Can I Move an Intel® VROC SATA RAID Array to a New System?
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At some point, you may have to replace your system board, potentially due to warranty replacement.
Follow the steps below to move RAID array/volumes from one system to another with a reduced risk of data loss.
Note | • It is always recommended to back up all data before proceeding with the steps below. • This should only be done when the old system and new system are the same models. Same hardware and software Example: Make sure the BIOS version is the same on both systems. • If any issues with Failed volumes are encountered during this process, they can be attempted to be reset to normal through the HII Menu. See Section 6.2.6 Pre-OS RAID Failure Recovery Process. • A SATA RAID Array is used in this case. To learn more about how to configure a VROC VMD Array for NVMe* drives, see here as the BIOS settings are slightly different. |
- Power down the current system to be replaced.
- Disconnect the drives.
- Reconnect the drives to the new system in the same slots they were removed from in the old system. Make sure the drives are properly installed.
- Power on the system and enter the BIOS by pressing F2.
- Navigate to Advanced -> Mass Storage Controller Configuration -> SATA Controller and/or sSATA Controller
- In the AHCI Capable SATA Controller field, select RAID Mode.
- Press F10 to save, and restart the system.
- Boot to the BIOS by pressing F2 during power-on.
- Navigate to Advanced > PCI Configuration > UEFI Option ROM Control.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Intel® VROC SATA Controller.
- Verify the RAID configuration is set properly to match what was on the previous system.
- Press F10 to save.
- (If this is a Boot drive) Navigate to the Boot Maintenance Manager and change the Boot Order menu.
- Select the proper drive as a boot drive.
- Press F10 to save and reboot.