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35 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 – 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. Using the Up and
Down arrow keys, you can navigate to the different disks. Use the + and – keys to select (+) or deselect (--) a
drive as a member disk for the RAID volume.
Note: A small X will appear next to the drives that you have selected as shown above. Drives already a part
of an existing volume will not appear in this list. You will need to delete the existing volume if you plan to
use those drives within a new RAID volume.
Choose Strip Size and Capacity (Optional): Strip size can be adjusted depending on the usage scenario.
This is entirely up to the user on the strip size that might provide the most benefit to your usage model. The
capacity section of this menu is automatically populated with the maximum capacity available based on the
combination of RAID Level chosen, and the actual drive capacity. This can be adjusted if the user desires.
Create Volume: Once the above steps have been completed, press down key again to navigate to the
“Create Volume” option as below.