FW Revision
Displays the MPT firmware version and type in the format (x.xx.xx.xx- yy),
where
x.xx.xx.xx
refers to the FW version and
yy
refers to the type. The
currently supported type is IR.l).
SAS Address
Displays the SAS Address assigned to this adapter.
FW Revision
Displays the Fusion MPT firmware version and type (IR or IT)
Status
Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for configuration utility software control
or is reserved for control by other software (Enabled, Disabled or Error).
Enabled
Indicates the EFI Driver is either currently controlling the adapter,
or will attempt to control the adapter upon reload.
Disabled
Indicates the EFI Driver is either not controlling the adapter, or
will discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.
Error
Indicates that 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.
Boot Support
Specifies whether an adapter is eligible for configuration utility software control
or is reserved for control by other software (Enabled BIOS & OS, Enabled
BIOS Only, Enabled OS Only or Disabled).
•
Enabled BIOS & OS - SAS controller is controlled by both the BIOS and
OS driver.
•
Enabled BIOS Only - SAS controller is controlled only by the BIOS. This
setting may not be supported by all OS drivers. For example, it is not
possible to disable an adapter in a Windows driver.
•
Enabled OS Only - SAS controller is controlled only by the OS driver.
•
Disabled - SAS controller is not controlled by the BIOS when the SAS
controller is loaded. However, the adapter is still visible through the
configuration protocol.
Changes to the Boot Support setting are reflected in the Status field of the
Adapter List menu. The new setting will do not take effect until the BIOS is
reloaded (system reboot).
RAID Properties Screens
There are four screens within RAID properties. To access the screens, select RAID Properties from
the Adapter Properties screen. The Select New Array Type screen displays.
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