# Choosing the configuration path

The Configuration wizard guides you through the configuration of your external storage enclosure. You can use the Configuation wizard to create arrays and logical drives for each controller in the enclosure. The Configuration wizard allows you to add drives to the array; choose the RAID level for each logical drive; choose an authentication method; and assign logical drives to users and machines (access control).

Notes:

- The maximum number of arrays depends on the number of physical disks on the controller. You can configure one array per disk. Example: 4 physical disks=4 arrays maximum.
- You can create up to 64 logical drives per array.
- You can create up to 512 logical drives for each controller.

1. In the Enterprise view, click (enclosure).
2. Right-click Configure storage, or click in the Logical devices view. The Configuration wizard opens.
3. In the Select a configuration option field, choose a configuration path. Click either:

- Create a logical drive in a new array
- Create a logical drive in existing array

4. If you choose to create a logical drive in an existing array, select the array name from the the drop-down list.
5. Click Next. For new arrays, the "Create arrays" window opens. For existing arrays, the "Create logical drives" window opens.

## More information

- Configuring an enclosure: the basic steps
- Increasing logical drive capacity

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