You might need to cable and understand the function of
this feature. Use the following information to complete these tasks.
The following information is for use after the adapter is
installed. Instal the adapter and then return here. See the PCI adapters
topic for more information,
PCI adapters.
This feature allows you to split the internal disks in the
system unit enclosure into groups which you can manage separately.
- Complete the prerequisite tasks.
For instructions, see Before you begin.
- Stop the system or logical partition.
For instructions, see Stopping the
system or logical partition.
- Cable the system by connecting the SAS cable
to the adapter and then to the internal SAS connection, as shown in
the following graphic.
Important: This configuration
is not supported with backplane feature code 8341.
Figure 1. SAS adapter to internal SAS disk slots through
the system external SAS portNote: The second connector on the adapter can be used to attach a
disk expansion or media expansion drawer.
- Start the system or logical partition.
For instructions, see Starting the system or logical partition.
- Verify the installed part:
- If you replaced the part because of a failure,
verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying
a repair.
- If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed
part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.
Once you have completed the procedure three of the disks
in the system enclosure will be managed by the SAS Storage Controller
adapter and three will be managed by the internal system.
Now, you can manage the disks as you would manage any other
disks.
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