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LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility.”
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications
that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.
Table 15. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays
Server configuration
RAID array configuration
(before operating system is
installed) RAID array management
(after operating system is
installed)
ServeRAID-BR10il v2
adapter (LSI 1064E) LSI Utility (Setup utility, press
Ctrl+C), ServerGuide MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), Director
ServeRAID-M5014 adapter
(LSI SAS2108) MegaRAID BIOS
Configuration Utility,
ServerGuide MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), Director
ServeRAID-M5015 adapter
(LSI SAS2108) MegaRAID BIOS
Configuration Utility,
ServerGuide MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), Director
ServeRAID-M1015 adapter
(LSI SAS2008) MegaRAID BIOS
Configuration Utility,
ServerGuide MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), Director
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IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program
Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying server
firmware settings and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band
to modify server firmware settings from the command line without the need to
restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using
this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 251.
Using the Setup utility
Use the Setup utility, formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program, to
perform the following tasks:
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View configuration information
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View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
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Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
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View, set, and change settings for power-management features
v View and clear error logs
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Resolve configuration conflicts
Starting the Setup utility
To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 40 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt
<F1> Setup
is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions
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