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No RAID Properties in LSI SAS Bios
Hello. I have bought a few days ago a Dell server PowerEdge 1950. I have installed Windows 2003 server on it (adding LSI 1068 drivers to detect HDD).
The problem: I want to configure RAID 1 (data mirror) and using this (http://www.lsi.com/downloads/Public/SATASAS%20HBAs/SATASAS%20HBAs%20Common%20Files/IR-SAS_UserGuide.pdf) tutorial at page 27 Figure 3.1 Adapter Properties Screen I don't have RAID Properties. Any ideas what can be a problem? Server has two disks plugged.
Bellow I attached DSET full system log and screens from LSI SAS UI (ctrl+c when booting). Thanks a lot for help!
Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) for PowerEdge 1950 + screens from LSI SAS UI
Best, Mateusz
theflash1932
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June 7th, 2012 10:00
The SAS 5/i (which you have) is a NON-RAID controller/HBA. The SAS 5/iR is the 'R'AID version. It is used primarily for non-RAID devices, such as tape drives. If you need RAID, the only option you have is a software/OS-managed RAID (or purchase an actual RAID controller (SAS 5/iR, SAS 6/iR, PERC 5/i, PERC 6/i).
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June 2nd, 2012 23:00
Dell's PERCs are LSI cards. Do you have a Dell PERC or a regular LSI controller? If it's a Dell PERC, which model? SAS6iR, PERC5i, PERC6i, or something else maybe?
mateusz86
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June 7th, 2012 09:00
It's diplayed in Slot list as Dell SAS 5/i Integrated Controller. I was sure that LSI = RAID. How from system can i check it?
mateusz86
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June 7th, 2012 15:00
Thank you very much theflash1932!
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November 12th, 2013 14:00
Yes, but you will use it in NON-RAID mode. You cannot switch from non-RAID to RAID - they are neither compatible nor interchangeable. If you want RAID, you need to backup your data, replace SAS 5/i with SAS 5/iR, configure RAID, then restore data.
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November 12th, 2013 14:00
i am using this , is it possible to replacing my 5/1 with 5/ir without loosing my data and disk structure ?