The following table lists the different server configurations and the applicationsthat are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.Table 14. 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-BR10i adapter(LSI 1068E)LSI Utility (Setup utility, pressCtrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(for monitoring storage only)ServeRAID-BR10il v2adapter (LSI 1064E)LSI Utility (Setup utility, pressCtrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Managerand IBM DirectorServeRAID-MR10i adapter(LSI 1078)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility (pressCtrl+H to start), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM)ServeRAID-M5014 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaCLI (Command LineInterface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Managerand IBM DirectorServeRAID-M5015 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaCLI (Command LineInterface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Managerand IBM DirectorServeRAID-M1015 adapter(LSI SAS2008)MegaCLI (Command LineInterface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Managerand IBM Directorv 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 123.Using the Setup utilityUse the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), formerly BIOS, Setup Utilityprogram 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 Change interrupt request (IRQ) settingsv Resolve configuration conflictsStarting the Setup utilityTo start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,the power-control button becomes active.108 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide
