RAID configuration via KVM on a HP server (iLO) [Documentation

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=====RAID configuration via KVM on a HP server (iLO)=====

The personalized RAID configuration allows you to create a RAID mode that cannot be created using the management console of Online.net (RAID10 for example).

<note>You can do a personalized installation using [[en:dedicated-server:operating-system:custom-install:install-from-hp-ilo|ILO]] after the following edit.</note>

Once the server is installed, the **iDRAC** button displays.

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1. Click **iDRAC** to start with the creation of the credentials:

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You are now connected to the webpage of your ILO. Click **Java** to launch the JAVA applet.

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3. Confirm the connection in about two windows (depending your OS)

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You are now connected to the KVM. Be cautious when using it.

4. Return to the administration page in your console, click Reboot to restart your server.

The server will restart. During the boot process you have to press the **F8** keys on your keyboard to launch the RAID configuration utility:

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Once your choice is registered, the following screen displays in your KVM (navigation is performed using the arrow keys on your keyboard): 

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5. Remove the pre-existing RAID1 on our servers by selecting **Delete Logical Drive**.
 
6. Confirm the deletion of the logical drive. In our case we have to press **F3**:

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7. Create your new RAID by selecting **Create Logical Drive** in the main menu. The following screen displays:

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You can use the **TAB** key on your keyboard to navigate through the menus and create your RAID as you want.