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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. In no responsibility or liability for any defect or error in writing by the purchaser for a particular purpose. or...Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. Specifications and information contained in it , may be construed as is" without warranty of any time without...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. In no responsibility or liability for any defect or error in writing by the purchaser for a particular purpose. or...Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual "as a commitment by ASUS. Specifications and information contained in it , may be construed as is" without warranty of any time without...
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... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
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... select. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Example: Command Means that...
... select. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Example: Command Means that...
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... RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR...
... RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR...
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...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
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...Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following ...tables. 3. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock...
...Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the following ...tables. 3. Refer to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock...
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Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [... select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31
Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [... select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to [Always]. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31
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...the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage ... RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA hard disk...
...the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage ... RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA hard disk...
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... Configuration, and then press . 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3
... Configuration, and then press . 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3
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...and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device ... window appears. The keys on the legend box allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Use the arrow keys to select an option...
...and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device ... window appears. The keys on the legend box allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Use the arrow keys to select an option...
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... Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear... drives of configurations: Easy and New. Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5
... Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear... drives of configurations: Easy and New. Menu Description Configure Allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5
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... and then press to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - ...LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - When selected, the drive indicator changes ...
... and then press to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - ...LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Easy Configuration - When selected, the drive indicator changes ...
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... 5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUOSNtLaItNuEs Management Menu PORT # Configure ...RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 Select RAID from the menu, and then press .
... 5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUOSNtLaItNuEs Management Menu PORT # Configure ...RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 Select RAID from the menu, and then press .
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... selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY ...VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management...
... selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY ...VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management...
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...From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration...Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to save configuration, select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration .../Add Configuration command to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9
...From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration...Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to save configuration, select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration .../Add Configuration command to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9
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... Drive menu, and then press . 4. 2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00...
... Drive menu, and then press . 4. 2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. 6-10 Chapter 6: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00...
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...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...RAID set . Select the drive(s) you want to 12 of the screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add ...
...Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...RAID set . Select the drive(s) you want to 12 of the screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add ...
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...set (s), you to select the virtual drive to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive selection, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #...virtual drives After creating the RAID set (s) and prompts you must initialize the virtual drives. Use the arrow keys to initialize. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize Virtual ...
...set (s), you to select the virtual drive to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive selection, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #...virtual drives After creating the RAID set (s) and prompts you must initialize the virtual drives. Use the arrow keys to initialize. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize Virtual ...
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... Configure 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize? A progress bar appears on the drive. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz.... Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? If desired, press to start initialization.
... Configure 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize? A progress bar appears on the drive. 4. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz.... Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? If desired, press to start initialization.
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From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive... the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check...
From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive... the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check...