HP INTEGRITY RX3600 - Manual (Page 101)

Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to view the Select New Array
Type
screen.
To access the following screens, use the arrow keys to select the screen, and press Enter on the
appropriate field:
• RAID Properties
• SAS Topology
• Advanced Adapter Properties
The following are the descriptions for the Adapter Properties screen.
Adapter Indicates the specific SAS Controller type.
PCI Address Displays the PCI Address assigned by the system BIOS to the adapter.
•
Bus value range 0x00 - 0xFF, 0 - 255 decimal
• Device value range 0x00 - 0x1F, 0 - 31 decimal
• Function range 0x00 - 0x7, 0 - 7 decimal
FW Revision Displays the MPT firmware version and type in the format (x.xx.xx.xx- yy),
where x.xx.xx.xx refers to the FW version and yy refers to the type. The
currently supported type is IR.l).
SAS Address Displays the SAS Address assigned to this adapter.
FW Revision Displays the Fusion MPT firmware version and type (IR or IT)
Status Indicates whether an adapter is eligible for configuration utility software
control or is reserved for control by other software (Enabled, Disabled or
Error).
Enabled
Indicates the EFI Driver is either currently controlling the
adapter, or will attempt to control the adapter upon reload.
Disabled Indicates the EFI Driver is either not controlling the adapter,
or will discontinue control of the adapter upon reload.
Error Indicates that the EFI Driver encountered a problem with the
adapter. Viewing and modifying settings for the adapter is
allowed but the information and functionality available may
be limited.
Boot Support Specifies whether an adapter is eligible for configuration utility software
control or is reserved for control by other software (Enabled BIOS & OS,
Enabled BIOS Only, Enabled OS Only or Disabled).
•
Enabled BIOS & OS - SAS controller is controlled by both the BIOS and
OS driver.
• Enabled BIOS Only - SAS controller is controlled only by the BIOS. This
setting may not be supported by all OS drivers. For example, it is not
possible to disable an adapter in a Windows driver.
• Enabled OS Only - SAS controller is controlled only by the OS driver.
• Disabled - SAS controller is not controlled by the BIOS when the SAS
controller is loaded. However, the adapter is still visible through the
configuration protocol.
Changes to the Boot Support setting are reflected in the Status field of the
Adapter List
menu. The new setting will do not take effect until the BIOS
is reloaded (system reboot).
RAID Properties Screens
There are four screens within RAID properties. To access the screens, select RAID Properties
from the Adapter Properties screen. The Select New Array Type screen displays.
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