Ubuntu – How to configure Array on DL360 GEN 8 Server Running Ubuntu

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Hi all I have an DL360 GEN 8 Machine. And I need to install ubuntu server on it. However. Accourding to HP, THE Dyanamic Smart Array System is not support. Since I would love to make use of array.. Given that I have 4 Terra bytes of disk .. Which I need to configure Raid 1.

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Is there any possible way to achive this Raid without HP Dynamic Array system. ???

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Below is the message from HP. Which says that I need to disable Smart array before I can be able to run Ubuntu

HP Dynamic Smart Array System is certified with Dynamic Smart Array disabled. To disable Dynamic Smart Array:

  • Press F9 to boot into RBSU

  • Navigate to System Options > HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i and select disable

  • Go to System options > SATA Controller options and select Legacy SATA or AHCI

  • Reboot the machine and now you will be able to install the OS

Best Answer

Don't use Ubuntu!!

Use a Linux distribution that's actually supported for this hardware!

The HP Dynamic Smart Array B110i/B120i/B320i controller driver for Ubuntu 12.04 is not available. The Ubuntu 12.04 certification was completed in SATA mode.

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