********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID Configuration Diskette * * Version 2.80 * ********************************************************************* This README file contains instructions for starting and using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Program. NOTE: See the README file on the "IBM ServeRAID BIOS/Firmware Update Diskette" for descriptions of the current ServeRAID diskettes and for detailed information about the changes and enhancements provided with each version. For more information about IBM ServeRAID and server products, visit http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity on the World Wide Web. ____________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS ________ 1.0 About the ServeRAID Configuration Program 2.0 Starting the ServeRAID Configuration Program 3.0 Using the ServeRAID Configuration Program 4.0 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________________________________________________ 1.0 About the ServeRAID Configuration Program ______________________________________________ The ServeRAID Configuration Program enables you to configure your RAID subsystem for an IBM ServeRAID Adapter, an IBM ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter, or an IBM ServeRAID controller on the system board. It also includes a set of diagnostics to allow you to perform testing of your adapter and the devices that are attached to it. ____________________________________________________________________ 2.0 Starting the ServeRAID Configuration Program _________________________________________________________ You can use the Configuration Program to configure an IBM ServeRAID Adapter, an IBM ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter, or an IBM ServeRAID controller on the system board. NOTES: ----- 1. You must create and configure your disk arrays before you install your operating system. (Refer to the "IBM ServeRAID Adapter Installation Instructions and User's Guide" or your "User's Handbook" for instructions). 2. You must ensure that all external devices that you want to include in your arrays, such as hard disk drives stored in an external storage-expansion enclosure, are turned on. Refer to the documentation provided with the external device or to the "IBM ServeRAID Adapter Installation Instructions and User's Guide" for instructions. To start the configuration program: ----------------------------------- 1. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID Configuration diskette" into the diskette drive; then, turn on the system. If the system is already turned on, press Ctrl+Alt+Del. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure your ServeRAID adapter or controller. NOTE: Depending on your server model, you can install up to eight ServeRAID adapters. However, you must configure each ServeRAID adapter and controller separately. ____________________________________________________________________ 3.0 Using the ServeRAID Configuration Program ______________________________________________________ Refer to your "IBM ServeRAID Adapter Installation Instructions and User's Guide" or your "User's Handbook" for step-by-step instructions to use the ServeRAID Configuration Program. ____________________________________________________________________ 4.0 Trademarks and Notices _________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM HelpCenter Netfinity ServeRAID Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.