Performance, Creating an array for performance – Promise Technology FastTrak TX4000 User Manual
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FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
Optimize Array for:
Performance
Typical Application usage:
A/V Editing
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode ........................................................... Stripe
Drives used in Array........................................... 2
Array Disk Capacity.................................... 16126
[ Keys Available ]
[
↑
] Up [
↓
] Down [
←
,
→
, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
Note
If you wish to customize certain settings at a later time, you
may do so by manually creating your array. See Using
FastBuild Configuration Utility on page 15.
Creating an Array for Performance
FastTrak TX4000 allows users to create striped or mirrored arrays with 1, 2, 3,
or 4 drives.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1.
Using the Spacebar, choose Performance under the Optimize Array for
section.
2.
Select how you will use your PC most under the Typical Application usage
section. The choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).
3.
Press Ctrl-Y to Save and create the array.
4.
Reboot your system.
5.
Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the
array as if it were a new single hard drive.
6.
Proceed to Chapter 4: Installing Drivers.