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Chapter 8 Disk Array
This chapter is applicable for DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-K and DS-7300/8100/9000HTHI-K series
DVR.
Purpose:
Disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive
components into a single logical unit. An array stores data over multiple HDDs to provide enough
redundancy so that data can be recovered if one disk fails. Data is distributed across the drives in
one of several ways called "RAID levels", depending on what level of redundancy and performance
is required.
Create Disk Array
Purpose:
The device supports the disk array that is realized by software. You can enable the RAID function as
required. Two ways are available for creating array: one-touch configuration and manual
configuration. The following flow chart shows the process of creating array.
Enable RAID
Purpose:
Perform the following steps to enable the disk array function.
Go to Storage > Advanced.
Advanced