SAS RAID controllers for AIX

Use this information to learn about the usage and maintenance of the SAS RAID controllers for the AIX® operating system.

SAS RAID controllers for AIX overview
Find usage and maintenance information regarding controllers for the serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for the AIX operating system. Use this information in conjunction with your specific system unit and operating system documentation. General information is intended for all users of this product. Service information is intended for a service representative specifically trained on the system unit and subsystem being serviced.
Viewing link status information
You can view detailed link status information about a SAS Controller.
Controller software
For the controller to be identified and configured by AIX, the requisite device support software must be installed. The requisite software for the controller is often preinstalled during AIX installation.
Common controller and disk array management tasks
You can perform various tasks to manage SAS RAID disk arrays.
Multi-initiator and high availability
You can increase availability using multi-initiator and high availability to connect multiple controllers to a common set of disk expansion drawers.
SAS RAID controller maintenance
Ensure optimal performance of your controller by using these maintenance procedures.
Problem determination and recovery
AIX diagnostics and utilities are used to assist in problem determination and recovery tasks.

Last updated: Wed, September 09, 2020