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Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drive of a created RAID set
6.3.1Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set
The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New.
In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).
In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).
Using Easy Configuration
To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:
1.From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>.
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Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD
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