I'm trying to install Ubuntu server on a R210 with a S100 raid controller.
It's a software controlled RAID, and it's not recognized in Ubuntu. So I guess I have to disable it and use the software raid provided in Ubuntu (mbabm).
I'm a bit lost about the process. In the BIOS, I can select RAID or AHCI. I don't know which one to choose.
Then in the booting, I can press CTRL+R to access the RAID options. Should I use the nonRaid option again there ?
It seems that the appropriate driver (mtp2sas) is not present on the server version. So I have downloaded the desktop version, on which I'll add the ubuntu-server package.
Am I right there ? Should I follow this procedure to configure the raid ? (https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/C/advanced-installation.html)
Thank for your guidance !
Best Answer
The RAID/AHCI setting is for the controller integrated in the mainboard, not the add-on card.
And yes, you need to disable all RAID settings in the add-on card, this way it should be seen as a simple SATA controller which are supported in linux. The howto you provided should guide you through the configuration.