TIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.

c.The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu Using the up or down arrowkeys, select a drive then press <Enter> to set the first drive of the RAID set.

d.Repeat step c to set the second, third, and fourth drive. The number of available drives depend on the installed and enabled physical drives in the system.

PHYSICAL DRIVE

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1XXXXXXXXXXX

2XXXXXXXXXXX

3XXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB

e.The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>.

f.Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu.

Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored)

To create a RAID 1 set:

1.From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select Create RAID set then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears.

2.Select RAID 1 then press <Enter> to display the following.

MAIN MENU

Create RAID set

 

RAID0

Delete RAID set

 

Rebuild Raid1 set

RAID1

Resolve Conflicts

SPARE DRIVE

Low Level Format

CONCATENATION

Logical Drive Info

 

MAIN MENU

Auto configuration

Manual configuration

ASUS Striker Extreme

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