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RAID Planning
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2.2
Configuring the Array:
2.2.1
Starting a RAID System
Here is a flowchart illustrating basic steps to be taken when
configuring a RAID system. Hardware installation should be
completed before any configuration takes place.
configuring a RAID system. Hardware installation should be
completed before any configuration takes place.
Figure 2 - 2
Array Configuration Process
Drives must be configured and the controller properly initialized
before a host computer can access the storage capacity.
before a host computer can access the storage capacity.
1. Use the LCD panel, terminal program, or the RAIDWatch
manager to start configuring your array.
2. When powered on, the controller scans all the hard drives that
are connected through the drive channels. If a hard drive is
connected after the controller completes initialization, use the
"Scan SCSI Drive" function to let the controller recognize its
presence.
connected after the controller completes initialization, use the
"Scan SCSI Drive" function to let the controller recognize its
presence.
3. Optimize controller's parameters for your applications.
4. Configure one or more logical drives to contain your hard drives
based on the desired RAID level, and/or partition the logical
drive or logical volume into one or several partitions.
drive or logical volume into one or several partitions.