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Configuring arrays and logical drives

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5.1 Configuring arrays and logical drives Depending on your current drive configuration or number of existing drives, you may create physical arrays and logical drives using either one of the following methods: • Easy Configuration • New Configuration • View/Add Configuration General procedure for configuring arrays and logical drives 1. Select a configuration method. 2. Designate hot spares (optional). 3. Create arrays using the available physical drives. 4. Define logical drive(s) using the space in the arrays. 5. Save the configuration information. 6. Initialize the new logical drives. The procedure for each configuration method varies on the level of user input. The succeeding sections give specific instructions on the method that you wish to use. Refer to the MegaRAID Configuration Software Guide in the support CD for detailed information. ASUS Zero-Channel RAID Board 15

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5.1
Configuring arrays and logical drives
Depending on your current drive configuration or number of existing drives, you may
create physical arrays and logical drives using either one of the following methods:
Easy Configuration
New Configuration
View/Add Configuration
General procedure for configuring arrays and logical drives
The procedure for each configuration method varies on the level of user input.
The succeeding sections give specific instructions on the method that you
wish to use. Refer to the
MegaRAID Configuration Software Guide
in the
support CD for detailed information.
1.
Select a configuration method.
2.
Designate hot spares (optional).
3.
Create arrays using the available
physical drives.
4.
Define logical drive(s) using the
space in the arrays.
5.
Save the configuration information.
6.
Initialize the new logical drives.