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Creating an Array
You can create a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array using one of these tools:
● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see
Appendix C, Using the ARC Utility).
● Adaptec Storage Manager—Graphical software application running from a bootable CD
that you can navigate using your mouse (see About Adaptec Storage Manager on page 51).
● HRCONF—Command line utility, refer to the Command Line Interface User’s Guide for
Direct Attached Storage.
You can use either tool, but the ACU is quicker and easier.
Note:
Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same
array. Adaptec Storage Manager generates a warning if you try to create a logical drive using a
combination of SAS and SATA disk drives.
Creating an Array with the ACU
The ACU is menu-based and instructions for completing tasks display on-screen. Menus can
be navigated using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on your keyboard.
Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed. Disks with
no usable space are shown in gray and cannot be used.
To create an array:
1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID
Configuration (ARC) utility.
2 From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
3 From the ACU Main menu, select Create Array.
4 Select the disks for the new array. RAID 0 and 1 requires a minimum of two disk drives.
RAID 10 requires a minimum of four disk drives. Then press Insert.
To deselect any disk, highlight the disk, then press Delete.
See the table on for the maximum number of drives that your HostRAID controller can
support.
5 Select Enter when all disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu
displays. For more Information see Assigning Array Properties on page 70.
6 When you are finished, select Done.
Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager
This section describes how to use the Adaptec Storage Manager configuration wizard to build a
RAID 0, 1, or 10 array.
Note:
You will need the HostRAID Installation CD to complete this task.
To create a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array:
1 Insert the HostRAID Installation CD into your CD drive, then restart your computer.
2 When prompted, select the language you want, then press Enter.