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 uses 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 primary 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 “Configuring RAID controllers” on page 142. 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 EasyStartup DVD, you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).

The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:

vDetects installed hardware devices

vGuides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers

vGuides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended installation of the operating system

vEnables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating-system installation process

vFacilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and DVD-burning software (Windows installation only)

vPrepares the hard disk for installation

vPrompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc

vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers

Setup and configuration

When you start the EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the following:

vSelect the language in which you want to view the program.

vSelect the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.

Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.

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