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13-7

Using the Array Configuration Utility

Initializing a Disk Drive

You must initialize a drive before you can use it as part of an array.

You can tell a drive is not available (and must be initialized) if it is

not listed in the disk selection list or if it is listed but grayed out.

Caution: Initializing a disk deletes all data on the disk.

(Essentially, it overwrites the partition table on the disk and

makes all the previous data on the disk inaccessible.) If the

drive is a member of an existing array, you might not be

able to use that array again. Do not initialize a disk that is

part of a boot array. The boot array is numbered 00 in the

List of Arrays dialog box.

See Viewing Array Properties on page 13-5 for information on

determining which disks are associated with a particular

array.

To initialize a drive:

1 Select Initialize Drives from the Main menu.

2 Use the ← and → arrow keys to select a channel.

3 Select the disk(s) you want to initialize and press Insert.

4 Press Enter.

5 Read the warning message and ensure that you have selected the

correct disk drive(s) to initialize. Type Y to continue.

Making an Array Bootable

You can make an array bootable so the system boots from the array

instead of from a stand-alone (single) disk drive.

To make an array bootable:

1 Select Manage Arrays from the Main menu.

2 Select the array you want to make bootable and type Ctrl+B. This

changes the selected array’s number to 00, making it the

controller’s boot array.

3 Reboot the system.

Bear in mind the following:

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