How to enable SAN Connectivity and RAID Controller using HBA Card?
HBA Card is used for enabling communication between servers and storage devices
SAN (Storage Area Network
A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a specialized, high-speed network that provides block-level network access to storage
RAID Controller
RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks or solid-state drives (SSDs) to protect data in the case of a drive failure.
How to enable SAN Connectivity
- Physically Install the HBA Card:
- Insert the HBA card into an appropriate PCIe slot on the server motherboard.
- Connect the cables: Attach the Fibre Channel (FC) or iSCSI cables from the HBA card to the SAN switch or storage device.
- Enter the BIOS or UEFI to verify the HBA card is detected.
- Verify HBA Firmware and Driver
- Linux: Use lspci or dmesg | grep -i hba to check if the system recognizes the HBA.
- Windows: Check Device Manager under "Storage Controllers."
- Configure HBA Settings
- Access the HBA BIOS
- Press the key combination (e.g., Ctrl+Q, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+E) during server boot to enter the HBA card's BIOS settings.
- Configure the HBA card
- Set up the FC/iSCSI initiator.
- Set the WWPN (World Wide Port Name) or IP address (for iSCSI).
- Connect to the SAN
- Configure zoning on the SAN switch for Fibre Channel connections.
- Use the switch management interface to add the WWPN of the HBA to the correct zone.
- For iSCSI, configure the target and initiator settings, including the IQN (iSCSI Qualified Name) and IP addresses.
- Scan for Storage Devices
- Linux: Use commands like rescan-scsi-bus.sh, echo "- - -" > /sys/class/scsi_host/hostX/scan, or tools like multipath -ll for multipath storage.
- Windows: Use Disk Management or the iSCSI Initiator utility to discover and connect to the SAN storage.
How to enable RAID Controller
- Enable RAID Mode
- Once in the HBA/RAID BIOS utility:
- Look for the Operating Mode or HBA Mode setting.
- Switch from HBA (Passthrough) mode to RAID Mode.
- Save the changes and reboot the server.
Solution:
HBA card to enable the SAN Connectivity and RAID Controller to manage and enable the high availability for new HDDs
Related Articles
RAID Card Detection Validation Procedure
This document outlines the standard technical steps to validate whether a RAID controller card is installed and detected correctly in a server system. These steps should be followed by field engineers and support teams whenever RAID detection issues ...Creating RAID using an add-on Card through the BIOS
Creating Raid Configuration using an Add-on RAID Card through BIOS To create a RAID configuration using an add-on RAID card through the BIOS, you'll typically follow these general steps. Keep in mind that specific steps can vary based on the RAID ...Points to consider while configuring RAID Controller in ASUS Dual socket server with single CPU
Points to consider while configuring RAID Controller in ASUS Dual socket server with single CPU When planning a single CPU configuration in a dual-socket server, it's essential to review the motherboard specifications and design to fully understand ...Linux Software RAID Failure Alert - Troubleshooting Guide
Purpose This document provides a standardized approach for handling and troubleshooting the Linux Software RAID Failure alert, enabling L1 and L2 engineers to respond quickly, minimize risk, and maintain system stability. Alert Name Linux Software ...Set up RAID 0 using mdadm
Steps to configure RAID 0 in Centos7. Code lsblk yum install -y mdadm mdadm --create --verbose /dev/md0 --level=0 --raid-devices=2 /dev/sdb /dev/sdc mkfs.ext4 /dev/md0 mkdir /mnt/raid0-drive mount /dev/md0 /mnt/raid0-drive df -h Code Summary LSBLK: - ...
Recent Articles
Troubleshooting NVSM Alert NV-CPU-XX – Unrecoverable CPU Internal Error
Purpose This document provides a general troubleshooting procedure for the NVIDIA System Management (NVSM) alert NV-CPU-XX, which indicates that a CPU has reported an internal error. The article outlines how to verify whether the alert represents an ...PCIe Gen5 Switch Board Replacement
1. Objective The objective of this Method of Procedure (MOP) is to safely replace the defective PCIe Gen5 Switch Board in the Supermicro server while minimizing system downtime and ensuring all PCIe devices, including GPUs, NICs, NVMe drives, and ...Local Boot Support for DGX H200 with BCM 11
Overview This Knowledge Base (KB) article explains the supported method for deploying and managing a DGX H200 system using Bright Cluster Manager (BCM) 11 while booting the operating system from the node's local NVMe storage. To be managed by BCM, ...Execution of NVIDIA Field Diagnostic (FD) Tool and Collection of Diagnostic Logs, and troubleshooting of GPU(s) not detected
1. Objective To provide a standardized procedure for executing the NVIDIA Field Diagnostic (FD) tool, verifying GPU status, collecting the required diagnostic logs, and documenting the findings for further analysis. 2. Scope This procedure applies to ...Fiber Optic Bend Radius Measurement and Compliance
1. Purpose This article outlines the procedure for verifying that installed fiber optic cables comply with minimum bend radius requirements. Proper verification prevents signal degradation, ensures optimal optical performance, and protects the ...
Popular Articles
CP Plus Camera and NVR Configuration
NVR Configuration The CP Plus Pro Series of NVRs have been meticulously designed for providing you with upgraded performance and higher recording quality in your IP video surveillance solution. The robust processor that has been inculcated in this ...Kerberos Authentication – Overview
What is Kerberos? Kerberos is a secure authentication method used in our Active Directory (AD) environment (mbuzztech.com). It allows users to: Access multiple systems without re-entering passwords (Single Sign-On – SSO) Log in once Where We Use It ...How to Remove and Reinstall NVIDIA Drivers on Ubuntu
This article provides step by step guide to completely remove existing NVIDIA drivers and reinstall specific version of the NVIDIA driver on the Ubuntu system Prerequisites Administrative (sudo) access to the Ubuntu system. Internet access to ...Personal Computers and Servers - Classification and Point of Contact
We can classify the computers that MBUZZ handles based on their form-factor as below: Tower Workstations, Desktops, Gaming PCs and SFF (Small form factor) PCs fall under this category. These are computers people would use on a desk and rarely move. ...M.2 SSD Tier List
The sequential read and write speeds, which are usually the most advertised number, are not a proper benchmark of real-world performance or the quality of an SSD. This article categorizes and tiers SSDs based on factors like the type of NAND flash, ...