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• RAID 0 for a RAID configuration not "this computer's hardware may not supported booting from this drive.

  I want to install a new HARD drive in a tower of the mine to a friend. It was initially created as a RAID 0 configuration with two 160 GB HDD. The replacement is a single 1 TB of HARD drive. I get the message "this computer's hardware may not supported booting to this disk.» Am I missing an approach from a RAID 0 for a RAID configuration, no?

  Hi RegularPencils,

  I suggest that you check in the basic input/output system (BIOS), if you find an option to disable the RAID. If you find, disable the RAID and try to install Windows vista, check if it helps.

  Important: Change (CMOS) BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

  Error message when you try to install Windows Vista on a computer that contains multiple RAW hard disks: "Windows cannot find a system volume that meets its criteria for installation.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/933925

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How do I know which drive size for a RAID configuration

  Hello

  I'm a beginner when it comes to PC built but am still learning.

  I can't afford to not have reliable backups, so I would like to enter in a RAID configuration, and from what I've read, it will be either a RAID 5 or RAID 3.

  If I want a strong system, it seems that I should go for seven discs, as well as the C drive (according to generic directive of prejudice to article Disk Configuration: generic for the installation disc Directive)

  Other than the C drive, do the same size and brand discs in all areas? If this is not the case, how do I know what size to get? What are the specific brands offer great value in 2014?

  At the moment I have 240 gb C drive and 2x1To WD Caviar Black drives (media and projects on that, previews, media and on the other hand, the export cache). I also have a 2 TB WD Green backup drive.

  I have a lot of threads have checked and still get my head around RAID configurations.

  Thank you for helping,

  Robert

  For the largest raids of parity, records of business are the best. HGST Ultrastar, Seagate Constellation or WD RE.

  As for the size, it depends on your storage needs. Provided that the controller has the necessary ports, you can always extend the table by adding more disks, more speed and more space.

  Also take a look at the following articles and Page of tweakers , where Harm has added and developed on previous articles.

• Best RAID for ESX 3.5 Configuration

  Hi all.

  I was wondering, what is the best configuration of RAID for ESX 3.5 performance?

  I have a HP DL360 G5 Proliant with several SAS drives.

  It will be better to make a RAID 5 o RAID1?

  Thank you!

  There is no best RAID for ESX. Depends on VM disk usage profile - so if you plan to install SQL server and then create RAID appropriate for SQL server.

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  VMware vExpert 2009

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• What is the best configuration of RAID practice for ESX 3.5 operating system

  Hi all.

  Recently, we encountered a problem.  After the failure of one of the hard drives in RAID 1, all file systems have passed in read-only mode. This table is used only for ESX 3.5 OS. Someone knows how to avoid similar problems in the future? Wich (1, 1 + 0, 5) RAID configuration is optimal for the ESX 3.5 Server?

  Other debates are: http://communities.vmware.com/message/1264678

  But I think you know very well

• Suggested for the RAID level configuration

  Hallo,

  I have a server 4core, 16 GB of RAM and 4 SAS 140 GB discks whith fiber channel EMC SAN. What is RAID level suggested for reduncancy and performance?

  RAID 1 + (a single disc advanced to other uses)

  RAID 10 (is really necessary for an ESX configuration?)

  others

  RAID 5 (suggested for VMFS, but not for a simple configuration, ESX)

  RAID 6 (not suggested because that too slow)

  Thank you

  As for local storage (as opposed to the EMC SAN) I'd go with RAID 1 + 0 for optimal performance. If you have an EMC SAN you probably store most of your VMs on the San. Your local storage space will be for your ESX installation and perhaps a data store for testing. Thus, you do not want to go with a RAID that offered high performance and redundancy, even if she does a high-cost disk, because the size is not you primarily on local storage.

  As for your EMC (Clariion AX regardless), you will want to cut LUN based on the needs of performance of your virtual machines.

  LUN RAID 5 for your regular VMS

  LUN RAID 1 + 0 for SQL (Oracle or Microsoft SQL SERVER) or machines virtual Exchange

  Just my two cents on the views of storage vary, and the right answer for you depends on your environment.

• Which raid mode is the best performace with security for ESX OS?

  Hi all

  I need to rebuild the ESX OS, so I would like to know what raid mode is the best performace with security for ESX OS?

