Promise Technology TX4000 user manual Creating an Array for Performance

FastTrak TX4000 User Manual

FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.

[Auto Setup Options Menu]

Optimize Array for:	Performance
Typical Application usage:	A/V Editing
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode	Stripe
Drives used in Array	2
Array Disk Capacity	16126
[ Keys Available ]
[↑ ] Up [↓ ] Down [← , → , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save

Note

If you wish to customize certain settings at a later time, you may do so by manually creating your array. See Using FastBuild Configuration Utility on page 15.

Creating an Array for Performance

FastTrak TX4000 allows users to create striped or mirrored arrays with 1, 2, 3, or 4 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 usage section. The choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).

3.Press Ctrl-Y 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 Chapter 4: Installing Drivers.

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