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How to Create a Virtual Disk on a Dell RAID Controller through System Setup

How To


Summary

This document shows how to create a Virtual Disk through System Setup with PERC series 10 & 11.

Objective

To provide step.by-step guidance on Virtual Disk creating from System Setup with PERC10 and PERC11 controllers.

Environment

PowerEdge Server - Storage Controllers (PERC & SAS HBA) Series 10 and 11.

Steps

Step 1: Enter System Setup

During system start, press the F2 key to enter the System Setup.

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Step 2: Device Settings

Click on Device Settings to proceed.

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Step 3: Select RAID Controller

Choose the appropriate RAID controller device.

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Step 4: Main Menu

Click on Main Menu to access the configuration options.

Step 5: Configuration Management

Select Configuration Management to create a virtual disk.

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Step 6: Create Virtual Disk

Click on Create Virtual Disk to begin the virtual disk creation process.

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Step 7: Virtual Disk Parameters

The following options are available to define the virtual disk parameters:

Option

Description

Select RAID Level

Choose the desired RAID level.

Secure Virtual Disk

Create a secured virtual disk. (Enabled by default if security key is configured and only SED physical disks are listed.)

Select Physical Disks From

Choose from unconfigured capacity or free capacity.

Select Physical Disks

Select physical disks for the virtual disk creation. (Displayed if selecting unconfigured capacity.)

Select Disk Groups

Select disk groups for the virtual disk creation. (Displayed if selecting free capacity.)

Configure Virtual Disk Parameters

Set virtual disk parameters.

Step 8: Select Physical Disks

Click on Select Physical Disks to choose the drives.

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Step 9: Apply Changes

Choose the appropriate drives and click Apply Changes.

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Step 10: Confirm Action

Click OK to confirm the action was performed successfully.

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Step 11: Name Virtual Disk

Name the new virtual disk and choose the appropriate settings.

Click Create Virtual Disk to complete the process.

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Step 12: Confirm Creation

Click Yes to confirm the virtual disk creation.

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Step 13: Virtual Disk Created

The virtual disk is created successfully. Click OK to complete the process.

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Modified date:
25 September 2025

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