Configuring Hardware RAID Arrays on Fujitsu Primergy - Revision history

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 === Configure Hot Spares ===
 [[image:Fujitsu_RX2540_M1_MegaRAID-Configuration-Utility_Configure-Hot-Spares.png|thumb|center|640px|Fujitsu M1 - BIOS - EP420i - MegaRAID Configuration Utility - Configure Hot Spares.]]
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 = WebBIOS =

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MegaRAID Configuration Utility

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 === Booting in the MegaRAID Configuration Utility ===
-[[image:Fujitsu_RX2540_M1_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png|thumb|center|500px|Fujitsu M1 - BIOS - EP420i boot prompt]]
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 After the main system BIOS is done booting, you will see the hardware RAID controller BIOS start up.
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 Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code">ctrl</span> + <span class="code">R</span>' to enter the "<span class="code">MegaRAID Configuration Utility</span>". Do so.
 = WebBIOS =

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	It is meant to be a "quick-start" guide to help you get under way with building an ''[[Anvil!]]''. It is part of the "[[Anvil! m2 Tutorial]]".		It is meant to be a "quick-start" guide to help you get under way with building an ''[[Anvil!]]''. It is part of the "[[Anvil! m2 Tutorial]]".

	= Building a RAID Array =		This covers two LSI types;

			* <span class="code">MegaRAID Configuration Utility</span>
			* <span class="code">WebBIOS</span>

			The former is used on the <span class="code">Mx</span> generations and the later from the <span class="code">Sx</span> generation servers.

			= MegaRAID Configuration Utility =

			== Building a RAID Array ==

			=== Booting in the MegaRAID Configuration Utility ===

			[[image:Fujitsu_RX2540_M1_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Fujitsu M1 - BIOS - EP420i boot prompt]]

			After the main system BIOS is done booting, you will see the hardware RAID controller BIOS start up.

			It can take a minute, and this is normal.

			Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code">ctrl</span> + <span class="code">R</span>' to enter the "<span class="code">MegaRAID Configuration Utility</span>". Do so.



			= WebBIOS =

			== Building a RAID Array ==

	I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.		I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.

	== Encryption ==		=== Encryption ===

	If you plan to use encryption, please review this tutorial first:		If you plan to use encryption, please review this tutorial first:
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	* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]		* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]

	== Booting into the WebBIOS ==		=== Booting into the WebBIOS ===

	[[image:Fujitsu_RX200S8_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Fujitsu S8 - BIOS - LSI boot prompt]]		[[image:Fujitsu_RX200S8_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Fujitsu S8 - BIOS - LSI boot prompt]]
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	Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code"><ctrl> + <h></span>' to enter the "<span class="code">WebBIOS</span>". Do so.		Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code"><ctrl> + <h></span>' to enter the "<span class="code">WebBIOS</span>". Do so.

	== Selecting a Controller ==		=== Selecting a Controller ===

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Controller-Selection.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS controller selection]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Controller-Selection.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS controller selection]]
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	Press '<span class="code">Start</span>'.		Press '<span class="code">Start</span>'.

	== Building an Array ==		=== Building an Array ===

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS main page]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS main page]]
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	To build the array, click on "<span class="code">Configuration Wizard</span>" on the left panel.		To build the array, click on "<span class="code">Configuration Wizard</span>" on the left panel.

	=== New Configuration ===		==== New Configuration ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Configuration-Wizard.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS configuration wizard]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Configuration-Wizard.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS configuration wizard]]
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	You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'		You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'

	=== Manual Configuration ===		==== Manual Configuration ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Manual-or-Auto-prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS manual or automatic array assembly prompt]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Manual-or-Auto-prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS manual or automatic array assembly prompt]]
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	So we're going to select "<span class="code">Manual Configuration</span>" and the click on '<span class="code">Next</span>'.		So we're going to select "<span class="code">Manual Configuration</span>" and the click on '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

	=== Drive Group ===		==== Drive Group ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu]]
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	Click '<span class="code">Next</span>' to proceed.		Click '<span class="code">Next</span>' to proceed.

	=== Create SPAN ===		==== Create SPAN ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Span-Definition_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Span definition]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Span-Definition_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Span definition]]
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	Click on the "<span class="code">Add to SPAN</span>" and then click '<span class="code">Next</span>'.		Click on the "<span class="code">Add to SPAN</span>" and then click '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

	=== Create the Array ===		==== Create the Array ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition]]
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	Click on '<span class="code">Next</span>' to finish.		Click on '<span class="code">Next</span>' to finish.

	=== Finishing up ===		==== Finishing up ====

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Preview.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Preview the finished array]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Preview.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Preview the finished array]]

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	This is '''not''' designed to be an extensive tutorial.		This is '''not''' designed to be an extensive tutorial.

	It is meant to be a "quick-start" guide to help you get under way with building an ''[[Anvil!]''.		It is meant to be a "quick-start" guide to help you get under way with building an ''[[Anvil!]]''. It is part of the "[[Anvil! m2 Tutorial]]".

