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Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives
To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drives that you want to mirror.
2. Select RAID Properties.
3. Select the type of array that you want to create.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair; then, press the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key to
change the mirror value to Primary.
5. Continue to select the next drive using the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key until you have selected all the
drives for your array.
6. Press C to create the disk array.
7. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array.
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 a controller 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 controller 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.
Configuration Wizard
Select this to start the Configuration Wizard and create a new storage configuration, clear a
configuration, or add a new configuration.
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