3.14 Initializing Logical Drive
A disk array can be initialized additionally after it is created.
Full initialization set all data bits in logical drives to zero. If logical drives are created, it is recommended to run full initialization first.
IMPORTANT:
Initialization erases all data completely. Be sure to back up important data before initialization.
You may select a logical drive which you want to initialize from the disk array menu. However, take the following procedure for initialization to prevent an undesired logical drive from being initialized by mistake.
1.Select a logical drive to which full initialization is to be done in the Tree View.
2.Click the arrow at the right end of the Background Activities tab in the Management Window and select Start Initialization.
Quick Initialization | If the checkbox is checked, quick initialization is run. If not |
| checked, full initialization is run. |
| Quick Initialization: Initializes master boot sectors only. |
| Full Initialization: Initializes the logical drive fully to bring |
| consistency. |
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Quick Initialization Size | Enabled in quick initialization. Specifies the block size for |
| initialization. |
Initialization Patterns in | Enabled in full initialization. Leave default 0 unchanged. |
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3. Click [Submit].
The confirmation dialog box appears. Type "confirm" and click [OK].
During initialization, the progress is displayed in the Background Activities tab.
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