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For additional information about using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utilityprogram, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID)Support CD that comes with the server.Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following choices are on theAdaptec RAID 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 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 the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program: To start the AdaptecRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.2. When the prompt Press < for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utilityappears, press Ctrl+A.3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys to highlight it and pressEnter.Creating a RAID array: To use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program toconfigure a RAID level-1 array, complete the following steps:1. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program.2. Select Array Configuration Utility.3. Select Create Array.4. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group intothe array.5. When you are prompted to select the RAID level, select RAID 0 or RAID-1.6. (Optional) Type an identifier for the array.7. When you are prompted for the array build method, select Quick Init.8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration, and selectDone to exit.9. Restart the server.Viewing the array configuration: To view information about the RAID array,complete the following steps:1. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program.2. Start the Array Configuration Utility.3. From the Array Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays.4. Select an array and press Enter.5. Press Esc to exit from the program.For additional information about using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utilityprogram to create, configure, and manage arrays, see the documentation on theIBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD.170 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Problem Determination and Service Guide |
