HD MAXX RAID Setup

HD MAXX RAID Setup

HD MAXX RAID Setup

    1. Power on the Server.
    2. Enter BIOS setup by pressing [F2] at prompt.
    3. Change Quiet Boot to [Disabled].
    4. Press [F10] to save changes.
    5. Server will re-boot.
    6. Press [Alt3] at prompt to enter 3ware setup.
    7. Press [Enter] twice.
    8. If there is an old array, it needs to be deleted before creating a new one.  To delete an old array, select it by pressing enter while it is highlighted.  An asterisk will appear next to it.  Press [Tab] to navigate to Delete Unit and press [Enter] to apply.
    9. Press [Tab] and select Create Unit.
    10. Select RAID Configuration.
      • For 1200HD  or 2470HD select RAID 5
      • For 2400HD select RAID 6.
    11. Select StorSave Profile and set to Performance.
    12.   Select AutoVerify and set to Disabled.
    13.   Press [Tab] to select Advanced and press [Enter].
    14.   Set Drive Queuing Mode to Disabled.
    15.   [Tab] to OK and press [Enter].
    16.   Select OK, Type [Y] to enable Write Cache.
    17.   Press [F8] and type [Y] to Save and Exit.