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MPTBIOS.TXT
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This file presents general information about the LSI Corporation
Fusion-MPT (TM) SAS BIOS and Configuration Utility.
This text file is divided into these sections:
SAS BIOS
Features
Boot Initialization with SCSI BIOS Boot Specification
CD-ROM Boot Initialization
Starting the SAS BIOS Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility
Adapter List
Global Properties
Adapter Properties
SAS Topology
Device Properties
Format/Verify Screens
SAS Topology - More Keys
Advanced Adapter Properties
Advanced Device Properties
Adapter Timing Properties
PHY Properties
Integrated RAID Configuration and Management Screens
Exiting the SAS Configuration Utility
* * * * * * * * * * * * SAS BIOS * * * * * * * * * * *
A SAS BIOS is the bootable ROM code that manages SAS hardware resources. It is
specific to a family of LSI Corporation Fusion-MPT SAS controllers or
processors. A Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS integrates with a standard system BIOS,
extending the standard disk service routine provided through INT13h.
During the boot time initialization, the SAS BIOS determines if there are other
hard disks, such as an IDE drive, already installed by the system BIOS. If
there are, the SAS BIOS maps any SAS or SATA drives it finds behind the drive(s)
already installed. Otherwise, the SAS BIOS installs drives starting with the
system boot drive. In this case, the system boots from a drive controlled by
the SAS BIOS. The LSI Corporation SAS BIOS supports the
BIOS Boot Specification (BBS).
The next section, "Boot Initialization with BIOS Boot Specification (BBS),"
discusses selecting boot and drive order.
* * * * * * * * * * * Features * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS features include:
o Configuration for up to 256 adapters-any 4 can be chosen for
INT13 (bottom) support
o Support for Message Passing Technology
o Support for the LSI53C1064 device
o Support for the LSI53C1064e device
o Support for the LSI53C1066 device
o Support for the LSI53C1068 device
o Support for the LSI53C1068e device
o Support for the LSI53C1078 device
o Support for SAS and SATA devices
o Support for Integrated RAID initialization (with proper firmware)
* * * * Boot Initialization with BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) * * *
The Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS provides support for the BIOS Boot Specification
(BBS), which allows you to choose which device to boot from by selecting the
priority.
To use this feature, the system BIOS must also be compatible with the BBS. If
your system supports the BBS, then you will use the system BIOS setup menu to
select the boot and drive order. In the system BIOS setup, the Boot Connection
Devices menu appears with a list of available boot options. Use that menu to
select the device and rearrange the order. Then exit to continue the boot
process.
* * * * * * * * * CD-ROM Boot Initialization * * * * * * * * *
The Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS supports boot initialization from a CD-ROM drive.
The five types of emulation are:
o No emulation disk
o Floppy 1.2 Mbyte emulation disk
o Floppy 1.44 Mbyte emulation disk
o Floppy 2.88 Mbyte emulation disk
o Hard disk emulation
The type of emulation assigns the drive letter for the CD-ROM. For example,
if a 1.44 Mbyte floppy emulation CD was loaded, then the CD-ROM drive would
become the designated A: drive, and the existing floppy would become drive B:.
* * * * * * Starting the SAS BIOS Configuration Utility * * * * * *
If you have SAS BIOS version 6.XX, and it includes the Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS
Configuration Utility, you can change the default configuration of your SAS host
adapters. You may decide to alter these default values if there is a conflict
between device settings or if you need to optimize system performance.
You can see the version number of the SAS BIOS in a banner displayed on your
computer monitor during boot. If the utility is available, this message
also appears on your monitor:
Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility...
This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you time
to start the utility. If you decide to press "Ctrl-C", the message changes
to:
Please wait, invoking SAS Configuration Utility...
After a brief pause, your computer monitor displays the Main Menu of the
Fusion-MPT PCI SAS BIOS Configuration Utility.
These messages may appear during the boot process:
1. "Adapter removed from boot order!" appears when an adapter is removed from
the system or relocated behind a PCI bridge.
2. "Adapter configuration may have changed, reconfiguration is suggested!"
appears if at least one adapter is not included in the boot order and
there are less than 4 adapters in the system.
3. "Updating Adapter List!" appears when less than four adapters are in the
boot order and more adapters exist than are shown.
IMPORTANT: The SAS BIOS Configuration Utility is a powerful tool. If, while
using it, you somehow disable all of your controllers, pressing
Ctrl-A (or Ctrl-E on version 5.00 or later) after memory
initialization during reboot allows you to re-enable and
reconfigure.
Note: Not all devices detected by the Configuration Utility can be
controlled by the BIOS. Devices such as tape drives and scanners
require that a device driver specific to that peripheral be
loaded. The SAS BIOS Configuration Utility does allow parameters
to be modified for these devices.
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* * * * * * * Using the Configuration Utility * * * * * * * *
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* * * Screen Format * * *
All SAS BIOS Configuration Utility screens are partitioned into the fixed
areas. Here is an example:
X 1 78
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1 | Header Area |
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1 | Menu Area |
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... Main Area ...
