IBM RS/6000 7025 manual RAIDant Array Service Aid, PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify

7135 RAIDant Array Service Aid

The 7135 RAIDant Array service aids contain the following functions:

ŸCertify LUN

This selection reads and checks each block of data in the LUN. If excessive errors are encountered the user will be notified.

ŸCertify Spare Physical Disk

This selection allows the user to certify (check the integrity of the data) designated as spares.

ŸFormat Physical Disk

This selection is used to format a selected disk drive.

ŸArray Controller Microcode Download

This selection allows the microcode on the 7135 controller to be updated when required.

ŸPhysical Disk Microcode Download

This selection is used to update the microcode on any of the disk drives i array.

ŸUpdate EEPROM

This selection is used to update the contents of the EEPROM on a selected controller.

ŸReplace Controller

Use this selection when it is necessary to replace a controller in the arra

PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify

This selection will identify physical disks connected to a PCI SCSI-2 F/W RAID adapter.

Chapter 7. Using the Service7-25Aids