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SK0-005 · Question #514

SK0-005 Question #514: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Reboot to the RAID controller BIOS and rescan for attached disks and arrays. When new RAID controllers are installed and disks go missing, the first logical step is to reboot to the RAID controller BIOS and rescan for attached disks and arrays (Answer A). This will allow the RAID controller to detect the connected drives and rebuild the RAID configuration

Server hardware installation and management

Question

A technician needs to replace two RAID controllers on a database server as part of an upgrade. The server has six external storage arrays and eight internal disks that are controlled by the two RAID controllers. The technician completes the replacement and powers the systems back on, but the server OS detects several missing disks in the configuration. Which of the following steps should the technician take first to resolve this issue?

Options

  • AReboot to the RAID controller BIOS and rescan for attached disks and arrays
  • BStart the motherboard UEFI and confirm the RAID controller start order is correct
  • CTurn off the external arrays and reboot the server to redetect the internal disks first
  • DTurn off all components and confirm all external and internal cables before rebooting

Explanation

When new RAID controllers are installed and disks go missing, the first logical step is to reboot to the RAID controller BIOS and rescan for attached disks and arrays (Answer A). This will allow the RAID controller to detect the connected drives and rebuild the RAID configuration as expected.

Topics

#RAID Controller#Server Hardware Troubleshooting#Storage Management#Firmware/BIOS Configuration

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