Chapter 2: Configuring the LSI MegaRAID Settings
Chapter 2
Configuring the LSI MegaRAID Settings
This chapter provides instructions on how to configure MegaRAID settings for the LSI 2108/2208 SAS controller. If you do not wish to configure LSI Software RAID settings, skip this section and go directly to OS Installation. For OS installation instructions, please refer to our web site at www.supermicro.com.
Note: To use the drives connected to the 2108/2208 controller, a RAID must be created. If using drives like in JBOD, each single drive must be created as a RAID 0 individually.
Note: For system stability, do not use both SAS and SATA drives in the same array.
2-1 Using the LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility
Follow the steps below to configure arrays and logical drives.
1.Power on the system.
2.Press <CTRL> and <H> to enter the LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility after the controller is initialized. The Adapter Selection screen displays, as shown below.
Adapter Selection
3.In the Adapter Selection screen, choose LSI SAS 2108/2208 then select Start to display the MegaRAID main screen.
Note: To make a selection, use the mouse or use the <Tab> key to navi- gate between the selectable items on the screen and press <Enter> to confirm. If your USB Keyboard/Mouse is not supported by the MegaRAID BIOS Config Utility, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and enable Port 64/60 Emulation support (Advanced > Chipset Config > South Bridge Config > Port 64/60 Emulation).