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| Footer Area |
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Header Area
This area provides static information text, which is typically
the product title and version.
Menu Area
This area provides the current Screen title and Controller
information when on screens other than Adapter List.
Main Area
This is the main area for presenting data. This area has a cursor for
item selection, horizontal scrolling, and vertical scrolling. The
horizontal and vertical scroll bars appear here if needed.
Footer Area
This area provides general help information text.
* * * User Input * * *
Throughout the Configuration Utility there are general key inputs that apply
on all screens:
F1 = Help
Context sensitive help for the cursor-resident field.
Arrow Keys = Select Item
Home/End = Select Item
Up, down, left, right movement to position the cursor.
+/- = Change Item
Items with values in [] brackets are modifiable.
Numeric keypad '+' and numeric keypad '-', update a modifiable field to
its next relative value.
Esc = Abort/Exit
Escape aborts the current context operation and/or exits the current
screen. User confirmation is solicited as required if changes have been
made by user.
Enter = Execute <Item>
Executable items are indicated by highlighted text and a different
background color. Press Enter to execute the field's associated function.
**Throughout the GUI, selections that are not currently permissible are
grayed out.
Behavior of executable items will vary throughout the Configuration
Utility. Screen details below include info on their executable items.
* * * * * * * * * * * Adapter List * * * * * * * * * * * *
When you invoke the Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS Configuration Utility, the Adapter List
appears. This screen displays a scrolling list of up to 256 LSI Corporation SAS
host adapters in the system and information about each of them.
Use the arrow keys to select an adapter, then press Enter to view and modify
the selected adapter's properties (and to gain access to the further screens).
After selecting an adapter and pressing Enter, the adapter's devices are
scanned and the Adapter Properties screen appears. An example is shown below.
The Adapter Boot Order is modifiable on this screen by using the -,+,Ins, and
Del keys while on the Boot Order field. Use Ins/Del to add or remove an adapter
from the Boot Order. Use the -/+ keys to modify an adapters position in the
boot order. When changes have been made to the boot order user will be prompted
to save before exiting the screen.
From the Adapter List user may also access the Global Properties Screen by
pressing Alt+N.
Global Properties allows changes to global scope settings. Refer to the section
on Global Properties below.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Adapter List Global Properties |
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| Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status Boot |
| Bus Dev Fnc Slot Order |
| SAS1068 0 2 0 1 1.23.00.00-IR Enabled 0 |
| SAS1068 0 3 0 2 0.03.23.00-IR Enabled 1 |
| SAS1068E 1 6 0 3 0.03.23.00-IR Enabled |
| SAS1064E 2 A 0 4 0.03.23.00-IT Disabled |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Adapter
Indicates the specific LSI Corporation SAS controller type.
PCI Bus
Indicates the PCI Bus number (range 0x00 - 0xFF, 0 - 255 decimal)
assigned by the system BIOS to an adapter.
PCI Dev
Indicates the PCI Device (range 0x00 - 0x1F, 0 - 31 decimal) assigned
by the system BIOS to an adapter.
PCI Fnc
Indicates the PCI Function (range 0x00 - 0x7, 0 - 7 decimal) assigned
by the system BIOS to an adapter.
PCI Slot
Indicates the PCI Slot the controller is located in.
FW Revision
Displays the Fusion MPT Firmware version and type (IR or IT)
Status
Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Corporation software control
or is reserved for control by non-LSI Corporation software
(Enabled, Disabled, Error).
Enabled indicates the BIOS is either currently controlling the adapter
or will attempt to control the adapter upon reload.
Disabled indicates the BIOS is either not controlling the adapter or
will discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.
Whether Enabled or Disabled, the user will still be able to view and
modify settings for the adapter. The Boot Support setting in the Adapter
Properties menu can be used to change the status of this setting. The
BIOS must be reloaded (e.g., system rebooted) in order for a new Boot
Support setting to take effect.
Error indicates that the BIOS encountered a problem with the adapter.
Viewing and modifying settings for the adapter is allowed but the
information and functionality available may be limited.
Boot Order
The Boot Order specifies the order in which adapters will boot when
more than one adapter is in a system. Up to four of the total
adapters in a system may be selected as bootable.
To add an adapter to the boot list, press Insert while on the Boot Order
field. To remove an adapter from the boot list, press Delete while on
the desired adapter's Boot Order field. The -/+ keys can be used to change
the adapter's position in the Boot Order.
* * * * * * * * * * Global Properties * * * * * * * * * *
The Global Properties screen is accessible by pressing Alt+N while on the
Adapter List Screen. To return to Adapter List from Global Properties Alt+N can
again be pressed.
Here is an example of the Global Properties Menu:
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Adapter List Global Properties |
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| Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [Yes] |
| Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose] |
| Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] |
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| Restore Defaults |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed
This option specifies whether to pause for user acknowledgement after
displaying an alert message during boot. The Boot Alert setting can be
either No or Yes.
