Using the Software

The Marvell RAID Utility (MRU) interfaces with the RAID adapter so users can manage and maintain the storage and enclosure devices connected to the adapter. RAID allows multiple physical drives to be combined together to create a virtual disk. Virtual disks can continuously protect critical data and improve performance depending on which RAID level you choose.

 

Most functions pertaining to creating and managing virtual disks can be performed using the Marvell BIOS Configuration or the Marvell CLI. However, the MRU GUI offers additional capabilities and is an easy-to-use customization tool for managing virtual disks.

 

This chapter describes the options available in the MRU for creating and managing virtual disks.