Chapter 4. Configuring the server
Lenovo provides a number of programs to assist you with getting your server up and running quickly.
vThinkServer EasyStartup program
This program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and devices drivers. It is on the ThinkServer ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD provided with your server. For details, see “Usingthe ThinkServer EasyStartup program.”
vConfiguration/Setup Utility program
This program enables you to configure hardware settings and preferences in the BIOS. For details, see “Usingthe Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43
vRAID configuration programs
–Adaptec RAID (HOSTRaid) Configuration Utility program:
This program is part of the BIOS code on models that have an integrated
–LSI Configuration Utility
This program is part of the BIOS code on models with an optional LSI storage controller with RAID capability.
vBroadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program:
Use this program to configure the network as a startable (bootable) device or specify where the network startup option is displayed in the startup sequence. For additional information, see “Configuringthe Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 43.
vBaseboard management controller SMBridge management utility program:
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, download SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network.
vThinkServer EasyManage products
ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer EasyManage Remote Client work together to provide centralized hardware and software inventory management and secure automated system management through a single console. See “UsingThinkServer EasyManage products” on page 43.
For more information about these programs, see “Configuringthe server” in the
User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and devices drivers by performing the following tasks:
vDetects installed hardware devices
vGuides you through the process of creating a response file
vPrepares the hard disk for installation
vPrompts you to insert the
vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers for most adapters and devices
The program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyUpdate disc provided with your server. If you did not receive an ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server,
© Lenovo 2008. Portions © IBM Corp. 2007. | 41 |
