Owner's manual

36 SAS 6/iR BIOS
Configuration Utility
Starting the Configuration Utility
1 Boot the system.
2 Press <Ctrl><C> during POST when prompted.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until the operating system completes bootup. Then restart your
system and try again.
The Configuration Utility menu screen displays.
Functions Performed
NOTE: The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion and navigation hints are
displayed at the bottom of each screen. See the online help for additional
information about the utility.
Table 6-1. Functions Performed by the Configuration Utility
Function Description
Adapter List Lists all the SAS 6/iR controllers in the system.SAS 5 controllers
will also be listed.
Global
Properties
Lists static and modifiable properties applicable to all SAS 6/iR
controllers in the system.
Adapter
Properties
Main screen for the selected controller. Lists the static and
modifiable properties for the selected SAS 6/iR controller. Provides
a menu for additional screens.
Select New
Array Type
Provides the option to view existing arrays or create new arrays.
Create New
Array
Provides the ability to add devices to the specified new array.
View Array Displays the properties for the existing array and the option to
enter the Mange Array screen.
Manage Array Provides options for managing the current array.
Manage Hot
Spares
Provides the ability to add or remove global hot spares.
SAS Topology Lists the physical topology for the selected controller.
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