RAID Configuration and Management
— Error data from an earlier application of the drive is present, and is
mistakenly being presented as new errors. Right-click on the tray icon and
select
Erase Error Log
from the menu. If these are new errors, they will be
rediscovered by the server.
Drive Connection Tips
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If two drives are available (being utilized), connect one on each ATA/100 RAID
channel. The performance of the array is enhanced when both channels are
utilized.
When attaching new drives to the array, be sure that any pre-existing
configuration information has been cleared from the new drive. This may be
accomplished by doing one of the following:
— Running the SmartStart Erase Utility on the drive (running SmartStart with
only the new drive connected)
— Noting the position of the drive and editing any arrays (containing the newly
added drive) presented in the Integrated ATA RAID Configuration Utility
Use the same type of drives or drives with similar capability (in terms of speed
and capacity).
Do not use dissimilar drives on the same channel.
Always use 80-conductor Ultra ATA cables.
Do not connect any ATAPI devices (such as CD, ZIP, or LS120) to the ATA
controller.
Configuration and Setup Tips
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If the array configuration needs to be changed, back up the data first. When an
array configuration changes, previous data in that array is lost.
NOTE:
If you do not select a RAID level for a newly added drive, then the drive will be
configured as a stand-alone RAID 0.
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