Dell Guide to Convert to RAID Capable and Manage Disks Without Baseport Issues
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Converting Physical Disk to RAID Capable for PERC H310

NOTE: By default, all physical drives are discovered as Non-RAID drives.

Conversion of a physical disk to RAID capable allows that disk to be used within a Virtual Disk or as a Hot Spare.

1Press <Ctrl><N> to access the PD Mgmt screen.

A list of physical disks is displayed. The status of the each disk is displayed under State.

2Press the down-arrow key to highlight a physical disk.

3Press <F2> to display the menu of available actions.

4Press the down-arrow key to highlight Convert to RAID Capable.

5Press <Enter>.

Converting Physical Disk to Non-RAID for PERC H310

Conversion of a Physical Disk to Non-RAID allows direct operating system access to the drive. Non-RAID disks cannot be used within a Virtual Disk nor can they be used as Hot Spares.

1Press <Ctrl><N> to access the PD Mgmt screen.

A list of physical disks is displayed. The status of the each disk is displayed under State.

2Press the down-arrow key to highlight a physical disk.

3Press <F2> to display the menu of available actions.

4Press the down-arrow key to highlight Convert to Non-RAID.

5Press <Enter>

Initializing Virtual Disks

CAUTION: A Full Initialization permanently destroys any existing data on that virtual disk.

Perform the following steps to initialize virtual disks:

1On the VD Mgmt screen, select Virtual Disk # and press <F2> to display the menu of available actions.

2Select Initialization and press the right-arrow key to display the Initialization submenu options.

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Contents User’s Guide Model UCPA-801, UCPB-800, UCPM-800 and UCPE-800 Contents Removing the Perc Controller Installing the Perc Controller Battery Transparent Learn CycleAutomatic Replace Member Installing the Windows Drivers Setting up Redundant Path SupportSupport For Internal Reverting to Single Path SupportVirtual Disk Management Bios Configuration UtilityUefi RAID Configuration Utility Security Key Implementation Security Key Management Troubleshooting Security Key Errors109 119 Degraded State of Virtual Disks 118120 124125 Linux Operating System Errors 126128 Contents Overview GB DDR3 Supported Operating Systems Contacting Dell Related DocumentationGo to support.dell.com Visit support.dell.comPhysical Disk Power Management FeaturesSavings mode Configured Spin Down DelayTypes of Virtual Disk Initialization Background Initialization of Virtual DisksFast Initialization of Virtual Disks Full Initialization of Virtual DisksDisk Roaming Consistency ChecksVirtual Disk Migration Features Write-Back and Write-Through Virtual Disk Write Cache PoliciesConditions Under Which Write-Back is Employed Virtual Disk Read Cache PoliciesReconfiguration of Virtual Disks RAID Level Migration Smart Feature Fault ToleranceAutomatic Replace Member with Predicted Failure Patrol ReadRedundant Path Support For Perc H810 Only Physical Disk Failure Detection Using Persistent Hot Spare SlotsPhysical Disk Hot Swapping Controller Cache Preservation Using Replace Member and Revertible Hot SparesCache Data Recovery Battery Transparent Learn CycleCache Preservation With Non-Volatile Cache NVC TLC Time FrameWhen to Replace the Battery Features Deploying the Perc Card Removing the Perc Controller Installing the Perc ControllerRemoving and Installing the Perc Adapter Removing and Installing the Perc Mini Blade Controller Support For Internal Multiple Controllers Removing and Installing the Perc Mini Monolithic ControllerSetting up Redundant Path Support on the Perc H810 Adapter Deploying the Perc Card Redundant Path Support Configuration With Two Enclosures Installing the Windows Drivers Driver InstallationCreating the Driver Media Creating the Device Driver Media Pre-Installation RequirementsClick Continue Downloading Drivers From the Dell Support WebsiteDriver Installation Click Device Manager Select Install from a list or specific locationUpdating the Linux Driver Driver Installation Upgrading the Kernel Driver Installation Dell OpenManage Storage Management Management Applications for Perc CardsEntering the Bios Configuration Utility Bios Configuration UtilityMenu Navigation Controls Exiting the Configuration UtilityMenu Navigation Keys Notation Meaning and Use Example To exit the Bios Configuration Utility Mgmt, Ctrl Mgmt, and Foreign View PD Mgmt Setting Up Virtual DisksRAID Level Virtual Disk Parameters and DescriptionsWrite Policy Creating Virtual Disks Virtual Disk ManagementManagement Applications for Perc Cards Management Applications for Perc Cards Converting Physical Disk to Non-RAID for Perc H310 Converting Physical Disk to RAID Capable for Perc H310Initializing Virtual Disks Checking Data Consistency Management Applications for Perc Cards Management Applications for Perc Cards Select Foreign Configuration View to display Break Mirror Break Mirror in Bios Configuration Utility Select Manage Preserved Cache Managing Preserved CacheCreating a dedicated hot spare Managing Dedicated Hot SparesDeleting a dedicated hot spare Deleting Disk Groups Deleting Virtual DisksClearing the Configuration Bios Configuration Utility Menu OptionsSelect Clear Config Virtual Disks Physical Disks Virtual Disk Management VD MgmtInformation on the Virtual Disk Management Screen Information Displayed in Right PanelVirtual Disks Disk Group # Properties Management Applications for Perc Cards Information on the Virtual Disk Management Screen Virtual Disk Actions Description Virtual Disk ActionsPhysical Disk Management PD Mgmt Rebuild Physical Disk ActionsPhysical Disk Actions Description Controller Management Ctrl Mgmt Controller Management Options Description Controller Management ActionsNon-RAID drive Setting LED Blinking Foreign Configuration ViewPhysical Disk Management Removing Global or Dedicated Hot Spares Creating Global Hot SparesReplacing an Online Physical Disk Restrictions and Limitations Stopping Background InitializationController Management Enabling Boot SupportPerforming a Manual Rebuild of an Individual Physical Disk Enabling Bios Stop on Error Enabling Auto Import Restoring Factory Default Settings Uefi RAID Configuration UtilityEntering the Uefi RAID Configuration Utility Configuration Options Exiting the Uefi RAID Configuration UtilityController Management Physical Disk Management Virtual Disk ManagementEnclosure Management CacheCade CacheCade Virtual Disk CharacteristicsCacheCade Virtual Disk Management Configuring and Managing CacheCade Virtual DisksSelect Create CacheCade Virtual Disk and press Enter Create CacheCade Virtual DiskDelete CacheCade Virtual Disk Reconfiguring CacheCade Virtual DisksAutomatic Reconfiguration of CacheCade Virtual Disks Manual Resizing of CacheCade Virtual Disks Security Key and RAID Management Security Key Management in the Bios Configuration UtilitySecurity Key Implementation Create Security Key Local Key Management LKM100 101 Change Security Key102 Delete Security KeySecuring Pre-Existing Virtual Disks Creating Secured Virtual Disks103 104 105 Instant Secure EraseSecured Foreign Import Errors Troubleshooting Security Key ErrorsFailure to Delete Security Key 106107 Failure to Instant Secure Erase Task on Physical Disks108 Bios Error Messages TroubleshootingDiscovery Error Message Extra Enclosure Error MessageMissing Disks in Virtual Disk Error Message Cache Data Lost Error Message110 Missing Virtual Disks Error Message Previous Configuration of Disks Removed Error Message111 Bios Disabled Error Message Dirty Cache Data Error MessageCorrective Action Enable the ROM option 112Adapter at Baseport not Responding Error Message Drive Configuration Changes Error Message113 Virtual Disks Degraded Error Message Virtual Disks Offline Error MessageVirtual Disks Partially Degraded Error Message Memory or Battery Problem Error MessageForeign Configuration Found Error Message Firmware Fault State Error Message115 Previous Configuration Cleared or Missing Error Message Foreign Configuration Not Found in CtrlR Error MessageInvalid SAS Topology Detected Error Message 116Configured Disks Removed or Not Accessible Error Message Multibit ECC Errors Detected Error Messages117 Battery Discharged or Disconnected Error Message Memory ErrorsDegraded State of Virtual Disks Corrective ActionPreserved Cache State General IssuesPerc Card Has Yellow Bang in Device Manager Perc Card Not Seen in Device ManagerUnable to Rebuild a Fault Tolerant Virtual Disk Physical Disk IssuesPhysical Disk in Failed State 120Multiple Disks Become Inaccessible Fatal Error or Data Corruption ReportedPhysical Disk Displayed as Blocked 121Rebuilding a Failed Physical Disk Virtual Disk Fails During Rebuild Using a Global Hot Spare122 Physical Disk Takes a Long Time to Rebuild Virtual Disk Fails Rebuild Using a Dedicated Hot Spare123 124 Smart ErrorsSource Disk Fails During Replace Member Operation Replace Member ErrorsTarget Disk Fails General Disk FailsDriver Does not Auto-Build into New Kernel Linux Operating System Errors126 Error Message Unable to Register Scsi Device Error Message127 128 Disk Carrier LED IndicatorsSummary of RAID Levels Appendix RAID Description129 Disk Striping RAID Terminology130 Spanned RAID Levels Disk MirroringParity Data 131Figure A-4. Example of Dual Distributed Parity RAID Figure A-3. Example of Distributed Parity RAID133 Index134 RAID135 136
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H310, H710, H710P, H810 specifications