  No need to consider the capacity of the disks or numbers, just discuss the performace with security as raid 1 10 01 5 or 6?

  THX

  Hello

  Almost THEM are running with RAID 1, it's the default installation.

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• Implementation of the array for esx server

  Hello everyone:

  This is my first post here, and I'm a newcomer to virtualization. I've seen given the task of putting in place an esx server. Now, I need to configure a processor computer double hearts HP DL380. I need to set up a 20 GB partition for esx and the rest of the disk space for the second partition for the VMs.

  My question is, what is the best configuration of raid for this scenario.

  Thank you.

  The best option will be to go for RAID 5 (HP RAID DDG), if you want a higher level of redendany (2 disk failures) go for RAID ADG (RAID 6). I recommend that you create a table and two driving logic. A first for the ESX operating system and second to the VMFS. VMFS to allocate a larger share.

• Qosmio G30 - 148 recovery: Raid configuration / mirroring error

  I puchase a new hdd toshiba raid, I can't retrieve it with my recovery DVDs. It gives me error so I start with DVD recovery. Manage the Raid Configuration. # Mode GET1 F # FLAGS 0 x 00 0x00 0x00 # Flag1 IS 0x00 NO 'F '! Get the current status of RAID... RAID level RAID-1 (mirror) = status: gradients. Please go to BIOS to set a valid RAID Configuration.

  I try to change tables to raid in the BIOS. When I run, it asks the channels that are in the manual & I can't find anywhere in the manual for: D. Please someone get out me of the error of raid from hell. Any correct solution known here? Please give me the details.

  I think that the message appears due to the bad RAID settings in the BIOS.
  You ask for the channel which could confirm the RAID changes? Something similar has already asked in this forum thread.
  Please check:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=19351

  I think that this announcement allows you to erase your question would also:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=19426

  Good luck

• Qosmio G30-145: RAID1 is degraded - KRC RAID configuration error

  I made a few mistakes... I installed the German version recovery dvd OP and during the installation of my foolness I fact also (mirrored) HDD = HARD drive... something like that...
  now there is a denunciation of the BACK: (if I wanted to get it back once more from toshiba dvd recovery, because I did the format...)

  in the black window:

  Manage the RAID configuration.
  # Mode GET1 F
  # 0 x 00 not 'F' flags!
  Get the current status of RAID...
  RAID level = RAID-1 (mirror)
  Status: degraded
  : Error KRC RAID configuration!
  Please go to BIOS to set up a valid RAID configuration. (I tried all variations... but without success... every time the same thing...)
  Press a key to continue...
  end

  HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM?

  Hello

  Ok. You have changed the RAID settings in the BIOS.
  In my opinion, you can use the CD of restoration with the default RAID settings in the BIOS.
  I mean that the RAID driver on the recovery cd was preinstalled and you have changed the settings RAID in the BIOS for the recovery CD did not work properly.

  Do not mix the original Windows CD from Microsoft with the recovery CD. The CD-ROM of Microsoft the RAID driver is not, but on the recovery CD.

  I checked the Qosmio manual I found on the Toshiba site.
  If you want to install the original WinXP you must safe the RAID driver on the floppy.
  In addition the in table settings BIOS RAID, make sure that the built-in HDD is set to 1RAID-0.

  The RAID in the BIOS configuration settings are described as follows:
  JBOD - parameters without RAID, Windows cannot be installed on this drive except by using the recovery CD/DVDs.
  1RAID-0 - compatible set RAID. Windows can be installed on the drive
  2RAID-0 - 0 for 2 hard drives RAID set
  RAID 1 -RAID-1 set for 2 hard drives (current only)
  UNKNOW - State RAID except the State and settings (State only) above
  No. Drive - no hard drive connected

  If you accept the settings you must type a string: 1,2,3,4 then enter. At the end you must save all change in the BIOS.

  You have suggested that you have the German language. If you want to read the manual in English you can download it from the site.

• RAID configuration on sa120?

  Hello

  I have just purshcased a sa120, intedning to attach it to a dell poweredge server. the server running esxi, and I installed a map UCS-70 sas of dell for the connection. I want power raid that the sa120 disks in a couple of redundant disks, but the dell perc does not see the sas card or readers, even if the bios picks up the card.

  VMWare can see the cards and readers, if I start on the VCenter server in a virtual machine in the physical box, but he sees only 12 distinct disks.

