Entering basic settings for an xserve raid system – Apple Xserve RAID: Using RAID 1.2 Admin and Disk Utility User Manual

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Chapter 1

Configuring an Xserve RAID System

Entering Basic Settings for an Xserve RAID System

You can enter or change a number of settings for the Xserve RAID system. These
include:

System name

Location of the system and key contact

Management or monitoring password

System time synchronization with the monitoring computer or a network server

Audible alarm on or off; automatic restart after power outage on or off

Network address configuration

Fibre channel options for transmission speed and connection type

Turning drive cache on or off for each array and controller cache on or off (for each
RAID controller)

Changing some settings will cause the Xserve RAID system to restart.

System Identity and Access

You use the Settings window in RAID Admin to add or change most information for
your Xserve RAID system.

To open the Settings window:

1

In the RAID Admin window, click the Settings button.

2

If necessary, enter the management password and click OK.

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