Lenovo 6444, 6447, 6446, 6445 Configuring the server, Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

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Chapter 4. Configuring the server

Chapter 4. Configuring the server

Lenovo provides a number of programs to assist you with getting your server up and running quickly.

vThinkServer EasyStartup program

This program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and devices drivers. It is on the ThinkServer ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD provided with your server. For details, see “Usingthe ThinkServer EasyStartup program.”

vConfiguration/Setup Utility program

This program enables you to configure hardware settings and preferences in the BIOS. For details, see “Usingthe Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43

vRAID configuration programs

–Adaptec RAID (HOSTRaid) Configuration Utility program:

This program is part of the BIOS code on models that have an integrated ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) controller.

–LSI Configuration Utility

This program is part of the BIOS code on models with an optional LSI storage controller with RAID capability.

vBroadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program:

Use this program to configure the network as a startable (bootable) device or specify where the network startup option is displayed in the startup sequence. For additional information, see “Configuringthe Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 43.

vBaseboard management controller SMBridge management utility program:

Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, download SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network.

vThinkServer EasyManage products

ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer EasyManage Remote Client work together to provide centralized hardware and software inventory management and secure automated system management through a single console. See “UsingThinkServer EasyManage products” on page 43.

For more information about these programs, see “Configuringthe server” in the

User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and devices drivers by performing the following tasks:

vDetects installed hardware devices

vGuides you through the process of creating a response file

vPrepares the hard disk for installation

vPrompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc

vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers for most adapters and devices

The program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyUpdate disc provided with your server. If you did not receive an ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server,

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Contents ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and Installation GuidePage ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power ContentsChapter 4. Configuring the server Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Safety Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document Statement DANGER Statement Appareil A Laser de Classe Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Statement This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVD Hardware and software requirementsNotices and statements in this document Features and specificationsMicroprocessor Table 1. Features and specificationsMajor components of the server Power backplane Installation guidelines Chapter 2. Installing optional devicesSystem reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power onRemoving the cover Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling a memory module Pair DIMM connectors1 1 and 2 7 and 3 2 and 4 8 and 5 3 and 6 9 and Page Memory mirroring 1 1, 4, 7, and 2 2, 5, 8, and 3 3, 6, 9, and Online-spare memoryTable 5. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first3.5-inch drives Installing a hard disk drive2.5-inch drives Installing a tape driveInstalling an additional microprocessor Voltage regulator module connectorMicroprocessor socket dust cover 4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle Note The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket 8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor Low-profile PCI Express adapter Installing an adapterPCI riser card Release tabs Access holesBattery Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineHard disk drive cable connector 4 Hard disk drive cable connector 03. Remove the cover 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller Completing the installation Connecting the cables Installing the coverFront view Rear view Updating the server configurationIf you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Usingthe RAID configuration programs” on page 44 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays Page Front view Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerHard disk drive activity LED Power-on LEDSystem-error LED Power-control buttonChapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Rear viewServer power features Turning off the server Turning on the serverPage Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Chapter 4. Configuring the serverUser Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD Page Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using ThinkServer EasyManage productsConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Using the RAID configuration programsConfiguring the RAID controller Using ServeRAID ManagerStarting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices2. Click Express configuration Viewing the configuration2. Click Custom configuration BIOS update and configuration Using the baseboard management controllerRed Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 configuration Linux configurationLILO configuration If you are using LILO, complete the following steps Original /etc/lilo.conf contents 2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents SUSE SLES 9.0 configurationc. Append the following text to the first title line Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contentsModified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents b. Add the following line before the first title lineCOM1 and that redirectbaudrate is set to Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configurationInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program 3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installationUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Page Page v Diagnostics DVD Chapter 5. Solving problemsDiagnostic tools overview POST beep codesOther beep codes Failing device or POST error codesproblem found POSTAction EasyStartup problemsSymptom Table 8. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVDCD-RW/DVD drive problems Troubleshooting tablesHard disk drive problems General problemsthe Hardware Maintenance Manual Intermittent problemsUSB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Hardware Maintenance Manual Memory problemsLEDs” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual Microprocessor problemsMonitor problems Page Power problems Optional-device problemsHardware Maintenance Manual Serial port problems Software problems Video problems Universal Serial Bus USB port problemsLight path diagnostics Light path diagnostics LEDs Diagnosing problems using light path diagnosticsthe User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for Action Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Using the documentationBefore you call Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Calling for serviceAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Using other servicesPurchasing additional services Lenovo product servicePage Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix B. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Important notes TrademarksAppendix B. Notices Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE noticesFor the European Union Battery return programFor California German Ordinance for Work gloss statementElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statementAustralia and New Zealand Class A statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirementIndustry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie CanadaDas Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statementDeutschland BetriebsmitteinKorean Class A warning statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statementIndex A See SAS connectors software problemsIndex Page Page 1P P/N 46U0862 Part Number 46U0862 Printed in USA
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