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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.
Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost!
2. Press <TAB> select the Striping
Block then press <Enter>. The
following submenu appears:
If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down
arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press
<Enter>.The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default
selection is 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the
planned drive usage.
• 8 /16 KB - low disk usage
• 64 KB - typical disk usage
• 128 KB - performance disk usage
3.` Press <TAB> to select the Free Disks area. Use the left or right arrow
keys to assign the array disks.
4. Press <F7> to create RAID set. The following message box appears.
Clear disk data?
[Y] YES [N]
5. Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without
clearing the disks. The following screen appears.
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