The SSD6200 Series Import RAID feature enables administrators to migrate active RAID configurations from one SSD6200 series controller to another SSD6200 series controller. 

This feature is especially useful in the event of a controller related problem or failure. Provided the NVMe SSD’s are still functional, the array can be transferred to a replacement controller, and access can be restored.

There are four ways to import an existing SSD620 series RAID array. This guide will explain how to use each method.

Method 1：Import the RAID array using the BIOS Utility

Using the SuperMicro X11DPi-NT motherboard as an example:

1. Access the motherboard’s BIOS menu, and select “PCIe/PCI/PnP”. Locate the PCIe slot that is hosting the SSD6200 controller and press enter. Make sure this option is set to “EFI”, as shown below:

2. From the motherboard BIOS menu, select “Marvell NVME Configuration Utility”: 

3. Next, select “Virtual Device Information":

4. Click “Import”.

5. After restarting the system, the array should be recognized:

Method 2：Import the RAID array using the UEFI Utility

1. Copy mnv_cli to the root directory of a bootable USB flash drive.

2. Boot to the flash drive and enter the following command:

import –l 0

3. After restarting the system, the array should be recognized:

Method 3：Import the RAID array using the CLI tool:

1. Run mnv_cli.exe using the following command:

./mnv_cli

2. Entering the command：

import –l 0

3. After restarting the system, the array should be recognized:

The CLI reports that “No NVMe Controller is found”

1. After starting “mnv-cli.efi” , the utility reports “No NVME Controller is found” (as shown below):

2. You will need check and make sure the system recognizes the SSD6204. First, enter the following command using the UEFI tool:

pci -b

3. If the interface reports “Vendor 1B4B Device 2241 Prog Interface 2”, the SSD6204 is recognized by the motherboard, but cannot support the UEFI tool. In this case, you will need to create the array using one of the other methods described in this manual (BIOS, CLI or WebGUI).

4. If the interface does not display “Vendor 1B4B Device 2241 Prog Interface 2”, then the motherboard does not recognize the SSD6204.

a. Power down the system, and make sure the SSD6204 is securely installed into the PCIe slot

b. Boot the system and enter the motherboard BIOS utility. Make sure the required BIOS settings are still enabled (refer to page 1)