To continue after displaying a message, specify No.
To wait for any key after displaying a message, specify Yes.
Boot Information Display Mode
This option specifies the information display mode of the BIOS during
boot. It controls how much information about adapters and devices
are displayed during boot. Possible values are:
Display adapters only
Display adapters and all devices
Display minimal information
Display adapters and installed devices
Support Interrupt
This option allows the ability to prevent a hook on INT40, if required.
Possible values are:
Hook interrupt, the Default.
Bypass interrupt hook.
<Restore Defaults>
Press Enter to obtain default settings.
* * * * * * * * * Adapter Properties * * * * * * * * * *
The Adapter Properties Screen allows you to view and modify adapter settings.
It also provides access to all other screens. Here is an example of the
Adapter Properties screen:
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| Adapter SAS1068 |
| PCI Slot 03 |
| PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 03:00:00 |
| MPT Firmware Revision 01.23.00.00-IR |
| SAS Address 500605B0:0000C580 |
| NVDATA Version 2B.00 |
| Status Enabled |
| Boot Order 1 |
| Boot Support [Enabled BIOS & OS] |
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| RAID Properties |
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| SAS Topology |
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| Advanced Adapter Properties |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Adapter
Indicates the specific LSI Corporation SAS controller type.
PCI Slot
Indicates the PCI Slot the controller is located in.
PCI Address
Displays the PCI Address assigned by the system BIOS to the adapter.
Bus value has range 0x00 - 0xFF, 0 - 255 decimal.
Device value has range 0x00 - 0x1F, 0 - 31 decimal.
Function has range 0x00 - 0x7, 0 - 7 decimal.
FW Revision
Displays the Fusion MPT Firmware version and type (IR or IT)
SAS Address
Displays the SAS Address assigned to this adapter.
Status
Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Corporation software control
or is reserved for control by non-LSI Corporation software (Enabled,
Disabled, Error).
Enabled indicates the BIOS is either currently controlling the adapter
or will attempt to control the adapter upon reload.
Disabled indicates the BIOS is either not controlling the adapter or
will discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.
Whether Enabled or Disabled, the user will still be able to view and
modify settings for the adapter. The Boot Support setting in the Adapter
Properties menu can be used to change the status of this setting. The
BIOS must be reloaded (e.g., system rebooted) in order for a new Boot
Support setting to take effect.
Error indicates that the BIOS encountered a problem with the adapter.
Viewing and modifying settings for the adapter is allowed but the
information and functionality available may be limited.
Boot Order
The Boot Order specifies the order in which adapters will boot when
more than one adapter is in a system. Up to four of the total
adapters in a system may be selected as bootable.
Boot Support
Specifies whether an adapter is eligible for LSI Corporation software control
or is reserved for control by non-LSI Corporation software
(Enabled BIOS & OS, Enabled BIOS Only, Enabled OS Only, Disabled,
default: Enabled BIOS & OS).
If Enabled BIOS & OS, then both the bios and OS driver will control the
adapter.
If Enabled BIOS Only, then the adapter will be controlled by the bios,
but OS drivers will not control it. This setting may not be supported by
all OS drivers, for example there is no means to disable an adapter in a
Windows driver.
If Enabled OS Only, then the bios will not control the adapter but the
OS driver will control the adapter.
If Disabled, then the bios will not control the adapter when loaded.
However, the adapter will still be visible through the Configuration
Protocol.
Changes to this setting will be reflected in the Status field on the
main Adapter List menu. The new setting will not take effect until the
bios is reloaded (e.g., system rebooted).
* * * * * * * * * * SAS Topology * * * * * * * * * *
The SAS Topology screen presents a view of the adapter's SAS hierarchy. This
screen also provides other user functionality as noted below.
The following objects along with their significant properties are shown:
Adapter
PHYs
Attached Devices
Expanders/Enclosures.
The SAS Topology is expanded for display as follows:
Select an expander/enclosure and press Enter to expand the Expander or
Enclosure and display all its Phys/Devices/Bays.
Hit Enter again to collapse the expander/Enclosure.
While cursor is on the Device Identifier:
-Hit Alt+D access device-specific screen.
-Hit Alt+M to display additional options.
-Hit Enter while on expander/enclosure to expand/collapse the display
-Hit Enter while on device to activate locate LED.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| SAS Topology -- SAS1068 |
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| Device Identifier Device |
| SAS1068(03:03:00) Info |
| |-PHY 0 FUJITSU MAV2036RC SAS |
| |-PHY 3 SEGATE ST936701SS SAS |
| |-Expander LSILOGICSASx12 A.0 Expander |
| |-PHY 3 ATA Maxtor 6y080M0 1EW0 SATA |
| |-PHY 4 SEGATE ST936701SS SAS |
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| Esc = Exit F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Alt+D = Device Properties Alt+M = More Keys |
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Scrolling Cursor to the right will display further information:
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| SAS Topology -- SAS1068 |
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| Device Identifier Negotiated Link Maximum Link |
| SAS1068(03:03:00) Speed (Gbps) Speed (Gbps) |
| |-PHY 0 FUJITSU MAV2036RC 3.0 3.0 |
| |-PHY 3 SEGATE ST936701SS 1.5 3.0 |
| |-Expander LSILOGICSASx12 A.0 |
| |-PHY 3 ATA Maxtor 6y080M0 1EW0 1.5 1.5 |
| |-PHY 4 SEGATE ST936701SS 3.0 3.0 |
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| Esc = Exit F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Alt+D = Device Properties Alt+M = More Keys |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Device Identifier
This field indicates the ASCII device identifier string extracted from
the device's Inquiry Data.
