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SAS configuration utility
This section briefly shows how to create mirror with LSI 1078
integrated SAS.
Starting the SAS configuration utility
To start the SAS Configuration Utility, press CTRL+C when you see the
SAS BIOS during POST.
Loading the factory default settings
1
In the SAS Configuration Utility, press Alt+N to enter the Global
Properties.
2
Select Restore Defaults and press Enter.
3
Press Esc, then select Save changes then exit this menu.
4
Select SAS1078 and press Enter.
5
Select Advanced Adapter Properties and press Enter.
6
Select Restore Defaults and press Enter.
7
Press Esc twice then select Save changes then exit this menu.
Creating a RAID1 volume with a hot spare disk
1
In the LSI Configuration Utility, please select SAS1078 and press
Enter.
2
Select RAID Properties and press Enter.
3
Select Create IM Volume and press Enter.
4
Move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.
5
Press the Space bar and D to change the setting form No to Yes.
The Drive Status will be marked as Primary.
6
Move the cursor to another disk.
7
Press the Space bar to change the setting from No to Yes. The
Drive Status will be marked as Secondary.
8
Move the cursor to the Hot Spr column and select another disk.
9
Press Space bar to change the setting from No to Yes. The Drive
Status will be marked as Hot Spare.
10 Press C and select Save changes then exit this menu.
Appendix C: SAS and SAS RAID configuration utilities