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Using the RAID configuration programs
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to
configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure
to use these programs as described in the User's Guide.
v Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to:
v Use ServeRAID Manager to:
Detailed information about using the RAID configuration programs is available in the
User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Updating the integrated service processor firmware
To update only the firmware for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II and the
integrated service processor, download the firmware update package for the server
from the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and follow the
instructions in the text file on the Web site.
To update the server BIOS, device drivers, and other firmware including the
firmware for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II and integrated service processor,
download and apply the system service package for the server. Detailed information
is available in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the I/O board. They provide an interface
for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provide full-duplex
(FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on
the network. If the Ethernet ports in your server support auto-negotiation, the
controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operate at that rate and mode.
You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server.
For updated information about configuring the controllers, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II
The Remote Supervisor Adapter II can be used on an Advanced System
Management (ASM) network so that you can manage the server remotely.
For more information about how to configure and use an ASM network to manage
the server remotely through the Web-based interface or the text-based interface,
see the User's Guide and the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide, both
of which can be found on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
– Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive
– View or change SCSI IDs for attached devices
– Set SCSI protocol parameters on SCSI hard disk drives
– Configure arrays
– View your RAID configuration and associated devices
– Monitor operation of your RAID controllers
Chapter 2. Configuring the server
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