UCS C220 M3 raid issue

[opnineopnine]

hi all,

I have a UCS C220 M3 with 4 hard drives , when I want to create the Raid 5 is not enabled, I only have 1 or 10.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Keny Perez]

What is the CIMC version?

Are you trying to create the RAID from CIMC or WebBIOS?

What is the RAID controller model?

-Kenny

[opnineopnine]

Hello Keny,

I'm doing it with the CIMC, the model is a LSI software Ver C.05 Bios version SCU 11.02151609R

Thanks.

[Keny Perez · Accepted solution]

See this http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/C220/raid.html#pgfId-1028426

You need the software key, otherwise you will only be able to set up RAID 0,1 and 10

"You can further upgrade this support by adding SAS RAID 5 support with an optional software key. See Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support."

HTH,

-Kenny

[opnineopnine]

Keny,

When you say the software key you mean the full serial from the EXSI?

Thanks.!

[Keny Perez]

No, it is something additional you install for the server that allows you to have RAID 5 available (more info in the link I shared above).

Your Cisco Rep should be able to help you get one.

-Kenny