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Step 6: Format with Pegasus Utility
Now you are ready to format the Pegasus3 with a the NTFS file system for use as a direct attached
storage system with your Windows computer. Use Pegasus Utility to format the RAID array and
perform other administrative functions including changing the type of RAID. For information on
the other tasks and functions of Pegasus Utility, please read the product manual. For the purpose
of this installation guide, only the basic setup using the default PROMISE Hardware RAID 5 array
is described. This type of RAID provides the best balance of performance and data safety. For
more information on other RAID types, please read the product manual
DO NOT use the Windows Disk Manager
to change the RAID on the Pegasus3. Any changes
to the RAID array must be done using Pegasus Utility.
Follow the instructions below for the Windows OS you are running:
“Format Pegasus3 on Windows 7” on page 31.
• Windows 10 users, see “Format Pegasus3 on Windows 10” on page 35
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