2-2Adaptec Storage Manager Pro User’s GuideTo create an array using either method, you must perform thefollowing tasks in sequence:1 Create the array. See Creating an Array Using the Wizard onpage 2-2 or Creating a Custom Array on page 2-4.2 Make the array available for use. How you do this varies basedon your operating system. See Making the Array Available forUse on page 2-13.Caution: You should not remove a disk drive that is used byan array. This may cause you to lose data. See Replacing aFailed Drive in an Array on page 3-1.For information describing each array type, see Array Types onpage A-6. For information about selecting an array type, seeAppendix B, Choosing Your Array Type.For information about creating a bootable array, refer to yourcontroller’s Installation Guide.Creating an Array Using the WizardThe Create Array Wizard guides you through determining the bestarray configuration settings for your needs, creates an array basedon your selections, and uses all the available disk drives on thecontroller. If you want to select specific drives or customize thearray, click Advanced to open the Create Array dialog box.To create an array using the Create Array Wizard:1 In the System Browser window, select the controller where youwant to create the array.2 Click Create Array Wizard.The Create Array Wizard appears and guides you through thefollowing array configuration criteria, each of which is definedin the Wizard:– Determine Fault Tolerance– Determine Array Performance: Array Stripe Size– Determine Array Performance: Array Cache Settings
