Create a Virtual Disk

You can create a new virtual disk and view details about an existing virtual disk from the Adapter link Operation tab.

Note: The ability to create virtual disk arrays depends on the Marvell controller.

To create a virtual disk

  1. Start the MRU.

  2. Click the Adapter link.

  3. Click the Operation tab.

  4. From the drop-down menu, click Create VD.

  5. Click to create new RAID
     

  6. The available physical drives are displayed. Click on the specific drives to create the virtual disk of your choice.

  7. Select RAID Level from drop down menu

  8. In the top drop-down menu, select a RAID level.

  9. The table below lists the minimum number of drives required for each RAID level.

    RAID Level
    Number or Drives Required

    RAID 0

    At least 2

    RAID1

    2 only

    RAID 1E

    3, 5, or 7

    RAID 5

    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8

    RAID 10

    4, 6, or 8

    RAID 50

    6 or 8

     

  10. Click Next.

  11. If the combination of selected drives is not supported by the chosen RAID level, the Next button remains grayed out.

  12. The second Create New VD window appears, for setting the virtual disk properties. Enter the desired value in each field.

  13. Create a New Virtual Disk

  14. Click Submit at the bottom of the screen.

  15. A new virtual disk link appears in your left navigation panel, displaying the new virtual disk properties.

 

Note: When initializing a virtual disk, you will lose the data on that disk. The Fast Initialization option is only available when creating a virtual disk.