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RAID Configuration and Management
Storage management applications enable you to manage and configure the RAID system, create and
manage multiple disk groups, control and monitor multiple RAID systems, and provide online
maintenance. The applications for Dell™ PowerEdge™ Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) 5
controllers include:
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Dell™ OpenManage™ Storage Management
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SAS RAID Storage Manager
•
BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl-R)
Dell OpenManage Storage Management
Dell OpenManage Storage Management is a storage management application for PowerEdge™
servers that provides enhanced features for configuring a system's locally-attached RAID and
non-RAID disk storage. Dell OpenManage Storage Management enables you to perform controller
and enclosure functions for all supported RAID and non-RAID controllers and enclosures from a
single graphical or command-line interface without requiring the use of the controller BIOS utilities.
The graphical user interface (GUI) is wizard-driven with features for novice and advanced users
and detailed online help. The command line interface is fully-featured and scriptable. Using
Dell OpenManage Storage Management, you can protect your data by configuring data-redundancy,
assigning hot spares, or rebuilding failed physical disks.
SAS RAID Storage Manager
SAS RAID Storage Manager is a storage management application for PowerEdge™ SC servers and
Dell Precision™ workstations. SAS RAID Storage Manager configures virtual disks, and monitors
and maintains PERC 5 controllers, battery backup units, and other devices running on systems and
workstations. It offers a graphical user interface (GUI) you can use to perform these tasks.
BIOS Configuration Utility
The BIOS Configuration Utility, also known as Ctrl-R, is a storage management application
embedded on the PERC 5 controllers that configures and maintains RAID disk groups and virtual
disks, and manages the RAID system. It is independent of any operating system.
NOTE:
The BIOS Configuration Utility is to be used for initial setup and disaster recovery. Advanced features
can be set through Storage Management and SAS RAID Storage Manager.
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