Device Info
This field indicates if a device is SAS or SATA, and if the device has
been selected as the Boot Device.
Negotiated Link Speed
This field indicates the negotiated link speed for this Phy or whether it
has been disabled
Maximum Link Speed
This field indicates the maximum hardware link rate possible for this Phy.
* * * * * * * * * * Device Properties * * * * * * * * * *
The Device Properties screen displays information about a specific Device and
is accessed by pressing Alt+D on the SAS Topology screen when the cursor is on
the Device Identifier field of a Device.
User can press Alt+N or Alt+P at any time while on this screen to cycle to the
next/previous device.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Device Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| Device Identifier SEAGATE ST936701SS B828 |
| Scan Order 3 |
| Slot Number 1 |
| RAID Member No |
| Device Information SAS |
| Disk Capacity (GB) 36 |
| SAS Address 5000C500:001009E1 |
| Serial Number 3LC0093N0000H4442MHE |
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| Format |
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| Verify |
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| Esc=Exit F1/Shift+1=Help |
| Alt+N = Next Device Alt+P = Previous Device Enter = Select Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Device Identifier
This field indicates the ASCII device identifier string extracted from
the device's Inquiry Data.
Scan Order
Indicates the scan order for this device. This would be the equivalent of
a SCSI ID in parallel SCSI.
Slot Number
Indicates the slot number for this device. This is used by enclosures to
locate devices.
RAID Member
If this disk is included in an integrated RAID volume, then this value will
be 'Yes'. The disk will be 'No' if it is not a member of an IR volume.
Disk Capacity
This is the size of the disk in Gigabytes.
Device Information
This field indicates if a device is SAS or SATA.
SAS Address
This field indicates the SAS Address of this device.
Serial Number
This field indicates the Serial Number of this device.
Format
Press Enter to enter the low-level format screen for the device. Once
on the format screen (see below) you can start a low-level format.
If enabled, this option allows low-level formatting on a disk drive.
Low-level formatting will completely and irreversibly erase all data on the
drive.
Note: Formatting will default the drive to a 512-byte sector size even if
the drive had previously been formatted to another sector size.
Verify
Press Enter to enter the verify all sectors screen. Once on the Verify
screen (see below) you can start a verify of all sectors on the device
and if needed reassign defective Logical Block Addresses (LBAs).
* * * * * * * * * * Format/Verify Screens * * * * * * * * * *
The Format and Verify screens have similar layout and are accessed by hitting
Enter on the appropriate field on the Device Properties screen.
These screens include an Elapsed Time and status bar that begin incrementing
once the operation is started and enable user to determine current progress of
the operation.
Once on the Format screen, pressing the "F" key will begin the format.
***ONCE FORMAT HAS STARTED IT CANNOT BE STOPPED OR CANCELLED***
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Device Format -- SAS1068 |
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| Device Identifier SEAGATE ST936701SS B828 |
| SAS Address 5000C500:001009E1 |
| Serial Number 3LC0093N0000H4442MHE |
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| WARNING! Format will change the sector size to 512 bytes. |
| Format will permanently erase all data on this device! |
| Format may take hours to complete and cannot be stopped. |
| Press the 'F' key to begin format or any other key to exit. |
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| Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 |
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| Percent |
| Complete 0% 100% |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
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Once on the Verify screen pressing the Enter key will begin the verify.
User may hit Esc at anytime to cancel the verify.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Device Verify -- SAS1068 |
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| Device Identifier SEAGATE ST936701SS B828 |
| SAS Address 5000C500:001009E1 |
| Serial Number 3LC0093N0000H4442MHE |
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| All sectors on the device will be verified |
| Press Enter to continue or any other key to cancel |
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| Elapsed Time: 00:00:00 |
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| Percent |
| Complete 0% 100% |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Device Identifier
This field indicates the ASCII device identifier string extracted from
the device's Inquiry Data.
SAS Address
This field indicates the SAS Address of this device.
Serial Number
This field indicates the Serial Number of this device.
Elapsed Time
Displays the total time elapsed since Format or Verify Operation started.
Percent Complete
Graphical status bar display that indicates the current relative % complete
of the operation.
