Configuring Raid Devices; Introduction; Configuring Sata Raid Devices; Installing Drives - HP Xw4550 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

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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
workstation_manuals.

Introduction

This document describes the steps necessary to setup RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on an
HP xw4550 Workstation. For additional information on RAID configurations, see
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00786213.pdf.

Configuring SATA RAID devices

Installing drives

With the workstation powered off, install the correct number of SATA hard drives using the lower of four
SATA ports in the workstation chassis.
The following table indicates the number of drives to install.
Number of disks

Enabling RAID

1. Boot the workstation and enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Storage>Storage Options, and then press Enter.
3. Use the up and down arrow keys to select SATA EMULATION.
4. Use the left and right arrow keys to change SATA EMULATION to RAID.
5. Press F10
The workstation now reboots.

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).
ENWW
RAID 0 RAID 1
2 2
two times, and then press
JBOD
1 or 2
Enter to save the settings.
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