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3.14 Initializing Logical Drive

A disk array can be initialized additionally after it is created.

Full initialization set all data bits in logical drives to zero. If logical drives are created, it is

recommended to run full initialization first.

IMPORTANT:

 Initialization erases all data completely. Be sure to

back up important data before initialization.

 You may select a logical drive which you want to

initialize from the disk array menu. However, take the

following procedure for initialization to prevent an

undesired logical drive from being initialized by

mistake.

1. Select a logical drive to which full initialization is to be done in the Tree View.

2. Click the arrow at the right end of the Background Activities tab in the Management Window

and select Start Initialization.

Quick Initialization If the checkbox is checked, quick initialization is run. If not

checked, full initialization is run.

Quick Initialization: Initializes master boot sectors only.

Full Initialization: Initializes the logical drive fully to bring

consistency.

Quick Initialization Size Enabled in quick initialization. Specifies the block size for

initialization.

Initialization Patterns in

Hex

Enabled in full initialization. Leave default 0 unchanged.

3. Click [Submit].

The confirmation dialog box appears. Type "confirm" and click [OK].

During initialization, the progress is displayed in the Background Activities tab.

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