3Ware 9550SXU-12 User Guide - Page 123

Configuring a New Unit Ordering Units in 3BM If you configure multiple units in 3BM and you want to install the OS on one of them so that you can boot from that unit, that unit must be the first unit. You can change the order of the units in 3BM. To change the order of units in 3BM 1 At the main 3BM screen, in the list of exportable units, highlight the unit you want to move. 2 Press the Page Up key to move the unit up the list; press the Page Down key to move the unit down the list. Position the unit you want to be bootable at the top of the list of exportable units. 3 When you are finished working in 3BM, press F8 to save your changes and exit. Partitioning, Formatting, and Mounting Units After you create a unit, whether through 3BM or 3DM, it needs to be formatted, partitioned, and mounted by the operating system before it can be used. The steps vary, depending on whether your operating system is Windows, or Linux and FreeBSD. • "To partition, format, and mount under FreeBSD" on page 113 To partition, format, and mount under Windows 1 Boot the system and log in as a system administrator. 2 Partition and format the new arrays or disks using the Administrative Tools from the Start menu: a Choose Computer Management from the Administrative Tools menu. b Select Storage. c Select Disk Management. 4 Follow the steps that appear on-screen to write a signature to the drive. 5 Right-click on the drive and select Create Volume. www.3ware.com 111