Lenovo 6437, 6438, 6436, 6435 manual Configuring the server

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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 EasyStartup DVD provided with your server. For details, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 32.

vConfiguration/Setup Utility program

This program enables you to configure hardware settings and preferences in the BIOS. For details, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 34

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 “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program” on page“Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 35.

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 “Using ThinkServer EasyManage products” on page 33.

The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.

Table 3. Configuration and management applications for RAID arrays

 

RAID array configuration

RAID array management

 

(before operating system is

(after operating system is

Server configuration

installed)

installed)

 

 

 

Integrated SATA and no SAS

None

None

controller card installed

 

 

 

 

 

SAS/SATA controller card

LSI Logic Configuration Utility

MegaRAID Storage Manager

(LSI 1064) installed

(Ctrl+C during server

 

 

startup), ServerGuide

 

 

 

 

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Contents Installation Guide Page Installation Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not Safety Statement Safety Page Introduction Hardware and software requirements Features and specifications Drives Major components of the server Inch models Dimm System board 13 Operator information panel assembly System-board optional-device connectors Page Installation guidelines Installing optional devicesSystem reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power onRemoving the cover Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling a memory module Installing a hard disk drive Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing an adapter Expansion-slot cover Page Adapter bracket Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Mounting bracket Completing the installation Connecting the cables Installing the coverRear Updating the server configurationFront view Server controls, LEDs, and powerRear view Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Page Configuring the server Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Using ThinkServer EasyManage products Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Using the baseboard management controllerPage Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewPost beep codes Documentation DVD Post error codesDefault Settings, and save Maintenance Manual on Abbreviated list of Post error codes Only Replace Abbreviated list of Post error codes Abbreviated list of Post error codes CD or DVD drive problems Troubleshooting tablesPage USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Intermittent problemsPage Microprocessor problems Memory problemsMonitor problems Solving problems Optional-device problems Power problems EasyStartup problems Serial-device problemsSoftware problems Video problems Universal Serial Bus USB device problemsUsing the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call Page Purchasing additional services Lenovo product service Using other servicesPage Appendix B. Notices Important notes TrademarksWaste electrical and electronic equipment Weee notices For the European Union Battery return programIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement German Ordinance for Work gloss statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie Canada European Union EMC Directive conformance statementGerman Class a compliance statement Appendix B. Notices Page SAS Sata IndexSAS Index Page Page Part Number 46U0855
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