* * * * * * * * * SAS Topology - More Keys * * * * * * * * *
There are additional functions that can be performed while on the SAS Topology
screen. These are detailed on by selecting Alt+M from the main SAS Topology
screen.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| SAS Topology -- SAS1068 |
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| More keys for the SAS Topology display: |
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| C = Clear Device Mappings for Non-Present Devices |
| R = Refresh SAS Topology |
| Enter = On a SAS Enclosure or Expander - Expand or Collapse Item |
| Enter = On a Disk Drive - Turn on the Locate LED (next key press turns off) |
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| Esc = Exit F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Alt+D = Device Properties Alt+M = More Keys |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Clear Device Mappings ('C')
In certain environments, MPT SAS Firmware will retain information pertaining
to the location of devices that have been removed from the system. In order
to clear out this persistent device mapping information, the 'C' key can be
selected.
Refresh SAS Topology ('R')
Information displayed on the SAS Topology screen is collected prior to the
screen being displayed. This information is not refreshed until the 'R'
option is selected, or the screen is re-entered. Selecting 'R' will cause
the configuration utility to rescan the topology and display the results.
* * * * * * * * * * Advanced Adapter Properties * * * * * * *
The Advanced Adapter Properties screen supports viewing and modification of
infrequently accessed adapter settings. It provides access to advanced
Device Properties, Adapter Timing Properties, and PHY Properties.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Advanced Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| IRQ 0B |
| NVM Yes |
| IO Port Address 9000 |
| Chip Revision ID 00 |
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| Advanced Device Properties |
| Adapter Timing Properties |
| PHY Properties |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
IRQ
Indicates the Interrupt Request Line used by an adapter. The system
BIOS assigns this value.
NVM
Indicates whether an adapter has non-volatile memory (NVM) associated
with it. An adapter's configuration is stored in its associated NVM.
IO Port Address
Indicates the I/O Port Address used to communicate with an adapter. The
system BIOS assigns this number.
Chip Revision ID
Indicates the Revision ID of this adapter.
Advanced Device Properties
Press Enter to view and modify Advanced Device Properties.
Adapter Timing Properties
Press Enter to view and modify Adapter Timing Properties.
PHY Properties
Press Enter to view and modify Advanced PHY properties.
* * * * * * * * * Advanced Device Properties * * * * * * * * *
The Advanced Device Properties screen supports viewing and modification of
infrequently accessed device settings.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Advanced Device Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| Maximum INT 13 devices for this adapter 24 |
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| IO Timeout for Block Devices 10 |
| IO Timeout for Block Devices(Removable) 10 |
| IO Timeout for Sequential Devices 10 |
| IO Timeout for Other Devices 10 |
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| LUNs to Scan for Block Devices All |
| LUNs to Scan for Block Devices(Removable) All |
| LUNs to Scan for Sequential Devices All |
| LUNs to Scan for Other Devices All |
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| Removable Media Support [None] |
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| Restore Defaults |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Maximum INT 13h Devices for this adapter
This field specifies the maximum number of devices attached to the
adapter for which to install a pre-OS IO interface. The specified
number of devices in the adapter's device scan order list will have
an IO interface installed. An installed IO interface is defined as
INT 13H.
X86 platforms allow a maximum of 24 INT 13h devices per system. Therefore,
fewer than the specified number of INT 13h devices may be installed. The
defaults for X86 is 24 devices with a range of 0-24 allowed.
IO Timeout for Block Devices
This field specifies the time, in seconds, (0-999, 0 means no-timeout) which
the host uses to timeout I/Os for the following devices with Non-Removable
Media:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access
IO Timeout for Block Devices (Removable)
This field specifies the time, in seconds, (0-999, 0 means no-timeout) which
the host uses to timeout I/Os for the following devices with Removable Media:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 05h - CD-ROM
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access
IO Timeout for Sequential Devices
This field specifies the time, in seconds, (0-999, 0 means no-timeout) which
the host uses to timeout I/Os for the following devices:
SCSI Device Type 01h - Sequential Access.
IO Timeout for Other Devices
This field specifies the time, in seconds, (0-999, 0 means no-timeout) which
the host uses to timeout I/Os for devices other than:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 01h - Sequential Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 05h - CD-ROM
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access
LUNs to Scan for Block Devices
Controls LUN scans for the following devices with Non-Removable Media:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access
LUN 0 Only: Scan only LUN 0.
All: Scan all LUNs.
LUNs to Scan for Block Devices(Removable)
Controls LUN scans for the following devices with Removable Media:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 05h - CD-ROM
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access.
LUN 0 Only: Scan only LUN 0.
All: Scan all LUNs.
LUNs to Scan for Sequential Devices
Controls LUN scans for the following devices:
SCSI Device Type 01h - Sequential Access.
LUN 0 Only: Scan only LUN 0.
All: Scan all LUNs.
LUNs to Scan for Other Devices
Controls LUN scans for all devices other than the following:
SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access
SCSI Device Type 01h - Sequential Access
SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once
SCSI Device Type 05h - CD-ROM
SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical
SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access.
LUN 0 Only: Scan only LUN 0.
All: Scan all LUNs.
