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Preface
This book provides information for configuring an IBM
®
Netfinity
®
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. Product information” on page 3 contains introductory information and
specifications for the IBM ServeRAID-4L controller.
“Chapter 2. Installing and cabling a ServeRAID controller” on page 5 explains how
to install and cable a ServeRAID controller.
“Chapter 3. Understanding RAID technology” on page 9 contains general
information about RAID technology.
“Chapter 4. Configuring ServeRAID controllers” on page 21 explains the ServeRAID
configuration process. You can refer to the information in this chapter when
configuring one or more devices attached to a ServeRAID controller.
“Chapter 5. Installing ServeRAID device drivers” on page 35 lists the procedures for
installing the ServeRAID device driver while installing an operating system.
“Chapter 6. Using the ServeRAID Mini-Configuration program” on page 39 and
“Chapter 7. Installing and using the IPSSEND command-line program” on page 43
contains instructions for installing, starting, and using the Mini-Configuration and
IPSSEND programs. You can use these programs to maintain and monitor your
ServeRAID subsystem.
“Chapter 8. Installing and starting the ServeRAID Manager program” on page 51
contains instructions for installing and starting the ServeRAID Manager program.
You can use this program to maintain and monitor your ServeRAID subsystem.
“Chapter 9. Solving ServeRAID problems” on page 57 describes the ServeRAID
POST error codes and startup messages. This chapter also includes some basic
information for rebuilding a defunct drive.
“Chapter 10. Getting help, service, and information” on page 71 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 81 contains warranty
information, product notices, and trademarks.
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