Can I Move an Intel® VROC SATA RAID Array to a New System?

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12/10/2024

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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.

 

  1. Power down the current system to be replaced.
  2. Disconnect the drives.
  3. 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. 
  4. Power on the system and enter the BIOS by pressing F2.
  5. Navigate to Advanced -> Mass Storage Controller Configuration -> SATA Controller and/or sSATA Controller 
  6. In the AHCI Capable SATA Controller field, select RAID Mode.
  7. Press F10 to save, and restart the system.

  8. Boot to the BIOS by pressing F2 during power-on.
  9. Navigate to Advanced > PCI Configuration > UEFI Option ROM Control.
  10. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Intel® VROC SATA Controller.
  11. Verify the RAID configuration is set properly to match what was on the previous system.
  12. Press F10 to save.

  13. (If this is a Boot drive) Navigate to the Boot Maintenance Manager and change the Boot Order menu.
  14. Select the proper drive as a boot drive.
  15. Press F10 to save and reboot.