Creating an Array for Performance (RAID 0)

1.If you need performance instead of security, select Performance for the Optimize Array for item.

2.Depending on how you will be using your system, select A/V Editing, Server or Desktop for the Typical Application usage item.

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 disk drive.

Creating a Security Array (RAID 1) wi th New Drives

1.If you have two new drives and need security, select Security for the Optimize Array for item.

2.Press Ctrl +Y to save and create the array. The messages as shown next will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

3.Press N for the Create Only option.

4.When messages appear on the screen indicating that the array has been created, press any key to reboot.

5.Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and FORMAT the array as if it were a new single hard disk drive.

Creating a Security Array (RAID 1) With an Existing Data Drive and a New Drive

Use this method if you have a drive that already contains data or is the boot device in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.

1.Select Security for the Optimize Array for item.

2.Press Ctrl +Y to save and create the array. The messages as shown next will appear.

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

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