vCreates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the following:
1.Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2.Advance to the Home screen.
3.Click Compatability notes. The compatability notes provide detailed information about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program.
4.Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.
Configuring RAID
The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartup program enables you to view and change RAID settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this feature, you have the ability to select one RAID level for each installed controller, and the program automatically will use the discs currently attached to the controller to support that RAID level. This method satisfies most users' needs.
If you have a need to assign a primary and secondary RAID on the same controller and assign some of your discs to the primary RAID and some to the secondary RAID, you can use either of the following methods:
vManually remove the drives that you do not want included in your array before you configure your RAID controller through the EasyStartup program.
This method enables you to use the EasyStartup program to configure your RAID controller and install the operating system. After the operating system is installed, reinstall the drives and use the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware to configure the secondary RAID.
vConfigure the controller using the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware before you use the EasyStartup program.
For details, see “Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program” on page 111. After your RAID controller is configured, start the EasyStartup program and install your operating system.
EasyStartup overview
The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled, startable (bootable) DVD drive. In addition to the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you also must have the
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
vDetects installed hardware devices
vGuides you through the process of one or more RAID controllers and optionally saves the settings in a RAID response file
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