HighPoint RocketRAID 1740 - Manual (Page 19)

RocketRAID 174x BIOS Utility
2 - Creating RAID Arrays
Initializing Disks:
Before creating a RAID array, the disks must be initialized.
Initialization writes necessary RAID configuration information to the hard disk.
Use the
← →
arrow keys to select the Initialize command, and press ENTER.
Warning: Initialization will destroy all pre- existing data on the selected hard
disks.
Use the
↑ ↓
arrow keys to highlight the target hard disk(s) and press ENTER. Next,
press the Y (yes) key to initialize the selected disk(s), or N (no) key to cancel the
initialization process.
Once initialized, these disks can be utilized to create RAID arrays.
To create an array:
1. Use the
← →
arrow keys to highlight the Create command, and press ENTER to
open the Create Menu.
2. Use the
↑ ↓
arrow keys to select the appropriate RAID level, then press ENTER.
3. Next, use the
↓
arrow key to highlight the Array Name option and press ENTER.
The array name dialogue box will appear. Use the keyboard to input a new Array
Name, and press the Enter key.
Note: the Array Name command is optional – it is not necessary to name the
array. The array can be named at a later time, and the name of the array can be
changed at any time.
4. On the Create menu, use the
↓
arrow key to highlight the Select Devices item and
press ENTER. A device list will appear, and display all available hard disk drives.
5. Highlight the target disks that you want to use, and press ENTER to select them.
After all of the disks have been selected, press the ESC key to return to the
Create Menu.
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