IBM SC32-P020-00 manual Features at a glance, Following is a summary of ServerGuide features

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Features at a glance

The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

Setup and Installation CD

Setup and Installation CD

Setup and Installation CD

Note: The ServerGuide program

(continued)

(continued)

requires a supported IBM server with

v Checks the system BIOS code and

v Creates a Setup Replication

an enabled startable (bootable)

microcode (firmware) levels of

Diskette for replicating setup

CD-ROM drive. Not all features are

selections for other servers of the

supported options to determine

supported on all models.

same model.

whether a later level is available

v Sets system date and time.

v Provides diskette-free installation

from the CD. You can perform

v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or

updates without the use of

for supported operating systems.

controller and runs the ServeRAID

diskettes.

v Provides a replicated installation

configuration program.

v Provides the Performance

path for multiple installations of

v Updates the licensed internal code

supported operating systems.

Optimizer program to easily tune

(firmware) level without creating

v Includes an online README file

your ServeRAID adapter settings

diskettes.

with links to tips for your hardware

for your server environment.

 

and NOS installation.

 

v Creates a System Partition on the

 

Note: Installation requires your NOS

 

default drive. You can run

 

CD.

 

server-specific utility programs after

 

setup.

 

 

v Detects installed hardware options

 

 

and provides updated device

 

 

drivers for most adapters and

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Users Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Iv IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not Viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Statement IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety Xii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Related publications Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Reliability, availability, and serviceability Tower and rack models Server controls and indicatorsFront view IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Rear view Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Standby mode SCSISelect Utility program Configuring your serverConfiguration/Setup Utility ServerGuide CDSystem Summary Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program System Information Power-on PasswordAdministrator Password Product DataSystem Partition Visibility Advanced SetupStart Options Error Logs Memory SettingsIntegrated System Management Processor Settings Core Chipset ControlAdditional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Using passwords Power-on passwordUsing the SCSISelect utility program Starting the SCSISelect utility programChoices available from the SCSISelect menu IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Using the ServerGuide CD Features at a glance Following is a summary of ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview System Partition Typical NOS installationSetting up or updating multiple servers Installing your NOS without ServerGuide IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Problem determination Appendix B. Warranty informationWarranty period Warranty service and support Checking softwareInternational Warranty Service Purchasing additional servicesWarranties of ANY Kind Appendix B. Warranty information Part 2 Country-unique Terms Americas BrazilCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Egypt Italy IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class a warning statementAppendix C. Notices IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Index Scsi Page IBM
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