Using The Raid Configuration Programs; Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program; Using The Lsi Logic Megaraid Storage Manager Program; Using The Baseboard Management Controller - IBM System x3610 User Manual

Using the RAID configuration programs

Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program and the LSI Logic MegaRAID
Storage Manager program to configure and manage redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) arrays. The following notes describe information that you
must consider:
v The SATA connectors on the system board support RAID level-0, level-1, and
v An optional ServeRAID controller can provide additional RAID support to the
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. Drives in an array can
v To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with different speeds and data
v To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID SAS

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility programs to perform the following tasks:
v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array
v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices
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 Utility...
3. Use the arrow keys to select the controller for which you want to change
4. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the
5. When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit the program; select

Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program

Use the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program to monitor and manage
the disk-array subsystem connected to the integrated SAS controller with RAID
capabilities and the optional ServeRAID controller device. The LSI Logic MegaRAID
Storage Manager program, device drivers, and information come with the server.

Using the baseboard management controller

Note: You can update the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware to the
latest version by logging into the BMC and applying the IPMI code image file from
the Web server. See "Updating the baseboard management controller firmware" on
page 51 for the instructions to update the BMC firmware.
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level-1E.
hot-swap drives.
have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have
the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
rates.
controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the
ServeRAID optional device.
appears, press Ctrl+C. If you have set a supervisor password, you are
prompted to type the password.
settings. Use the Help function to see instructions and available actions for this
screen.
screen.
Save to save the settings that you have changed.