To Verify the Drives and Their Slots (x86)
In order to configure a RAID volume, the HBA must have firmware version 11.05.02.00, at
minimum, installed. Before performing the steps in this section, verify the firmware level on
the HBA and perform any firmware updates, as necessary. For information about updating
Chapter 4, “HBA Software Installation”
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Perform the following procedures, in the order listed below, to configure a RAID volume on an
x86 system:
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“To Verify the Drives and Their Slots (x86)” on page 33
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“To Create a RAID Volume (x86)” on page 37
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“To Confirm the RAID Volume Creation (x86)” on page 41
To Verify the Drives and Their Slots (x86)
This procedure helps you identify drives to be used in a RAID volume configuration.
1.
From the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software or Video Graphics
Array (VGA) video port, access the system console.
2.
Initiate a system boot.
During the boot process, the BIOS initialization banner lists information about the discovered
SAS adapters and devices that are attached to the discovered HBAs in the system.
3.
Press F2 during the boot process, when prompted, to launch the BIOS Setup
utility, and then use the right arrow key to navigate to UEFI Driver Control menu.
4.
From the list of controllers that are displayed, use the up and down arrow keys
to navigate to the LSI SAS2 MPT Controller menu option and press Enter.
In the following example, the LSI SAS2 MPT Controller HII Configuration Application field is
then displayed in the left tab of the utility.
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