Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllerThe Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide aninterface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and providefull-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission andreception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server supportauto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of thenetwork and automatically operate at that rate and mode.About this taskYou do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, youmust install a device driver to enable the operating system to address thecontrollers. To find updated information about configuring the controllers,complete the following steps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.Procedure1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.4. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 M3 and click Go.Using the LSI Configuration Utility programUse the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundantarray of independent disks (RAID) arrays.Be sure to use this program as described in this document.v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drivesThe integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays.You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM),RAID 1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you installa different type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions in the documentation thatcomes with the adapter to view or change settings for attached devices.In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program fromhttp://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure andmanage arrays, consider the following information:v The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports thefollowing features:– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to twooptional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.172 System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, and 7949: Installation and User’s Guide
