Configuring Raid - ClearCube R1200 User Manual

R Series Data Center Products User's Guide, Rev. B

Configuring RAID

CAUTION: Improper RAID configuration will result in data loss. Never
change RAID configuration without making a complete system back-up,
and never configure RAID on systems with only one installed hard drive.
To configure RAID on the R2200, do the following:
1. Ensure your hardware is appropriate. You need an R2200 with a factory
supported BIOS and two hard disks physically installed. For best results, the
drives should be identical in size and manufacturer.
2. Determine the answers to these questions before you start the RAID installation
process. Which RAID configuration will you use:
• Mirrored
• Striped
Consider the configuration:
• How much of the hard disk will you use for that configuration?
• Will some of the disk space be used in a non-RAID configuration?
3. Configure the BIOS to enable RAID.
a. Power on the R2200 and select F2 during startup to enter the BIOS setup
utility.
b. Go to the Advanced tab.
c. Select enabled for SATA RAID Enable.
d. Save the settings and reboot.
4. Configure the R2200 to setup RAID during BIOS startup using Ctrl-I. Near the
end of POST, the RAID menu is displayed. Press Ctrl-I to enter the RAID Setup.
Select RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) and enter the proper size of the
volume. The RAID setup menu will look similar to Figure 29:
Figure 29 RAID Setup Menu
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