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RAID Configuration
Initialize Disks
New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an
AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata)
to a disk.
Important
y If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization.
To initialize the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array. Data on the disk is deleted
during initialization so ensure the correct disks are chosen to initialize.
y A legacy disk can contain valid data. When a legacy disk is initialized, all data on the
disk is lost.
To initialize disks
1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Initialize Disk(s).
AMD-RAID Array Configuration
Initializes one or more disks so that arrays can be created
Arrays Disks
0-00,640GB,Ready
0-01,640GB,Ready
Main Menu
Initialize Disk(s)
Create Array
Delete Array(s)
Swap Two Arrays
Manage Hot Spare(s)
View Disk Details
View Array Details
Rescan All Channels
Controller Options
Continue to Boot
Available Keys
<↑><↓><→><←>=Choose, <Esc>=Back
Enter=Select Menu Item
2. Press Enter to select Initialize Disk(s).
3. Select the disks to initialize by pressing Insert key.
4. Press Enter to initialize the selected disks.
5. Press the C key to confirm the initialization.