Bare metal restore media boots but cannot see RAID volume

Minimal guidance for messy support realities.

Scenario

Recovery media starts successfully, but the target storage controller is invisible during restore.

Recommended Resolution Path

  1. Load the correct storage driver into the recovery environment and verify controller mode.
  2. Check whether firmware updates changed RAID presentation since the backup was taken.
  3. Test restore media on similar hardware before a crisis if possible.
  4. Document the driver requirement alongside the restore runbook.

Technician Notes

Document what changed, what confirmed the fix, and whether the issue points to a broader standards gap worth addressing for the client.