Huawei FusionServer Pro XH321 V5 - Managing Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)

10.5 Managing VMD
The Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is a module integrated in the
processor on the Purley platform. It is used for surprise hot plug, management,
and error processing of SSDs.
● The VMD function must be enabled on the BIOS in UEFI mode only. The BIOS
in legacy mode does not support this setting.
● If the VMD function is enabled and the latest VMD driver is installed, the
NVMe drives support surprise hot swap. If the VMD function is disabled,
NVMe drives support orderly hot swap.
10.5.1 Enabling VMD
Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO Conguration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD
Cong and press Enter.
Step 7 Select Auto and press Enter.
Step 8 Press F10.
The Save Changes&Exit dialog box is displayed.
Step 9 Select Yes and press Enter to save the settings.
The server automatically restarts for the settings to take
eect.
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10.5.2 Disabling VMD
Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD
Cong and press Enter.
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