Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S/2200S Software User’s Guide

Creating Arrays

Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system (or enclosure). Note that any disks with MS-DOS partitions, disks with no usable space, or disks that are uninitialized appear dimmed and cannot be used for creating a new array. For information on how to initialize a disk drive, see page 2-9.

To create an array:

1Shut down and reboot the system.

2At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.

3From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility.

4From the ACU menu, select Create Array.

5Use the Left/Right arrow keys to select a channel.

6Select the disks for the new array and press Insert. ACU displays the largest usable space available for each disk. You can use available space from multiple disks for the new array.

Note: Consult Table 2-1 on page 2-7for the maximum number of drives that can be used for each RAID level.

To deselect any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.

Note: ACU cannot reliably find disks or enclosures that were powered up after system power-up.

7Press Enter when all disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays.

If you install a controller into a system that has been powered down, on startup the BIOS will announce the detected configuration changes. If the controller does not consider these changes risky it will present a confirmation prompt and will auto- confirm if there has been no operator input in 30 seconds. If the controller considers that the changes are risky, you will be prompted for further action.

2-6