.. _Step 5\: Selecting the System Partition:

Step 5: Selecting the System Partition
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On this step, you need to choose a disk for the operating system. This disk will have the supplementary role **System**, although you will still be able to set it up for data storage in the admin panel.

You can also create software RAID1 for the system disk to ensure its high performance and availability. To do this, tick the RAID1 checkbox and select at least two disks.

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Click **Next**.

.. important:: All information on all disks recognized by the installer will be destroyed.