Appendix C
RAID Controller Considerations
Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS
The default setting in the BIOS for the embedded controller is disabled. When you order the server with
Note
the embedded controller, the BIOS setting is enabled at the factory. However, if a server is reset to
defaults, this BIOS setting is reverted to disabled.
When you enable this controller, both the primary and secondary controllers are enabled.
Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Step 1
Select the Advanced tab, and then select LAN and PCIe Slots Configuration.
Step 2
Set PCH SATA Mode to LSI SW RAID.
Step 3
Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.
Step 4
Disabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS
Step 1
Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Step 2
Select the Advanced tab, and then select LAN and PCIe Slots Configuration.
Step 3
Set PCH SATA Mode to Disabled.
Step 4
Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.
Launching the LSI Embedded MegaRAID Configuration Utility
Launch the utility by pressing Ctrl-M when you see the prompt during system boot.
For information about using the Embedded MegaRAID software to configure your disk arrays, see the
LSI Embedded MegaRAID Software User
OL-32474-01
Guide.
Cisco UCS C240 M4 Server Installation and Service Guide
Embedded SATA RAID Controller
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