IBM SC32-P020-00 manual Installing your NOS without ServerGuide

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You can create a setup-replication diskette, which contains your hardware configuration selections. Use this diskette to replicate selections to other servers that are of the same model.

You can create a NOS-replication diskette, which contains information that you need to complete multiple installations. This feature supports systems running some operating systems.

Installing your NOS without ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your NOS, download the latest NOS installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

1.From the Browse the support site drop-down list on the IBM Support Web page, select the brand: Servers.

2.From the Family drop-down list, select your server model.

3.From the Technical Information list menu (located on the left side of the web page), select OS installation. The available installation instructions are displayed.

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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 Turning on the server Server power featuresTurning off the server Standby mode Configuration/Setup Utility Configuring your serverSCSISelect Utility program ServerGuide CDSystem Summary Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Administrator Password Power-on PasswordSystem Information Product DataSystem Partition Visibility Advanced SetupStart Options Integrated System Management Processor Settings Memory SettingsError Logs Core Chipset ControlAdditional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Power-on password Using passwordsStarting the SCSISelect utility program Using the SCSISelect utility programChoices available from the SCSISelect menu IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Using the ServerGuide CD Following is a summary of ServerGuide features Features at a glanceSetup 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 Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Problem determination Appendix B. Warranty informationWarranty period Checking software Warranty service and supportPurchasing additional services International Warranty ServiceWarranties of ANY Kind Appendix B. Warranty information Americas Brazil Part 2 Country-unique TermsCAMBODIA, 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 Edition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementTaiwanese Class a warning statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Index Scsi Page IBM