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If you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following selectable
options:
v Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the RAID
controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that
version of the EasyStartup program.
v User Guide: This selection provides information about the features provided by
that version of the EasyStartup program.
v Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices detected by the
EasyStartup program.
v Configure RAID: This selection enables you to view the current RAID
configuration for each installed RAID controller and make changes if needed.
v Install operating system: This selection displays a series of choices and
prompts to collect information required for installation, prepares the hard disk for
installation, and then initiates the installation process using the user-provided
operating-system installation CD or DVD.
v About: This selection displays version information and legal notices.
Configuring RAID
The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartup program enables you
to view and change RAID settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this
feature, you have the ability to configure each installed controller. The program
automatically detects the number of discs currently attached to the controller,
determines the possible RAID configurations that can be configured, and prompts
you through the steps to configure one or more disc arrays with or without
hot-spare drives. As you configure each controller you will be given the option to
save the RAID configuration settings to a RAID response file, which you can use on
other similarly configured Lenovo servers. This method satisfies most users’ needs.
Using LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in
this document.
v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives
The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays.
You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID
1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install a
different type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the adapter to view or change settings for attached devices.
When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, consider the following information:
v The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following
features:
– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)
Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two
optional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.
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