AOC-USAS-L8i Add-on Card User’s Manual

Notes

To force a drive online or offline, follow these steps:

1.On the MANAGEMENT menu, select OBJECTS J PHYSICAL DRIVE.

2.Highlight a physical drive that is a member of an array and press ENTER.

3.Select FORCE OFFLINE or FORCE ONLINE from the menu.

If the drive was online, its status changes to FAIL. If it was offline, its status changes to ONLIN.

4-9 Configuring a Bootable Virtual Drive

The default boot virtual drive is LD 0. If you change the boot drive to another virtual drive, the BIOS and the CU will preserve this change. However, if you delete the new boot virtual drive, you must be sure to configure another virtual drive for booting. The MegaRAID BIOS CU will not automatically select a different boot virtual drive.

Follow these steps to configure a bootable virtual drive:

1.On the MANAGEMENT menu, select CONFIGURE J SELECT BOOT DRIVE.

2.Select a virtual drive from the list to be the designated boot drive.

4-10 Deleting a Virtual Drive

The MegaRAID BIOS CU allows you to delete any single virtual drive defined in the configuration (sometimes referred to as random deletion).

WARNING: Before you delete a virtual drive, be sure to back up all the data you want to keep.

To delete a specified virtual drive, follow these steps:

1.Select OBJECTS J VIRTUAL DRIVE.

2.Highlight the virtual drive that you want to delete and press DELETE.

3.Select YES when the confirmation message appears.

4-11 Clearing a Storage Configuration

WARNING: Before you clear a storage configuration, be sure to back up all the data you want to keep.

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SUPER MICRO Computer AOCS2308LL8E user manual Configuring a Bootable Virtual Drive, Deleting a Virtual Drive

AOCS2308LL8E specifications

Supermicro, a renowned leader in high-performance computing solutions, has introduced the AOC-S2308LL8E, a powerful SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) controller card designed to enhance storage performance and capability in enterprise systems. This cutting-edge controller provides exceptional functionality for organizations looking to handle large volumes of data efficiently.

The AOC-S2308LL8E features the LSI SAS2308 dual-core processor, which supports 12Gb/s data transfer rates, ensuring swift and reliable connections to storage devices. With its eight internal SAS/SATA ports, this controller card facilitates the connection of multiple drives, allowing for increased data throughput and redundancy, which are essential for critical applications such as database management and virtualization.

One of the standout characteristics of the AOC-S2308LL8E is its compatibility with both SAS and SATA drives. This flexibility allows organizations to choose between high-performance SAS drives or more economical SATA drives based on their specific storage requirements. The controller supports a wide array of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing users with the ability to select configurations that enhance data integrity and availability.

Additionally, the card is designed with an advanced cache memory that optimizes data access times, further enhancing overall performance. The AOC-S2308LL8E also features a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for various server chassis configurations, even in space-constrained environments.

In terms of connectivity, the AOC-S2308LL8E is equipped with dual mini-SAS connectors, enabling seamless connectivity to multiple storage devices. With support for a high number of simultaneous I/O operations, this controller card is well-suited for tasks requiring substantial bandwidth, like large-scale data processing and analytics.

Moreover, Supermicro's AOC-S2308LL8E comes with robust management and monitoring features, ensuring that users can maintain optimal performance levels while responding proactively to any potential issues. Built-in support for advanced error recovery techniques helps guarantee data integrity, a feature critical in any enterprise setting.

To summarize, the Supermicro AOC-S2308LL8E is an ideal solution for businesses looking to enhance their storage capabilities. With its combination of high data transfer rates, RAID support, compatibility with various storage drive types, and advanced management features, the AOC-S2308LL8E stands out as a reliable choice for maximizing performance in demanding environments. Organizations investing in this controller will benefit from its efficiency, reliability, and scalability, crucial for future-proofing their IT infrastructure.