Contec SPI-8450-LLVA User Manual
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CHAPTER 6 - RAID Controller
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3.
Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to
creating your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx © 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
Optimize Array for:
Performance
Typical Application to use:
DESKTOP
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode…………………………………….Stripe
Spare Drive …………………………….0
Drive(s) Used in Array…………………2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)…….16126
[ Keys Available ]
[
↑] Up [↓] Down [←, , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
6.1.1 Creating an Array for Performance
NOTE: Raid controller allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 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 to use section The
choices are A/V Editing, SERVER, and DESKTOP (the default).
3.
Press
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 Installing Drivers section of the manual.