Dell H710P, H310, H810 manual Restrictions and Limitations, Stopping Background Initialization

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NOTE: The replacement disk must be a hot spare or an unconfigured disk without a foreign configuration. It must have the same or greater capacity and should be of the same type as the disk it is replacing.

Restrictions and Limitations

The following restrictions and limitations apply to the Replace Member operation:

The Replace Member functions are restricted to one per array for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5, and two per array for RAID 6.

The Replace Member function and rebuild cannot run simultaneously on a RAID 6 virtual disk. The rebuild operation has a higher priority, and the Replace Member operation is aborted if a rebuild begins.

The Replace Member function and rebuild cannot run simultaneously on a RAID 6 virtual disk. The rebuild operation has a higher priority, and the Replace Member operation is aborted if a rebuild begins.

Stopping Background Initialization

Background initialization (BGI) is the automated operation in which parity is created and written. BGI does not run on RAID 0 virtual disks. Under certain conditions, the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>) displays a message if you want to stop BGI in progress. An alert message is displayed if BGI is in progress and you start any of the following actions:

A Full Initialization on the virtual disk

A Fast Initialization on the virtual disk

A Consistency Check on the virtual disk

The following alert message is displayed:

The virtual disk is undergoing a background initialization process. Would you like to stop the operation and proceed with the <full initialization/quick initialization/consistency check> instead?

Click Yes to stop the BGI and start the requested operation or No to allow BGI to continue.

Performing A Manual Rebuild Of An Individual Physical Disk

CAUTION: If a physical disk is a member of a disk group that contains multiple virtual disks and one of the virtual disks is deleted when a rebuild operation is in progress, the rebuild operation stops. You can then resume the rebuild operation manually using a storage management application. To avoid interruption, ensure that none of the virtual disks are deleted until the rebuild is complete.

Use the following procedures to rebuild one failed physical disk manually.

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

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

2.Press the down-arrow key to highlight a physical disk that has a failed state.

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

The Rebuild option is highlighted at the top of the menu.

4.Press the right-arrow key to display the rebuild options and select Start.

5.After you start the rebuild, press <Esc> to display the previous menu.

NOTE: You can also use the VD Mgmt screen to perform a manual rebuild. Use the arrow key to highlight a physical disk, and press <F2>. In the menu that is displayed, select the Rebuild option.

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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 And RAID Management Security Key Management In The Bios Configuration UtilityTroubleshooting Appendix RAID Description Multiple Disks Become InaccessibleSource Disk Fails During Replace Member Operation Disk Mirroring Specification H310 H710 H710P OverviewSpecification H310 H710 H710P H810 Supported Operating SystemsGetting Help Spans per Disk GroupDocumentation Feedback Contacting DellRelated Documentation 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 WriteConditions Under Which Write-Back Is Employed Virtual Disk Write Cache PoliciesWrite-Back And Write-Through 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 Click Continue Driver InstallationInstalling a driver 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 Choose Break Mirror and press Enter Break MirrorManaging Preserved Cache Select Manage Ded. HS and press Enter Managing Dedicated Hot SparesSelect Manage Preserved Cache Clearing The Configuration Select Clear ConfigDeleting Virtual Disks Deleting Disk GroupsVirtual Disks Physical Disks Bios Configuration Utility Menu OptionsVirtual Disk Management VD Mgmt Security property of the Disk Group Virtual Disks Virtual Disk Actions Action DescriptionPhysical Disk Management PD Mgmt Physical Disk ActionsController Management Actions RebuildController Management Ctrl Mgmt Physical Disk Management Foreign Configuration ViewSetting LED Blinking Replacing An Online Physical Disk Creating Global Hot SparesRemoving Global Or Dedicated Hot Spares Performing a Manual Rebuild Of An Individual Physical Disk Restrictions and LimitationsStopping Background Initialization 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 MenuEnclosure Management Virtual Disk ManagementPhysical Disk Management Menu CacheCade CacheCade Virtual Disk CharacteristicsConfiguring And Managing CacheCade Virtual Disks Select Create CacheCade Virtual Disk and press Enter CacheCade Virtual Disk ManagementCreating CacheCade Virtual Disks 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 KeySecuring Pre-Existing Virtual Disks Deleting a Security KeyCreating Secured Virtual Disks Highlight the Secure Disk Group option and press Enter Instant Secure Erase Troubleshooting Security Key ErrorsSecured Foreign Import Errors Failure To Delete Security Key Failure To Instant Secure Erase Task On Physical DisksTroubleshooting Bios Error MessagesDiscovery Error Message Extra Enclosure Error MessageMissing Virtual Disks Error Message Missing Disks In Virtual Disk Error MessagePrevious Configuration Of Disks Removed Error Message Drive Configuration Changes Error Message Dirty Cache Data Error MessageBios Disabled 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 MessagesDegraded State Of Virtual Disks Configured Disks Removed Or Not Accessible Error MessageBattery Discharged Or Disconnected Error Message 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 diskPhysical Disk Takes a Long Time To Rebuild Smart ErrorsVirtual Disk Fails Rebuild Using a Dedicated Hot Spare 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 StripingParity Data Disk MirroringSpanned RAID Levels 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.

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