Technical information

How Do I Do a Custom Configuration?
2-24 RAID EzAssist User’s Manual
• For RAID Level, Write Cache, and Stripe Size(KB) definition fields,
the Spacebar brings up a list of valid options. Arrow keys move among
the options and Enter selects an option.
• For RAID Level, Write Cache, and Stripe Size(KB) definition fields,
the + and - keys cycle through the valid options. When the desired
option is visible, use the arrow key to move to another field.
• For Physical Capacity or Logical Capacity definition fields, type a
numeric decimal value representing the desired capacity in GB. You
may choose one or the other field to adjust.
• The Tab key shifts control to the buttons, or from the buttons back to
the logical drive definition fields.
• When buttons are in focus, arrow keys select a button and Enter
activates the highlighted button. Arrow keys rotate selections through
Add Drive, Apply, Cancel, Clear New, and Delete Last.
Let’s start by selecting a RAID level for our logical drive.
☞ With the RAID Level definition field selected...
☞ Press the + or - key to find your desired RAID level,
OR
☞ Press Spacebar to display a box of available choices, use the
arrow key to select your desired RAID level, then press Enter
(Figure 2-24).
Figure 2-24. Example of a Selection Box
Next, we’ll select the write caching strategy for our logical drive.