2-4Installing the Controller and DrivesCreating a Bootable RAID 5 ArrayNote: To install an operating system on a drive or arrayconnected to your ICP9014RO or ICP9024RO RAIDcontroller, read this section. Otherwise, skip to Chapter 3 toinstall the driver in an existing operating system.This section describes how to create a bootable RAID 5 array withat least three drives.Choose one of the following methods:■ Using the ICP RAID Configuration Utility—Use this method ifyou prefer a text-based approach.■ Using the Installation CD—Use this method if you prefer aGUI-based approach.Why build a RAID 5?This array level provides a versatile combination of performanceand redundancy on a minimum of three drives. Because RAID 5uses parity, it is the safest, and most recoverable, of all RAID levels.What if I prefer a different RAID level?That’s no problem. Once you build your array and install youroperating system, you can change array levels (see Array LevelMigration on page 1-7) or expand the capacity of the array (seeOnline Capacity Expansion on page 1-7) to suit your needs.Using the ICP RAID Configuration UtilityTo build a bootable RAID 5 array using the ICP RAIDConfiguration utility:1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Installing theController and Drives on page 2-2.Note: For a RAID 5, you need at least 3 drives.2 Turn on the computer, then press Ctrl+A to enter the ICP RAIDConfiguration utility.The first screen shows all installed ICP RAID controllers.
