4K

TIP: For server systems, it is recommended to use a

8K

lower array block size. For multimedia computer

16K

systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a

32K

higher array block size is recommended for optimum

64K

performance.

 

Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select.

5.Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:

The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for

Performance option is selected.

The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N

Press “Y” to confirm or “N” to return to the configuration options.

3.3.3.2 RAID 1 for data protection

1.Select the second option item Array Mode, then press the <Enter> key. The RAID system setting pop-up menu appears.

RAID 0 for performance

RAID 1 for data protection

RAID 0/1

RAID SPAN for capacity

2.Select RAID 1 for data protection from the menu and press <Enter>. Select next task from pop-up menu. The task Create only creates the mirrored set without creating a backup. Create and duplicate creates both mirrored set and backup.

Create only

Create and duplicate

3.Select task and press <Enter>. The screen returns to Create Array menu items. From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5.

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