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Quick Reference: Array Software
Part Number: 510893-00, Rev. B
Print Spec Number: 493983-00
Current Date: 3/1/99
ECN Date: 3/19/96
When you have selected the number of disks you
specified in step 7, the next screen appears.
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If the array is mirrored or RAID 5 and at least one
disk is unassigned, a prompt asks whether you
want to choose a spare disk:
If you do not want a spare: Type
n
.
To select a spare: Type
y
. If prompted for the number
of spares, type the number (
1
or
2)
, and press Enter.
Then follow steps 8 and 9 to select the spares.
Note:
A spare must have at least the capacity
of the smallest disk in the array.
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When you are prompted, select a formatting
method to initialize the new array.
– Low-level format is a lengthy process that
writes a consistent pattern to the disks and
checks the disk surface for defects.
– Initialize the array with zeroes (recom-
mended method) is faster than low-level for-
matting, but it does not verify the integrity of
the disks.
Caution:
Back up the disks first if they con-
tain data you want to keep! Low-level for-
matting or initializing an array erases all
data on the array disks.
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When you are prompted, select a block size for
the array. The recommended size is 16 KBytes.
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When the prompt appears, confirm that you want
to format the array.
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When you see the message
Initialization of
Array #1 is complete
, press any key to return to
the Main Menu.
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Press Esc, and reboot the computer when you see
the prompt.
