66 HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 3 Server User Guide
Configuring the SATA RAID feature
CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before
proceeding. The configuration process erases all data on the hard
drives.
1. Power up the server. Press the F9 key to launch RBSU.
NOTE: Enabling the RAID option in RBSU is only necessary for
installation of the RAID driver. If this option is not enabled, the OS loads
the standard ATA driver from the OS media.
2. Select Advanced Options>SATA Software RAID>Enable RAID.
3. Press the F10 key twice to exit RBSU. The system automatically reboots.
4. After the system reboots, press the F8 key to activate the embedded SATA
RAID controller.
5. Select Array Configuration Utility from the Option menu.
6. Select Configure Drives from the main menu.
7. Press the INS key twice to select the two SATA drives.
8. Press the Enter key to complete selection. The system prompts a selection of
RAID 0 or RAID 1.
9. Select a RAID level.
10. Enter an Array Label. If RAID 0 is selected, select a Stripe Size.
11. Select Create RAID:
RAID options Description
RAID 0 No Init – Creates array without initialization
RAID 0 Migrate* – Creates RAID 0 from a single drive
RAID 1 Quick Init - Creates array without initialization
RAID 1 Clear* – Writes zeroes to all the array members
RAID 1 Build* – Copies data from source drive to target
drive.
*The process can take 30 minutes or more to complete depending on the drive capacity.
12. After the configuration is complete, select Done.
