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15 Configuring RAID in a Dell workstation | 1.0
Choose a RAID level: The next step is to choose the RAID level that you plan on configuring. Use the ↑ and
↓ arrow keys on the keyboard to select different options. Once the desired RAID level is chosen, press TAB
to go to the next step.
Note: Depending on the number of drives attached to the system, the RAID options may be limited. RAID0
requires a minimum of 2 drives. RAID1 is limited to 2 drives. RAID5 requires a minimum of 3 drives.
RAID10 requires a minimum of 4 drives.
Select Disks: The next step is to select the disks that will be used within this volume. If the below option is
not already highlighted, press TAB until the below option is highlighted, then press ENTER.
Note: If you only have the minimum number of disks installed for the RAID level chosen, the Select Disks
option will not be visible as the disks are selected automatically. In this scenario, all included disks would be
included in the RAID Array.