Creating a bootable raid5 array, Creating a bootable raid 5 array 2-5, Creating a bootable – Asus Adaptec 2025 ZCR User Manual
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Installing the Controller and Drives
If you already have an operating system installed on a hard drive
connected to the motherboard and you want to boot a second
operating system from the RAID controller:
1
Enter the system Setup.
2
Navigate to the hard drive boot sequence.
3
Move the boot controller to the top of the list.
Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array
Note:
If you want to install an operating system on a drive or
array connected to your Adaptec RAID controller, read this
section. Otherwise, skip to installing the driver in your
existing operating system, as described in
This section describes how to create a bootable RAID 5 array with
at least three drives.
The following methods are described. Choose the method you prefer:
■
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility
—Use this
method if you prefer a text-based approach.
■
Using the Adaptec Installation CD
—Use this method if you prefer
a graphical interface-based approach.
Why build a RAID 5?
This array level is supported by your controller. It provides a
versatile combination of performance and redundancy on a
minimum of three drives. Because RAID 5 uses parity, it is the
safest, and most recoverable, of all RAID levels.
What if I prefer a different array level?
That’s no problem. Once you build your array and install your
operating system, you can change array levels (see
) or expand the capacity of the array (see
Online Capacity Expansion on page 1-8
) to suit your needs.