Dell PE 2850 Raid config for ESXi4

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• Desktop Dell XPS 8500 - Raid config does not

  All-

  I received my new 8500 a few weeks ago '' that came with only (1) 2 TB HARD drive which has been loaded with the W8.  For the last week or two, I was setup with additional drives / cables / etc.

  So now I have a 120 GB SSD that I use for the primary HARD drive I rebooted W8 on (due to the demand of the reinstallation discs) and also bought an identical 2 TB Seagate drive to set up a Raid 1 (mirror) configuration.

  So inside it is connected like this:

  SSD 120 (main OS drive) connected to the Sata port 0

  DVD player - connected to port Sata 1 (white block... "I think that his port 1 but on the bios, he said port 5?)

  2 TB HDD - connected to the Sata 2 port (second of the card)

  2 TB HDD - connected to the Sata 3 port (again on the second series of the map)

  I am eager to have both drives of 2 TB for the storage of data and when I record something on the first disc of 2 TB, I want that this mirror to the second disc of 2 TB for backups.  I want to keep the 120 GB SSD for just the OS and applications I can load later.

  Now, everything looks fine on the disk management.  I have my main drive C: (120 GB SSD) / one of my 2 TB like H: / and the other 2 TB in M:

  Everything has been initialized, configured, etc. under disk management (allocated all the space for the to 2 discs)

  So I read tons of discussions and documents online and I know how you go into the BIOS and change Sata from AHCI RAID option.  When I do this I select to save changes and exit, and the pc tries to start up... gets to the Dell Logo and then fails.  He opted for the stop and restart and new come to the same part and stops.  She continues to do so until I go into the BIOS and change back the settings of Raid AHCI save / quit and it starts right in the operating system?

  Not sure what the heck happens... any help would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you

  JackShack-

  Just wanted to report and let you know that everything was fine.  I've initialized, created a partition, did a quick format and everything is visible in 'My Computer' as expected.

  Before closing this thread, I just wanted to take your brain with some questions about the current configuration:

  1. whenever I have restart / reboot the pc, the RAID ROM or whatever the splash screen appears for a few seconds and I can't see where I configured my readers and everything looks good, then it goes into start the OS?  I guess it's normal to have the pc to start with this config RAID ROM because I configured the RAID parameters?

  2. in the BIOS to get the RAID set, I had to change settings such as "Secure Boot" (from activate to disable) and "Start Mode" (from UEFI to Legacy).  I guess these are the "required" settings for RAID work on the pc and I would like to leave them alone?

  3. when I boot up the OS and I go to the management of these two disks or workstation (1) only one of my drives of 2 TB arises (I know it is because I have RAID configured in RAID 1, so since it is mirroring its only showing a single disc.)  BUT how do I know in my mind that my data are successfully copy through two drives if only one shows?  I just take it for granted that everything is working as intended, or is it possible to see the data on both drives?  Just curious...

  In any case, I think that's it.  I just wanted to say with real sincerity that I really appreciate your patience and all your advice and guidance while trying to get RAID configured on this computer.

  Thanks again!

• Desktop Dell XPS 8500 - complete Instructions for the necessary Raid 1 configuration

  Hi, soon I will get this system and it consists of the 256 GB ssd for the OS, etc and has 2 GB SATA for data. The ssd has his own connection to the Board of Directors and that leaves "2no" 6 GB/s & 2No / 3 GB/s sata ports on the card. The OS is windows 7 ult, but I don't want to use software raid.

  I bought a 2nd disc identical sata hard and want to configure hardware raid 1 for data. I am assuming they will be connected to the 6 Gbps ports because there will be 2 optical drives that I hear are connected to ports / 3 GB/s

  Can anyone provide a step by step instructions regarding the implementation of raid 1 as soon as I get the computer. It will be used until I have set up the raid. If you can try to fool it would be great (for example I have to disconnect the ssd before setting up the raid, the new sata drive has to be formatted first, etc?)

  I'm sure support Dell can instruct me on how to do it, but I am usually able to do minor hardware upgrades and have done things as OS reinstalls before so I don't know with a clear set of instructions, it should not be too difficult!

