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v SCSI Disk Utilities
Using the ServeRAID configuration programs
A ServeRAID adapter enables you to use multiple physical SCSI hard disk drives as
logical drives, operating as a disk array. To enable you to configure the ServeRAID
controller, the adapter comes with a CD containing the ServeRAID Manager
program and the ServeRAID Mini-Configuration program. For details about using
these programs, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID adapter.
Note: If the server model came with an operating system installed, such as
Using the ServerGuide CD
The ServerGuide CD (models 1RX, 2RX, 3RX, 4RX, 5RX, 6RX, 7RX, 3RY, 4RY
only) includes easy-to-use software setup tools and installation tools that are
specifically designed for the IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and Installation
program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide tools
simplify network operating system (NOS) installations by providing updated device
drivers, and in some cases, installing them automatically.
Note: If the server model came with an operating system installed, such as
If a newer version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can purchase an
update package. For details, see the ServerGuide Updates form that comes with
the server, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo.migr-42kppt.html.
The ServerGuide software has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware
v NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
- The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20.0 MBps.
– Advanced Configuration Options
Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration
options. These options include support for large hard disk drives and support
for drives with Ultra SCSI speeds.
Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs that are assigned to each device or to
format a SCSI device.
To use the utility program, select a drive from the list. Read the on-screen
instructions carefully before making a selection.
Note: If you press Ctrl+A before the selected drives are ready, an Unexpected
SCSI Command Failure screen might appear. Restart the server and
watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive starts. After the drive that
you want to view or format starts, press Ctrl+A.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software documentation
provided with the server for configuration information.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software documentation
provided with the server for configuration information.
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