5.10.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array

1. In the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu, select Auto Setup [1]. The screen

below is displayed. The Auto Setup Options Menu configures hard disks

for RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays. These selections assign all available

drives that are appropriate for the new array and configures data formats

and the IDE channels.

 

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[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]

Optimize Array for:

Performance

Typical Application to use:

DESKTOP

[ Array Setup Configuration ]

Mode ........................................

Stripe

Spare Drive..................................

0

Drive(s) Used in Array.......................

2

Array Disk Capacity (size in MB).............

29299

[ Keys Available ]

[] Up [] Down [,,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save

2.Go to the field Optimize Array for: and select Performance using the arrow and space keys. The Mode field displays Stripe.

3.Then go to the Typical Application Menu. Three options are available: A/V Editing, DESKTOP, or Server. These selections determine how data blocks are managed to enhance performance. A/V Editing is intended for audio/video applications, or similar programs that require larger file transfers; Desktop combines large and small file sizes; Server is for numerous file transfers.

4.After making the selection, use <Ctrl-Y> to save it. FastBuild™ automatically constructs the RAID 0 array.

5.Then the command appears: “Press Any Key to Reboot.” Reboot the system and the MBFastTrak133™ “Lite” BIOS checks and displays the status of the new array:

6.To finish installation of your new Operating System to the RAID 0 array, reboot with a floppy disk to format the hard disks with the FDISK command and then install the OS from a CD; alternatively, with a bootable OS CD, you may install the new OS automatically. As you install the OS, the system always treats the RAID 0 array of hard disks as if they are a single drive unit.

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