Removable Media Support
This field specifies the removable media support option for an adapter.
None:
Install no INT 13H interface for any Direct Access Removable Media
devices.
Boot Device Only:
Install INT 13H interface for a Direct Access Removable Media device if
and only if media is present in the device at the time of BIOS
initialization and either:
BBS System
The device is selected as the boot device. Refer to the BIOS Boot
Specification for a description of BBS.
Non-BBS System
The device is setup as the boot device The adapter the device is
connected to is specified as the first adapter (i.e., 0) in the
Boot Adapter List. The device is specified as the first device
in the adapter's device scan order list.
With Media Installed:
Install INT 13H interfaces for Direct Access Removable Media devices if
media is present in the device at the time of BIOS initialization.
Restore Defaults
Press the Enter key to set default values for all items on this screen.
* * * * * * * * * Adapter Timing Properties * * * * * * * * *
The Adapter Timing Properties screen supports viewing and modification of
timing-specific settings.
Note that the Link Error Settings values on this screen display the current
values for this PHY only and are not modifiable. To modify the Threshold values
user should return to Advanced Adapter Properties screen.
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Adapter Timing Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| Direct Attached Spinup Delay (Secs) [ 2] |
| Direct Attached Max Targets to Spinup [ 0] |
| Expander Spinup Delay (Secs) [ 0] |
| Expander Attached Max Targets to Spinup [ 0] |
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| Report Device Missing Delay [ 0] |
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| IO Device Missing Delay [ 0] |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Direct Attached Spinup Delay (Secs)
This field specifies the number of seconds to wait between spinups of
devices. Valid only when the device is configured (jumpered) to require a
spinup.
Values range from 0 to 15.
Direct Attached Max Targets to Spinup
This field specifies the maximum number of targets that can be simultaneously
spinning up. The IOC must delay by the time indicated in spin-up delay field
before starting spin-up of the next set of targets. A value of zero in this
field is treated the same as a value of one.
Values range from 0 to 15.
Expander Spinup Delay (Secs)
This field specifies the number of seconds to wait between spinups of
devices. Valid only when the device is configured (jumpered) to require a
spinup.
Values range from 0 to 15.
Expander Max Targets to Spinup
This field specifies the maximum number of targets that can be simultaneously
spinning up. The IOC must delay by the time indicated in spin-up delay field
before starting spin-up of the next set of targets. A value of zero in this
field is treated the same as a value of one.
Values range from 0 to 15.
Report Device Missing Delay
This field specifies the time (in seconds) the IOC will delay reporting a
target device missing after it becomes unavailable. If the device returns
before this timer expires, the device is not reported as missing.
Values range from 0 to 2032.
IO Device Missing Delay
This field specifies the time interval (in seconds) the IOC will delay
replying to SCSI Initiator request messages when the addressed device is
missing due to the inability to access the target device.
Values range from 0 to 255.
* * * * * * * * * * PHY Properties * * * * * * * * * *
The PHY Properties screen supports viewing of PHY-specific settings.
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| PHY Properties -- SAS1068 |
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| PHY 0 (1st of 8 PHYs) |
| SAS Port 0 |
| Connector Name Unknown |
| Connector Location Unknown |
| Connector Type Unknown |
| Link Status Enabled, 3.0Gbps |
| Discovery Status 00000000 |
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| Device Identifier SEAGATE ST9367091SS B828 |
| Scan Order 0 |
| Device Information SAS |
| SAS Address 5000C500:001009E1 |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
* * * Field Descriptions * * *
PHY
Displays the PHY number the information is for.
SAS Port
Indicates the associated SAS Port (0 to N) as configured on this adapter.
Connector Name
Displays programmable name for this Phy. If it is not programmed, then
'Unknown' will be displayed.
Connector Location
Displays programmable location for this Phy. If it is not programmed, then
'Unknown' will be displayed.
Connector Type
Displays programmable type for this Phy. If it is not programmed, then
'Unknown' will be displayed.
Link Status
Indicates the PHY link status. Possible values are:
Enabled, Unknown Link Rate
PHY Disabled
Enabled, negotiation failed
Enabled, SATA OOB Complete
Enabled, 1.5 Gbs
Enabled, 3.0 Gbs
Discovery Status
A 32 bit Hexadecimal value indicating the discovery status for
the PHY or Expander. Currently defined values are:
Discovery completed successfully 0x00000000
Loop Detected 0x00000001
Unaddressable device exists 0x00000002
Multiple Ports 0x00000004
Expander Error 0x00000008
SMP Timeout 0x00000010
Out of route entries 0x00000020
SMP Response Index Does Not Exist 0x00000040
SMP Response Function Failed 0x00000080
SMP CRC error 0x00000100
Device Identifier
This field indicates the ASCII device identifier string extracted from
the device's Inquiry Data.
Scan Order
Indicates the scan order for this device. This would be the equivalent of
a SCSI ID for parallel SCSI.
Device Information
This field indicates if a device is SAS or SATA.
SAS Address
This field indicates the SAS Address of this device.
