Oh duh, that makes sense. I didn't see any software RAID setup but wasn't looking for it specifically in the BIOS. Hardware RAID would also make sense. Thank you for the tips!
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TechAdmin@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Sounds like the drives are combined with RAID 5. Could be hardware RAID card or software RAID as part of the BIOS. Server model number can be used to search for administrator manual and may have more info there. If it’s hardware RAID card then try to find the model number & search for it’s manual. If it’s software raid at the BIOS level then motherboard/server manual will cover it. Should be some messages and prompts during boot related to it. Terms to look for ‘RAID’, ‘storage controller’, ‘Perc’, ‘LSI’.
manny_stillwagon@kbin.run 10 months ago
blueeggsandyam@lemmy.world 10 months ago
It could be in the bios or have a separate bios for the RAID system. Sometimes you will see it flash on screen as it boots. Like: F6 for RAID configuration
manny_stillwagon@kbin.run 10 months ago
You were absolutely right, it was a RAID 5 setup that I had totally overlooked. Thank you! All better now.