Configuring RAID devices This chapter describes how to configure SATA RAID devices for use with an HP xw4550 Workstation. For additional information about configuring RAIDs, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. For information about preparing your workstation for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Introduction This document describes the steps necessary to setup RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on an HP xw4550 Workstation.
Configuring RAID volumes After RAID is enabled in BIOS and the workstation is booted, Press Ctrl-F to enter FastBuild™ Utility appears on the monitor. When it appears, press Ctrl-F. The first utility window to appear enables you to view, define, and delete logical drives (LD). Assessing drive assignments To identify the drive assignments, select 1 and verify that all drives are free.
Ensure that you assign a drive to be part of the array by setting its Assignment parameter to Y. To conclude array definition, choose one of the following: ● To save the array, press Ctrl-Y. ● To clear the Master Boot Record (MBR), press Ctrl-Y. ●...