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v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that
Important: If you use the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities to
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration
utility program that you can use to:
v Perform a low-level format of a SCSI hard disk drive
v Set a SCSI device scan order
v Set a SCSI ID for a controller
Notes:
1. The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in your server supports
2. If you install a different type of RAID adapter in your server, use the
The following sections provide instructions for starting the LSI Logic Configuration
Utility program and formatting a SCSI hard disk drive.
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
Complete the following steps to start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration
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
When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive
Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk
that you want to save, back up the hard disk before performing this procedure.
Note: Before you format a SCSI hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a
comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing SCSI
settings for attached devices.
configure a RAID level-1 (mirrored) array after you install the operating
system, you will lose access to any data or applications that were
previously stored on the secondary physical drive of the mirrored pair.
only RAID level-1. Installing an optional RAID adapter provides additional RAID
levels. See "Using ServeRAID Manager" on page 22 for information on
configuring your server for RAID operation.
configuration method supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI
settings for attached devices.
Utility >>> appears, press Ctrl+C. If you have set a supervisor password, 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.
mirrored pair. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the
drive that you want to format. Select Mirroring Properties and make sure
that the mirroring value for the drive is None.
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