Adaptec 2093500 User Guide - Page 76
Introduction to the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility, Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays
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Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility ● 76 Introduction to the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility The Adaptec RAID Controller utility comprises these tools: ● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-For creating and managing arrays, and initializing and rescanning disk drives (see page 76). Note: Also available-ACU for DOS. See page 83. ● A -Select Utility-SerialSelect, SATASelect, or SCSISelect, for modifying your controller and disk drive settings (see page 78). ● Disk Utilities-For formatting or verifying disk drives (see page 82). Running the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility If your Adaptec controller is connected to a RAID enclosure, power on your enclosure (or enclosures) before you power on your computer. Start or restart your computer. When prompted, press Ctrl+A. Note: The first time you power on your computer after you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that doesn't match your system's configuration. This is normal. Navigating the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility All the tools within the Adaptec RAID Controller utility are menu-based and instructions for completing tasks appear on-screen. Menus can be navigated using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on your keyboard. Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays To open the ACU, start the Adaptec RAID Controller utility (see page 76). If you have more than one controller, select your controller, then press Enter. Select Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and manage arrays, and initialize, rescan, and erase disk drives. Creating a New Array To begin creating an array, select Create Arrays from the main ACU menu. Only disk drives that can be used in a new array are available for selection. (Disk drives must be initialized before they can be used in an array. See Initializing Disk Drives on page 77 for more information.) Use the Array Properties menu to modify the array's RAID level, size, name, stripe size, and caching settings. Note: For more information about RAID levels and using disk drives to create arrays, see Choosing a RAID Level on page 27.