Datasheet

B-25
DOS Utilities
Array Definition Block Properties
The table below lists the properties that can be specified within an
array definition block. The table lists each property’s keyword,
whether it is required, and its default value (if any). Note that the
keywords are arranged so the required keywords are listed first.
Keyword
Required
?
Default
Value Description
Array Yes None Indicates the start of an
array definition block. See
page B-26 for details.
Drives Yes None Specifies the devices used in
creating the array. See
page B-26 for details.
Type Yes None Indicates the type of array to
create. See page B-27 for
details.
End Yes None Indicates the end of an array
definition block. See
page B-27 for details.
HotspareDrives No None
Specifies the hot spare drives
to assign to the array. See
page B-27 for details.
InitializeAll No No Indicates whether to
initialize all the drives
connected to the controller.
See page B-28 for details.
Method No Build/
Ve r i f y
Indicates which method
(build/verify, clear, or quick
init) to use when creating a
RAID 1, 5, or 10 array. See
page B-29 for details.
ReadCache No Yes Indicates whether read
caching is enabled for this
array. See page B-29 for
details.
Size No Maximum Specifies the size of the array.
See page B-30 for details.
StripeSize No 32 Specifies the size of
contiguous I/O, in bytes.
See page B-30 for details.