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Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA
This section shows how to create a RAID 1 (mirror) volume. This feature requires the installation or presence of a LSI Logic 53C1030 SCSI controller.
Using the SCSI HBA setup utility
During bootup, press Ctrl+C to enter the LSI Logic Configuration screen.
Loading the HBA default settings
1In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI setup screen, press F2.
2Select Global Properties, then select Restore Defaults.
3Press Esc, then select Save changes then exit this menu.
4Select 53C1020/53C1030, then press Enter.
5Select Restore Defaults, then press Enter.
6Press Esc, then select Save changes then exit this menu.
Using the SCSI RAID HBA setup utility
Creating a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk
1In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI setup screen, select 53C1020/53C1030, then press Enter.
2Select RAID Properties, then press Enter.
3In the Array Disk field, press the spacebar.
If you change the settings in the Array Disk field, the following messages appear:
F3 - Keep Data (Create 2 disk arrays)
Delete - Erase Disk (Create 2 to 6 disk arrays)
4Press the Delete key to erase all data on the screen.
5In the Hot Spare field, press the spacebar.