How to build PCH Firmware (RSTe) RAID on SKY-8101 or SKY-8201 series

Descriptions:

Most of Intel Server grade PCH supports Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (RSTe) to allow user build basic RAID function on our platforms.  This guide took SKY-8101 or SKY-8201 series for example to show how to build RAID 1. 

You could also refer this doc for any other platforms which support RSTe technology. 

For UEFI Raid mode via VROC,  refer to How to build UEFI PCH Firmware (RSTe or VROC) RAID on SKY-7632D？

Prerequisite:

Hardware: Advantech SKY-8101 or SKY-8201 with BIOS support Intel RSTe and 2 storage for RAID 1

OS : mdadm (Linux md devices)  is used for building, managin, and monitoring.

Load BIOS default if necessary:

• Save & Exit -> Reload BIOS default -> Load Optimized Default? -> Yes

• Save & Exit -> Save Changes and Exit -> Save configuration and reset? -> Yes

• The server will reboot and please press "DEL" or "F2" to enter the BIOS setup menu

Change SATA and/or eSATA to RAID mode:

• Hardware -> Southbridge -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Mode -> RAID

• Hardware -> Southbridge -> SATA Configuration -> sSATA Mode -> RAID

• Post & Boot -> CSM Parameters -> Confirm the Storage is in Legacy mode

• Save & Exit -> Save Changes and Exit -> Save configuration and reset? -> Yes

• The server will reboot then wait for the "RAID Option ROM" show up as next section.

 Create RAID Volume on Intel Option ROM:

• Press CTRL-I after the following screen show up (in about 3 seconds):

• Create RAID Volume: (press ]Enter] key)

• Create RAID 1 for reference (use[Enter] & [↑↓] key to navigate the menu)

• RAID 1 created (Volume0)

• Go to BIOS menu and check the boot device