Use the Create Array Wizard - Specify RAID Level and Capacity dialog to specify the level of and the overall capacity of the new . You can specify the capacity in two ways: select from a list of capacity choices that is automatically generated by the storage management software, or manually select specific to obtain the capacity that you require.
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If your contains mixed , you can choose only the for a single disk drive type to create the new array.The Automatic method lets you select from a list of array capacity choices selected by the . A table shows array capacities, how many disk drives comprise the array, the speed of the selected disk drives, the disk drive type, and whether enclosure loss protection is available.
The Automatic method is the default selection. If you selected one or more unassigned disk drives in the Physical pane, the Manual method is the default selection. For more information about the Manual method, refer to the Create Array Wizard - Specify RAID Level and Capacity Manually online help topic.
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Your choice of RAID level affects the capacities of the listed arrays. The RAID level chosen determines how much capacity is allocated to redundant (parity) information.
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Only experts who understand disk drive and optimal disk drive configurations should use the Manual method. It is recommended that you select the Automatic method.