Using The Lsi Logic Setup Utility Program - IBM 8837 - eServer xSeries 336 User Manual

In addition, an LSI command-line configuration program (CFG1030) and the utility
that performs a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive are available from
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
Consider the following information when using the LSI Logic setup utility program
and ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage arrays:
v The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in the server supports only
v When you create a RAID level-1 (mirrored) pair, all drives must be on the same
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array
v To help ensure signal quality, do not use drives with different speeds and data
v You can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the primary
v To update the firmware and BIOS codes for an optional ServeRAID controller,
v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that

Using the LSI Logic setup utility program

Complete the following steps to start the LSI Logic setup utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic setup utility
3. Use the arrow keys to select a controller (channel) from the list of adapters;
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information
about the LSI Logic setup utility program.
RAID level 1 and 1E; using a hard disk drive as a hot-spare is optional. Installing
an optional ServeRAID controller provides additional RAID levels.
Notes:
1. RAID level 1 with two drives provides data mirroring, which provides a
redundant copy of the data.
2. RAID level 1 with three to four drives allows data mirroring with a hot-spare
drive.
channel.
can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
rates in the array.
drive only if you are using an integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities. If
you want to use the RAID capabilities, make sure that the primary drive has the
lower SCSI ID (for example, 0).
Important: If you use an integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities to
configure a RAID level-1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the
operating system, you will lose access to any data or applications
that were previously stored on the secondary drive of the mirrored
pair.
you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the controller.
comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing SCSI
settings for attached devices.
>>> appears, press Ctrl+C. If an administrator password has been set, you are
prompted to type the password.
then, press Enter.
items; then, press Enter. If you select Device Properties or Mirroring
Properties, additional screens are displayed.
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