User's Manual

Frequently Asked Questions 27
Q: What should I do if I am not able to configure Redundant Array of
Independent Disks (RAID) using SBUU?
A: Ensure that the Fast Initialization parameter of the RAID controller is set
to ON and try again. This setting is the factory default for all RAID
controllers.
Q: Using SBUU, can I configure RAID on a system with a SATA 2s controller
connected to a hard drive?
A: SBUU does not support RAID configuration on any system with a SATA 2s
controller connected to a hard drive. To configure RAID on such a system, use
the <Ctrl><A> option or set the hard drive configuration to Native mode
through BIOS.
Q: I have multiple SCSI and RAID controllers on my system. How can I set
the order in which SBUU looks for controllers?
A: SBUU uses the controller listed first in the BIOS boot order list. If you
want to use another controller for the operating system, go to the BIOS setup
(by pressing <F2> as the system starts) and set the controller as the first
boot device.
Q: What should I do if I find that one or more virtual disks are in a failed or
degraded state?
A: Do not start the server setup program. Use the RAID controller's firmware
utility (by using <Ctrl><A>, <Ctrl><M>, or <Ctrl><C> while
booting) to reset the RAID controller's state.
Q: How can I configure RAID for disks that are displayed in Legacy mode?
A: On Cost Effective RAID Controller (CERC) ATA or CERC SATA RAID
controller cards, disks that are displayed in Legacy mode is not available for
RAID configuration in SBUU. If you want to use Legacy mode disks as part of
a RAID container, use the RAID controller firmware utility to initialize the
disks. However, if all disks are in Legacy mode, SBUU may fail to configure
RAID on the controller.
Q: Why does the Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) version 10
operating system installation sometimes fail on systems equipped with
multiple RAID and SCSI controllers?
A: When two or more RAID or SCSI controllers are present, install Novell
SLES I0 with only one configured RAID or SCSI controller. Configure the
other controllers after you install the Novell 10 operating system.