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Configuring integrated SAS RAID
This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with integrated SAS RAID when the hardware RAID components: RAID activation key and RAID cache, are installed.
Load BIOS default setting
1Power on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During boot up, press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen.
2Press F9 to load BIOS default setting and press F10 save the configuration changes and exit setup.
Enter the integrated SAS RAID Configuration Utility
When you see the RAID Controller BIOS Version information shows on the screen during the POST
When the Adapter Selection page displayed on the screen, please click on Start to continue.
Loading Factory Default Setting
1In the left panel, select Adapter Properties. The current adapter settings will be listed. Please click on Next to change the setting.
2Change the setting of Set Factory Defaults from No to Yes then click on submit.
3Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the server.
Creating and Initialing a RAID Volume
1In the left panel , select Configuration Wizard.
2Select Add Configuration (default) and click on Next.
3Select Custom Configuration (default) and click on Next.
4Select the drives that you want to add into the array with Ctrl key. Click on Accept DG then Next.