* * * * Integrated RAID Configuration and Management Screens * * * * *
Integrated RAID configuration and management involves many screens, all of which
are accessed by selecting RAID Properties on the Adapter Properties screen.
If there are no RAID volumes currently configured:
The user is asked to create a RAID volume
If there is at least one RAID volume currently configured:
The user is shown the current volume(s) for management purposes.
The screens contained in the RAID configuration and management area are:
Select New Array Type
Create New Array
View Array
Manage Array
* Select New Array Type *
Select the type of array to create.
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 |
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| Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 |
| disks plus up to two optional hot spares. |
| Data on the primary disk may be migrated. |
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| Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced |
| Array of 3 to 10 disks including up |
| to two optional hot spares. |
| ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! |
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| Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of |
| 2 to 10 disks. |
| ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Choose array type to create |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Create IM Volume
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus up to two optional hot spares.
Data on the primary disk may be migrated.
Create IME Volume
Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2
optional hot spares. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!
Create IS Volume
Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 10 disks. ALL DATA on array disks
will be DELETED!
* Create New Array *
This screen allows the user to create a new array by selecting disks for the
array. For an IM volume, when the first disk is added, the user will be asked
about the data on the disks.
Press 'M'
Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array. Synchronization of the disk will
occur.
Press 'D'
Overwrite existing data, create a new IM array. ALL DATA on ALL disks in the
array will be DELETED!! No Synchronization performed.
After the volume is configured, the user would press 'C' to create the array.
The user will be asked to save changes, which will create the array. During the
creation process, the utility will pause. After which time, the user will be
taken back to Adapter Properties.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Create New Array -- SAS1068 |
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| Array Type: IM |
| Array Size(MB) 34332 |
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| Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size |
| Num Disk Spr Status Fail (MB) |
| 1 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 [Yes] [No] Primary --- 35074 |
| 2 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 [Yes] [No] Secondary --- 35074 |
| 8 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 [No] [Yes] Hot Spare --- 35074 |
| 11 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 [No] [No] Max Dsks --- 35074 |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Space/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array |
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* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Array Type
Indicates the type of array being created.
Array Size
Indicates the size of the array in Megabytes.
Slot Num
This field displays the order in which devices are scanned.
Device Identifier
This field is the device identifier.
RAID Disk
Specifies the devices (disks) that make up a RAID array (Yes, No, default
NO).
If Yes, the device is part of a RAID array.
If No, the device is not part of a RAID array.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array
- the device is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive
- this disk has been selected as a Hot Spare for the RAID array
Hot Spr
Specifies whether a device is a Hot Spare for a RAID array (Yes, No,
default NO).
If Yes, the device will be used as a Hot Spare for the RAID array.
If No, the device will not be used as a Hot Spare for the RAID array.
Notes:
- Up to two Hot Spares per controller are permitted.
- RAID Arrays do not require a Hot Spare.
- A Hot Spare can be specified at array creation or any time after creation
provided the array is made up of 9 disks or fewer.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array
- the array already has the maximum number of Hot Spares
- the array is made up of the maximum number of devices (10)
- the device isn't large enough to mirror existing data on the primary
- Integrated Striping has been selected. Hot Spares are not supported for
striped arrays.
Drive Status
Ok Disk is online and fully functional
Missing Disk is not responding
Failed Disk has failed
Initing Disk is initializing
CfgOffln Disk is offline at host's request
UserFail Disk is marked failed at host's request
Offline Disk is offline for some other reason
Inactive Disk has been set inactive
Not Syncd Data on disk is not synchronized with the rest of the array
Primary Disk is the primary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK
Secondary Disk is the secondary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK
Wrg Type Device is not compatible for use as part of an RAID Array
Too Small Disk is too small to mirror existing data
Max Dsks Maximum # of disks allowed for this type of Array reached
Maximum # of total IR disks on a controller reached
No SMART Disk doesn't support SMART, cannot be used in an RAID array
Wrg Intfc Device interface (SAS/SATA) differs from existing IR disks
Pred Fail
Indicates whether device SMART is predicting device failure (Yes, No).
Size(MB)
Indicates the size of the device in megabytes (where a megabyte is
(1024 x 1024) = 1,048,576).
If the device is part of a two-disk array, this field will reflect the size
of the array - not the size of the individual disk.
If the device is part of a three or more disk array, this field is the size
that the disk makes up within the array.
NOTE: When creating a striped array, the usable size of the array is
determined by the Number of drives X Size of the smallest drive in the
array. In arrays consisting of different sized drives, excess space on
larger drives will be unusable.
* View Array *
This screen allows the user to view the current array configuration.
Press Enter to Manage the Array when Manage Array is highlighted.
Press Alt+N to view the next array.
Press 'C' to create a new array.
Press 'R' to refresh the array information.
