28 SAS 6/iR BIOS
Configuration Utility

Starting the Configuration Utility

1
Boot the system.
2
Press <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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