How to Configure RAID 1 with 9520-2M2 NVMe Drives on an R2520G6U2XD Server Running Ubuntu 24.04?

Answer

1. Replace the Broadcom MegaRAID 9520-2M2 Boot Adapter mounting bracket with the one that is compatible with the system.

2. Insert the two black plastic stand-offs in the appropriate holes for the M.2 drive length and press to snap into place.

3. Install the M.2 SSDs into the adapter's connectors (J114 and/or J115). Secure the SSDs into place by pushing the fastener through the notch on the M.2 drive into the stand-off.

4. Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot.

5. Boot into the BIOS and navigate to “Advanced”à” PCI Configuration”à “UEFI Option ROM Control” à “BROADCOM <MegaRAID 9520-2M2> Configuration Utility – 07.32.02.00 Slot:0x….”à“Main Menu”à”Configuration Management”,

Before RAID create operate, we clear all configuration:

Then, following the instructions to apply the changes and return to “Configuration Management”.

Create Virtual Drive: Enter this menu to select the drives that will be used to create the RAID 1 virtual drive.

Following the instructions to complete the procedure to configure all drives as RAID 1 and that the configuration is saved.

6. Install Ubuntu 24.04 on the RAID 1 virtual drive and install the required device drives.

*Reference: Broadcom® MegaRAID™ 9520-2M2 Boot Adapter User Guide