Installing A Software Raid Key Module For Embedded Raid 5 Support; Enabling The Integrated Raid Controller In The Bios; Disabling The Integrated Raid Controller In The Bios - Cisco UCS C24 Installation And Service Manual

Embedded MegaRAID Controller

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). See
Note You must have the RAID SCU upgrade ROM installed and before you can use the RAID 5 key.
To install a RAID 5 software key module, follow these steps:
Locate the RAID_KEY header (see
Step 1
Align the connector on the RAID key module with the pins on the header, then gently push the connector
Step 2
onto the pins.
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 Integrated RAID Controller in the BIOS

This controller must be enabled in the server BIOS to use it.
Step 1 Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
Step 2 Select the Advanced tab, then South Bridge.
Set Onboard SATA Controller to Enabled.
Step 3
Select the SATA Mode.
Step 4
Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.
Step 5

Disabling the Integrated RAID Controller in the BIOS

If you change from using this integrated controller to a RAID controller card, you must disable the
integrated controller in the server BIOS.
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
Set Onboard SATA Controller to Disabled.
Step 3
Step 4 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.
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Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations
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