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CHAPTER 6 - RAID Controller
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3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to
creating your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx © 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
Optimize Array for: Performance
Typical Application to use: DESKTOP
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode…………………………………….Stripe
Spare Drive …………………………….0
Drive(s) Used in Array…………………2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)…….16126
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
6.1.1 Creating an Array for Performance
NOTE: Raid controller allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the Optimize Array for section.
2. Select how you will use your PC most under the Typical Application to use section The
choices are A/V Editing, SERVER, and DESKTOP (the default).
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.
4. Reboot your system.
5. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the array as if it were
a new single hard drive.
6. Proceed to Installing Drivers section of the manual.