Starting The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program - IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual

Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant
array of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use the program as described
in this document. Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to perform the
following tasks:
v Perform a low-level format of a hard disk drive
v View or change IDs for attached devices
v Set device scan order
v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives
v Configure arrays
v View your RAID configuration and associated devices
v Monitor operation of your RAID controllers
v Create a mirrored pair of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
You can download an LSI command-line configuration program (CFG1030) from
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. For more information about the RAID
controller, go to http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-65723&brandind=5000008.
When you use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, review the following information:
v When you create a RAID level-1 (mirrored) pair, all drives must be on the same
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array
v You can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the primary
v If you install a different type of RAID controller, follow the instructions in the
The following sections provide instructions for starting the LSI Logic Configuration
Utility program and performing selected functions.

Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration
3. To select a controller (channel) from the list of adapters, use the arrow keys and
channel.
can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
drive only if you are using an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID
capabilities. You must make sure that the primary drive has the lower RAID ID
(for example, 0).
Important: If you use an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities
to configure a RAID level-1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating
system, you will lose access to any data or applications that were previously
stored on the secondary drive of the mirrored pair.
documentation that comes with the controller to view or change RAID settings for
attached devices.
Utility >>> is displayed, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator
password, you are prompted to type the password.
press Enter.
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