IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4H Ultra160, User Reference

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Connecting external devices
Note: The ServeRAID-4H controller does not support configurations that use both
the internal and external connectors on the same channel concurrently. For
example, you cannot use both external Channel 1 and internal Channel 1.
To attach SCSI devices to an external channel connector on the ServeRAID
controller:
1. Connect one end of a 68-pin very high density connector interface (VHDCI)
SCSI cable to an external channel connector on the ServeRAID controller.
Note: See “Connector locations” on page 15 for the channel connector
locations.
2. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the external SCSI device.
3. Continue with “Step 2: Updating BIOS and firmware code”.
Step 2: Updating BIOS and firmware code
Before configuring the ServeRAID controller, you must have the latest BIOS and
firmware code installed on your server.
1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the server CD-ROM drive.
2. Turn on the server. The FlashMan program automatically starts.
FlashMan is an easy to use program that simplifies the updating of BIOS and
firmware code on ServeRAID controllers. FlashMan automatically scans and
identifies each ServeRAID controller in your system. After scanning completes
and if an update is required, a report screen opens with the following
information:
v
Controller types found
v
Controller slot number, if known
v
Firmware version
v
BIOS version
v
Update status. If a controller has outdated BIOS or firmware, FlashMan
marks the controller as a candidate for update.
Figure 4. Connecting a ServeRAID-4H controller external channel connector
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring ServeRAID controllers
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