6.Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7.When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8.When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning message appears.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
9.Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
6.3.2Creating a Recovery set
To create a recovery set:
1.From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104
Copyright(C)
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: | Volume0 |
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RAID Level: | RAID0(Stripe) | ||
Disks: | Select | Disks | |
Strip Size: | 128KB |
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Capacity: | 0.0 | GB | |
Sync: | N/A |
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| Create | Volume | |
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
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