Dell SCSI 6/IR manual Starting the Configuration Utility, Functions Performed

Configuration Utility

Starting the Configuration Utility

1Boot the system.

2Press <Ctrl+C> during POST when prompted.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the operating system completes bootup. Then restart your system and try again.

The Configuration Utility menu screen displays.

Functions Performed

NOTE: The screens are organized in a hierarchical fashion and navigation hints are displayed at the bottom of each screen. See the online help for additional information about the utility.

Table 5-1. Functions Performed by the Configuration Utility

Function	Description
Adapter List	Lists all the SAS 6/iR controllers in the system.
Global Properties	Lists static and modifiable properties applicable to all SAS 6/iR controllers in
	the system.
Adapter Properties	Main screen for the selected controller. Lists the static and modifiable
	properties for the selected SAS 6/iR controller. Provides a menu for additional
	screens.
Select New Array Type	Provides the option to view existing arrays or create new arrays.
Create New Array	Provides the ability to add devices to the specified new array.
View Array	Displays the properties for the existing array and the option to enter the
	Mange Array screen.
Manage Array	Provides options for managing the current array.
Manage Hot Spares	Provides the ability to add or remove global hot spares.
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.
Advanced Device Properties	Lists static and modifiable advanced properties for all devices attached to the
	selected controller.
PHY Properties	Lists the properties for the PHYs for the selected controller.

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