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Chapter 6

6.2.1

Creating a RAID set

The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID

1, or RAID 10 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New.
In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters.

Using Easy Configuration

To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:
1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and

press .

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010

BIOS Version A.10.09231523R

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

Management Menu

Configure

Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency

Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD

Configuration Menu

Easy Configuration

New Configuration
View/Add Configuration
Clear Configuration
Select Boot Drive

2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to

the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want

to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the

drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array

number, and Y is the drive number.

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010

BIOS Version A.10.09231523R

SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP

Management Menu

Configure

Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency

Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05

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Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

PORT #

1

2

3

ONLIN A00-00

ONLIN A00-01

READY

READY