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5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID
1, or RAID 10 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New .
In Easy Configuration , the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
In New Configuration , you manually set the virtual drive parameters.
Using Easy Configuration
To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:
1. From the Management Menu , select Configure > Easy Configuration , and
then press <Enter>.
Menu Description
Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy
Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also
allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the
boot drive
Initialize Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set
�bjects Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive
parameters
Rebuild Allows you to rebuild failed drives
Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a
created RAID set
Management Menu
Configure
Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency
Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD
Configuration Menu
Easy Configuration
New Configuration
View/Add Configuration
Clear Configuration
Select Boot Drive
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010
BIOS Version A.10.09231523R
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option