Table 18. 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 Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-MR10i adapter(LSI 1078)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M5014 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M5015 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M1015 adapter(LSI SAS2008)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorUsing the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools andinstallation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide programdetects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses thatinformation during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, insome cases, installing them automatically. To download the CD, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html and click IBMService and Support Site.The ServerGuide program has the following features:v An easy-to-use interfacev Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapterv Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupNote: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.ServerGuide featuresFeatures and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features aresupported on all server models.The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabledstartable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and InstallationCD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions 257
