NEC EXPRESS5800 User Manual

 

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A disk array can be initialized additionally after it is created. 

Full initialization set all data bits in logical drives to zero. If logical drives are created, it is 
recommended to run full initialization first. 

IMPORTANT:   

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Initialization erases all data completely. Be sure to 
back up important data before initialization. 

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You may select a logical drive which you want to 
initialize from the disk array menu. However, take the 
following procedure for initialization to prevent an 
undesired logical drive from being initialized by 
mistake. 

 

1. Select a logical drive to which full initialization is to be done in the Tree View. 

2. Click the arrow at the right end of the Background Activities tab in the Management Window 
and select Start Initialization. 

 

Quick Initialization 

If the checkbox is checked, quick initialization is run. If not 
checked, full initialization is run. 
Quick Initialization: Initializes master boot sectors only. 
Full Initialization: Initializes the logical drive fully to bring 
consistency. 

Quick Initialization Size 

Enabled in quick initialization. Specifies the block size for 
initialization. 

Initialization Patterns in 
Hex 

Enabled in full initialization. Leave default 0 unchanged. 

 

3. Click [Submit]. 

The confirmation dialog box appears. Type "confirm" and click [OK]. 

During initialization, the progress is displayed in the Background Activities tab.