You can view and modify the SAS controller whether it is enabled or disabled. You can use the
Boot Support setting in the Adapter Properties menu to change the status of this setting. You must
reconnect the EFI Driver for a new Boot Support setting to take effect.
The following are descriptions for the Adapter List screen.
Adapter
Indicates the SAS Controller type
PCI Bus
Indicates the PCI Bus number assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (
0x00
- 0xFF, 0 - 255
decimal)
PCI Dev
Indicates the PCI Device assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (range
0x00 - 0x1F, 0 - 31
decimal)
PCI Fnc
Indicates the PCI Function assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter (range
0x00 - 0x7, 0 - 7
decimal)
FW Revision
Displays the Fusion MPT firmware version and type (IR or IT)
Status
Indicates whether the adapter is eligible for software control (Enabled, Disabled,
or Error).
Enabled
Indicates the EFI Driver is controlling the adapter or will attempt
to control the adapter upon reload.
Disabled
Indicates the EFI Driver is not controlling the adapter or will
discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.
Error
Indicates the EFI Driver encountered a problem with the adapter.
Viewing and modifying settings for the adapter is allowed but
the information and functionality available may be limited.
Adapter Properties Screen
The Adapter Properties screen enables you to view and modify adapter settings. To scan the SAS
controller’s devices, select a SAS controller and press
Enter
. The Adapter Properties screen displays.
Figure 29 Adapter Properties Screen
Use the arrow keys to select
RAID Properties
, and press
Enter
to view the Select New Array Type
screen.
To access the following screens, use the arrow keys to select the screen, and press
Enter
for the
appropriate field:
•
RAID Properties
•
SAS Topology
•
Advanced Adapter Properties
The following are descriptions for the Adapter Properties screen.
Adapter
Indicates the specific SAS Controller type.
Configuring the HP 2 Internal Port SAS Host Bus Adapter
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