User Guide

AMD-RAIDXpert2 User Guide
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AMD RAIDXpert2 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Chapter 6
Table 22. Creating Arrays: Issues and Recommendations (Continued)
Issues
Recommendations
Array size
The array size of the new array is limited to 2.199 TB on some versions of
Windows and Linux. Refer to the operating system documentation for
details on maximum array sizes.
Number of arrays
In some circumstances, more than eight arrays are possible. They might
appear to function properly, but are not supported by AMD-RAID.
System reboot
When the system reboots, the creation process continues where it left off.
6.6.1.2 Create an Array
6.6.1.2.1 Select an Array and Cache
1. At the Array menu, select Create.
2. Select the disk(s) to include in the array by checking the box next to the desired disk(s) in the
Select Active Disks: field.
Note: Click All to select all disks, or click Unused to select disks that are not currently used in an
array.
3. Enter a name for the array in the Array Name: field.
Note: The following characters are not allowed in an array name
(
)
^
,
|
=
“
”
.
4. Select an array type at the Array Type: drop-down menu.
5. At the Organized As: drop-down menu select an option.
Note: The Organized As: drop-down menu only displays options for advanced management of a
RAID10 configuration if you selected RAID10.
6. Enter the capacity in the Capacity: field. The maximum available capacity changes with:
 The disks that are selected.
 The RAID level of the array.
7. Select a cache option at the Cache Options: drop-down menu. (The default is Read and Write
Back Cache.)
8. Check Background Array Scan to enable background array scanning. (A background array
scan checks the sectors of the disks in an array for potential problems. A background array
scan runs continuously, until the user stops it by accessing Array > Background Array Scan >
Stop).