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 35. 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 and optionally saves the settings in a RAID response file
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
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.
You will then see one or more reminders about configuring storage devices, and then you will be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license agreement carefully. You must agree with terms in order to continue.
After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices:
vContinue to the main program interface
vUse a shortcut to install an operating system based a response file that you previously created using the EasyStartup program
vUse a short cut to configure RAID controllers based on a RAID response file that you previously created using the EasyStartup program
If you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following selectable options:
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