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5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
The LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID
10 set using two types of congurations: Easy and New.
In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters.
Using Easy Configuration
To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:
1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press
<Enter>.
Menu Description
Congure
Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy
Conguration or the New Conguration command. This menu also
allows you to view, add, or clear RAID congurations 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