Mylex eXtremeRAID, Quick Installation Manual

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RAID Configuration
Using RAID EzAssist
RAID EzAssist, the on-board BIOS Configuration Utility is used to build
several types of RAID configurations. Since this is a Quick Installation
Guide, only the Automatic Configuration option will be described here.
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Note
A first time installation is being assumed.
The following limitations apply to Automatic Configuration:
• Only one array will be configured using the Automatic Configuration
option.
• All drives being controlled by the eXtremeRAID board can be different
sizes, but will all be formatted to the size of the smallest disk controlled
by the eXtremeRAID board.
• A maximum of 7 drives can be configured into an array using
Automatic Configuration. Any additional drives will become hot
spares. The drives with the largest capacity (if mixed drive sizes are
used) will be the drives selected to become hot spares.
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Note
If you want to do anything other than an automatic
configuration, refer to the RAID EzAssist
Configuration Utility User Reference Guide.
To perform a RAID configuration with the Automatic Configuration option
using RAID EzAssist, do the following:
1. Power on any external disk enclosures connected to the eXtremeRAID
controller.
2. Power on the computer. The eXtremeRAID controller is furnished with
the BIOS enabled by default.
3. Watch the messages on the screen for the following prompt to be
displayed:
Press <ALT-M> for BIOS options
Wait approximately 5 seconds. Do not press any keys at this time.