Configuring SATA RAID devices


This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes.

The following SATA RAID configurations are supported on this workstation:
Up to the workstation-specific maximum number of internal SATA hard disk drives and eSATA drives (if you use an optional eSATA bulkhead cable)
Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) for Windows

If only a single HDD is attached, the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM does not execute. Associated messages are not displayed.

The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you select RAID+AHCI for the SATA emulation mode. This BIOS is only used to support serial-attached optical drives.

This section does not apply to configuring SATA RAID in the Linux environment. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the HP Workstations for Linux User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual .

Attaching SATA HDDs

Attach the required minimum number of SATA hard drives for the desired RAID level:
RAID 0: two or more hard drives
RAID 1: only two hard drives
RAID 5: three or more hard drives
RAID 10: only four hard drives

Configuring system BIOS

Configure the system BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality.
To enter the system BIOS setup, press F10 .
Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired language, and then press Enter .
Use the arrows to highlight Storage > Storage Options , and then press Enter .
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight SATA Emulation .
Use the left or right arrow key to select RAID+AHCI .
To accept the new setting, press F10 .
Use the arrows to highlight Advanced>Power-On Options , and then press Enter .
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight POST Messages .
Use the left or right arrow key to select Enable .
To accept the new setting, press F10 .
Use the arrow keys to highlight Advanced>Device Options , and then press Enter .
Use the up or down a