IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251 Installation And User Manual

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The following table lists the different server configurations and the applicationsthat are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.Table 12. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arraysServer configurationRAID array configuration(before operating system isinstalled)RAID array management(after operating system isinstalled)ServeRAID-BR10il v2adapter installedLSI Utility (Setup utility, pressCtrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(for monitoring storage only)ServeRAID-MR10i adapterinstalledMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility (press Cto start), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM)ServeRAID-MR10is VAULTadapter installedMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility (press Cto start), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM)v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) programUse this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settingsand IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFIsettings from the command line without the need to restart the server to accessthe Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBMAdvanced Settings Utility program” on page 73.Using the Setup utilityUse the Setup utility to perform the following tasks:v View configuration informationv View and change assignments for devices and I/O portsv Set the date and timev Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devicesv Set and change settings for advanced hardware featuresv View, set, and change settings for power-management featuresv View and clear error logsv Resolve configuration conflictsStarting the Setup utilityTo start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,the power-control button becomes active.2. When the prompt Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set anadministrator password, you must type the administrator password to access thefull Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limitedSetup utility menu is available.3. Select settings to view or change.Setup utility menu choicesThe following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the versionof the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.58 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide