Chapter 1: Introduction to the LSI MegaRAID Software Utility
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Support for global hotspare
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Array initialization support
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Logical drive available immediately after creation
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Stripe size of 64 Kb supported
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1-2 RAID Modes Supported by the LSI 1068 Controller
SR Mode (Software RAID Mode)
This is the default mode. To use this mode, please do the following:
Install a Software RAID Mode Driver in the OS.
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Create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 via the WebBIOS Utility so that the OS
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can detect the hard disk drives installed in the system.
Buy an I-Button (AOC-IButton68) from Supermicro to enable RAID 5 support.
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(Please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/ad-
don/AOC-IButton68.cfm for more information on the AOC-Button68.)
IT Mode (Initiator and Target Mode)
This is a Non-RAID mode. To use this mode, be sure to fl ash an IT mode fi rm-
ware to the EEPROM and to install an IT Mode driver to the system OS. (See
the note below.)
To Activate RAID Modes
You can activate a RAID mode by pressing any key in the BIOS setup.
Press <CTRL> + <C> to activate the IT mode.
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Press <CTRL> + <M> to activate the SR mode.
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Note
: Different RAID modes require different fi rmwares and drivers. Be
sure to download the correct RAID mode driver before installing it to the
OS. For fi rmware downloads and assistance, please contact Supermicro
Technical Support at www.supermicro.com or [email protected].
AOC-IButton68
