The common configuration tasks that will be described here are as follows:
1.Verify the configuration
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3.Defining a
4.Creating a disk array
5.Defining logical drives
6.Look at the drives information
7.Backup/restore the configuration
After booting with the RAID Controller program diskette, if more than one RAID adapter is installed, it will prompt you to select which adapter you want to work with (see Figure 54). Otherwise, a screen like the one in Figure 55 will appear.
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| 1. | Help |
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| 2. | RAID Controller in slot 1 |
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| 3. | RAID Controller in slot 2 |
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Figure | 54. RAID Configuration Program - Adapter Selection | ||
Use the arrow keys to select the adapter you want to configure and press Enter.
A screen like the one in Figure 55 will appear.
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| 3. | Create/delete Array |
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| 5. | Rebuild | device |
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| 8. | Exit |
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Figure | 55. RAID Configuration Program - Main Menu | ||
