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5.3.1 Creating a RAID set

The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a

RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New.
In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically

including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).
In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and

assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).

3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an

option from the Management Menu, then press . Refer to the

Management Menu descriptions below.

At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the

legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or

execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the

menu level.

Menu

Description

Configure

Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using the Easy

Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also

allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the

boot drive

Initialize

Allows you to initialize the logical drives of a created RAID set

Objects

Allows you to initialize logical drives or change the logical drive

parameters

Rebuild

Allows you to rebuild failed drives

Check Consistency

Allows you to check the data consistency of the logical drives of a

created RAID set