5 raid set functions, 1 create raid set, Web browser-based configuration – Areca ARC-8050T3U 6-Bay Thunder3 Desktop RAID Storage Array User Manual

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WEB BROWSER-BASED CONFIGURATION

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create a RAID set associated with exactly one volume set. The user

can change the Raid Level, Capacity, Initialization Mode, and Stripe

Size. A hot spare option is also created, depending on the exist

configuration. Tick on the “Confirm The Operation” check box and

click on the “Submit” button in the “Quick Create” screen, the RAID

set and volume set will start to initialize.

4.5 Raid Set Functions

Use the “Raid Set Function” and “Volume Set Function” if you prefer

to customize your volume set. Manual configuration can provide full

control of the RAID set settings, but it will take longer to complete

than the “Quick Volume/Raid Setup” configuration. Select the “Raid

Set Function” to manually configure the RAID set for the first time

or delete and reconfigure existing RAID sets. (A RAID set is a group

of disks containing one or more volume sets.)

4.5.1 Create Raid Set

To create a RAID set, click on the “Create Raid Set” link. A “Select

The Drive For Raid Set” screen is displayed showing the drive(s)

connected to the current controller and enclosures. Click on the

selected physical drives within the current RAID set. Enter 1 to 15

Note:

In “Quick Create”, your volume set is automatically configured

based on the number of disks in your system. Use the “Raid

Set Functions” and “Volume Set Functions” if you prefer to

customize your volume set, or RAID 30/50/60 volume set.

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