User manual

Jun/07 MN2000000098
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RAID 5 (Parity)
This RAID array to be used on New/Blank hard drives. Striping will
destroy existing data on the hard drive. Auto Configuration is
recommended. For applications that require custom chunk size,
Manual Configuration is offered.
Auto configuration (recommended)
The default chunk size is 64k when selecting Auto configuration.
1. As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to enter
the RAID BIOS
2. At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press Enter.
3. Select RAID5, then press Enter.
4. Select the number of drives then press Enter.
5. Select Auto configuration, then press Enter.
6. Input the RAID size, press Enter.
7. When asked Are You Sure(Y/N)?, press Y to accept.
8. Press Ctrl+E to exit the BIOS.
9. When asked Are you sure to exit(Y/N)?, press Y to exit and
reboot
10. Continue with FDISK and FORMAT steps as if you were
installing a conventional hard drive.
Manual configuration
1. As the BIOS boots press Ctrl+S or F4 when prompted to enter
the RAID BIOS.
2. At the next screen select Create RAID Set, then press Enter.
3. Select RAID5, then press Enter.