RAID controllers

The following table lists the various utilities available to configure RAID controllers before an operating system is installed.

Table 34. RAID utilities

RAID configuration

 

 

 

Where to find more

utility

 

Description

Location

information

 

 

 

 

EasyStartup RAID

v For use with all

EasyStartup DVD

“Using the

configuration utility

 

factory-supported

 

ThinkServer

 

 

 

EasyStartup

 

 

RAID controllers

 

 

 

 

program” on page

 

v

Automatically

 

 

 

114

 

 

detects hardware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and lists all

 

 

 

 

supported RAID

 

 

 

 

configurations

 

 

 

v

Configures one

 

 

 

 

disk array per

 

 

 

 

controller using all

 

 

 

 

drives currently

 

 

 

 

attached to the

 

 

 

 

controller

 

 

 

v

Created a RAID

 

 

 

 

response file that

 

 

 

 

can be used to

 

 

 

 

configure RAID

 

 

 

 

controllers on

 

 

 

 

similarly

 

 

 

 

configured Lenovo

 

 

 

 

servers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEL iMST SATA

INTEL iMST SATA

Press Ctrl+I to start

“Configuring the

software RAID

software RAID

 

onboard SATA

Configuration Utility

 

 

 

software RAID” on

program

 

 

 

page 116

 

 

 

 

LSI MegaRAID

ThinkServer 8708ELP

Press Ctrl+H to start

Refer to the

WebBIOS

SAS RAID adapter

 

MegaRAID SAS

Configuration Utility

 

 

 

Software User Guide

 

 

 

 

on the ThinkServer

 

 

 

 

Documentation DVD

 

 

 

 

that came with you

 

 

 

 

server. And you can

 

 

 

 

find and install the

 

 

 

 

MegaCLI program

 

 

 

 

and the MegaRAID

 

 

 

 

Storage Manager

 

 

 

 

program in the

 

 

 

 

ThinkServer

 

 

 

 

EasyStartup DVD that

 

 

 

 

came with your

 

 

 

 

server. Insert the

 

 

 

 

DVD into the optical

 

 

 

 

drive and the files

 

 

 

 

are in the \Tools And

 

 

 

 

Utilities directory.

 

 

 

 

 

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Lenovo RD230 manual RAID controllers, Documentation DVD

RD230 specifications

The Lenovo RD240 and RD230 are key players in the realm of enterprise-class servers, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver efficiency, reliability, and performance. These servers are designed to cater to the demands of small to medium-sized businesses, providing robust solutions for various workloads.

The Lenovo RD240 is a 2U rack server that features dual-socket support for Intel Xeon processors. This capability allows it to handle intensive computational tasks seamlessly, making it ideal for virtualized environments and database management. Equipped with up to 512GB of DDR3 memory, the RD240 ensures high memory bandwidth and reduced latency, improving overall system responsiveness.

In terms of storage, the RD240 supports a versatile range of options, with configurations allowing for up to twelve 3.5-inch hard drives or a combination of SSDs and HDDs. This flexibility enables businesses to tailor their storage solutions based on performance and capacity needs. Additionally, the server includes integrated RAID options, which enhance data protection and availability.

On the other hand, the RD230 is a compact 1U rack server that prioritizes space efficiency without compromising on performance. Like its larger counterpart, the RD230 supports dual Intel Xeon processors, but its design focuses on providing a more streamlined solution for environments with limited rack space. With support for up to 128GB of RAM, the RD230 can efficiently handle various applications, from web hosting to application serving.

Both servers are equipped with advanced management tools, such as the Lenovo XClarity Controller, which simplifies system monitoring and maintenance. This allows IT administrators to deploy updates, monitor hardware health, and manage resources with ease, leading to minimized downtime and optimized performance.

Furthermore, Lenovo places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, ensuring that both the RD240 and RD230 have features like power management and cooling technologies. These innovations reduce their carbon footprint while lowering operating expenses, making them attractive choices for environmentally-conscious businesses.

In summary, the Lenovo RD240 and RD230 servers offer a blend of performance, flexibility, and efficient management, catering to the diverse needs of modern enterprises. With their robust features and reliable characteristics, they stand as dependable solutions for businesses looking to enhance their IT infrastructure while supporting future scalability.