Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 6i - Manual (Page 77)

Configuring and Managing RAID
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Configuring and Managing RAID
Dell Open Manage storage management applications enable you to manage
and configure the RAID system, create and manage multiple disk groups,
control and monitor multiple RAID systems, and provide online
maintenance. The applications for Dell™ PowerEdge™ Expandable RAID
Controller (PERC) 6 controllers include:
• Dell™ OpenManage™ Storage Management
• Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager
• BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl+R)
Dell OpenManage Storage Management
Dell OpenManage Storage Management is a storage management application
for Dell systems that provides enhanced features for configuring a system's
locally-attached RAID and non-RAID disk storage. Dell OpenManage
Storage Management enables you to perform controller and enclosure
functions for all supported RAID controllers and enclosures from a single
graphical or command-line interface without requiring the use of the
controller BIOS utilities. The graphical user interface (GUI) is wizard-driven
with features for novice and advanced users and detailed online help. Using
Dell OpenManage Storage Management, you can protect your data by
configuring data-redundancy, assigning hot spares, or rebuilding failed
physical disks. The command line interface available on selected operating
systems to perform RAID management tasks is fully featured and scriptable.
Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager
SAS RAID Storage Manager is a storage management application for Dell SC
systems and Dell Precision™ workstations. SAS RAID Storage Manager
configures virtual disks, and monitors and maintains PERC 6 controllers,
battery backup units, and other devices running on systems and workstations.
It offers a graphical user interface (GUI) you can use to perform these tasks.
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