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HP xw4550 Workstation

Configuring SATA RAID Devices

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Table of contents

Configuring RAID devices

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Configuring SATA RAID devices .......................................................................................................... 1

Installing drives .................................................................................................................... 1

Enabling RAID ..................................................................................................................... 1

Configuring RAID volumes .................................................................................................. 2

Assessing drive assignments .............................................................................. 2

Deleting arrays .................................................................................................... 2

Defining arrays .................................................................................................... 2

Exiting the utility .................................................................................................. 3

Configuring the boot order ................................................................................................... 3

Rebuilding the operating system ......................................................................................... 3

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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 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. 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.

RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD

Number of disks 2 2 1 or 2

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 two times, and then press Enter to save the settings.

The workstation now reboots.

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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

1. To identify the drive assignments, select 1and verify that all drives are free.

2. If a drive is not free, use the Delete function to remove its designator.

3. Press Esc to exit the function.

Deleting arrays

To delete an array

1. Select 3 and highlight the logical drive to delete.

2. Press DEL or Delete, and then press Ctrl-Y to confirm the delete.

3. Press Esc to exit the function.

Defining arrays

To define an array:

1. Select 2. When LD1 appears on the screen, press Enter.

A configuration menu appears on the screen. It contains the following configuration parameters

and default values:

Parameter Available values Default value

RAID Mode RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD RAID 0

Stripe Block 64 KB, 128 KB 64 KB

Fast Init ON, OFF ON

Gigabyte Boundary ON, OFF ON

Cache Mode Write-Thru Write-Thru

Assignment (Drive 1 and

Drive 2)

N, Y N

2. Perform the following steps to change any parameter:

a. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired parameter.

b. Press Space to toggle to the desired parameter value.

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Ensure that you assign a drive to be part of the array by setting its Assignment parameter

to Y.

3. 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.

●Press Enter to use maximum capacity.

Exiting the utility

To conclude RAID configuration, choose one of the following:

●Press Esc twice to exit the utility.

●Press Y to reboot.

Configuring the boot order

1. Reboot the workstation and enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

2. Select Storage>Boot Order.

3. Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CD-ROM Drive, and then press Enter.

4. Use the up and down arrow keys to move ATAPI CD-ROM Drive to the top position, and then

press Enter.

5. Verify that the xw4550 Recovery/OS CD/DVD is installed in the optical drive.

6. Press F10 twice, press Enter, and then press F10 again to accept changes and reboot.

Rebuilding the operating system

When the recovery CD boots, follow the onscreen instructions to install the operating system on the

newly-created RAID Volume.

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