  Thanks for any help you can give

  There are two processes that allows to set up a RAID.  The technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology console and the Intel Option ROM RAID configuration utility.  Intel recommends using the console of RST on a system that already has Windows installed and working, but I do not know why the RAID configuration utility could not be used as long as the system drive must not be included in the RAID.

  If the RAID configuration utility is used, you end up with an empty RAID volume that must be partitioned and formatted as any hard drive, you add to the computer.  This is done by using the disk management application.  If the RST console is used to migrate RAID from a drive with data on it, the RAID created will have the same structure that we find on the disc for the migration, so partitioning and formatting would be necessary.

  To use the console of the RST, consider this: Intel Rapid Storage Technology User Guide.  Article 8 contains information specific to your goal.  The document also covers the RAID configuration utility, however, so it would be a good idea to consult the entire guide.  The computer must have the RAID mode is enabled before attempting to set up a RAID.  The guide gives a 'how', but remember the screens shown are for motherboards from Intel which differ slightly from the version of Dell.  The guide also provides information about using the RAID configuration utility.  The biggest difference between the use of the console of the RST and the RAID configuration utility, the Setup utility doesn't allows you to move from an existing drive.

• RAID and TRIM Config for R720xd and SSD

  Hello

  I have:

  • Dell Poweredge R720xd
  • 4 x 800 GB Dell Intel brand SSD S3700 DC
  • 8 x 600 GB Dell brand Savvio 10K.6 hard drives 2.5 "
  • Reference Dell PERC H710P Mono Mini

  I would like to configure the server with a RAID 5 array to another array of RAID 5 for hard drives and SSDS.

  On the SSD, I read that:

  1. The H710P does not pass through TRIM/cancel orders the OS MAPPING
  2. TRIM is not really necessary because the RAID controller has a method to warn the reader that the block is unused
  3. A small percentage of the SSD (~ 5%) should be neglected.  In my view, that it is more provisioning.

  (3) above is really necessary when it comes to RAID with SSDS?  If so, how to achieve this?  Make:

  allocate some 95% of the available SSD space only when you create the RAID volume?

  OR

  devote 100% of the available disk space on the RAID volume and then when I create partitions during the OS installation, leave unallocated 5%?

  Hello

  None of this is important. Questions that concern you have no effect on your configuration.

  jfly

  • The H710P does not pass through TRIM/cancel orders the OS MAPPING
  • TRIM is not really necessary because the RAID controller has a method to warn the reader that the block is unused

  When you use a controller hardware RAID of the operating system has no control on the blocks. The operating system thinks that they control all blocks are virtual, so any TRIM/UMAP makes the BONE's virtual blocks.

  jfly

  A small percentage of the SSD (~ 5%) should be neglected.  In my view, that it is more provisioning.

  During the introduction of reach a level of training. SSD manufacturers allocate space for it. If you want to make additional supply, some drive manufacturers provide utilities to allow you to manipulate the supply, or you can just have unallocated space on the disk. All unallocated space will automatically be used by the reader, but I don't see a need for this SSD is already provided by the manufacturer.

  Thank you

• A Dell PowerEdge 2850 server is used for the new ESXi server, but it does not support the 64-bit VM.

  A Dell PowerEdge 2850 server is used for the new ESXi server, but it does not support the 64-bit VM.

  I can't believe it.

  When I start up a virtual computer, it gives a wrong message shown in the picture below.

  Does anyone have any ideas on this?

  Usually not enabled virtualization technology in host BIOS.

  Take a look at can not power on a 64-bit Windows VM

• Install a non-of a Dell Poweredge 2850 server operating system

  Hello everyone.

  I was wondering how I could go about the installation of operating system, including Windows 7 and Windows XP on my server. I understand that they are not made for the server, but I would use Windows 7 instead of the server operating system. Windows XP is an option, but I'd rather not, if I have to

  Stick the DVD in the drive and start to install.  Chances are that Windows 7, like server 2008R2 will NOT have the drivers for the controller RAID (PERC 4e/Di), so use the driver 2008R2 for the RAID controller (and any other device requiring disks after installation).

