Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions
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2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter.
(*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.)
3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes
are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change
the default setting.)
4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the
different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.
The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
(*Note:
If you select Migrate for RAID 0, or Build for RAID 1, you will be
asked to select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be
preserved. However, the data on the new drive will be lost.)
Raid Level Create Via
When Appropriate
RAID 0
No Init
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives
RAID 0
Migrate
(*Note)
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and
one drive with data you wish to preserve
RAID 1
Build1
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if
you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve
RAID 1
Clear
Creating a RAID 1 on new drives, or when you want to
ensure that the array contains no data after creation.
RAID 1
Quick
RAID 1
Init
Fastest way to create a RAID 1.
Appropriate when using new drives
