Sas Configuration Utility; Starting The Sas Configuration Utility - NEC Express5800 Series Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3 Useful Features
3.

SAS Configuration Utility

SAS Configuration utility makes settings of the built-in SAS controller. You can start it up by simple key
operation during POST execution.
3.1

Starting the SAS Configuration utility

Take the following procedures to start the SAS/ Configuration utility.
1. Power on the server.
2. Start the BIOS Setup Utility according to 1.1 Starting SETUP in 1. System BIOS in this Chapter.
3. If [Boot mode] in the [Boot] menu is [UEFI], change the setting to [Legacy].
4. Select [Save Changes and Exit] in the [Save & Exit] menu, and restart the server.
5. After the following messages appear during POST, Press and hold down the Ctrl key and press the C
key.
LSI Corporation MPT SAS3 BIOS
MPT3BIOS-x.xx.xx.xx (xxxx.xx.xx)
Copyright 2000-20xx LSI Corporation.
Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility...
6. The SAS Configuration utility starts up with the Adapter List menu displayed.
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Because the server is installed with the latest version of the utility, your screen
Important
display may be different from the one described in this guide. For information on
options different from those described in this guide, refer to the online help or
ask your service representative.
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This utility is set for the CPU/IO module of the primary side. When you configure
the CPU/IO module of the secondary side, first power off the server, plug out and
plug in the AC power cord of the primary side. Then start the server.
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The SAS Configuration Utility is used for physical formatting. Do not change the
settings on each utility menu, as doing so causes failure and malfunction of this
server.
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3. SAS Configuration Utility