HP 6-Port SATA RAID - Manual (Page 7)

Installation and configuration procedures 7
Assigning the boot controller
NOTE: If the server will contain two or more bootable controllers, read this section. Otherwise, omit this
section.
The 6-Port SATA RAID controller supports bootable drives and arrays. The default setting of the controller and
system setup usually allows you to install and boot from either a hard drive connected to the motherboard, or
from a drive or array connected to the controller.
If you already have an operating system installed on a hard drive connected to the motherboard and you want to
boot a second operating system from the controller:
1. Power up the server.
The server runs the POST sequence and briefly displays an RSBU prompt.
2. At the prompt, press the F9 key to start RSBU.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the server and set the boot controller order.
4. Save the configuration, and exit from the utility.
5. Restart the server for the new settings to take effect.
For more information about using RSBU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide or the server setup and
installation guide. These documents are both available on the HP website,
http://www.hp.com , or on the
Documentation CD supplied in the server kit.
Creating a bootable array
NOTE: If you intend to install an operating system on a drive or array connected to the controller, read this
section. Otherwise, begin installing the driver, as described on the website where the driver is located.
To create a bootable array:
1. Install the controller and drives, as described on page 5.
2. Power up the computer.
3. Press Ctrl+A to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
The first screen shows all installed 6-Port SATA RAID controllers. If more than one controller is displayed,
highlight the boot controller, and then press the Enter key.
4. Press the Enter key to select the array configuration utility.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight Initialize Drives, and the press the Enter key.
6. Press the Insert key to highlight the drives you want to initialize, and the press the Enter key.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight a drive that is to be used for the array, and then press the Insert key.
Repeat this step for each drive in the array.
The utility displays the selected drives.
8. Press the Enter key.
A red warning box appears. This is normal.
9. Press the Y key, and then press the Enter key.
The selected drives are initialized, and then the array configuration utility main screen is displayed again.
10. Use the arrow keys to highlight Create Array, and then press the Enter key.
11. Use the arrow keys to highlight one of the previously initialized drives, and press the Insert key. Repeat this
step for each drive in the array. The 6-Port SATA RAID Controller can support logical drives up to 2 TB
capacity.
12. Press the Enter key.