Intel GSU31, User Manual

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Intel® Integrated RAID Controller GSU31 User’s Manual Rev 1.0 2-9
Advanced Installation Steps
Figure 2-6. Create RAID 0 Confirmation
2.3.3.4 Create a RAID 1 Volume
RAID 1 volumes can differ based upon the number of disk drives that are installed in your system
at the time of volume creation. For example, when a RAID 1 volume is created with more than two
drives installed in your system, then you have the option of using one of the drives as a global hot
spare. If there are only 2 SCSI disks, then the global hot spare option is not available.
Figure 2-7 shows the RAID 1 volume creation screen when 3 or more SCSI disks are connected.
Naming the RAID Volume
In Figure 2-7 , RAID 1 volume is named Volume1. By default, the first RAID volume name will
always appear as Volume1. You are free to rename the RAID volume providing it starts with an
alpha character between A and Z in upper or lower case and does not exceed the 15 character limit.
The name may include an “_” (underscore) character. Rename the existing volume name if needed.
Choosing the Size of the RAID Volume
In Figure 2-7 , the maximum volume size available (by default the maximum size always appears),
8582, has been selected. Another way to allocate the maximum size available to a RAID volume is
to enter a size value of 0. A value of 0 will automatically allocate all available space to a new RAID
volume. Enter the appropriate volume size.
Create with Hot Spare
The Create with Hot Spare option gives you the ability to define a global hot spare. In Figure 2-7 a
global hot spare is selected (an asterisk indicates the selection). Select Yes to create a hot spare.
Choosing the RAID Volume as a Boot Device
In Figure 2-7 , the RAID 1 Volume being created is selected by default to become the boot device.
To select the RAID 1 Volume as a boot device select Yes, or select No to create the volume without
selecting it as the boot device. For more information about selecting a boot device see
Section 2.3.4.3 . The RAID 1 confirmation screen appears.
Intel(R) Integrated RAID - RAID Configuration Utility Version 4.05
Copyright(c) Intel Corporation 1998-2000 All Rights Reserved
Please confirm that you wish to create this RAID Volume:
NAME : Volume1
LEVEL: RAID 0
SIZE : 21455 MB
BOOT : YES
YES NO CANCEL
WARNING 4251: RAID 0 provides no data protection.
Arrow Keys to Highlight, ENTER to Select.
Esc for previous menu