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v Simple-swap models with the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller installedThis utility is part of the BIOS code. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utilityprogram adds RAID functionality to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. The onboardSAS/SATA controller comes enabled by default.Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility programUse the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to perform the following tasks:v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrayv View or change the RAID configuration and associated devicesFor additional information about how to use the IBM ServeRAID ConfigurationUtility, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD.IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following choices areon the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu:v Array Configuration UtilitySelect this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays, add or delete a hot-sparedrive, or initialize drives.v SerialSelect UtilitySelect this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configurethe physical transfer and SAS or SATA address of the selected drive.v Disk UtilitiesSelect this choice to format a disk or verify the disk media. Select a device fromthe list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making aselection.Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBMServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.2. When the message Press for IBM ServeRAID ConfigurationUtility appears, press Ctrl+A. If you have set an administrative password, youare prompted to type the password.3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys to highlight it and pressEnter.Creating a RAID arrayTo use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to configure a RAID level-1 array,complete the following steps:1. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program menu, select ArrayConfiguration Utility.2. Select Create Array.3. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group intothe array.4. When you are prompted to select the RAID type, select RAID 0 or RAID-1.5. (Optional) Type an identifier for the array.6. When you are prompted for the array build method, select Quick Init.7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration; then, selectDone to exit.8. Restart the server.86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User’s Guide PreviousNext |