User guide

Running the Array Configuration Utility 5-5
Creating a New Array—Example
For this example, use the following assumptions:
■ Four 4.3-GB drives and two 9.1-GB drives are connected to the RA4000
controller.
■ There will be two arrays. Array A consists of three 4.3-GB drives, with
the fourth 4.3-GB drive used as a spare. Array B has two 9.1-GB drives.
■ The fault-tolerance method for all logical drives on Array A is RAID 5,
Distributed Data Guarding. The fault-tolerance method for all logical
drives on Array B is RAID 1, Drive Mirroring.
Step 1: Choosing a Controller for the Array
1. In the Array Configuration Utility Main Configuration Screen, select the
Controller Selection box. You can also select Controller/Select from the
menu bar.
2. Select one of the listed controllers.
Figure 5-1. Controller Selection list
3. Click the Controller Settings button shown in the following figure.
Figure 5-2. Controller buttons
The controller setting screen displays, as shown in Figure 5-3.
4. Select the correct operating system on the Controller Settings screen.