Dell offers a range of storage controller technologies, notably the H810, H710, H710P, and H310, which cater to different enterprise needs. These controllers are designed to support various storage configurations, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.

The Dell H810 is a high-performance PCIe 3.0 RAID controller that supports up to eight internal drives and is particularly suited for demanding workloads. It features advanced RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexibility for various data protection strategies. The H810 also supports up to 32TB of storage capacity, making it suitable for environments that require substantial data management capabilities.

The H710 is another powerful RAID controller, widely recognized for its balance of performance and cost-efficiency. It features 1GB of cache memory, which aids in accelerating read and write operations. The H710 supports the same RAID levels as the H810 and allows for up to 512MB of non-volatile memory. This ensures data integrity even in the event of a power failure, making it reliable for critical applications.

The H710P is an enhanced version of the H710, with a significant upgrade in its cache capabilities. It offers 2GB of battery-backed cache memory, further enhancing data processing speeds and improving responsiveness. The H710P is ideal for intensive workloads and virtualization, where rapid access to data is essential. This controller also includes features such as RAID storage pooling, intelligent data tiering, and support for multiple virtual disks.

Finally, the H310 is a cost-effective option for small to medium-sized businesses or those with less demanding storage requirements. It offers similar RAID support as the higher-end controllers but operates with a simpler architecture. The H310 features 512MB of cache, providing sufficient performance for regular workloads without the additional complexities of more advanced controllers.

In summary, Dell's H810, H710, H710P, and H310 storage controllers each serve distinct purposes, providing various features, technologies, and performance characteristics tailored to different business needs. From high-capacity storage solutions to user-friendly setups, Dell’s offerings ensure that organizations can efficiently manage their data storage requirements.
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