Using New Configuration

When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.

To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option

1.From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

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Configure View/Add Configuration

Initialize Clear Configuration

Objects Select Boot Drive

Rebuild

Check Consistency

Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

2.Follow step 2 to 9 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration.

3.Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>.

4.Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press <Enter>.

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RAID = 1

Units= MB

Size = 152146MB

DWC = Off

RA = On

Accept

SPAN = NO

Enter VD Size:

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

5.Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set.

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