Dell H710P, H310, H810 Deleting Virtual Disks, Deleting Disk Groups, Clearing The Configuration

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Deleting Virtual Disks

NOTE: You cannot delete a virtual disk during an initialization.

NOTE: Warning messages appear stating the effect of deleting a virtual disk. Click OK twice to complete the virtual disk deletion.

To delete virtual disks, perform the following steps in the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>):

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

2.Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Virtual Disks heading.

3.Press <F2>.

The action menu is displayed.

4.Select Delete VD and press <Enter>.

5.If there are multiple virtual disks in a Disk Group, select Total Free Capacity for the Disk Group in the VD Mgmt screen.

The total amount of free space available in the Disk Group is displayed.

Deleting Disk Groups

You can delete disk groups using the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>). When you delete a disk group, the utility also removes the virtual disks in that disk group.

To delete disk groups, perform the following steps in the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>):

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

2.Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Virtual Disks heading.

3.Press <F2>.

The action menu is displayed.

4.Select Delete Disk Group and press <Enter>. The disk group is deleted.

NOTE: When you delete a disk group, the remaining disk groups with higher numbers are automatically renumbered. For example, if you delete disk group #2, then disk group #3 is automatically renumbered as disk group #2.

Clearing The Configuration

You can delete all virtual disks on the RAID controller by performing the operation.

To clear the configuration, perform the following steps in the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>):

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

2.Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Controller heading.

3.Press <F2>.

The action menu is displayed.

4.Select Clear Config.

A pop-up window is displayed prompting for confirmation to delete all virtual disks.

5.Select NO to delete the virtual disks or YES to retain the Consistency Checks existing configuration.

