Kamis, 26 Desember 2019

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How to create a RAID array within LXPM

Description:
 
This article will explain how to create a RAID array using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager.
 
 
Procedure:
  1. Login to LXCC.
  2. Click on Remote Console on the left panel.
  3. Open the Remote Console Preview (This feature requires a license).
  4. Vertically along the top of the preview window click on the Power tab.
  5. Select Boot Server to System Setup.
  6. A pop-up window will show up, click Apply.
  7. The server will boot up or restart, and then automatically select F1 System Setup.
  8. Using the arrow keys, select Launch Graphical System Setup.
  9. Click on RAID Setup in the left panel.
  10. Click Manage Disk Drives.
  11. Make sure the state of the drives you would like to use are UGood not JBOD.
  12. If they are not UGood the virtual disk cannot be created. Use the Actions pulldown beside each drive to change the state of the drive.
  13. Click the > button.
  14. A warning will appear explaining that data could be loss. Click Yes to continue.
  15. After the warning message, the screen will revert back to the original RAID Setup screen. Click the > to continue.
  16. At the next screen there are two options that can be selected. Simple configuration or Advanced configuration.
  17. Simple configuration is covered below in step 17a and Advanced configuration is covered below in 17b.
    1. Select Simple configuration and click the > button.

      Select the RAID Level (LXPM will only allow you to select a RAID Level based on the minimum requirements and the hardware installed). Click the > to continue.

      Review configuration and click the > to continue (the options under New Virtual Disk cannot be changed when Simple configuration is chosen).

      A pop-up box will appear stating that the virtual disks are about to be created, and do you want to proceed, click Yes.
    2. Select Advanced configuration and click the > button.

      Select RAID Level and select the drives you would like to use. Click the > to continue.

      Click + Create Virtual Disk.

      Type in the Virtual Disk Name and make any changes to the present options to fit your environment. Click Create.

      Click the > to continue.

      Review configuration and click the > to continue.

      A pop-up box will appear stating that the virtual disks are about to be created. If you would like to proceed, click Yes.
  18. Whether you choose Simple configuration or Advanced configuration the following window will appear after the RAID setup is confirmed:
  19. When finished a green check mark will appear next to the volume saying Virtual disk creation successful.
  20. Click the > to continue.
  21. The original RAID Setup screen will appear with the newly create virtual disk.

Additional Resources

Lenovo RAID Introduction

https://lenovopress.com/lp0578.pdf

Lenovo RAID Management Tools and Resources

https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources
 
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