Creating Arrays Using the Default Method

Before you use Adaptec Storage Manager to create an array, be sure to review the supported RAID types and the type of arrays that are most appropriate for your storage configuration.

The default method is Build for all controllers except for HostRAID boards which only support Clear.

Use the default settings to:

To create an array using the default settings, click Create in the Logical Devices view to the right of the controller that will contain the array. Step 1 of the Create Array wizard is displayed.

  1. Select an array type and click Next.
    You can choose only from the types RAID that your controller supports.

  2. Select the drives in the controller that you want to include in the array and click Next.
    The wizard indicates how many drives you need to include in your array. Check marks flash on selected drives until you select enough drives to create this type of array.

  3. Name your new array and click Finish to create the new array.
    You can accept the default name for the new array or enter one of your choice. The name you choose can be up to 15 standard ASCII characters in length.