use the array configuration utility within the adaptec raid configuration utility programs to add raid levels 0 and 1 functionality to the integrated serial ata (sata) controller. this utility is a part of the bios code in your computer. for additional information about using the adaptec raid configuration utility programs, see the documentation on the ibm serveraid-7e (adaptec hostraid) support cd. if this cd did not come with your computer, you can download the ibm serveraid-7e (adaptec hostraid) support cd from

    http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

    the integrated serial ata raid feature (sata hostraid) comes disabled by default. you must enable the sata raid feature and install the device drivers before you can use it. the sata raid feature configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on the ibm serveraid-7e (adaptec hostraid) support cd.

    enabling the serial ata hostraid feature

    complete the following steps to enable the sata raid feature:

    1. turn on the computer and watch the monitor screen.

    2. when the message press f1 for configuration/setup appears, press f1. if you have set a supervisor password, you are prompted to type the password.

    3. select devices and i/o ports.

    4. scroll down and select sata raid enable.

    5. select enabled.

    6. press esc; then, select yes to save your changes.

    using the serial ata hostraid feature

    the instructions in this section are for using the array configuration utility program to access and perform an initial raid level-1 configuration. if you install a raid adapter in your server, use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change settings for the attached devices.

    see the documentation on the ibm serveraid-7e (adaptec hostraid) support cd for additional information about using the array configuration utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays. if this cd did not come with your server, you can download the ibm serveraid-7e (adaptec hostraid) support cd from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

    configuring the controller: complete the following steps to use the array

    configuration utility program to configure a raid level-1 array on your computer.

    1. turn on the computer and watch the monitor screen.

    2. when the message press [ctrl][[a] for adaptec raid configuration utility appears, press ctrl+a.

    3. select array configuration utility (acu).

    4. select create array.

    5. from the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group into the array.

    6. select raid-1 when asked to select the raid level.

    7. (optional) type an identifier for the array.

    8. select quick int when asked for the array build method.

    9. follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration, and select done to exit.

    10. restart the computer.

    viewing the configuration: complete the following steps to view information about the serial ata controller:

    1. start the array configuration utility.

    2. from the array configuration utility window, select manage arrays.

    3. select an array and press enter.

    4. press esc to exit the program.