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3.4. Connecting ACS-77100 to the Host computer
1. Follow the steps on page 11,
3.1. Setting the RAID Level and 13, 3.2. Create an Array to
establish a RAID.
2. Connect an end of the eSATA cable into the eSATA port on the ACS-77100 RAID subsystem.
3. Connect the other end of the eSATA cable into the eSATA port on the host computer.
It will take a few seconds for the host computer to recognize the drive for it to appear in My
Computer or on the desktop.
The ACS-77100 RAID subsystem will now need to be formatted. Go to next step
3.5.
Formatting and Partitioning the ACS-77100 for more information.
3.5. Formatting and Partitioning the ACS-77100
Before the ACS-77100 array can be fully utilized, it needs to be formatted. During this process,
the array can also be customized with partition. As you format the drive, you will have the
opportunity to divide the hard drive into sections, called partitions. A partition is a section of the
hard drive’s capacity that is created to contain file and data.
3.5.1. Windows Users
Caution
Before beginning the format and partition, make sure there are no
any warning or error message being displayed on the ACS-77101
LCD displayed.
After having followed the steps to set the RAID level, create an array and connect the interface
cable to the host computer, the ACS-77100 must now be formatted and partitioned before it
can be used.
1. Right click My Computer and click Manage.
2. From the Computer Management window, select Disk Management. (Figure 3.5.1.A)
3. If the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window appears, click Cancel.