RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility
RAID 1 array: Two options are provided when creating RAID 1 (mirror) arrays:
Create Only, and Create and Duplicate.
The Create Only option is used when using new disks, or when starting from
scratch (any data on the disks will be lost). Do not select this option if you need
to preserve data on either of the disks.
Create and Duplicate allows the administrator to create mirror array using a data
disk. The first disk selected (Step 4) is designated as the source disk, and the
second is the target. All data stored on the source disk will be copied to the
target disk. The BIOS utility will display a progress bar (it will display % comple-
tion of the duplication procedure) if this option is selected.
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To complete the creation procedure, use the
↓
arrow key to highlight the Start
Creation item and press ENTER. Press the Y (yes) key to create the array, or N
(no) key to cancel the creation process.
3 - Recovering RAID 1 arrays
The RR152x BIOS utility provides a recovery option for broken RAID 1 arrays. The
utility will post a warning message during the system’s boot procedure in the case of
a broken array. If the failed disk is replaced, the BIOS will provide a rebuild option.
All data on the remaining disks will be copied to the replacement disk during this
procedure, and will restore the RAID 1 to it’s normal state.
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