Lenovo RD120 manual vThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, vEasyManage software, vDiagnostics CD

threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem.

vThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides

programs to help you set up the server and install an operating system. The EasyStartup™ program detects installed hardware devices and guides you through the process of creating a response file and performing an unattended installation of the operating system and associated device drivers.

For more information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, refer to the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide.

vEasyManage software

ThinkServer EasyManage software helps you maintain high performance while limiting downtime. Through a single console you can monitor and configure alerts for security and performance, perform hardware failure prediction, deploy operating systems and software, and monitor software licenses. You can download and install the EasyManage software from the Lenovo Support Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/support). For information about installing EasyManage software, refer to the Installation Guide.

vDiagnostics CD

The Diagnostics CD provided with your server contains the diagnostic programs for testing the major components of the server. For additional information about the Diagnostics CD, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

vIntegrated network support

The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 89.

vLarge data-storage and hot-swap capability

The 3.5-inch model server supports up to six slim, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. The 2.5-inch model server supports up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

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