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vDiskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware

vServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities

vDevice drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware

vOperating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your operating system.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

vSets system date and time

vDetects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)

vChecks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD

vDetects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices

vProvides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems

vIncludes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you to complete the following tasks:

vSelect your language.

vSelect your keyboard layout and country.

vView the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.

vView the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter.

vStart the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Page System x3950 and System x3950 E server Related documentationProblem Determination and Service Guide Features and specifications Features and specifications What your server offers Light path diagnostics PowerExecutive Redundant connectionRedundant cooling and power capabilities Integrated network supportReliability, availability, and serviceability UpdateXpress program IBM DirectorServer controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Front viewPage Rear view Server power features Turning on the server Turning off the serverPage Installing options Server componentsBoard internal connectors and jumpers Jumper name DescriptionMemory-card connectors Memory-card LEDsMicroprocessor-board connectors and LEDs PCI-X board connectors PCI-X board LEDsSAS-backplane connectors Installation guidelines Working inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the cover and bezelInstalling a hot-swap power supply Locking latch Locking handle open Installing an adapter ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot LED Adapter guide Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing options Memory module Memory card order Dimm pairActive Memory Select Memory Settings Select Memory Mirroring Settings Adding a memory card Adding and replacing a memory cardHot-replacing a memory card Installing DIMMs Installing a DimmDcac Hot-swapping DIMMs Installing options Hot-adding DIMMs Dimm Microprocessor Microprocessor installation order Installing a microprocessor Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor connector Microprocessor- release lever Completing the installation Rear view Connecting the cablesFront view Two-node configuration Updating the server configurationSMP Expansion cabling Four-node configuration Protective cover Eight-node configuration Node SMP Expansion cable Page Installing options Page Configuration/Setup Utility program Boot Menu programGigabit Ethernet controller configuration process SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Power-on Password Administrator PasswordSystem Card Data Devices and I/O PortsAdvanced Setup Memory SettingsRSA II Settings System Partition VisibilityBaseboard management controller BMC settings BMC Post Watchdog TimeoutBMC Serial Port Access Mode Reboot system on NMIPasswords Power-on passwordUsing the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Administrator passwordServerGuide features Setup and configuration overviewTypical operating-system installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuideUsing the Boot Menu program Download section, click Downloads & driversConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the PXE boot agent utility programStarting the PXE boot agent utility program PXE boot agent utility menu choicesBanner Message Timeout Pre-boot Wake on LANCommand-line interface Ipmi Shell Link SpeedUpdating and configuring the Bios Configuring Linux Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux ESOriginal /etc/lilo.conf contents Add the following five lines between the two title= sections Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Suse Sles 8.0 configuration Append the following text to the first title line Configuring a Microsoft Windows operating system Original bootcfg program outputInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program Modified bootcfg program outputUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager SerialSelect Utility menu choicesConfiguring the controller Using express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Express configurationUsing the Scalable Partition Web Interface Viewing the configurationCreating a scalable partition Page Configuring the server Page Deleting a scalable partition Page Updating IBM Director Page Appendix. Notices TrademarksImportant notes Product recycling and disposal Page Index LED SAS Memory-mirroring configuration Page Part Number 31R1871
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