			= Building a RAID Array =

			I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.

			== Encryption ==

	If you plan to use encryption, please review this tutorial first:		If you plan to use encryption, please review this tutorial first:

	* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]		* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]

	~~= Building a RAID Array =~~

	~~I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.~~

	== Booting into the WebBIOS ==		== Booting into the WebBIOS ==

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Finishing up

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	Click to select the "<span class="code">Set Boot Drive (current=NONE)</span>" radio button and then click on '<span class="code">Go</span>'.		Click to select the "<span class="code">Set Boot Drive (current=NONE)</span>" radio button and then click on '<span class="code">Go</span>'.

			{{note\|1=If you get an error saying "<span class="code">Must wait for current operation to complete</span>", then don't worry about setting the boot device. You can come into the WebBIOS and set it later.}}

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Boot-Drive-Set.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Boot drive '0']]

			Now that the boot drive is set to '<span class="code">0</span>', we're done!

	<span class="code"></span>		Click on '<span class="code">Home</span>' to return to the main menu.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page-with-New-Array.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Main page with the new array]]

			Now we see our shiny new array!

			Click on '<span class="code">Exit</span>', then click '<span class="code">Yes</span>' and then reboot your machine.

	{{footer}}		{{footer}}

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Create the Array

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	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_04.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Update size]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_04.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Update size]]

			Next, click on the "<span class="code">Update Size</span>" button and the controller will automatically fill out the "<span class="code">Select Size</span>" text field.

			Now, click "<span class="code">Accept</span>" to create the array!

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_05.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - BBU warning]]

			The controller, being ever diligent and terrifying, will warn you about the risks of using write-back caching only when the BBU is healthy.

			It notes, rightly, that the performance will degrade should the BBU (well, "FBU" in our case) ever fail. As much as we'd not want to lose performance, this is the only safe option.

			Click on '<span class="code">Yes</span>' to continue.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Virtual-Drive-Definition_06.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Finished!]]

			After the warning, it takes us back to the "<span class="code">Virtual Drive Definition</span>" window, but now we see our new array in the right-side "<span class="code">Virtual Drives</span>" window.

			Click on '<span class="code">Next</span>' to finish.

			=== Finishing up ===

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Preview.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Preview the finished array]]

			We are taken back to the "<span class="code">Virtual Drives</span>" window and our new array is shown.

			Click on "<span class="code">Accept</span>".

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Save-Configuration.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Save configuration]]

			Never one to miss an opportunity to ask a question; We're asked if we want to save the configuration.

			Press '<span class="code">Yes</span>'.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Initialize-Array.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Initialize the array]]

			Oh look, another question!

			Press '<span class="code">Yes</span>'.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Set-Boot-Drive.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Virtual Drive definition - Set boot drive]]

			Now we define the array to boot off of.

			We only have one array, so this step is arguably not needed. However, should new drives be added in the future and a second array created, this will prevent problems.

			Click to select the "<span class="code">Set Boot Drive (current=NONE)</span>" radio button and then click on '<span class="code">Go</span>'.

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Building an Array

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 To build the array, click on "<span class="code">Configuration Wizard</span>" on the left panel.
 [[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Configuration-Wizard.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS configuration wizard]]
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 You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'
 [[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Manual-or-Auto-prompt.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS manual or automatic array assembly prompt]]
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 So we're going to select "<span class="code">Manual Configuration</span>" and the click on '<span class="code">Next</span>'.
 [[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_01.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu]]
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 Click '<span class="code">Next</span>' to proceed.
 [[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Span-Definition_01.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Span definition]]
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 Click on the "<span class="code">Add to SPAN</span>" and then click '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

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Building an Array

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	You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'		You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Manual-or-Auto-prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS manual or automatic array assembly prompt]]

			To make life easier, the controller gives you the option of performing an "<span class="code">Automatic Configuration</span>", but we're control freaks.

			So we're going to select "<span class="code">Manual Configuration</span>" and the click on '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu]]

			We need to first create a "<span class="code">Drive group</span>", which is the set of drives we want to assemble into an array.

			We're going to use all disks to create a single [[TLUG_Talk:_Storage_Technologies_and_Theory#Level_5\|RAID level 5]] array.

			{{note\|1=We normally would not use RAID level 5 alone, but because the ''Anvil!'' mirrors the data across both nodes, we end up with, effectively, [[TLUG_Talk:_Storage_Technologies_and_Theory#Level_15_and_51\|RAID level 51]].}}

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_02.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Drives selected]]

			To create a drive group, click on the first drive in the list ("<span class="code">Slot: 0, SAS, HDD, 136.218 GB</span>" in the screen shot above), wait a moment and it will be highlighted in blue.

			Then press and hold the '<span class="code"><ctrl></span>' key and then click on the rest of the drives.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_03.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Accept drive group]]

			Once all drives are highlighted, click the '<span class="code">Add to Array</span>' button.

