The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays. You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID 1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install a different type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the adapter to view or change settings for attached devices.

In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage arrays, consider the following information:

vThe integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following features:

–Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)

Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two optional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.

–Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1E)

Use this option to create an integrated mirror enhanced array of three to eight disks, including up to two optional hot spares. All data on the array disks will be deleted.

–Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0)

Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks. All data on the array disks will be deleted.

vHard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.

vIf you use an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities to configure a RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating system, you will lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the secondary drive of the mirrored pair.

vIf you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for attached devices.

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Configuration Utility

>>> is displayed, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

3.To select a controller (channel) from the list of adapters, use the arrow keys and press Enter.

4.To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the screen. If you select Raid Properties, SAS Topology, or Advanced Adapter Properties additional screens are displayed.

When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program; select Save to save the settings that you have changed.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure.

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TS100, 6433, 6432, 6431, 6434 specifications

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