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HP DL380 G5 Raid Configuration

Asked by: chaz21

Hello,

I am trying to create a RAID 1 array for the operating system on my HP DL380 G5. When I boot using the Smart Start disk and go to create the array the only available options are raid 0 and raid 1+0. why can't i create raid array for my OS ??

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2009-09-08 at 11:12:17ID24715730
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Answers

 

by: MidnightOnePosted on 2009-09-08 at 11:22:12ID: 25284596

I presume you want RAID5, although your question doesn't state the RAID level you're after.

There's two things you'll need: The correct controller for the RAID level you want, and the right number of drives.
So, first off what RAID controller model do you have in the server?

If you're looking for RAID5, you''ll need at least three physical drives.

 

by: chaz21Posted on 2009-09-08 at 11:23:34ID: 25284604

ya i just checked hp's website and the controller we have in that server (p400) doesn't support raid 1. im assuming that's why it isn't an option.

 

by: inorbitalPosted on 2009-09-08 at 11:24:51ID: 25284620

Do you know which Smart Array controller you have? There are many types:
  " Smart Array P410
  " Smart Array P411
  " Smart Array P212
  " Smart Array P400
  " Smart Array E500
  " Smart Array P600 SAS
  " Smart Array P700m
  " Smart Array P800
  " Smart Array 6400 series
  " Smart Array 6i series  

 

by: inorbitalPosted on 2009-09-08 at 11:25:39ID: 25284626

Oops. Ok, I have a P400 and it should support RAID1 no problems - we have one running right now.

 

by: inorbitalPosted on 2009-09-08 at 11:29:34ID: 25284650

I would set it up as a RAID1+0 - that's what ours is being reported as, yet in fact it's 2 drives mirrored.

 

by: chaz21Posted on 2009-09-08 at 11:37:17ID: 25284740

ok thanks to all for the input  !

 

by: OWSSLTDPosted on 2009-11-20 at 18:32:52ID: 25876080

Hi,

Check these things
1. One of your disk might be offline or damaged. You will then have only one disk avaible
2. bios firmware might be corrupt. Try to reinstall (latest 6.86) or run firmware cd ver. 8.60
3. Settings in the controller might be wrong, but it supposed to be ok by default from fabric.

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