Configuring The Expansion Unit Raid Array; Using The Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility Program - Intel SBXD132 - Server Compute Blade Installation And User Manual

Configuring the Expansion Unit RAID Array

After installing a new ServeRAID SAS controller in the expansion unit, you must
configure the RAID array before it can be used. Basic RAID configuration can be
performed using either the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility or the ServeRAID
Manager program. The ServeRAID Manager program also provides additional
configuration features.

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program

Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:
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Create a RAID array
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View the RAID configuration and associated devices
Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><A> for Adaptec
RAID Configuration Utility! >>> appears, press Ctrl+A.
3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys to highlight it and press Enter.
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu Choices
The following choices are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu:
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Array Configuration Utility
Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays, or to initialize drives.
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Serial Select Utility
Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure the
physical transfer and SAS address of the selected drive.
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Disk Utilities
Select this choice to format a disk or verify the disk media. Select a device from the
list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection.
Creating a RAID Array
To create a RAID array, complete the following steps:
1. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program (see
RAID Configuration Utility Program" on page
2. Select Array Configuration Utility.
3. From the Main menu, select Create Array.
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