Compaq Infortrend manual Starting a RAID System, Array Configuration Process

2.2Configuring the Array:

2.2.1Starting a RAID System

Here is a flowchart illustrating basic steps to be taken when configuring a RAID system. Hardware installation should be completed before any configuration takes place.

Figure 2 - 2 Array Configuration Process

Drives must be configured and the controller properly initialized before a host computer can access the storage capacity.

1.Use the LCD panel, terminal program, or the RAIDWatch manager to start configuring your array.

2.When powered on, the controller scans all the hard drives that are connected through the drive channels. If a hard drive is connected after the controller completes initialization, use the "Scan SCSI Drive" function to let the controller recognize its presence.

3.Optimize controller's parameters for your applications.

4.Configure one or more logical drives to contain your hard drives based on the desired RAID level, and/or partition the logical drive or logical volume into one or several partitions.

RAID Planning 2-5