Configuring a RAID system in BIOS (CX7ii)

To configure a RAID system in BIOS, perform the following steps:

1. Install the primary and secondary SSD in the terminal.
2. Connect an alphanumeric USB keyboard to the terminal.
3. Apply power to the terminal and reboot.
4. When the NCR logo is displayed, press [Esc].
5. Navigate to Device Management → Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.
   Note

   If a RAID volume exists, delete the existing RAID volume. For more information, refer to Deleting a RAID volume in BIOS (CX7ii).

6. Both disks should be recognized in the Intel(R) RST screen.

   

7. Select Create RAID Volume. The Create RAID Volume screen is displayed.

   

8. Do the following:
   1. Select a RAID Level.
      • RAID 0: Combines two disks to create a volume where data is broken down into strips that are distributed across both disks.
      • RAID 1: Combines two disks to create a volume where each disk stores an exact copy of the data and provides real-time redundancy.
   2. For Select Disks, select the two disks. Selected disks are marked [X].
   3. Enter a Volume Name (user preference).
   4. Enter the following:
      • Strip Size—This option is only available for RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID Level.
      • Capacity (MB)—It is recommended to use the default value.
9. Select Create Volume.
10. Once completed, the created RAID volume will be displayed in the Intel(R) RST screen.
11. Press [F10] to save.
12. Press [Esc] to exit.
13. Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] to reboot.
14. Load the NCR Gold image.