  Controller RAID PERC 4e/Di to 2008R2 driver:
  http://ftp.Dell.com/SCSI-RAID/LSI-LOGIC_MULTI-DEVICE_A00_R227150.exe

  Also keep in mind that PERC does NOT support non-RAID, so you MUST configure RAID before installing, or even with the right driver, no hard drive is visible.

  Potential problems:

  Graphics - you should probably use the drivers of graphics/video 2008 x 64 for a decent resolution.  Keep in mind that server (such as 16 MB video memory) graphics will run NO Aero or high resolution/refresh.

  DRAC - if you have a DRAC (Dell Remote Access Controller) card installed, you will not be able to install drivers to meet these devices in Device Manager.

  Management system - software of management of Dell is NOT supported on the client OS.

  Other:

  In the 2850 processors do NOT support the VT, then you would be very limited with virtualization options.

  Sounds: there is no sound on a server.

• Brand new dv7-7212nr want missing SW or config for SSD?

  Just bought a new non-custom desire dv7-7212nr 2 days ago.  Main specifications are:

  3rd gen i7-3630QM

  750 GB 7200 RPM HARD drive

  Drive hard acceleration Cache 32 GB SSD

  8 GB OF SDRAM

  Windows 8

  Other components are irrelevent to my questions or situation.

  The wording 'Hard Drive Acceleraton Cache 32 GB SSD' spec would mainly means the technology Intel Rapid Storage, perhaps combined with the Intel Quick start technology.  Yet, on this computer, I can find only an Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager.

  In Panel of-> system and security-> administration-> computer management tools > storage-> disk management, I can see disk 0 to 699 GB with several partitions, which include the OS (C) and (D) RECOVERY.

  Disc 1 has proved to have an 8 GB partition.

  I find that disk 1 is the SSD and this computer has only the Intel Rapid Start SW technology and configuration.  I read on the internet for this tech in fast ignition to work, an SSD should have a partition that is exactly the same size as the SDRAM.

  My first set of questions are: 1) is my correct conclusion? (2) how HP put in an SSD of 32 GB and uses only 8 GB of it?

  I chatted online with an HP support who asked me to download from a website for HP Intel Rapid Storage Technology and SW drivers and assured me that the installation would not cause any problems or conflicts with the existing configuration, and so I did.  I have no ill effect (yet), but it doesn't seem to be that a good effect is.  On the one hand, it is supposed to be a new 'Intel Rapid Storage Technology' application, but there is none.  So HP support and I can not go further, and support suggested that I do a system recovery, return the setting to factory.  I told him the computer is 2 days, and I to him did nothing other than downloads, that he asked me to do.

  My next set of questions are: a) HP wouldn't put in quick start and quick storage in this product, taking into account the SSD of 32 GB? (b) is there a way to add storage now fast SW and config to envy dv7-7212nr to fully use the 32 GB of SSD? (c) do I keep off to pass my own files on this computer before the problem of cache SSD?

  Finally, I did the Windows experience index runs on the computer and got a score of 5.9 on performance of the hard disk.  I read on the internet that the score is in line with the performance of disk HARD 7200 RPM, which suggests no effect of cache SDS.

  I realize I'm putting in a long post, but I wanted to provide enough information for the experts to evaluate and give answers.

  Thank you very much!

  XLIU wrote:

  So, how do I know / check / detect that the other 24G of the 32 GB of SSD is used for the RAID config? Thought that the RAID has not SSD.

  I looked at the config of the BIOS at startup; It shows no option for TSRI but only Intel Rapid Start Tech. It seems that the dv7-7212nr want to support any, TSRI unlike advertising on the dv7-7212nr box.

  First of all, make sure that you download and install the driver of technology Intel Rapid STORAGE for the Envy HP dv7-7212nr here:

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-112591-1&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&OS=4132&product=5309489&sw_lang=

  After installation, find Intel Rapid Storage Technology and run. It must start with a screen that looks like this:

  

  It's my real desire HP dv7-7212nr. The screen may be slightly different from mine because I fiddled with technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology (for example, the default Cache volume is 22 GB, where, as mine said 21 GB). Although the WSSD is 32 GB, the size displayed in the Windows is always less than the specified size (30 GB instead of 32 GB). Similarly, the 750 GB hard drive is displayed as GB 699.

