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Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives
To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, do the following:
1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for which you want to create an array.
2. Select RAID Properties .
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
Perform the following steps 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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Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS
2. Select an 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.
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