configure partitions on DL380 G6
Just got 2 new DL380 servers installed and I don't see a util on boot to create/manage the RAID drives. On our last set of servers, the RAID config util was an option on bootup.
Do I need one of the config disks ?
Do I need one of the config disks ?
jakethecatuk
Boot up SmartStart CD - that will give you the option to configure the RAID array.
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I was able to find SmartStart CD, it states that it is for "Proliant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 Series and Proliant BL Servers" V7.80, but I don't see anywhere that it covers the G6 series.
Will this CD work ?
If not, how do I obtain a new one ?
Will this CD work ?
If not, how do I obtain a new one ?
If it came with the server - it will work.
Boot it and follow your nose :)
Boot it and follow your nose :)
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No, it didn't. and I don't know if I can get a hold of the original disks.
That’s why I am asking.
That’s why I am asking.
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Whilst SmartStart is the proper way you *do* get an option to configure the array during POST, but it's hidden by the stupid splash screen, there's a message to press any key during startup so you see the BIOS messages.
I hate that splash screen so much :(
I hate that splash screen so much :(
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I was never able to get behind the splash screen to see some other options.
The only option I was able to get to was the BIOS config.
Was able to download a 32x version of the Smart-Start and it did boot and let me open a util’ called the "ACU" (Array Config’ Utility). In the ACU it had a location for licenses keys, but my server is already configured with a RAID 1, and 5 drives. If I brake the existing config/drives and create a new drive configuration(s), do I need to be worried about the license keys ? (will I be prompted for the key again?)
Thanks
The only option I was able to get to was the BIOS config.
Was able to download a 32x version of the Smart-Start and it did boot and let me open a util’ called the "ACU" (Array Config’ Utility). In the ACU it had a location for licenses keys, but my server is already configured with a RAID 1, and 5 drives. If I brake the existing config/drives and create a new drive configuration(s), do I need to be worried about the license keys ? (will I be prompted for the key again?)
Thanks
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The ACU did not ask for a key and all is working.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.