  As you may already know, the 8 GB data volume is configured as a partition hibernation for Intel Quick START technology, and the rest, 21 GB in my case, is used as cache acceleration to Intel Rapid STORAGE Technology. The status of SATA (750 GB HDD) drive "fast-track" means that the hard drive is "fast-track" by the cache on the SSD drive and that it is configured and working properly. You can easily change these settings if you take the time to read and learn about it; for example, you can disable the quick START (hibernation partition) and use the whole SSD for fast STORAGE (acceleration).

  Your BIOS should certainly have an entry indicating the Intel Rapid STORAGE technology works properly. I forgot the exact name of it, but I will edit this post to let you know what he said exactly once that I reboot to enter the BIOS again.

  Edit: In the BIOS, go to System Configuration > UEFI Device Configuration (under Intel Rapid Start technology) > technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology and you should see a screen similar to mine below:

  

  As you can see, I've fiddled with my setup of the WSSD, and so my quick partition start (hibernation) is in fact 8.3 GB (slightly larger than the default value) and my cache volume is 21.5 GB (slightly smaller than the default value).

• Change a failing drive - RAID Dell Poweredge H310 - RAID 1

  Hi guys,.

  Thank you for everything that support you in these forums. I'm new here.

  We have a Dell PowerEdge T320 server on my new place of work. It is Dell Poweredge H310 RAID controller on it. It is configured in RAID-1, with 2 discs.

  Now my question is: in the event that one of the drives breaks down:

  1 - I should insert the new drive into the slot where the failed disk has been inserted, or in the following location?

  2 - will be the new drive automatically "copied" with the healthy disk data or it will need some work?

  I read the manual and chapter 'Replacement year Online physical disk', says the following, but I don't know the answer to these questions:

  1. in the management of virtual disks window, select Virtual Disk # and press the arrow key down until the physical disks is highlighted.

  2. press arrow right key to expand the list of physical disks that are members of the virtual disk.

  3. press the down arrow and select the desired physical disk that you want to replace. Press to view the list of operations permitted on the disc.

  4. Select Replace and then start.

  5. tap on the down arrow to select a replacement disk and then press the SPACEBAR to select the disk.

  6. click OK to start the replacement.

  Any advice would be appreciated.

  Kind regards.

  Videoclocknet,

  You must remove the failed disk and replace it with another similar drive on the same niche. When you choose the following location, be sure to follow the steps in the virtual disk management screen (VD) as you have indicated.

  The failed drive will be replaced and the replacement drive will be one on the following location. Either way is perfectly fine. You can then monitor status of the VD and the reconstruction process using OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA).

  2 disks configured in RAID 1 act as a reflection of the other. Failure of 1 drive ensures that the same data are available on the other. When you replace the failed disk, the rebuilding process begins, and the same data gets automatically copied.

  Please let me know if you have any other questions.

• BEST CONFIG FOR EDITING

  Hello I have adobe first CC with the imac, pegasus RAID 4 and external SSD 512 GB of hardrive. What is the best performance config for: media temp files, rush, application?

  Thank you

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• RAID 5 or RAID 10 for VDI?

  Hello

  I am currently in a dispute with my boss on which RAID should I use for the new servers ESX accommodation our VDI.

  He said that we should stick with RAID 5 coz the DELL engineers suggest RAID 10 is not good for VDI.

  But im stressing that we should go with RAID 10, since it offers better performance.

  Our servers have 8 x 10 k SAS 300 GB.

  Each server will host max 45 Windows XP VM with 20 GB of space.

  Any suggestions?

  I agree with the suggestions that have already been posted.  In our tests, our related clones are 80/20 in favor of writing so RAID 10 looks good for this.   Also, keep in mind what Andre said that traffic from replica would read.

• Dell Poweredge 2850 and ESXi 4.1

  I have a Dell PowerEdge 2850 with 12 GB of RAM and two CPUs, hyperthreading with 350 GB of disk space.

