Raid 5 (parity), Auto configuration (recommended) – Vantec UGT-ST310R User Manual

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6. Select chunk size from 8k, 16k, 32k, 64 or 128k, then press

Enter.

7. Select

the

first drive, press Enter.

8. Select

the

second drive, press Enter.

9. Select

the

third drive, press Enter.

10. Select the fourth drive, press Enter.
11. Select Create without data copy then press Enter.
12. Input the RAID size, press Enter.
13. When asked Are You Sure(Y/N)?, press Y to accept.
14. Press Ctrl+E to exit the BIOS.
15. When asked Are you sure to exit(Y/N)?, press Y to exit

and reboot.

16. Continue with FDISK and FORMAT steps as if you were

installing a conventional hard drive.

RAID 5 (Parity)

This RAID array to be used on New/Blank hard drives. Striping

will destroy existing data on the hard drive. Auto Configuration

is recommended. For applications that require custom chunk

size, Manual Configuration is offered.


Auto configuration (recommended)

The default chunk size is 64k when selecting Auto

configuration.

1. As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to

enter the RAID BIOS

2. At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press

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