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Creating the First Array
With the ArrayConfigSA
Utility
This chapter explains how to use the ArrayConfigSA Utility to create
the first bootable or non-bootable array on your server. Once the first
array is created using ArrayConfigSA, use Adaptec CI/O Manage-
ment Software to create additional arrays. Adaptec CI/O Manage-
ment Software provides a convenient user interface for efficient
creation of non-bootable arrays and array management over the
network. Refer to the Adaptec CI/O Management Software User’s Guide
for more information.
Before creating the array, make sure the disks for the array are con-
nected and installed in your server (or array enclosure).
Note:
ArrayConfigSA runs from a self-booting diskette. If
you are changing the configuration of a server that is
already in use on a network, log all users off the system and
shut it down in an orderly manner before you start
ArrayConfigSA.
Caution:
It is strongly recommended that you consistently
and regularly backup your array to tape so you may recover
your data due to failure events other than disk drive failure.
