Table 16. 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)Using 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 duringsetupServerGuide 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.The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:v Sets system date and timev Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAIDconfiguration programv Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determineswhether a later level is available from the CDv Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for mostadapters and devicesv Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systemsChapter 6. Configuration information and instructions 195
