3-3
Using the BIOS Array Configuration Utility
After you have selected the Create Array option in the Main menu,
press Enter to display the Create RAID menu as shown in
Figure 3-2
.
Figure 3-2 Create RAID Menu
Caution:
If you proceed to create RAID, all the data stored in
the hard disks will be lost. The exception is RAID 1
Duplication where data is copied from the Source disk to the
Target disk.
Array Mode
This option allows you to select the appropriate RAID mode for the
desired array. There are four modes to choose from (see
Figure 3-3
):
■
RAID 0 (Striping)
—This option is recommended for high
performance usage. Requires at least two disks.
■
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
—This option is recommended for data
security usage. Requires two disks.
■
RAID 0/1 (Mirrored Striping)
—This option is recommended
for data security and high performance usage. Allows
Mirroring with two Striping Arrays. Requires four disks.
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