IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4H Ultra160, User Reference

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Preface
This book provides information for configuring an IBM
®
Netfinity
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ServeRAID
™
controller, installing device drivers, and installing and using the ServeRAID utility
programs.
Note: The IBM ServeRAID product can be either a controller on an adapter, such
as the one in this option package, or a controller on the system board of
your server. For consistency in this manual, the ServeRAID product is
referred to as a ServeRAID controller, unless it is specifically noted
otherwise.
To install device drivers and utility programs for an IBM ServeRAID controller
that comes as a standard feature on an IBM Netfinity or PC Server system
board, see the installation instructions and CDs provided with your server for
instructions.
How this book is organized
“Chapter 1. Getting started” on page 1 contains introductory information about the
IBM ServeRAID-4H controller and general information about RAID technology.
“Chapter 2. Installing and configuring ServeRAID controllers” on page 13 explains
the ServeRAID installation and configuration process. You can refer to the
information in this chapter when configuring one or more devices attached to a
ServeRAID controller.
“Chapter 3. Configuring two ServeRAID controllers in a failover environment
(Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 only)” on page 61 contains instructions for
configuring two ServeRAID controllers in a failover environment.
“Chapter 4. Introduction to IBM ServeRAID Cluster Solution” on page 69 through
“Chapter 10. Monitoring and updating an IBM ServeRAID Cluster Solution” on
page 101 contains information for installing and configuring ServeRAID controllers
in a clustering environment.
“Chapter 11. Using utility programs” on page 107 contains instructions for using the
Mini-Configuration, IPSSEND, and IPSMON programs. You can use these
operating-system specific programs to maintain and monitor your ServeRAID
subsystem.
“Chapter 12. Solving ServeRAID problems” on page 125 describes the ServeRAID
POST error codes and startup messages. This chapter also includes some basic
information for rebuilding a defunct drive.
“Chapter 13. Getting help, service, and information” on page 147 provides
information about accessing the IBM HelpCenter and World Wide Web sites to
obtain future code and information updates for the ServeRAID controller.
“Appendix. Product warranties and notices” on page 155 contains warranty
information, product notices, and trademarks.
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