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Hi guys,
That might be a really simple question for some of you guys but does that board support fake raid only ? In other words, does the O.s need to support the raid entirely ? I do select raid mode in bios but i don't see how i can configure it in the bios... I tried control -I , control -E when the server boot up but nothing show up...
Does that board need a add-in card installed ?
I did read that board support software raid...does that mean O.S dependable ?
Thanks guys for your help.
I'm trying to setup raid10 with 4 hd's...
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Hello,
You could try the http://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/server-products/d29305023_raid_swug_r23_5.pdf Ctrl +R Utility on page 68 .
Please let me know which option are you selecting at the BIOS for the RAID mode.
Best regards,
Caesar B.
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Thanks for your fast reply.
I've tried two options available (ESRT2, RST) with different Control key to no avail.
I'm using 4 enterprise sata harddrive. Which option do you suggest me to go with ?
The control R should kick in right after the system bios, right ?
Thanks
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Hi there,
There is no need to add a RAID controller to the system in order to configure a RAID 10. I noticed you mentioned you already enabled RAID Mode in the BIOS. Keep in mind the following.
- 2 White SATA ports – 4 Black SATA ports are managed under the option that says AHCI Capable Controller. See Attachment
- 8 Blue SATA/SAS ports are managed under SAS/SATA Capable Controller. See Attachment
Additionally, make sure you disable the Quiet Boot option under the Main tab in BIOS.
If you choose ESRT2; then, you should get a CTRL+E prompt. If you choose RSTe, you should get a CTRL+I option rather.
We don't typically have a preference between one RAID option over the other one but most customers have used the ESRT2 option in the past.
Here is an https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23572/RAID-Interactive-Tutorial-for-Intel-Embedded-Software-Raid-Technology-2-ESRT2- Interactive Tutorial for this RAID controller.
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Once quiet boot is disable, all menu are now available for the raid configuration. I'll know this for next time !
I selected ESRT2 and tried windows server installation and asking for drivers. I'll take a look at download section on your website.
Thanks alot for your help!
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Hello server101 ,
We are glad to hear our recommendation were of assistance.
Best regards,
Caesar B.

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