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FastTrak SX4300, SX8300 Quick Start Guide
6.
Press the arrow keys to move to the next option. Option choices depend on
the RAID Level you selected.
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Initialize logical drive, zero the disk drives. RAID 1, 5, or 10 only.
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Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications.
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Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly smaller replacement drives.
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Cache Mode, WriteThru or WriteBack.
7.
Press the arrow keys to move to Disk Assignments. Press the spacebar to
toggle between N and Y for each available drive. Y means this disk drive will
be assigned to the logical drive.
Assign the appropriate number of disk drives to your logical drive. Refer to
the table under "Step 3: Install the Disk Drives" on page 5.
A disk drive that is not assigned to a logical drive will automatically function
as a Hot Spare Drive.
8.
Press Ctrl-Y to save your logical drive configuration.
You have the option allocating a portion to a second logical drive. This option
is discussed in Chapter 3 of the FastTrak SX4300, SX8300 User Manual .
9.
Press any key (except for Ctrl-Y) to use the full portion of the logical drive for
one logical drive.
10. Press Esc to exit to the Main Menu. Press Esc again to exit the Utility.
11. Press Y to restart the computer.
You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive.
Step 5: Install Software Drivers
Drivers for the Windows operating systems are included on the CD that came
with your FastTrak Controller card. Please download the latest drivers from the
Promise website at www.promise.com.
Windows systems usually recognize the FastTrak Controller, prompt you for the
CD or diskette and perform the driver installation automatically.
If you are installing the FastTrak Controller at the same time as your operating
system or you prefer to read step-by-step directions, see Chapter 4 of the
FastTrak SX4300, SX8300 User Manual on the software CD.
You must be partition and format your new logical drive before you
can use it. Use the same method of partitioning and formatting a
logical drive as you would any other fixed disk added to your
computer system.
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