RAID Configuration and Management
Drive Connection Tips
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If you have two drives, connect one on each ATA/100 RAID channel. Utilizing
both channels enhances array performance.
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.
Be sure that proper jumper settings are used. For more information, refer to
Chapter 1, “Component Identification.”
Do not connect any ATAPI devices (such as CD, ZIP, or LS120) to the ATA
controller.
Configuration and Setup Tips
To change the array configuration, 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 controller
configures the drive as a stand-alone RAID 0.
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