Commissioning the device
4.4 Notes on different device configurations
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Password protection for RAID setup
To prevent access to the optional ROM, follow these steps:
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Set the supervisor password in the BIOS setup.
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Disable keyboard operation during the BIOS self test (POST) in the BIOS setup.
You can find detailed information about the BIOS setup in the manual for the motherboard
supplied by the manufacturer (see chapter "Hardware description", "Motherboard
(Page 113)").
Replacing a faulty drive in the RAID system
The faulty drive is indicated in the management software of the respective option. Replace
the faulty drive with a new drive of the same type and capacity to return to the safe RAID1 or
RAID5 status after a fault.
You can find detailed information on drive replacement in the following sections:
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"Expanding and assigning parameters to the device",
"Replacing a defective hard disk drive in the RAID system (Page 60)"
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"Device maintenance and repair", "Manage onboard RAID system (Page 76)"
Integrating a new hard disk
A hard disk is integrated automatically into the RAID system if it fulfills one of the following
requirements:
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The hard disk is brand new.
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The hard disk is set up as a global spare drive.
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The hard disk is set up as a dedicaded spare drive.
4.4.3.2
RAID system of the motherboard
The RAID system of the motherboard is set up in the BIOS setup.
You can find detailed information in the manual for the motherboard supplied by the
manufacturer (see chapter "Hardware description", "Motherboard").
4.4.3.3
SAS/SATA hardware RAID system
SAS/SATA hardware RAID adapter card with dedicated CPU and cache memory:
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For applications with stringent requirements regarding low system disturbances of the
RAID system.
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With maintenance-free battery backup for high data reliability.
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The RAID controller with PCIe x8 interface occupies one PCIe x8 or x16 expansion slot of
the device.
