11-26-2013 08:52 AM - edited 03-01-2019 11:22 AM
Hi,
I have a server C220 with card raid UCS-RAID-9266CV in PCIe slot.
I do need to remove this card in order to use the PCIe slot for a additional NIC.
Can i use the Embedded MegaRAID Controller to configure RAID 1 on SAS integrated disk ?
it seems to me that the migration is not possible... :
- i do not understand why ; do i have a solution... software ?
- if i can, what do i need to do on BIOS, Cabling... ?
Many thx
Nicolas.
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11-26-2013 09:21 AM
Nicolas,
If you ordered the server with the RAID controller then it did not come with the embedded RAID key that must be installed on the system board. You will need to order the following part(s) and install on the system bord in order to use the embedded RAID controller. It is important to note that ONLY windows and Linux are supported. To order the part as a spare just add an = sign to the end of the PID (e.g. UCSC-RAID-ROM55=). This is a Key that's connected directly to the system board that enables the embedded controller.
The cables that are connected to your 9266 can be reused and plugged into the SAS connectors on the system board. Once you have the part and have recabled, you will need to enable the embedded controler in BIOS.
Steve McQuerry
UCS - Technical Marketing
11-26-2013 09:21 AM
Nicolas,
If you ordered the server with the RAID controller then it did not come with the embedded RAID key that must be installed on the system board. You will need to order the following part(s) and install on the system bord in order to use the embedded RAID controller. It is important to note that ONLY windows and Linux are supported. To order the part as a spare just add an = sign to the end of the PID (e.g. UCSC-RAID-ROM55=). This is a Key that's connected directly to the system board that enables the embedded controller.
The cables that are connected to your 9266 can be reused and plugged into the SAS connectors on the system board. Once you have the part and have recabled, you will need to enable the embedded controler in BIOS.
Steve McQuerry
UCS - Technical Marketing
11-27-2013 06:13 AM
Hi Steve,
many thanks for your reply and this piece of information.
best regards
01-07-2014 10:44 AM
Hi Steve,
We have bought the UCSC-RAID-ROM55= ; I spent all my daytime in order to try to work the Embedded MegaRAID Controller but without success.
I can create the RAID via the CTRL+I during the boot post :
But, if I try to configurate the RAID via SCU, I can not… it failed.
Now, if I try to install an OS (win2k8R2), the OS can not see any disk.
2 questions :
page C6 : http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/raid.pdf
I have configured the SCU storage support as “Intel RSTe” :
with "LSI SW RAID" any raid configuration is possible.
In any case, many thank for you help.
best regards
Nicolas
01-07-2014 01:33 PM
Hi Steve,
It seems to me that i have found a good clue : https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2221242
Yes that worked. After disabling the PCI option ROMs the system recognized the drives when Southbridge setting was set to LSI Software RAID. A RAID array was able to be built when running the RAID configuration tool during the boot process.
i will try tomorrow...
best regards
Nicolas
01-21-2014 07:59 AM
Hi,
Following my last post, i have found the solution. Please, see below the configuration :
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/raid.html#wp1041715
Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support
The SCU Upgrade ROM module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a motherboard header. This chip upgrades the standard four-drive SATA support to add SAS support for up to eight SAS or SATA drives.
Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support
The software RAID key module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a motherboard header. This chip upgrades SAS support to add RAID 5 support (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for up to eight SAS or SATA drives).
After plugging the 2 keys,
1 - change the values as follow :
"disable" the following values :
reboot
use SCU (Server Configuratio) Utility) :
F6, virtual media….
2 - RAID configuration :
good luck !
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