PowerFlex: How To Import and Set a Foreign Virtual Disk as BOSS-S2 Native

Summary: This article explains using the Boot Optimized Storage Solution - S2 (BOSS-S2) configuration utility to import a foreign virtual disk, a feature only when the controller detects a foreign disk. ...

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Instructions

Import and set a foreign virtual disk as BOSS-S2 native.

About this task
The Import operation sets a foreign virtual disk as native to the configuration.
Steps

Enter the BOSS-S2 Configuration utility. 

  1. Turn on the system.
  2. While the system is booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup.
  3. Click Device Settings.
    Device Settings lists all the RAID controllers in the system.
  4. Click Physical/Virtual disk information.
  5. Click Virtual disk information.
  6. Select the virtual disk.
  7. Select Yes for the option Would you like to import this virtual disk?
  8. Click OK, and then click Import.
  9. Click Back until you return to the screen.
  10. Click Finish, and then click Yes to save the settings.

 

Note: This option is only available when the controller detects a foreign disk.

 

Additional Information

Dell Technologies Boot Optimized Storage Solution-S2 User's Guide

PowerEdge: Importing or Clearing Foreign Configurations on PERC controllers

 

Videos :

Importing Foreign Configurations Using the Virtual Disk Management Menu 

How to Configure Clearing Foreign Using Virtual Disk Management Menu

 

 

 

Affected Products

PowerFlex rack, ScaleIO
Article Properties
Article Number: 000249178
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 14 أيار 2026
Version:  2
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