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depending on the array type (volume, RAID 0, and RAID 1 are the
fastest), array size, drive speed, and other processes running on the
EF2800.
You can press <Esc> to return to the Disk Array Administrator menus
and perform other functions. To check the progress of the array
initialization, select
Array Menu
from the System Menu. The status of
the initialization displays in the list of arrays.
If you find that you need to change the disks or some other array
configuration, you can stop the array initialization process. See section
D.2.2 on page 222 .
NOTE: Most operating systems, such as Windows NT 4.0, require you to
restart the host system to see a new LUN. Windows 2000 can recognize
new LUNs by selecting Refresh from the Computer Management Window.
NetWare v3.12 and later can recognize new devices by typing the
command SCAN FOR NEW DEVICES at the console prompt. Other
operating systems might have similar features.
D.1.2 Creating a Multiple-Partition Array
You can create an array that is set up for more than one partition.
NOTE: Once you create a multiple-partition array, you must create at
least one partition before you can use the array. See section
D.2.3
on
page 222 .
Multiple-partition arrays work well when you have very large disk
drives and you want to make the most efficient use of disk space for
fault tolerance (parity and spares). For more information, see section
D.3.1 on page 235 .
To create a multiple-partition array:
1.
From the System Menu, select
Add an Array
and press Enter .
The Enter Array Name screen displays
(Figure 93)
.