  What I can do, or what do I need to RAID the readers in the sa120 together, to show that some records searched to esxi/vmware?

  bfradette

  Lenovo ThinkServer LSI9286CV-8e 6 GB SAS RAID or ThinkServer LSI9280-8e 6 GB SAS RAID provide the functionality of RAID configuration you are looking for.

  ThinkServer LSI9280-8e 6 GB SAS RAID

  http://shop.Lenovo.com/us/en/ItemDetails/4XB0F28645/460/FB655FA7A2834E04AED9731463CD174E

  ThinkServer LSI9286CV-8e 6 GB SAS RAID

  http://shop.Lenovo.com/us/en/ItemDetails/4XB0F28646/460/FB655FA7A2834E04AED9731463CD174E

• ThinkStation D20 - RAID configuration

  I read a lot of posts about the RAID configuration and again I am not having success.

  Current configuration

  Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

  1 TB WD SATA drive c. optical port (can boot from this drive / everything works)

  2 c. WD 500 GB SATA in RAID 1 & 2 Ports

  Have selected the two disks and configured for RAID 1.

  The volume is recognized in the BIOS boot order

  The Windows Device Manager sees tha RAID Controller but "cdsas09ws17" will not be installed. Have let it search the net for an alternative, but no luck.

  Stayed in this part of the day. Could use a little help.

  * Update

  Update BIOS

  Updated device driver "cdsas09ws17".

  Next steps... Install the operating system on it.

  So, I was able to use RAID1 disk through windows 7 installed on SATA port. I feel good at this point. I have then unplug the SATA drive and start a new installation. Windows will ask the device driver, I point to the USB key containing "CDAS09WS17" and I get a "device signed drivers found.» How can I fix that?

  Who would have thunk: Note that for 64 bit you must point to the amd64 folder. Installed!

  X:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\SAS\CDSAS09WS17\amd64

• XW4600: RAID Configuration

  Hi, I have a XW4600 workstation with a hard disk of 500 GB.  The technical specifications of the workstation seems to suggest that it can work with a RAID configuration.

  This is why I would like to add a second hard drive and install RAID for the purposes of resilience as the workstation is used for important purposes.

  Couple of questions about it.   First, the RAID can be installed on this workstation?  Secondly, I know that I have to buy another hard drive with at least the same capacity, but don't I need to buy the part of HP number of hard disk or any disk hard do?  And finally, is it simple enough installation?

  Thanks in advance for any help offered.

  Please visit the two web links provided below:

  1.) this is for configuring SATA RAID on the HP xw4600:

  http://saw.CCE.HP.com/km/saw/view.do?docid=emr_na-c01330263&HSID=65138786&sz=293840

  2.) HP Workstation xw4600 - devices SATA RAID configuration:

  http://saw.CCE.HP.com/km/saw/view.do?docid=emr_na-c01187582&HSID=65138786&sz=12073

  And YES, you can configure RAID in your unit, both HARD disks must be the same SIZE, speed (RPM) because its recommended for optimal performance.

  Please buy similar brand of HARD drive because it depends also manufacturers and their compatibility.

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• the z820 RAID configuration problem

  Hello

  I have a newly opened (running the BIOS 3.52) z820 workstation. I would get my RAID configuration Setup program, but I have problems following the steps in the maintenance and Service guide:

  http://h20628.www2.HP.com/km-ext/kmcsdirect/emr_na-c03424977-1.PDF

  More specifically, in the section "Setting up system BIOS", after confirming the RAID + AHCI is defined for the SATA Mode and Post Messages are enabled, then step 4 says that enable 'SATA RAID Option ROM download. There is none of these items under Device Options. I don't see "SAS Option ROM download", which is already activated.

  In addition, after leaving the BIOS settings, there is no CTRL + C or CTRL + I, option to enter RAID settings...

  Indeed, I checked that there are two drives running on the machine...

  Anyone know what is happening?

  Thank you

  Jake

  Oh and pass a legacy just for test purposes - unless you have already done.

• RAID configuration

  I bought a Z230 workstation.  It came with 2 drives hard not in any RAID array.  I would like to mirrored disks, but when I try to configure the table, he told me that all data will be lost on the two disks.  Is there a way to keep the data on the first hard drive during the construction of the table?

  Thank you

  Brad

  I look in the software for the RAID controller.  It's right here...

  I'm all set.

  Brad