Problems With Raid System Configuration - NEC Express5800 User Manual

8-46 Troubleshooting

Problems with RAID System Configuration

Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a utility
does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method.
Fail to install the OS:
Is the RAID Controller configured?
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Provide proper configuration for the RAID Controller by using the WebBIOS.
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Fail to start the OS:
Is the BIOS of the RAID Controller changed?
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Set the BIOS correctly by using the WebBIOS.
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Does POST recognize the RAID Controller?
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After making sure that the RAID Controller is connected correctly, then power on
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the server.
If the RAID Controller is not recognized correctly despite correct connection, the
RAID Controller may be failed. Contact your service representative.
Rebuild fails:
Is the capacity of the hard disk drive to be rebuilt sufficient?
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The hard disk drive to be rebuilt should have the same capacity of the failed had
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disk drive.
Is RAID0 configured?
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RAID0 has no data redundancy, therefore, Rebuild is disabled in the RAID0
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configuration. Replace the failed hard disk drive, create the configuration data
again and initialize the hard disk drives. Then recover the data by using backup
data.
A hard disk drive fails:
Contact your service representative.
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