  This box was initially installed with Redhat Linux ES 5.4 64-bit and OS 64 bit CentOS 5.5 with no problems, so I know the processor supports 64-bit.

  I then installed VMWare ESXi version 4.1 on the Dell Poweredge 2850 with no problems.

  Then, I created a few instances VM I want to install CentOS 5.5 64 bit.  During the installation of a VMware instance, I get this:

  msg.cpuid.notLongmodeQuestionFmt:This veritual is configured for 64-bit operating systems.
  However, the 64-bit mode is not possible.
  Longmode is disabled for this virtual machine.
  For more information, see http://VMware.com/info?id=152
  Continue without 64 bit support?

  Now the question I have is this: given that VMWare is problems with 64-bit OSes comments, how is it that I can install CentOS 5.5 64 bit on this Dell PowerEdge 2850 with no problems.  It seems obvious to me that the PowerEdge 2850 works well with the 64 bit OS but not ESXi 4.1.

  How can I get around this?

  Comments?  Thanks in advance.

  The dell series 8 (1850/2850) have no vt support, so not support 64-bit virtual machine, except 6850.

  The output of the processor shows the same thing, or rather, what he shows no vt in its ability.  It shows lm, long mode, so you can run 64-bit, that you are running ESX, but to succeed in this 64-bit support, you need the lm, you and vt, which you don't have.

  -KjB

• VSphere 4.1 and Dell MD3000i iSCSI raid firmware version

  We had a problem to upgrade to one of our VMservers last week to version 4.1, seems that the version of firmware for the Dell San iSCSI raid is not compatible, and our Server 4.1 is not able to see the SAN.  Anyone encountered this?  Does anyone know if Dell has yet released a version update of the firmware?

  Thanks, Tandrist

  GEN 1 vs. Gen 2 is not a material difference, it's the firmware (vs 7.x 6.x).  At any given time a few years back, they decided that the firmware that they created was too buggy to fix and they scrapped it and started over.  All units purchased in the last two years must have been shipped with firmware Gen 2 and if you have an older one, it is easily (but slowly) being upgraded.

  My system is running 07.35.22.61 and it works fine.

  EDIT: Have you checked that the name of the iSCSI initiator has not changed during the upgrade?  Don't forget, the Bay Dell determines what LUN to show you the way in which the customer is identified.

  Jason Litka

  http://www.jasonlitka.com

• Tecra S3 - need SATA / RAID driver for installing Windows XP Home edition

  I'm doing a new installation of windows xp on a Toshiba Tecra S3 model PTS30E-0DT03FDU
  Who knows where to find the RAID driver to load when you start the installation of xp?

  This model no longer appears in the driver download section.

  Of course, it is listed by download, but the older models are listed in the ARCHIVES.

  Please visit the download page for Toshiba - http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp - once again and the slot type of product choose Archive.

  For Windows XP Home edition, you will find RAID driver for download.
  Can find you it?

• Memory config for Tecra 8000 PIII/500

  Can someone clarify this for me - I guess that the memory config for it would be the same as for a PC. Can I mix and match modules memory too long that I do not exceed the maximum of 256 MB. Apart from the conflict, a 133 MHz module would just run at the 100 MHz FSB speed.

  So I could add a module of 128 MB 100 MHz for the standard 64 MB DIMM equipping the Tecra 8000 do 192 Mb or a single 256 MB 100 MHz module... OR 2 x 128 MB...

  Thank you very much

  Hello

  as far as I know the Tecra 8000 has no FSB 100 speed!

  So pay attention to your turn to mixture.

  There are a few Tecra 8000 who BusTyp: 66 MHz Front Side Bus (1.6 volts).

  Good bye

• Qosmio G20 156: RAID drivers for Vista needed

  Hello!
  I just tried to install windows vista on my computer, but I can't choose any drive to istall turn it on.
  It says I have to update the drivers for TOSHIBA RAID.

  Anyone who knows where to find or is it impossible for me to install vista on my computer?
  Tanks for all help!

  Magnus

  Hey Magnus

  Really strange because I had seen the RAID for Vista driver on Toshiba page, I swear!
  However, googel one small little for RAID drivers for Vista, and you should find something interesting