In this video, we'll cover the process of clearing a foreign configuration using the virtual disk management menu with a configuration of entry-level PERC controller or enterprise-level PERC controller cards. In addition, you can view the foreign configuration from the foreign view tab without importing the configuration. Please note, the controller does not allow import of configurations that result in more than 64 virtual disks for an enterprise-level PERC controller and 32 virtual disks for an entry-level PERC controller.
If you take out the physical disks from one server and insert it into another server, or if you swap the slots, then those disks will be identified as foreign configuration by the controller. To clear the foreign configuration, use the following steps. During Bootup press F2, When you are prompted by the BIOS screen, the virtual disk management screen is displayed. Go to Device setting on this page. Select the RAID controller and it will direct you to the main page. Click Physical disk management. You will see all the available physical disks with foreign configurations. back on the main menu, go to the Configuration management option, and then go to Manage foreign configuration. Click Preview foreign configuration, and then click Clear foreign configuration.
You’re prompted with a message, Are you sure you want to proceed? Select Confirm and then click Yes to proceed further. When finished, it displays The operation has been performed successfully. Click OK to continue, then go back and click Physical disk On this page you can see the foreign configuration in physical disks are cleared. For more information, visit Dell.com/powercenter or DellTechCenter.com\powercenter