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| View Array -- SAS1068 |
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| Array 1 of 1 |
| Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 |
| Type IM |
| Scan Order 1 |
| Size(MB) 34332 |
| Status Optimal |
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| Manage Array |
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| Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size |
| Num Disk Spr Status Fail (MB) |
| 1 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 Yes No Primary No 35074 |
| 2 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 Yes No Secondary No 35074 |
| 8 MAXTOR ATLAS15K2_36SAS BG34 No Yes Hot Spare No 35074 |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C=Create an array R=Refresh Display |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Array
The number of this array.
Identifier
The identifier of this array.
Type
The RAID type.
Slot Num
This field displays the order in which devices are scanned.
Size(MB)
The size of the array.
Status
The status of the array.
Scan ID
This field displays the order in which devices are scanned.
Device Identifier
This field is the device identifier.
RAID Disk
Specifies the devices (disks) that make up a RAID array (Yes, No, default
NO).
If Yes, the device is part of a RAID array.
If No, the device is not part of a RAID array.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array
- the device is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive
- this disk has been selected as a Hot Spare for the RAID array
Hot Spr
Specifies whether a device is a Hot Spare for a RAID array (Yes, No,
default NO).
If Yes, the device will be used as a Hot Spare for the RAID array.
If No, the device will not be used as a Hot Spare for the RAID array.
Notes:
- Up to two Hot Spares per controller are permitted.
- RAID Arrays do not require a Hot Spare.
- A Hot Spare can be specified at array creation or any time after creation
provided the array is made up of 9 disks or fewer.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the device does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array
- the array already has the maximum number of Hot Spares
- the array is made up of the maximum number of devices (10)
- the device isn't large enough to mirror existing data on the primary
- Integrated Striping has been selected. Hot Spares are not supported for
striped arrays.
Drive Status
Ok Disk is online and fully functional
Missing Disk is not responding
Failed Disk has failed
Initing Disk is initializing
CfgOffln Disk is offline at host's request
UserFail Disk is marked failed at host's request
Offline Disk is offline for some other reason
Inactive Disk has been set inactive
Not Syncd Data on disk is not synchronized with the rest of the array
Primary Disk is the primary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK
Secondary Disk is the secondary disk for a 2 disk mirror and is OK
Wrg Type Device is not compatible for use as part of an RAID Array
Too Small Disk is too small to mirror existing data
Max Dsks Maximum # of disks allowed for this type of Array reached
Maximum # of total IR disks on a controller reached
No SMART Disk doesn't support SMART, cannot be used in an RAID array
Wrg Intfc Device interface (SAS/SATA) differs from existing IR disks
Pred Fail
Indicates whether device SMART is predicting device failure (Yes, No).
Size(MB)
Indicates the size of the device in megabytes (where a megabyte is
(1024 x 1024) = 1,048,576).
If the device is part of a two-disk array, this field will reflect the size
of the array - not the size of the individual disk.
If the device is part of a three or more disk array, this field is the size
that the disk makes up within the array.
NOTE: When creating a striped array, the usable size of the array is
determined by the Number of drives X Size of the smallest drive in the
array. In arrays consisting of different sized drives, excess space on
larger drives will be unusable.
* Manage Array *
Manage the current array.
If the user selects Manage Hot Spare, the utility will display a hot spare
management screen that has the same layout as the Create New Array screen.
The user will be asked to confirm selections of Synchronize Array, Activate
Array, and Delete Array by pressing 'Y' for yes or 'N' for no.
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
| Manage Array -- SAS1068 |
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| Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 |
| Type IM |
| Scan Order 1 |
| Size(MB) 34332 |
| Status Optimal |
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| Manage Hot Spares |
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| Synchronize Array |
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| Activate Array |
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| Delete Array |
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| Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help |
| Enter = Select Item |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
* * * Field Descriptions * * *
Identifier
The identifier of this array.
Type
The RAID type.
Scan Order
The scan order of the array.
Size(MB)
The size of the array.
Status
The status of the array.
Manage Hot Spares
Press enter to modify the array's hot spare configuration.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the array is inactive
- the array is at its maximum number of devices
- Striped Arrays do not support Hot Spares so no modifications can be made
to an array once it is created.
Synchronize Array
Press enter to synchronize the RAID array.
This field is grayed out under the following conditions:
- the array is inactive
- the array does not need to be resynchronized
- the adapter's MPT FW does not support the feature
- The volume type is Integrated Striping.
Activate Array
This field is used to activate a RAID array.
Delete Array
This field is used to delete the currently displayed RAID array.
* * * * * * * Exiting the SAS Configuration Utility * * * * * * * *
As some changes only take effect during the exit of the utility, it is important
to always exit the utility properly. From the Adapter List, press the Esc key
to exit the utility. In addition, the a similar exit screen is used when
exiting most other screens, and can be used to save settings.
The exit screen will show some options that are grey, indicating that they are
not available at this time. Only available options will be selectable.
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| LSI Corp Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) |
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| Are you sure you want to exit? |
| Cancel Exit |
| Save changes and reboot |
| Discard changes and reboot |
| Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot |
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| Esc=Exit Menu F1/Shift+1=Help |
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.