User's Manual

Q: What happens if I create a virtual disk by specifying the size?
A: If you create a virtual disk by specifying the size (instead of using the Maximum possible size option), subsequent
virtual disks that you create are bound to the controller and the array disk that you selected. This condition is valid until
you exhaust all the available space on that array disk.
Q: What happens if I want to delete a virtual disk that is one of the virtual disks that was created using a particular array
disk?
A: All the virtual disks created on that array disk are selected for deletion.
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 SLES 10 operating system.
Q: What happens if I install a new operating system on my system that already has an operating system?
A: If you already have an operating system on your system, and you use the Server Operating System Installation (SOI)
to install a different operating system, the existing operating system is removed and data is deleted from your system.
Q: Can I install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and VMware ESX Server operating systems?
A: Yes, you can. However, for operating systems such as Windows Server 2008 and VMware ESX Server, the native
Graphical User Installation tool provided by the operating system installation media is used.
Q: What happens if I disconnect the network connection while I am copying the operating system image from a Server
Message Block (SMB) share?
A: If you disconnect the network connection while the operating system image is copying, an error message is displayed
indicating that the network is being disconnected. A
Reboot button is also enabled. However, the operating system
installation process does not resume after you reconnect the network cable. You need to reboot your system.
Q: What happens if I use the SOI to configure RAID controllers on my system that has virtual disks configured on the
controller?
A: If you have virtual disks configured on your controller and you use the SOI to configure RAID controllers on your
system, the existing virtual disks are deleted.
Q: Where can I get information about support for operating systems and RAID controllers?
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