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Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager User Guide
This guide introduces the Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager, a graphical tool for creating, monitoring and maintaining storage configurations on Dell systems equipped with SAS 5/iR, SAS 6/iR, PERC 5/i or PERC 6/i controllers. It covers the configuration wizard, automatic, boot and manual configuration modes, and provides detailed instructions for managing virtual disks and physical devices.
The manual also includes sections on installing the software on Windows and Linux, using the various view panels (Physical/Logical, Properties/Operations/Graphical), monitoring system events, performing consistency checks, firmware upgrades, and troubleshooting common issues. This manual is written in Chinese.
DELL PERC 6 specifications
| Supported Controllers | SAS 5/iR, SAS 6/iR, PERC 5/i, PERC 6/i |
|---|---|
| Emergency Spare Disk Support | Yes on SAS 6/iR, No on SAS 5/iR |
| Automatic Configuration | Yes on PERC 5/i and PERC 6/i, No on SAS 5/iR and SAS 6/iR |
All DELL PERC 6 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I install Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager on Windows?
See section 2.1, which provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the manager on Microsoft Windows (page 11).
Can I run consistency checks with the manager?
Yes, the manager can execute consistency checks (see page 45).
Which operating systems are supported by the PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E, and CERC 6/I controllers?
They support Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Solaris 10.
How can I manage RAID arrays on these Dell controllers?
Use Dell OpenManage Storage Management or Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager to configure and monitor RAID arrays.