Sun Microsystems Sun FireTM X4150 User Manual
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How to Add Components to Your Limited Configuration Server
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After installation, if you see inconsistent or non-illuminated HD LEDs, you might
need to update the backplane and the controller firmware using the server’s Tools
and Drivers DVD.
Verifying Hard Drives Using the LSI-Based Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-port Internal HBA
1
Power on the server and watch the output for the prompt to press Ctrl-C.
2
When the prompt appears, press Ctrl-C.
3
From the main menu, select SAS Topology.
4
Verify that all installed drives are seen by the HBA, and replace any drives that
are not seen.
Verifying Hard Drives Using the Adaptec-based Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-port Internal HBA
1
Boot the server and watch the output for the prompt to press Ctrl-A to enter the
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARCU).
2
When the prompt appears, press Ctrl-A. The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
main menu appears.
Initializing the Disks
1
From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility main menu, select Create Array.
2
Select Initialize Disks. A list appears showing disks seen by the HBA card.
a. If an installed disk does not appear in the list, replace it.
3
Use the Insert key to add each disk to the list on the right.
4
When done adding disks to the list, press Enter.
5
To verify the drives, press the ESC key to exit to the main menu.
Verify the Hard Disks
1
Select Disk Utilities.
2
Highlight a drive in the list by using the up or down arrow key, press enter and,
from the menu that appears, select Identify Drive and press Enter. This action
blinks the HD LED.
3
Verify that the selected HD LED blinks.
4
Select Identify Drive for each HD.
5
When done, press ESC to exit to the main menu. The main menu appears.
Creating a Volume for Each Drive
1
From the utility’s main menu, Select Array Configuration Utility.
2
From the main menu, select Create Array to create a volume for each disk.
3
Use the arrow key to highlight drive 0.