Configuring The Ethernet Controller; Configuring Hot-Swap Sas Or Hot-Swap Sata Raid - IBM System x3550 Type 7978 Problem Determination And Service Manual

v Resolve configuration conflicts
Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to check for
the latest version of the BIOS code.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Setup appears, press F1. If an administrator
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more detailed
information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Configuring the Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface
for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full-duplex
(FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on
the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the
controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. For
updated information about configuring the controller, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.

Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID

Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to
configure and manage hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA redundant array of
independent disks (RAID). Be sure to use these programs as described in this
document.
v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to:
v Use ServeRAID Manager to:
Consider the following information when using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration
Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage arrays:
v The ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller that comes with the server supports only
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password has been set, you must type the administrator password to access
the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– View or change IDs for some attached devices
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives
– Configure arrays
– View the RAID configuration and associated devices
– Monitor operation of the RAID controller
RAID level-0 and RAID level-1. Servers that come with four 2.5-inch hot-swap