Enabling The Embedded Raid Controller In The Bios - Cisco UCS C24 Installation And Service Manual

Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations
Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support
The software RAID key module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a
motherboard header. This chip upgrades SAS support to add RAID 5 support (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for
up to eight drives).
Note You must have the SCU upgrade ROM module installed before you can use this module.
To install a RAID 5 software key module, follow these steps:
Locate the header that is labeled "SW RAID KEY" (see
Step 1
Install the RAID 5 software key module onto the pins of the header.
Step 2
Replace the top cover.
Step 3
Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Step 4

Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS

When you order the server with this controller, the controller is enabled in the BIOS at the factory.
The default setting in the BIOS for the embedded controller is Disabled. When you order the server with
Note
the embedded controller, the BIOS setting is Enabled at the factory. However, if a server is reset to
defaults, this BIOS setting is reverted to Disabled. Use the procedure below to re-enable the embedded
controller.
Use the following procedure to enable the LSI MegaSR drivers.
Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
Step 1
Select the Advanced tab, then South Bridge.
Step 2
Step 3 Set Onboard SCU Storage Support to Enabled.
Step 4 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.
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