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Configuring Intel SATA RAID
This section describes how to use Intel
volumes.
NOTE:
These instructions apply to Windows-based systems. They also apply to Linux distributions that
include the isci kernel driver support for the RSTe technology. This driver is included on recent releases of
most upstream and enterprise distributions, and may be available for addition to some previous releases. If
this driver is not available in the distribution, or is not applicable to the platform (e.g., the RST controller), the
Software RAID solution is recommended.
You can create a SATA RAID array that contains up to the maximum number of internal SATA hard drives and
eSATA drives (if you use an optional eSATA bulkhead cable) supported on your workstation.
The Intel SATA option ROM configuration utilities run when you select RAID for the SATA emulation mode.
Two or more hard drives must be attached to the controller for the option ROM to run.
Configuring system BIOS
To set up a RAID configuration, the emulation mode must be set to RAID in Computer Setup (f10) Utility. This
is the default setting. If the mode has been changed, follow these steps to reinstate it.
1.
During startup, press
Utility.
2.
Under Computer Setup (f10) Utility, use the arrow keys to navigate and select options.
3.
Select Storage > Storage Options, then press enter.
4.
Select SATA Emulation > RAID, then press
5.
Select Advanced > Power-On Options, then press enter.
6.
Select POST Messages > Enable, and then press
7.
Select Advanced > Device Options, then press enter.
8.
Select SATA RAID Option ROM Download, then press enter.
9.
Select Enable, then press
10.
Select File > Save Changes and Exit, then press enter.
11.
Press
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Appendix B Configuring RAID devices
esc
to select a language from the list, and then select Computer Setup (f10)
f10
to accept the new settings.
enter
to accept the changes.
®
Rapid Storage Technology (RST) to set up and manage SATA RAID
f10
to accept the new settings.
f10
to accept the new settings.
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