Hostraid-overview, Using the array configuration utility, Hostraid—overview – Adaptec 48300 User Manual

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Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

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HostRAID—Overview

The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is part of the
HostRAID controller BIOS. The utility includes:

Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure, and
manage arrays, and make arrays bootable. Also used to configure
and rescan drives.

SerialSelect Utility—Used to change device and HostRAID
controller settings.

Disk Utilities—Used to format or verify media.

To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility, press Ctrl+A when
prompted by the following message during system startup:

Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

The Adaptec RAID Controller menu presents the following options:

Array Configuration Utility

SerialSelect Utility

Disk Utilities

To select a menu option in Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility,
browse with the arrow keys, then press Enter. Sometimes, selecting an
option displays another menu; to return to the previous menu at any
time, press Esc.

Using the Array Configuration Utility

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) allows you to perform these
tasks:

Creating Arrays

Managing Arrays

Adding/Deleting Hotspares

Configure Disk Drives

Rebuilding Arrays

Verifying Arrays

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