menu and click Change. The Operations panel lists operations that can be performed on the virtual disk. Select the operation and click Go. Then choose from the following operations:
vSelect Del to delete this virtual disk.
vSelect Locate and the LEDs flash on the physical drives used by this virtual disk.
vSelect Fast or Slow to initialize this virtual disk.
Attention: Before you run an initialization, back up any data on the virtual disk that you want to save. All data on the virtual disk is lost when you initialize it.
Using the EasyStartup DVD
The EasyStartup DVD simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controller and installing an operating system. The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux
If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
The EasyStartup program has the following features:
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vIntegrated help system
vAutomatic hardware detection
vRAID configuration utility
vDevice drivers (based on the server model and detected devices)
vSelectable partition size and file system type
vSupport for Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE Server operating systems
vInstalls the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time
vCreates a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Before you use the 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 EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2.Advance to the Home screen.
3.Click Compatibility notes. The compatibility notes feature provides 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.
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