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Build array, Delete array (f5), Restore old configuration (f6) – Toshiba Magnia Z500 User Manual

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System Configuration Setup

Configuring MegaRAID IDE

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Build Array

The Build Array option is valid for RAID 1 (Mirror) only. It is
used to rebuild the array using a drive from the SPARE POOL.
When Build Array starts, it will prompt the user to select the target
drive. It does this because both drives can be still online. Once the
target drive is selected, the rebuild will start.

NOTE: A drive Rebuild can take a long time depending on
the size of the drive. A 30GB (UDMA 5) drive takes 30 min-
utes to rebuild when DMA mode is enabled.

Delete Array (F5)

Press the key to delete a currently configured array. Use
arrow keys to go over to the array you want to delete and then
press .

CAUTION: Use this option with caution. When you delete an
array, you lose the array configuration and the data saved in
the array.

Restore Old Configuration (F6)

Press the to restore the configuration that was there before
you entered the MegaRAID IDE setup utility.

Edit Options (F7)

Press the key to set the options to enable/disable Drive Write
Cache, Boot Sector Virus Protection, DMA transfers, and Buzz-
ers. To select an option, press , move the cursor to the desired
option and press the spacebar. This puts a check by the option.
Press the key to activate the new option.
A status box for each item displays in the Physical Drives Infor-
mation section of the screen. The box shows whether the option is