Configuration Database Adoption Failed - RAID Level Not Supported

What Caused the Problem?

The storage array has failed to adopt the configuration database of one or more recently inserted physical disks because of a reference to an unsupported RAID level within the configuration database. Due to the nature of the failure the Recovery Guru Details area does not provide specific information about the problem or the physical disks causing the problem.

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Important Notes

This problem typically results when you 1) insert one or more physical disks or expansion enclosures into a storage array that did not previously contain any physical disks, and 2) the RAID controller modules failed to adopt the configuration database because the database refers to a disk group of an unsupported RAID level. As a result of this failure, the physical disks are recognized only as unassigned physical disks and are locked out of usage by this storage array in order to protect any data on the physical disks.
Every physical disk in a storage array holds a copy of the configuration database, which contains information about the entire storage array, not just what applies to the individual physical disk. Therefore, it is possible that the physical disks you inserted directly contain a disk group with an unsupported RAID level OR the physical disks may NOT contain a disk group with an unsupported RAID level, rather there was a disk group in the previous storage array that contained the unsupported RAID level.
The RAID controller modules 'adopt' the configuration database from a set of physical disks ONLY when there were no physical disks previously attached to the RAID controller modules.
The configuration database cannot be repaired in this storage array. Recovering from the failure requires that all of the physical disks are returned to the original storage array (where the physical disks are still considered 'native' and all of the disk groups are still accessible), or they may be inserted into an empty storage array that supports the RAID levels referenced by the configuration database.
If you are unsure of which RAID levels are supported by this storage array, contact your sales representative to assist you.

Recovery Steps

1	Remove all of the physical disks or expansion enclosures that were recently inserted into this storage array and return them back to the original storage array. Note: At the original storage array all of the physical disks will still be native and all of the disk groups will still be accessible. Alternatively, instead of returning the physical disks to the original storage array, you may insert them into an empty storage array that is known to support the RAID levels referenced by the configuration database where the configuration database of the physical disks should be adopted by the storage array. If you use an alternate storage array, ensure that the RAID controller modules are powered off prior to attaching the physical disks.
2	After the physical disks are recognized by the original or alternate storage array, ensure that ALL disk groups are a supported RAID level (including ones not residing on the physical disks you intend to move). You can do this by changing the RAID level of a disk group, or by deleting unwanted or missing disk groups. Note: Refer to the online help for the original or alternate storage array if you require assistance with this step.
3	When all of the disk groups use a RAID level supported by this (the destination) storage array, remove the physical disks from the original or alternate storage array.
4	Power down the RAID controller modules to this (the destination) storage array, and ensure that there are no additional foreign physical disks attached to them.
5	Re-insert the physical disks into this storage array (or re-attach the expansion enclosures to the RAID controller modules), and then power-on the RAID controller modules.
6	Click Recheck to rerun the Recovery Guru. The failure should no longer appear in the Summary area. If the failure appears again, contact your technical support representative.