Foreign Configuration Not Found in <Ctrl><R> Error Message
Error Message: The foreign configuration message is present during POST but no foreign configurations are present in the foreign view page in CTRL+R. All virtual disks are in an optimal state.
Corrective Action: Ensure all your PDs are present and all VDs are in optimal state. Clear the foreign configuration using <Ctrl><R> or Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management.
CAUTION: The physical disk goes to Ready state when you clear the foreign configuration.
If you insert a physical disk that was previously a member of a virtual disk in the system, and that disk’s previous location has been taken by a replacement disk through a rebuild, you must manually remove the foreign configuration flag of the newly inserted disk.
Previous Configuration Cleared or Missing Error Message
Error Message: Previous configuration(s) cleared or missing. Importing configuration created on XX/XX XX.XX. Press any key to continue, or ’C’ to load the configuration utility.
Probable Cause: The message indicates that the controller and physical disks have different configurations.
Corrective Action: You can use the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl><R>) to clear the foreign configuration.
Invalid SAS Topology Detected Error Message
Error Message: Invalid SAS topology detected. Please check your cable configurations, repair the problem, and restart your system.
Probable Cause: The SAS cables for your system are improperly connected.
Corrective Action: Check the cable connections and fix problems if any. Restart the system.
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