Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)

Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure SCSI devices.

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect utility program:

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect Utility! >>> appears, press Ctrl+A. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

3.Use the arrow keys to select a choice for which you want to change settings, and press Enter.

4.When the prompt Would you like to configure the SCSI controller or run the SCSI disk utility? appears, make your selection and press Enter.

5.Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items, and press Enter.

SCSISelect Utility menu choices

The following choices are on the SCSISelect Utility menu:

vConfigure/View SCSI Controller Settings

Select this choice to view or change SCSI controller settings. To reset the SCSI controller to its default values, press F6 and follow the instructions on the screen.

You can view or change the following controller settings:

SCSI Controller ID

Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID, which is typically 7.

SCSI Controller Termination

This choice is set to Enabled and cannot be changed.

Boot Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure startable-device parameters. You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure.

SCSI Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure SCSI-device parameters. You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure.

Note: The Maximum Sync Transfer Rate represents the transfer rate for Ultra SCSI devices.

-The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160 MBps

-The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80 MBps

-The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20 MBps

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