User Manual

26 6 Gbps SAS HBA BIOS

Configuration Utility

Using Configuration Utility

Boot the system.

Press <Ctrl><C> during POST when prompted.

Wait until the operating system completes bootup. Then, restart your

system and try again.

NOTE: After you press <Ctrl><C>, press <Enter> on the adapter to manage it.

NOTE: The configuration utility does not offer the ability to configure tape and

RBOD devices. Tape devices and RBODs have their own configuration management

interface.

Functions of the Configuration Utility

The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion and navigation hints are

displayed at the bottom of each screen.

The screens are:

• Adapter List—Lists all the 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter

cards in the system.

• Global Properties—Lists static and modifiable properties applicable to all

6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards in the system.

• Adapter Properties—Main screen for the selected controller. Lists the

static and modifiable properties for the selected 6 Gbps SAS HBA and

Internal Tape Adapter cards. Provides a menu for additional screens.

• SAS Topology—Lists the physical topology for the selected controller.

• Device Properties—Lists the properties of physical devices attached to the

selected controller.

• Advanced Adapter Properties—Lists the advanced properties for the

selected controller.