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Contents H710P, and H810 User’s Guide Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved Contents Driver Installation Deploying The Perc CardSupport For Internal Multiple Controllers Management Applications For Perc CardsCacheCade Security Key Management In The Bios Configuration Utility TroubleshootingSecurity Key And RAID Management Multiple Disks Become Inaccessible Source Disk Fails During Replace Member OperationAppendix RAID Description Disk Mirroring Specification H310 H710 H710P OverviewSpecification H310 H710 H710P H810 Supported Operating SystemsGetting Help Spans per Disk GroupContacting Dell Related DocumentationDocumentation Feedback Page Features Physical Disk Power ManagementConfigured Spin Down Delay There are four power saving modes availableTypes Of Virtual Disk Initialization Consistency ChecksBackground Initialization Of Virtual Disks Full Initialization Of Virtual DisksUsing Disk Roaming Configuring FastPath-Capable Virtual DisksDisk Roaming FastPathVirtual Disk Migration Migrating Virtual DisksRead WriteVirtual Disk Write Cache Policies Write-Back And Write-ThroughConditions Under Which Write-Back Is Employed Reconfiguration Of Virtual Disks Virtual Disk Read Cache PoliciesSource RAID Number Capacity Description LevelDisk into a Mirrored virtualDisk by adding One diskFault Tolerance Smart FeatureAutomatic Replace Member With Predicted Failure Reclaims diskPatrol Read Redundant Path Support For Perc H810 OnlyUsing Persistent Hot Spare Slots Using Replace Member And Revertible Hot SparesPhysical Disk Failure Detection Physical Disk Hot SwappingBattery Transparent Learn Cycle Controller Cache PreservationPage Deploying The Perc Card Removing The Perc ControllerPCIe slot SAS cable connectors Perc adapter Screw Removing and Installing the Perc AdapterInstalling The Perc Controller Removing and Installing the Perc Mini Monolithic ControllerSetting Up Redundant Path Support On The Perc H810 Adapter Support For Internal Multiple ControllersRedundant Path Support Configuration With Two Enclosures Server StoragePage Driver Installation Installing a driverClick Continue Popular support tools section, click Drivers and Downloads Reboot the system when prompted Select Install from a list or specific locationUpdating The Linux Driver Click on the Hardware tabUpgrading The Kernel Version installed Page Bios Configuration Utility Entering The Bios Configuration UtilityManagement Applications For Perc Cards Dell OpenManage Storage ManagementExiting The Configuration Utility To exit the Bios Configuration Utility Ctrl RMenu Navigation Controls Notation Meaning and Use ExampleSetting Up Virtual Disks Notation Meaning and UseCtrl Mgmt, and Foreign View Mgmt, Ctrl Mgmt, and Foreign ViewParameter Description Summary Of RAID LevelsVirtual Disk Management Creating Virtual DisksParameterDescription Select Create New VD and press EnterSelecting Virtual Disk Parameters Converting Physical Disk To RAID Capable For Perc H310Converting Physical Disk To Non-RAID For Perc H310 Initializing Virtual DisksChecking Data Consistency Running a Data Consistency CheckPage Page Break Mirror Managing Preserved CacheChoose Break Mirror and press Enter Managing Dedicated Hot Spares Select Manage Preserved CacheSelect Manage Ded. HS and press Enter Clearing The Configuration Select Clear ConfigDeleting Virtual Disks Deleting Disk GroupsBios Configuration Utility Menu Options Virtual Disk Management VD MgmtVirtual Disks Physical Disks Security property of the Disk Group Virtual Disks Virtual Disk Actions Action DescriptionPhysical Disk Management PD Mgmt Physical Disk ActionsRebuild Controller Management Ctrl MgmtController Management Actions Foreign Configuration View Setting LED BlinkingPhysical Disk Management Creating Global Hot Spares Removing Global Or Dedicated Hot SparesReplacing An Online Physical Disk Restrictions and Limitations Stopping Background InitializationPerforming a Manual Rebuild Of An Individual Physical Disk Enabling Boot Support Enabling Boot Support For a BIOS-Enabled ControllerEnabling Bios Stop On Error Controller ManagementUefi RAID Configuration Utility Restoring Factory Default SettingsEntering The Uefi RAID Configuration Utility Disabling Auto ImportExiting The Uefi RAID Configuration Utility Configuration OptionsDevice Settings menu Controller Management MenuVirtual Disk Management Physical Disk Management MenuEnclosure Management CacheCade Virtual Disk Characteristics Configuring And Managing CacheCade Virtual DisksCacheCade CacheCade Virtual Disk Management Creating CacheCade Virtual DisksSelect Create CacheCade Virtual Disk and press Enter Reconfiguring CacheCade Virtual Disks Automatic Reconfiguration Of CacheCade Virtual DisksDeleting CacheCade Virtual Disks Manual Resizing Of CacheCade Virtual DisksPage Security Key Management In The Bios Configuration Utility Security Key And RAID ManagementSecurity Key Implementation Local Key Management LKMCreating a Security Key Changing The Security KeyDeleting a Security Key Creating Secured Virtual DisksSecuring Pre-Existing Virtual Disks Highlight the Secure Disk Group option and press Enter Troubleshooting Security Key Errors Secured Foreign Import ErrorsInstant Secure Erase Failure To Delete Security Key Failure To Instant Secure Erase Task On Physical DisksTroubleshooting Bios Error MessagesDiscovery Error Message Extra Enclosure Error MessageMissing Disks In Virtual Disk Error Message Previous Configuration Of Disks Removed Error MessageMissing Virtual Disks Error Message Dirty Cache Data Error Message Bios Disabled Error MessageDrive Configuration Changes Error Message Adapter At Baseport Not Responding Error Message Virtual Disks Offline Error MessageVirtual Disks Degraded Error Message Action Cable problems, press any key or Y to continueVirtual Disks Partially Degraded Error Message Memory Or Battery Problem Error MessageFirmware Fault State Error Message Foreign Configuration Found Error MessageForeign Configuration Not Found In Ctrl R Error Message Previous Configuration Cleared Or Missing Error MessageInvalid SAS Topology Detected Error Message Multibit ECC Errors Detected Error MessagesConfigured Disks Removed Or Not Accessible Error Message Battery Discharged Or Disconnected Error MessageDegraded State Of Virtual Disks Memory Errors General IssuesPreserved Cache State Perc Card Has Yellow Bang In Device ManagerPhysical Disk Issues Unable to Rebuild a Fault Tolerant Virtual DiskFatal Error Or Data Corruption Reported Physical Disk In Failed StateMultiple Disks Become Inaccessible Virtual Disk Fails During Rebuild Using a Global Hot SpareRebuilding a Failed Physical Disk Virtual diskSmart Errors Virtual Disk Fails Rebuild Using a Dedicated Hot SparePhysical Disk Takes a Long Time To Rebuild Replace Member Errors Linux Operating System ErrorsIssue General disk fails Corrective ErrorUnable To Register Scsi Device Error Message Install a DKMS-enabled driver packageReboot to the new kernel Driver Does Not Auto-Build Into New KernelDisk Carrier LED Indicators Activity LED Status LEDAppendix RAID Description Summary Of RAID LevelsRAID Terminology Disk StripingDisk Mirroring Spanned RAID LevelsParity Data Example of Distributed Parity RAID
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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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