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
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
vFacilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and
vPrepares the hard disk for installation
vPrompts you to insert the
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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