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3.Select the type of array that you want to create.

4.In the RAID Disk column, use the Spacebar or Minus (-) key to select [Yes] (select) or [No] (deselect) to select or deselect a drive from a RAID disk.

5.Continue to select drives, using the Spacebar or Minus (-) key, until you have selected all the drives for your array.

6.Press C to create the disk array.

7.Select Save changes then exit this menu to create the array.

8.Exit the Setup Utility.

Using the WebBIOS utility

The WebBIOS configuration utility enables you to create and manage RAID configurations on LSI SAS controllers. The WebBIOS utility resides in the SAS controller BIOS and operates independently of the operating system. The WebBIOS utility provides a configuration wizard to guide you through the configuration of virtual disks and physical arrays.

Starting the WebBIOS utility

Do the following to start the WebBIOS utility and access the main menu:

1.After you turn on the power and when the computer is starting, you are prompted to press Ctrl + H when the following message is displayed:

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2.Select an adapter from the list.

3.Click Start. The main WebBIOS utility interface is displayed. You can toggle between the physical view and logical view of the storage devices that are connected to the controller. Click Physical View or Logical View on the menu in the left pane to change the view.

Main menu of the WebBIOS utility

The main menu includes the following options:

Adapter Properties

From this view, you can display and modify the properties of the SAS that is currently selected.

Scan Devices

From this view, you can re-scan the physical and virtual disks for any changes in the drive status or physical configuration.

Virtual Disks

From this view, you can display and modify the virtual disk properties, delete virtual disks, initialize disks, and perform other tasks.

Physical Drives

From this view, you can view the physical drive properties, create hot-spare disks, and perform other tasks.

Configuration Wizard

Select this to start the Configuration Wizard and create a new storage configuration, clear a configuration, or add a new configuration.

Adapter Selection

From this view, you can select a different SAS adapter. Then, you can view information about the adapter and the drives connected to it, or create a new configuration for the adapter.

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