Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program - IBM 8649 - Eserver xSeries 225 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

v ServeRAID Manager
The following notes provide information that you must consider when using the LSI
Logic Configuration Utility and the ServeRAID Manager programs to configure and
manage your arrays:
v The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in your server supports only
v If your server has a ServeRAID controller installed, you can use ServeRAID
v You cannot use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to configure the
v When you create a RAID 1 mirrored pair, all drives must be on the same
v You can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the primary
v To update the firmware and BIOS for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must
v If you install a different type of RAID controller in your server, use the

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program

The following sections provide the instructions for starting and running the LSI Logic
Configuration Utility program and performing selected functions.
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
Use the ServeRAID Manager program to:
– Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
– View your RAID configuration and associated devices
– Monitor operation of your RAID controllers
RAID level 1 with a hot-spare drive installed. Installing an optional ServeRAID
controller provides additional RAID levels.
Manager to configure the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities for
other supported RAID levels.
integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities.
channel.
drive only if you are using the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities.
You must ensure that the primary drive has the lower SCSI ID (for example 0).
Important: If you use the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities to
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.
use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with ServeRAID option.
configuration method supplied with the RAID controller to view or change SCSI
settings for attached devices.
Utility >>> appears, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password
you are prompted to type the password.
then, press Enter.
items; then, press Enter. The Device Properties and Mirroring Properties
choices produce additional screens of parameters to review or change.
Chapter 2. Configuring your server
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