Promise Technology TX4000 user manual Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive

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FastTrak TX4000 User Manual

Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive

Under the Security setting, FastTrak TX4000 permits two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array or four drives to be used for a Mirrored/Striped array in Auto Setup.

You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains data and/or is the bootable system drive in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.

Warning

If creating a Security array using an existing hard drive, backup any necessary data. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.

Warning

If you wish to include your current bootable drive using the Windows NT 4.x, 2000, XP, Server 2003, ME or 98 operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID 1) array on your FastTrak TX4000, do NOT connect the hard drive to the FastTrak TX4000 controller yet.

You MUST install the Windows NT 4.x, 2000, XP, Server 2003, ME or 98 driver software first (see Chapter 4) to this drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller.

Follow these steps:

1.Using the Spacebar, choose Security under the Optimize Array for section.

2.Press Ctrl-Y to Save your selection. The window below will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

3.Press Y for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will appear asking you to select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data from the Source drive to the Target drive.

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Contents Fasttrak TX4000 Trademarks CopyrightImportant Data Protection Information Contents Page What is the FastTrak TX4000 RAID Card? IntroductionPromise Array Management Utility PAM Keys Features and Benefits Features BenefitsCompatibility Quick Start Installing the FastTrak TX4000 Card Insert the FastTrak TX4000 card into an open PCI slotInstalling the Hard Drives IDE Creating Your Disk Array Creating an Array for Performance Creating a Security Array with New Drives Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive QUANTUMCR8.4A Page Using FastBuild Configuration Utility Viewing FastTrak TX4000 Bios ScreenNavigating the FastBuild Setup Menu Using the Main MenuCreating Arrays Automatically Optimize Array for Defining Typical Application UsagePerformance SecurityUsing a Hot Spare Drive Creating Multiple Disk ArraysViewing Drive Assignments Manually Creating an Array Selecting Array Type Selecting Stripe BlockGigabyte Boundary Assigning Drives to ArrayCreating a Mirrored Array Using New Drives Adding Fault Tolerance to an Existing Drive Source Disk Channel Drive ID Drive Model Capacity MB Making a FastTrak TX4000 Disk Array Bootable How FastTrak TX4000 Orders Arrays Creating a Hot Spare Drive for Mirrored ArraysHow FastTrak TX4000 Saves Array Information Deleting an Array QUANTUMCR8.4A Rebuilding a Mirrored Array QUANTUMCR8.4A Installing Software Drivers Procedure NumberNew Windows Server 2003 Installation Existing Windows Server 2003 Installation Confirming Windows Server 2003 Driver InstallationNew Windows XP Installation Existing Windows XP Installation Confirming Windows XP Driver InstallationNew Windows 2000 Installation Confirming Windows 2000 Driver Installation Existing WindowsNew Windows ME Installation Existing Windows ME Installation Confirming Driver Installation in Windows MENew Windows NT4.x Installation Existing Windows NT4.x Installation Removing the Driver from Windows NT4.xNew Windows 98 Installation Existing Windows 98 Installation Confirming Driver Installation in WindowsPage About Adapter Bios FastBuild Auto Menu SetupDisk Array Concepts About FastTrak TX4000RAID Level Performance Fault Capacity No. Tolerance Drives Disk Array TermsDisk Array Description Disk Array MemberAbout RAID Levels Striping RAIDMirroring RAID Data Mirror Disk DrivesStriping / Mirror RAID 0+1 About Dual Data Redundancy Failed Array Event Drives Status Why?Troubleshooting & Tips Motherboard IssuesConfiguring PCI IRQ resources System locks up during boot up or when Windows startsSystem Cmos Issues Miscellaneous problems such asIntermittent data problems Using an Onboard IDE Card with FastTrak TX4000Drive-Related Errors Critical Array Status Error Reported during BootDrive cannot be formed into an array System Cmos displays C or D drive failure during StartupUnable to partition or format array Cannot Rebuild Mirrored RAID 1 Array Different drive lettering under Windows NT Operating System-Related IssuesPromise Windows driver does not appear in Device Manager Troubleshooting & Tips Performance Tips Re-Configure PCI Latency SettingOptimize Array for Performance Change Setting of PCI Bus Utilization Page Appendix a Frequently Asked Questions Pre-InstallationWill Acpi work with HDDs on the FastTrak TX4000? Can I use Atapi devices on the FastTrak TX4000 controller?Drive Issues RAID 0 StripeRAID 1 Mirror RAID 0+1 MirrorHow do I partition/format my FastTrak TX4000 RAID array? Installation Issues Post-InstallationAppendix B Technical Support Technical Support ServicesUSA Tech Support Center Pacific Rim Sales Office European Tech SupportChina Office Limited Warranty Disclaimer of other warrantiesYour Responsibility Returning Product for Repair