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Optional—If you have a flash backup unit, assemble the mounting plate,
connect the cable on the backup unit to the controller daughterboard, and
install in an empty slot next to the RAID controller (for details, see the
Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide).
f
Install and connect any internal hard disk drives (HDDs) or Solid State
Drives (SSDs) using the appropriate cable(s), then close the computer
cabinet.
Note: To build a RAID 1, you must install two hard disk drives. To build a RAID
5, you must install at least three hard disk drives.
g
Connect any external cables, HDDs or SSDs to the controller.
Do not attach a cable to the controller unless the other end of the cable is
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attached to at least one drive. Doing so can cause unstable operation.
Use high-quality cables—poor quality cables degrade reliability.
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Step 4 Create a RAID Array
RAID 1 and RAID 5 arrays comprised of hard disk drives (HDDs) are used here
as an example. Create a RAID 1 if your controller does not support RAID 5. You
can create a different level array in a similar manner.
a
Turn on the computer, then when prompted press Ctrl+A to enter the BIOS
configuration utility. The BIOS Main Menu screen displays.
If you have more than one of the same type of controller installed, select your
controller, then press Enter.
Note: If your computer supports uEFI, you create RAID arrays through the
system BIOS, not Ctrl-A. Start the BIOS and look for the "maxView Storage
Manager" option, typically on the 'Advanced' menu. Follow the prompts until
you see the menu below.
Note: On Adaptec Series 6 controllers, the first option in the BIOS main
menu is "Array Configuration Utility". Select this option in
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Step b, below.