SAS 5/iR BIOS 31Exit ScreenIt is important to exit the SAS BIOS Configuration Utility properly, because some changes take effectonly when you exit. From the Adapter List, press > to exit. In addition, a similar exit screenappears when you exit most other screens, and it can be used to save settings.Performing Configuration TasksCreating an Integrated Striping Virtual DiskAn Integrated Striping (IS) virtual disk, also referred to as RAID 0, offers the ability to stripe data acrossmultiple physical disks. This can increase storage capacity and performance by combining multiple disksinto one logical virtual disk. Follow these steps to create an IS virtual disk on a SAS 5/iR controller thatdoes not currently have a virtual disk configured.1 Select a controller from the Adapter List in the Configuration Utility.2 Select the RAID Properties option.Table 5-3. Manage Virtual Disk Field DescriptionsField DescriptionIdentifier The identifier of the virtual diskType The RAID type of the virtual diskScan Order The scan order of the virtual diskSize (MB) The size of the virtual diskStatus The status of the virtual diskSynchronize Mirror This option is used to synchronize the IM virtual disk.This option is not accessible under the following conditions:• The virtual disk is inactive.• The virtual disk does not need to be resynchronized.• IS virtual disk is used.Manage Secondary Disk This option is used to add a secondary drive to a degraded IM virtual disk with amissing member.This option is not accessible under the following conditions:• The virtual disk is inactive.• The virtual disk is not a degraded IM virtual disk with a missing member.• IS virtual disk is used.Activate Mirror This option is used to activate an inactive (foreign) virtual disk. The option isgrayed out if there are no inactive virtual disks.Delete Virtual Disk This option is used to delete the currently displayed virtual diskYD912bk1.book Page 31 Monday, April 2, 2007 4:39 PM
