Lenovo 4265, 4271, 4272, 4269, 4266 manual Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264

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Chapter 5. Configuring RAID

This chapter contains information about installing hard disk drives and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for your computer.

Notes:

1.The Marvell BIOS setup information in this chapter only applies to some computer models.

2.The information about configuring RAID in this chapter only applies for a Windows environment. For information about configuring RAID in a Linux environment, contact your Linux software provider.

Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, and 4265

This section contains information about the required number of SATA hard disk drives for the supported level of RAID and SATA RAID configuration for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, and 4265.

Installing SATA hard disk drives

Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA hard disk drives installed for the supported level of RAID below:

RAID Level 0 – Striped disk array

Two hard disk drives minimum

Better performance without fault tolerance

RAID Level 1 – Mirrored disk array

Two hard disk drives minimum

Improved read performance and 100% redundancy

RAID Level 5 – Block-level striped disk array with distributed parity

Three hard disk drives minimum

Data striped at the byte level

Stripe error correction information

Better performance and fault tolerance

To install a new SATA hard disk drive, see “Installing a new hard disk drive” on page 23.

Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality

This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality. Note: Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make selections.

1.Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 49.

2.From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices IDE Drives Setup and press Enter.

3.Select SATA RAID Enable and press Enter.

4.Select Enabled and press Enter.

5.Press F10 to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2010 Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Appendix B. Notices Important safety information Iv ThinkStation User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Audio subsystemPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsPower supply Security featuresSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewLenovo Welcome Product RecoveryThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAntivirus software Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerLocating components ConnectorComponent locations Locating parts and connectors on the system boardSystem board part and connector locations System board part and connector locations Sata connectors Battery Microprocessor Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holderRemoving the PCI card holder Installing the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown ThinkStation User Guide What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving a PCI card Installing a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk driveInstalling a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Replacing a hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Connecting a new optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Installing the new front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assemblyConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Basic security featuresLocking devices Locking devicesPassword protection Using recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Creating recovery mediaOn the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Performing backup and recovery operationsClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversRecovery information ThinkStation User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing settingsSetting, changing, or deleting a password Password considerationsAdministrator password User PasswordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsInstalling Sata hard disk drives Configuring RAIDConfiguring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, Creating RAID volumesDeleting RAID volumes From the RAID Config menu, select Create array Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drivesFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating system programs ThinkStation User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning an optical mouse Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderCalling for service Safety and warrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsUsing other services Purchasing additional services Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeEuropean conformance CE mark CRU IndexPassword Page ThinkStation User Guide Page 89Y7306
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