Making The Array Bootable - Adaptec AAA-130SA SERIES Installation And Hardware Manual

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When all arrays are created, exit ArrayConfigSA, remove the
ArrayConfigSA diskette, and reboot the server. After you
reboot you can write data to the arrays. At this point, you can
make your initial array bootable as described in the next
section.

Making the Array Bootable

You can make the array bootable so that the server boots from the
array instead of from a stand-alone (single) disk.
To make the array bootable, the array must be set to #0 in the boot
order. We recommend that you make your initial array bootable. Fol-
low these steps if you want the server to boot from the newly cre-
ated array:
Note:
The server will always attempt to boot from any
installed non-SCSI disks (for example, any IDE disk drive at
drive C). You must disable or remove all non-SCSI disks if
you want the server to boot from a SCSI disk or array.
1
Insert the ArrayConfigSA diskette in the server's floppy disk
drive A.
2
Reboot the server from the diskette. ArrayConfigSA starts
automatically.
3
Select Display Boot Order from the Main Menu. The Boot
Order for Singles and Arrays window appears.
4
If the newly created array is at the top of the list, preceded by
the words Unit 0, no changes are necessary; if it has some other
unit number, highlight the array name and press Enter.
5
Use the arrow keys to move the selected array to the top of the
list. Then press Enter. If you want to change the boot order of
another array, select it, move it with the arrow keys, and press
Enter again.
6
Press Esc to return to the Main Menu.
7
Exit ArrayConfigSA, remove the diskette from drive A, and
reboot the server.
Creating the First Array With the ArrayConfigSA Utility
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