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Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

The OpenSolaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created.

If you choose the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAID set, and if you are using the LSI HBA card only, perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS to a mirrored RAID set. As noted in TABLE 6-3, only IM (Integrated Mirror) allows data on the primary hard disk drive (HDD) to be preserved or merged into an array of disks.

This procedure describes how to create a mirror image of the OS before or after the OpenSolaris installation. When the server has two or more hard disk drives, the OpenSolaris OS is preinstalled on HDD0. You can mirror the OpenSolaris OS to any of the other hard disk drives.

Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

To create a mirror image of the OpenSolaris OS on HDD1:

1.Power on your server for the first time.

2.Press CTRL-C to access the LSI RAID Configuration utility.

3.Select the HBA card, then press Enter.

4.Choose RAID Properties.

5.Create an IM (Integrated Mirror) for the required disk configuration.

6.Select the hard disks to be used. Use the right arrow key to move the cursor to the RAID column, then press the space bar to include disks into the RAID.

7.Because HDD0 contains data, select merge or delete:

Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation.

Choose D to erase the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS.

8.Press C to create the RAID and start the sync operation.

9.Click Exit to save the configuration and close the menu.

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Contents Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configuring the Preinstalled Setting Up IlomSolaris 10 Operating System OpenSolaris Operating System Index Page Product Updates Related DocumentationModule Linux, VMware, Documentation, Support, and Training Typographic Conventions Using Unix CommandsSun Welcomes Your Comments Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module About Your Server Module Shipment1Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configurations and Options Physical Specifications Server Module SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Server Module Installation Task Checklist Environmental RequirementsCommonly Used Terms 5Commonly Used Terms Install Server Module Optional Components Locations of Server Module Optional Components 2b5Install Server Module Optional Components Before You Begin Tools and Supplies NeededInstall Cover on Server Removing or Installing Server Module CoverRemove Cover From Server Removing or Replacing Filler Panels Remove or Insert Filler PanelsCPU Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures Adding Memory ModulesMemory Module Installation Considerations Dimm Population Rules Dimm Rank Classification Labels Remove the cover from the server Install DIMMsRemove the Dimm filler panel Adding a CPU Module 4DIMM Socket Release and AlignmentInstall the CPU Unpack the CPU kit5Installing the CPU Lower the pressure frameInstall the server into the rack Install CompactFlash ModuleInstall the top cover Adding a CompactFlash ModuleInstall the server cover Adding a RAID Expansion ModuleInstall REM Option 4620A or 4607A 7Installing REMInstall Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A Locate the REM battery connectors on the motherboardTo install the FEM board, do the following Install FEMAdding a Fabric Expansion Module For details, see Install Cover on Server on Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive Internal System Software Designation for Drives12Add Drive Server Not Installed in Chassis Add a Drive13Add Drive Server Installed in Chassis Install Server Module Optional Components Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis Before You BeginInstall Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis To lock the server module into the chassis, do the following 2Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Front Panel LEDs Verify Standby Power State on Server Powering On the Server ModuleVerify that the system chassis is powered-on Apply Main Power to Server SP and Host Power Off the Server Troubleshoot Server Power StatesAttaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable Attach Devices to Server Using the 3-Cable Dongle 3Dongle Cable Connections Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Setting Up Ilom IP Configuration Task Checklist IP Address Configuration TasksLog In to Ilom Using a Serial Connection Logging In to IlomLog In to Ilom From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI Type a password for the administrator account. For exampleUse Dhcp for SP Network Configuration Configuring an IP AddressConfiguring a Dhcp Network Verify that your Dhcp server is properly configuredConfiguring a Static Network Ilom Server SPAssign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLI To log out of ILOM, type -exitSun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Installation Worksheet 1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration NIS DNS Ldap 1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OSStart the serial console mode by entering the following When the following prompt appears, type yOptional Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives RAID Drive OverviewRAID Drive Options 3shows the RAID drive optionsMirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris Using your Solaris server, log in and start XserverPrompt appears Solaris 10 User Documentation Using the Solaris Installation ProgramSolaris 10 Operating System User Information Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun Studio Reinstalling the Solaris Operating SystemSun Java Enterprise System Download Solaris Operating SystemSun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System Before You Begin 1Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration NIS DNS Ldap 1Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration Access the System Over the Network Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating SystemAt the password prompt, enter the default password changeme Access the System Locally From a Windows clientFollow the OpenSolaris preinstallation on-screen prompts Configure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating SystemFrom a Linux client Optional Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port Modify the Grub Menu to Autoboot Optional To display output to the video port, choose this optionGetting Started on OpenSolaris 2OpenSolaris DesktopConfiguring Server RAID Drives 3lists the RAID drive options Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID Using your OpenSolaris server, log in and start Xserver To run the application, type Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System Using the OpenSolaris Installation ProgramOpenSolaris Operating System User Information Download OpenSolaris Operating System Index Ilom SPLSI RAID