Issue Description:
The Following symptoms may be observed:

• RAID shows as degraded and unable to rebuild the RAID
• Error in POST: The file is degraded; Port XX* is in rebuilding state
• Error in RAID configuration utility: "ADD/ View: Auto rebuild cannot start for PD XX*, please check the RAID key"
• In the RAID configuration utility, HDDs are shown as failed
• When attempting to put RAID online; Message displayed "invalid operation, check RAID key".
• RAID key is not Authorized during POST

Resolution:

• Update the Firmware to the latest version.
• Update the ESRT-II SAS OpROM firmware using the EFI shell.
• Issue should be resolved after updating the ESRT-II SAS OpROM Firmware.
  

* Port Number. Example Port 10, PD 10

Disclaimer

This applies to:

Intel® Server Chassis SR2500