A RAID Volume comprises two or more logical devices connected end-to-end. The logical devices in a RAID Volume have these requirements:
Must be built using disk drives connected to the same controller.
Must have the same RAID level.
Must not be striped together.
May have equal or different capacities.
To build a RAID Volume:
Create two or more logical devices using the express or custom configuration method. Wait for them to build and initialize.
On the toolbar, click Create.
When the configuration wizard opens, select Custom configuration..., then click Next.
Click Advanced settings, select RAID Volume, then click Next.
In the Logical Devices panel, select the logical devices you want to include in the RAID Volume.
Adaptec Storage Manager prompts you to select the correct number of logical devices.
(optional) Adjust the Advanced Settings, as needed.
Click Next to review the RAID Volume settings. To make changes, click Back.
Click Apply, then click Yes.
Adaptec Storage Manager builds the RAID Volume and replaces the individual logical devices with a single RAID Volume in the Logical Devices View.
Partition and format your RAID Volume.