IBM x3550 - System - 7978, Problem Determination And Service Manual

Page: 44 / 204

Using the SATA HostRAID feature: The instructions in this section are for using
the Array Configuration Utility program to access and perform an initial RAID level-1
configuration.
For additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to
create, configure, and manage arrays, see the documentation on the
Adaptec
HostRAID Support CD.
Configuring the controller: To use the Array Configuration Utility program to
configure a RAID level-1 array, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt
Press <CTRL><<A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration
Utility
appears, press Ctrl+A.
3. Select Array Configuration Utility .
4. Select Create Array .
5. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group into
the array.
6. When you are prompted to select the RAID level, select RAID-1 .
7. (Optional) Type an identifier for the array.
8. When you are prompted for the array build method, select Quick Int .
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration, and select
Done to exit.
10. Restart the server.
Viewing the configuration: To view information about the SATA controller, complete
the following steps:
1. Start the Array Configuration Utility.
2. From the Array Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays .
3. Select an array and press Enter.
4. Press Esc to exit from the program.
Updating the UUID
The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) must be updated when the system board is
replaced. To update the UUID, complete the following steps:
1. Copy the UUID utility (uuid.exe) from the BIOS flash diskette to a DOS bootable
diskette.
2. Insert the diskette into a diskette drive that is connected to the server.
3. Restart the server from the diskette.
4. At the a:\ prompt, type
UUID /wr
, and press Enter. The utility generates a
random identifier.
5. Restart the server.
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data
The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) must be updated when the system board
is replaced. To update the DMI, complete the following steps:
1. Copy the DMI/SMBIOS utility (extrmdmi
.exe
) from the BIOS flash diskette to a
DOS bootable diskette.
2. Insert the diskette into a diskette drive that is connected to the server.
26
IBM System x3550 Type 7978 and 1913: Problem Determination and Service Guide