28 Storage Controller FeaturesCompatibility With Virtual Disks Created on PERC 6 and H200 CardsVirtual disks that are created on the PERC 6 and H200 family of controllerscan be migrated to the PERC H700 and H800 cards without risking dataor configuration loss. Migrating virtual disks from the PERC H700 andH800 cards to PERC 6 or H200 is not supported.NOTE: For more information about compatibility, contact your Dell technicalsupport representative.Migrating Virtual Disks From PERC 6 or H200 to PERC H700 and H800To migrate virtual disks from PERC 6 or H200 to PERC H700 and H800:1 Turn off the system.2 Move the appropriate physical disks from the PERC 6 or H200 card to thePERC H700 and H800 card. If you are replacing your PERC 6 or H200 cardwith a PERC H700 or H800 card, see the Hardware Owner’s Manual thatshipped with your system or at support.dell.com/manuals.3 Boot the system and import the foreign configuration that is detected.You can do this in two ways:• Press to automatically import the foreign configuration.• Enter the BIOS Configuration Utility and navigate to the ForeignConfiguration View.NOTE: For more information on accessing the BIOS Configuration Utility,see "Entering the BIOS Configuration Utility" on page 82.NOTE: For more information on Foreign Configuration View, see "ForeignConfiguration View" on page 108.4 Exit the BIOS Configuration Utility and reboot the system.5 Ensure all the latest drivers for the PERC H700 or H800 card (available atsupport.dell.com) are installed. For more information, see "DriverInstallation" on page 69.
