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Using the SCSI HostRAID feature
The instructions in this section describe how to access the SCSI HostRAID feature
from the SCSISelect Utility program and perform an initial RAID level-1
configuration on your server. If you install a different type of RAID adapter in your
server, use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with
that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.
See the documentation on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for
additional information about how to use the SCSI HostRAID feature.
Configuring the controller: Complete the following steps to use the SCSI
HostRAID feature to configure a RAID level-1 array on your server:
1. From the SCSISelect main menu, select Configure/View HostRAID Settings.
2. From the list of ready drives, type C to create an array.
3. Select RAID-1 when asked to select the RAID type.
4. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group into
5. Select Create new RAID-1.
6. Type an identifier for the array.
7. Select Yes to create the array.
8. Press Esc to exit the utility.
9. Restart the server.
Viewing the configuration: You can use the SCSISelect Utility program to view
information about the SCSI controller. From the list of available arrays, select an
array and press Enter. Press Esc to exit the utility.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in your server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the
Intel Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated information
about configuring the controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
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