Dell server has a Raid controller and detects a strange or inconsistent configuration, the disk is marked as foreign. It is possible that this disk comes from another configuration or another device and instead of staying in the offline state, it stays in the foreign state.
It is necessary to review the virtual or physical configuration of the disk and if you see a disk in foreign state follow the necessary steps.
How to check the status of physical and logical disks.
1. Power on the server and press F2 when it appears on the screen.
2. You need to select Device Setting.
3. Select the Raid driver that the server has installed.
4. Select Virtual Disk Management.
5. Select Virtual Disk.
6. Check the status of the virtual disk and the physical disks associated with the virtual disk.
How to import configuration with disks in foreign
- Power on the server and press F2 when it appears on the screen.
- You need to select Device Setting.
- Select the Raid driver that the server has installed.
- Select Manage Configuration.
- Select Manage Foreign Configuration.
6. Preview Foreign Configuration.
7. Select Import Foreign Configuration.
8. Select Confirm and Yes.
9. Once confirmed, the configuration will be correct again.
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