After you select which RAID level you wish to use, you will have to select drives to include in the array. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the configuration. Please note: If you wish to use the RAID 1+S (“spare drive”) option, you must configure a RAID 1 array first.

Deciding which RAID solution to implement has some important implications for the performance of your system and the safety of your data. This is intended as a guide only, so you should investigate the wealth of information available on the Internet or consult with a computer system professional for further assistance in deciding which solution will best meet your needs.

Deleting a RAID set

1.To remove one or more RAID sets, select “Delete RAID Set.”

2.Select the desired set and press Enter.

3.When asked “Are You Sure?”, Press ‘Y’.

4.The drives will be returned to the selection of logical drives from which a new RAID set can be created.

Rebuilding a RAID 1 Set

This menu selection is used to initiate the copying of data from an existing drive to a replacement drive that has been installed in a RAID 1 set after the failure of one of the members.

1.Select “Rebuild RAID1 set.

2.Select the desired set and press Enter.

3.Press “Y” when asked, “Are You Sure?”

4.The set will be rebuilt. The status of the rebuild is displayed in the MAIN MENU window.

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