IBM 8870 manual Configuring the server, v Configuration/Setup Utility program, v ServeRAID Manager

Chapter 2. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server:

vConfiguration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your server. Use it to configure management port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 18.

Note: In a 16-way configuration, some options or settings are defined through the primary server, while others must be defined on the individual server. Ensure that options or settings on the secondary server are correct before creating a scalable partition.

vConfiguring scalable partitions

To create or remove scalable partitions, see “Configuring scalable partitions” on page 22.

vIBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your server. Use this CD during the installation of your server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 27.

Note: If your server model comes with an operating system, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, or VMware ESX server, see the software documentation provided with your software for configuration information.

vEthernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 30.

vIntegrated System Management Processor Update program

For information about updating the integrated system management processor firmware, see “Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program” on page 30.

vLSI Logic Configuration Utility program

For information about using this utility program, see “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 30.

vServeRAID Manager

ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in your server or if you are using the RAID capabilities of the integrated SCSI controller, use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system. For information about using this program, see “Using ServeRAID Manager” on page 31.

vRemote Supervisor Adapter configuration process

Configuration activities are also required for the Remote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA. See “Remote Supervisor Adapters” on page 39 for information about identifying, setting up, and cabling the adapter.

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