			Now all the drives will be shown in the right-side "<span class="code">Drive Groups</span>" window.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Drive-Group_04.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Accept drive group]]

			Click on '<span class="code">Accept DG</span>' to create the drive group.

			The page will reload but now the "<span class="code">Accept DG</span>" button is gone, which is good.

			Click '<span class="code">Next</span>' to proceed.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Span-Definition_01.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Span definition]]

			The next page allows us to create "<span class="code">SPAN</span>" (combining two RAID arrays into one combined array, like a mirror of RAID 5 arrays to create a '15' array). We don't need a combined array, so we will create a "SPAN" of just the one array.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Span-Definition_02.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS Drive group menu - Add to SPAN]]

			Click on the "<span class="code">Add to SPAN</span>" and then click '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

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Booting into the WebBIOS

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	* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]		* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]

	= ~~Booting into the WebBIOS~~ =		= Building a RAID Array =

	I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.		I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.

			== Booting into the WebBIOS ==

	[[image:Fujitsu_RX200S8_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Fujitsu S8 - BIOS - LSI boot prompt]]		[[image:Fujitsu_RX200S8_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Fujitsu S8 - BIOS - LSI boot prompt]]
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	Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code"><ctrl> + <h></span>' to enter the "<span class="code">WebBIOS</span>". Do so.		Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<span class="code"><ctrl> + <h></span>' to enter the "<span class="code">WebBIOS</span>". Do so.

			== Selecting a Controller ==

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Controller-Selection.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS controller selection]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Controller-Selection.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS controller selection]]
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	Press '<span class="code">Start</span>'.		Press '<span class="code">Start</span>'.

			== Building an Array ==

	[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS main page]]		[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS main page]]

	Here we see a controller with eight 136.2 [[GiB]] (146 [[GB]]) hard drives.		Here we see a controller with eight 136.2 [[GiB]] (146 [[GB]]) hard drives. Your array will almost certainly be different, but the general look will be the same.

	Your array will almost certainly be different, but the general look will be the same.

	To build the array, click on "<span class="code">Configuration Wizard</span>" on the left panel.		To build the array, click on "<span class="code">Configuration Wizard</span>" on the left panel.
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	The difference is that, if there was an existing array, "<span class="code">New Configuration</span>" would delete it where "<span class="code">Add Configuration</span>" would let you build a second (or third or ...) array.		The difference is that, if there was an existing array, "<span class="code">New Configuration</span>" would delete it where "<span class="code">Add Configuration</span>" would let you build a second (or third or ...) array.

	In our case, we'll choose "<span class="code">New Configuration</span>".		In our case, we'll choose "<span class="code">New Configuration</span>" and then click on '<span class="code">Next</span>'.

			[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_New-Configuration-Warning.png\|thumb\|center\|500px\|LSI WebBIOS new configuration warning]]

			You are warned that this will erase any existing arrays. In our case that is OK, so we'll click '<span class="code">Yes</span>'

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Created page with "{{howto_header}} This mini-tutorial is meant to walk you through the process of configuring hardware RAID arrays on Fujitsu Primergy servers using LSI-based controllers. ..."

Páàjì titun

{{howto_header}}

This mini-tutorial is meant to walk you through the process of configuring hardware [[RAID]] arrays on Fujitsu Primergy servers using LSI-based controllers.

This is '''not''' designed to be an extensive tutorial.

It is meant to be a "quick-start" guide to help you get under way with building an ''[[Anvil!]''.

If you plan to use encryption, please review this tutorial first:

* [[Encrypted Arrays with LSI SafeStore]]

= Booting into the WebBIOS =

I know, I have no idea why it's called a "web" BIOS either.

[[image:Fujitsu_RX200S8_BIOS_LSI-Prompt.png|thumb|center|500px|Fujitsu S8 - BIOS - LSI boot prompt]]

After the main system BIOS is done booting, you will see the hardware RAID controller BIOS start up.

It can take a minute, and this is normal.

Once started, the controller will scan for attached drives and then present an option to press '<ctrl> + <h>' to enter the "WebBIOS". Do so.

[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Controller-Selection.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS controller selection]]

The first screen you will see is one that asks you to choose which adapter you want to configure.

Most machines have only one adapter installed, so there is nothing to choose, really.

Press 'Start'.

[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Main-Page.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS main page]]

Here we see a controller with eight 136.2 [[GiB]] (146 [[GB]]) hard drives.

Your array will almost certainly be different, but the general look will be the same.

To build the array, click on "Configuration Wizard" on the left panel.

[[image:Fujitsu_LSI-WebBIOS_Configuration-Wizard.png|thumb|center|500px|LSI WebBIOS configuration wizard]]

This is a new array and there is no existing configuration, so both "New Configuration" and "Add Configuration" will do the same thing.

The difference is that, if there was an existing array, "New Configuration" would delete it where "Add Configuration" would let you build a second (or third or ...) array.

In our case, we'll choose "New Configuration".



{{footer}}