Sun Microsystems CP3000 manual Features and Configurations, Launching the Boot Bios Utility

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4.2.1Features and Configurations

The Boot BIOS supports the following:

■Using multiple AMC.1 SAS modules

■Applying global properties stored in flash

■Selecting and configure up to 256 adapters

■Automatic INT13 drive mapping for SAS drives

■SAS topology discovery, including expander traversal

■Applying PHY transceiver properties

4.2.2Launching the Boot BIOS Utility

Note – Not all devices detected by the utility can be controlled by the BIOS. Devices such as tape drives and scanners require loading a device driver specific to that peripheral device.

1.Initiate loading of the BIOS, and watch for the following message.

Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Configuration Utility...

This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you time to start the utility.

2.Press CTRL C.

Please wait, invoking LSI Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, the Boot BIOS Main menu is displayed, as shown in the following figure.

Chapter 4 Configuring the AMC 4-3

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Contents For the AMC.1-HDD SAS Disk Please Recycle Contents Managing the AMC OverviewConnectors and Ports Configuring the AMCEnvironment Specifications Agency CertificationsIndex Index-1 Typographic Conventions PrefaceThird-Party Web Sites Related DocumentationSun Welcomes Your Comments Page Getting Started Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware SystemsOperating Systems Compatibility System RequirementsChassis Compatibility Blade Server CompatibilityElectrical and Environmental UnpackingHandling AMCs 1AMC.1-HDD SAS Disk Faceplate AMC Faceplate1AMC Status LEDs AMC LEDs2Hot-Swap Blue LED States Removing an AMC Removing and Installing AMCsShut down the payload OS Hot-Swap LED starts blinking 2Deactivating the AMC 3Removing the AMC Remove the AMC4Front Cable Management Bracket in Lower Position Removing a Blade Server and AMCRemove the filler panel, if necessary Installing an AMC5Sample Top View Obtain the AMC card from the ship kit6Opening the Injector/Ejector Latch Page 7Inserting the AMC Into a Blade Server Push the ejector latch in fullyTo Enable AMC Port 3 Driven by Port 2 of SAS Controller To Enable AMC Port 2 Driven by Port 1 of SAS ControllerPower on the system, if necessary Enabling and Disabling SAS PortsTo Disable AMC Port 3 Driven by Port 2 of SAS Controller To Disable AMC Port 2 Driven by Port 1 of SAS ControllerPage Overview Features Key Components Power RegulatorHard Drive Disk Flash SAS ControllerModule Management Controller MMC Faceplate and LEDs Port ConnectorsLEDs OOS Technical Support and Warranty Functional DiagramPage 4Sun Netra CP3000 AMC.1-HDD SAS disk Barcode Labeling Disposal Managing the AMC Monitoring and Control Functions Supported Ipmi CommandsIpmi Controller 1Supported Ipmi Commands 2Standard FRU Data Records FRU Information3Threshold Sensors SensorsReadme files within the download package Firmware and Software UpgradesConfiguring the AMC Boot Bios Utility Configuration ToolsLaunching the Boot Bios Utility Features and ConfigurationsPress Ctrl C Page 2Adapter Properties Menu OpenBoot BiosEnabling and Disabling Channel Ports Extensible Firmware Interface EFIConnectors and Ports Connector Pinouts Connector Locations and AssignmentsTable A-1Pin Assignments Appendix a Connectors and Ports SAS Controller Ports 1AMC e-Keying Port Assignments Keying PortsPage Environment Specifications Table B-2Environmental Specifications Table B-1Electrical SpecificationsElectrical and Environmental ElectricalRPM Table B-3MTBF Values by TemperatureAbsolute Maximum Ratings ReliabilityNormal Operating Ranges AMC.1-HDD SAS disk PCB Dimensions Board Dimensions and WeightMechanical Page Agency Certifications NEBS/ETSI CE CertificationSafety 1 EN 55022 Emissions Emissions Test Regulations2 EN 55024 Immunity FCC USA Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Page Numerics IndexNEBS/ETSI, C-2