SANtricity express configuration manuals ( CA08872-012 )
Perform SAS-specific tasks
For the SAS protocol, you determine host port addresses and make the appropriate settings.
Step 1: Determine SAS host identifiers—Windows
Find the SAS addresses using the HBA utility, then use the HBA BIOS to make the appropriate configuration settings.
Review the guidelines for HBA utilities:
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Most HBA vendors offer an HBA utility. Depending on your host operating system and CPU, use either the LSI-sas2flash(6G) or sas3flash(12G) utility.
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Download the LSI-sas2flash(6G) or sas3flash(12G) utility from your HBA vendor’s web site.
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Install the utility.
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Use the HBA BIOS to select the appropriate settings for your configuration.
For setting recommendations, please contact our support.
Step 2: Record your configuration
You can generate and print a PDF of this page, and then use the following worksheet to record your protocol-specific storage configuration information. You need this information to perform provisioning tasks.
| Callout No. | Host (initiator) port connections | SAS address |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Host |
not applicable |
2 |
Host (initiator) port 1 connected to Controller A, port 1 |
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3 |
Host (initiator) port 1 connected to Controller B, port 1 |
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4 |
Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller A, port 1 |
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5 |
Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller B, port 1 |
Recommended configurations consist of two target ports.
Mapping host name |
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Host OS type |
