15.Press the spacebar to make the settings active so that you can change them.

An X is displayed beside Advanced Settings. The settings are the stripe element size, read policy, and write policy. You can also choose advanced options such as forcing the cache policy to Write-Back, initializing the virtual disk, and configuring a dedicated hot spare. The defaults parameters are displayed. You can accept the defaults or change them. To change the virtual disk parameters, see Virtual Disk Parameters and Descriptions in Setting Up Virtual Disks.

Selecting Virtual Disk Parameters

To select the virtual disk parameters:

1.Press <Tab> to move the cursor to the parameters you want to change.

2.Press the down-arrow key to open the parameters and scroll down the list of settings.

3.To change the stripe element size, press <Tab> to highlight Stripe Element Size.

4.Press <Enter> to display the list of stripe element sizes (64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, and 1024 KB). Press the down-arrow key to highlight the desired option and press <Enter>.

The default stripe element size is 64 KB.

5.If you need to change the read policy, press <Tab> to move the cursor to Read Policy.

6.Press <Enter> to display the options (No Read Ahead, Read Ahead, or Adaptive Read Ahead). Press the down- arrow key to highlight the desired option and press <Enter>.

7.If you need to change the write policy, press <Tab> to move the cursor to Write Policy.

8.Press <Enter> to display the options (Write-Through, Write Back). Press the down-arrow key to highlight an option and press <Enter>.

9.Press <Tab> to move the cursor to Force WB with no battery and press <Enter>. If you chose Write-Throughas the write policy, then the option is not available.

CAUTION: Do not initialize virtual disks when attempting to recreate an existing configuration.

10.Press <Tab> to move the cursor to Initialize and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The initialization performed at the stage is fast initialization.

11.Press <Tab> to move the cursor to Configure Hot Spare and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The hot spare created at the stage is a dedicated hot spare.

12.If you have chosen to create hot spares in the earlier steps, a pop-up window is displayed where disks with appropriate sizes are displayed. Press the <spacebar> to select the disk size.

13.After you select the disk size, click OK to finalize the selection or click Cancel to forfeit the selection.

14.Select OK to accept the settings and press <Enter> to exit the window or select Cancel and press <Enter> to exit if you do not want to change any virtual disk parameters.

Converting Physical Disk To RAID Capable For PERC H310

NOTE: By default, all physical drives are discovered as Non-RAID drives.

Conversion of a physical disk to RAID capable allows that disk to be used within a Virtual Disk or as a Hot Spare.

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

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

2.Press the down-arrow key to highlight a physical disk.

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

4.Press the down-arrow key to highlight Convert to RAID Capable.

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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.

The H710 is another powerful RAID controller, widely recognized for its balance of performance and cost-efficiency. It features 1GB of cache memory, which aids in accelerating read and write operations. The H710 supports the same RAID levels as the H810 and allows for up to 512MB of non-volatile memory. This ensures data integrity even in the event of a power failure, making it reliable for critical applications.

The H710P is an enhanced version of the H710, with a significant upgrade in its cache capabilities. It offers 2GB of battery-backed cache memory, further enhancing data processing speeds and improving responsiveness. The H710P is ideal for intensive workloads and virtualization, where rapid access to data is essential. This controller also includes features such as RAID storage pooling, intelligent data tiering, and support for multiple virtual disks.

Finally, the H310 is a cost-effective option for small to medium-sized businesses or those with less demanding storage requirements. It offers similar RAID support as the higher-end controllers but operates with a simpler architecture. The H310 features 512MB of cache, providing sufficient performance for regular workloads without the additional complexities of more advanced controllers.

In summary, Dell's H810, H710, H710P, and H310 storage controllers each serve distinct purposes, providing various features, technologies, and performance characteristics tailored to different business needs. From high-capacity storage solutions to user-friendly setups, Dell’s offerings ensure that organizations can efficiently manage their data storage requirements.
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