HP 6-Port SATA RAID manual Assigning the boot controller, Creating a bootable array

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Assigning the boot controller

NOTE: If the server will contain two or more bootable controllers, read this section. Otherwise, omit this section.

The 6-Port SATA RAID controller supports bootable drives and arrays. The default setting of the controller and system setup usually allows you to install and boot from either a hard drive connected to the motherboard, or from a drive or array connected to the controller.

If you already have an operating system installed on a hard drive connected to the motherboard and you want to boot a second operating system from the controller:

1.Power up the server.

The server runs the POST sequence and briefly displays an RSBU prompt.

2.At the prompt, press the F9 key to start RSBU.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the server and set the boot controller order.

4.Save the configuration, and exit from the utility.

5.Restart the server for the new settings to take effect.

For more information about using RSBU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide or the server setup and installation guide. These documents are both available on the HP website, http://www.hp.com, or on the Documentation CD supplied in the server kit.

Creating a bootable array

NOTE: If you intend to install an operating system on a drive or array connected to the controller, read this section. Otherwise, begin installing the driver, as described on the website where the driver is located.

To create a bootable array:

1.Install the controller and drives, as described on page 5.

2.Power up the computer.

3.Press Ctrl+A to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.

The first screen shows all installed 6-Port SATA RAID controllers. If more than one controller is displayed, highlight the boot controller, and then press the Enter key.

4.Press the Enter key to select the array configuration utility.

5.Use the arrow keys to highlight Initialize Drives, and the press the Enter key.

6.Press the Insert key to highlight the drives you want to initialize, and the press the Enter key.

7.Use the arrow keys to highlight a drive that is to be used for the array, and then press the Insert key. Repeat this step for each drive in the array.

The utility displays the selected drives.

8.Press the Enter key.

A red warning box appears. This is normal.

9.Press the Y key, and then press the Enter key.

The selected drives are initialized, and then the array configuration utility main screen is displayed again.

10.Use the arrow keys to highlight Create Array, and then press the Enter key.

11.Use the arrow keys to highlight one of the previously initialized drives, and press the Insert key. Repeat this step for each drive in the array. The 6-Port SATA RAID Controller can support logical drives up to 2 TB capacity.

12.Press the Enter key.

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Contents Port Sata RAID Controller Page Contents Controller specifications and attributes Board components and features1Controller specifications and attributes Installing the controller board Installation and configuration proceduresOverview of the installation process Installing the controller and drivesInstallation and configuration procedures Creating a bootable array Assigning the boot controllerInstallation and configuration procedures Preventing electrostatic discharge Appendix a Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Class a equipment Appendix B Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelModifications Canadian notice Avis CanadienEuropean Union regulatory notice Bsmi noticeJapanese notice Korean notices Creating arrays Appendix C Using the RAID Configuration UtilityDeleting an array Making an array bootableManaging arrays Viewing array propertiesManaging failover drive assignments Initializing drivesRescanning drives Simple volume consists of a single drive Types of volumes and arraysSimple volume Spanned volumeRAID RAID 10 array RAID 50 array Glossary Example, 1040. See also channel Fault-tolerant arrayDegraded Array to fail and result in data lossSoftware for example, a missing drive Records the RAID signature on the diskSystem as if it were a single storage unit Low-level formatRAID 1 on VolumeOr concatenated, multiple regions of the same disk Single-level arrayIndex