124 | External Unit Setup |
Setup of disk array (RAID) |
NOTE: If the server uses a RAID controller for redundancy, the operation is continued by a spare disk without stopping the system, even if one of the hard disk drives that configure a disk array fails (downgraded operation). However, if another disk fails, it may destroy and lose important programs or data. Replace the faulty disk by a normal one as quickly as possible, and recover the disk array.
Setup of disk array (RAID)
When a RAID controller is additionally installed in the system after purchase, or it is built in the server before delivery, it is required to set the disk array (RAID).
When “Simple setup” is selected from the “Selection of RAID configuration” during execution of the “Setup” of the Toshiba Server Setup Tool, the RAID controller utilities have no need of operation because the RAID is configured by minimum setting in this case. When “Detailed setup” or “No setup” is selected, or the RAID is to be configured without use of the Toshiba Server Setup Tool, it is required to set up the RAID.
See “MegaRAID Software Guide”.
If the operating system (OS) is installed in the server in which a RAID controller is built in, be sure to install a Power Console that is a RAID monitor and control utility, and the Service after installation of the OS (for the Windows NT or Windows 2000).
NOTE: When installing the Windows NT or Windows 2000 using the Toshiba Server Setup Tool, the Power Console and Service can be automatically installed after installation of the OS.
For installation with the Toshiba Server Setup Tool, see “Toshiba Server Setup Tool User’s Guide” (on the Documentation CD ROM).