Embedded sata raid feature, Configuring the sata raid feature, Enabling the sata raid feature in rbsu – HP ML100 User Manual
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Embedded SATA RAID feature
mbedded SATA controller in the system,
0).
Config
g
1.
ATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU" on page 43).
2.
Crea
Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU
HP provides the SATA RAID feature through use of ACU. For the e
this feature enables RAID functionality (RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 1
urin the SATA RAID feature
To configure the SATA RAID feature, do the following:
Enable S
te a RAID volume.
CAUTION:
Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration
process erases all data on the hard drives.
owered, save all data, exit all open applications, and
e RAID option in RBSU is only necessary for installation of the RAID driver.
If this option is not enabled, the OS loads the standard ATA driver from the OS media.
1.
Power up the server. If the server is already p
restart.
NOTE:
Enabling th
2.
During POST, press the F10 key to launch RBSU. If you fail to press F10 before POST, you will need
ges and close RBSU. The server automatically reboots.
Creating a RAID volume
1.
ab
2.
After
AID Configuration Utility.
4.
menu. The system prompts a selection of
to restart the server.
3.
In the Advanced menu screen, select Hard Disk Configuration.
4.
Set the Configure Controller 1 field to RAID.
5.
Press F10, then select Yes to save the chan
6.
Create a RAID volume.
En le SATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU" on page 43).
the system reboots, press F8 to activate the R
3.
From the Option menu, select Array Configuration Utility.
Verify that two SATA drives are installed.
5.
In the Main menu screen, select Create Array from the main
RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10.
6.
Select a RAID level.
CAUTION:
Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding.
process erases all data on the hard drives.
The configuration
7.
Press Esc. The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the hard
drives. This process can take up to 50 minutes, depending on drive capacity.
8.
After configuration is complete, press Esc to exit the utility.
For more information on configuring the SATA RAID feature, see the HP Embedded SATA RAID Controller
User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/E_SATA_RAID_C_UG_en).
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