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Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)
Using the Disk Utilities
The disk utilities allow you to low-level format or verify the media
of the hard drives. To access the disk utilities:
1 Restart the computer, then press Ctrl+A when prompted to
access the ARC utility.
2 If multiple controllers are installed, select the controller you
want to configure, then press Enter.
3 From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities.
4 Select the desired disk, then press Enter.
You are offered the following options:
– Format Disk—The functionality depends on the controller
type, as described below:
– SATA Controllers—Simulates a format of the hard drive
by removing the file system and writing zeros to the
entire disk.
– SCSI Controllers—Performs a low-level format.
Most drives are formatted at the factory and do not need to
be formatted again.
Caution: During formatting, all data is destroyed. Before
proceeding, back up any data.
– Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a drive for defects.
Any errors found are corrected.
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