drive in an Array on page 3-1.
For information describing each array type, see Array Types on
page A-6. For information about selecting an array type, see
Appendix B,
Choosing Your Array Type .
For information about creating a bootable array, refer to your
controller’s
Installation Guide .
Creating an Array Using the Wizard
The Create Array Wizard guides you through determining the best
array configuration settings for your needs, creates an array based
on your selections, and uses all the available disk drives on the
controller. If you want to select specific drives or customize the
array, click
Advanced to open the Create Array dialog box.
To create an array using the Create Array Wizard:
1
In the System Browser window, select the controller where you
want to create the array.
2
Click Create Array Wizard .
The Create Array Wizard appears and guides you through the
following array configuration criteria, each of which is defined
in the Wizard:
– Determine Fault Tolerance
– Determine Array Performance: Array Stripe Size
– Determine Array Performance: Array Cache Settings