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Configuring the scsi/scsi raid hba, Using the scsi hba setup utility, Using the scsi raid hba setup utility – Acer Altos G530 Series User Manual

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Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA

This section shows how to create a RAID 1 (mirror) volume. This feature
requires the installation or presence of a LSI Logic

1020A

SCSI

controller.

Using the SCSI HBA setup utility

During bootup, press Ctrl+C to enter the LSI Logic Configuration
screen.

Loading the HBA default settings

1

In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI setup screen, press F2.

2

Select Global Properties, then select Restore Defaults.

3

Press Esc, then select Save changes then exit this menu.

4

Select 53C1020/53C1030, then press Enter.

5

Select Restore Defaults, then press Enter.

6

Press Esc, then select Save changes then exit this menu.

Using the SCSI RAID HBA setup utility

Creating a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk

1

In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI setup screen, select 53C1020/53C1030,
then press Enter.

2

Select RAID Properties, then press Enter.

3

In the Array Disk field, press the spacebar.

If you change the settings in the Array Disk field, the following
messages appear:

F3 - Keep Data (Create 2 disk arrays)

Delete - Erase Disk (Create 2 to 6 disk arrays)

4

Press the Delete key to erase all data on the screen.

5

In the Hot Spare field, press the spacebar.