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FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
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Optimize Array for: Performance
Typical Application usage: A/V Editing
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode.................................................... Stripe
Drives used in Array.....................................2
Array
Disk
Capacity .............................16126
[ Keys Available ]
[
↑
] Up [
↓
] Down [
←
,
→
, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
NOTE
: If you wish to customize certain settings at a later time, you
may do so by manually creating your array (see page70 in Using
FastBuild Configuration Utility).
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Creating an Array for Performance
NOTE:
FastTrak100 allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2, 3,
or 4 drives.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the
Optimize
Array for
section.
2. Select how you will use your PC most under the
Typical
Application usage
section the choices are A/V Editing, Server, and
Desktop (the default).
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.
4. Reboot
your
system.
5. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and
format the array as if it were a new single hard drive.
6. Proceed to Installing Drivers section of the manual
Creating a Security Array With New Drives
NOTE:
FastTrak100 permits only two drives to be used for a
single Mirrored array in Auto Setup. If more drives are
physically attached to the card, the Mirroring option will not
be available at all in Auto Setup.
To create an array for data protection using new hard drives, follow
these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the
Optimize Array
for
section.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to save your selection.
3. The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another?
(Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
