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Chapter 5: RAID configuration
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID
10 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New.
In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
In New Configuration, you can manually set the virtual drive parameters.
Using Easy Conguration
To create a RAID set using the Easy Conguration option:
1. From the Management Menu
, select Congure > Easy Conguration then press
<Enter>.
Menu
Description
Congure
Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy
Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also
allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the
boot drive.
Initialize
Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set.
Objects
Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive
parameters.
Rebuild
Allows you to rebuild failed drives.
Check Consistency
Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a
created RAID set.
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
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Configure
Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency
Management Menu
Easy Configuration
New Configuration
View/Add Configuration
Clear Configuration
Select Boot Drive
Configuration Menu