Importing an Existing Logical Drive Configuration (x86)

Instead of creating a logical drive (MegaRAID virtual disk), you might need to import an existing logical drive configuration from a different MegaRAID controller. Based on your system BIOS booting mode, use one of the following methods to import an existing logical drive configuration:

• To Import an Existing Logical Drive Configuration Using the Configuration Options Menu (x86)

• To Import an Existing Logical Drive Configuration in Legacy Booting Mode (x86)

To Import an Existing Logical Drive Configuration Using the Configuration Options Menu (x86)

Perform this procedure only if you have set your system BIOS to boot in UEFI mode.

1. From the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software or Video Graphics Array (VGA) video port, access the system console.
2. Initiate a system boot.

   During the boot process, the BIOS initialization banner lists information about the discovered SAS adapters and devices that are attached to the discovered HBAs in the system.

3. Press F2 during the boot process, when prompted, to launch the BIOS Setup utility, and then use the right arrow key to navigate to Configuration Options menu.
4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Manage Foreign Configuration field and press Enter.
5. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Preview Foreign Configuration menu option and press Enter.
6. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the bottom of the Preview Foreign Configuration screen and do one of the following:
   • If you want to clear the existing foreign configuration, navigate to the Clear Foreign Configuration field and press Enter. This destroys all data in that connfiguration.
   • If you want to import a new foreign configuration, navigate to the Import Foreign Configuration field and press Enter.
7. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Confirm Enabled field, navigate to Yes, and press Enter.

   The imported drive is now bootable. You can install an OS on the drive through Oracle System Assistant.

To Import an Existing Logical Drive Configuration in Legacy Booting Mode (x86)

Perform this procedure only if you have set your system BIOS to boot in legacy mode.

1. Use the -LdPdInfo command to ensure that the RAID volume (virtual disk) on the existing controller is recognized by the system.

   $-LdPdInfo -a0
   Adapter #0
   Number of Virtual Disks: 1
   Virtual Disk: 0 (Target Id: 0)
   

2. Use the -CfgForeign -Import command to import the logical drive to the HBA.

   $-CfgForeign -Import -a0

3. Define the logical drive as the boot drive for your system, as described in To Boot an x86 Server From an External Disk Drive.