Lenovo RD120 manual ThinkServer EasyStartup, Server controls, LEDs, and power, Front view

vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu

vSystem error logging (POST and service processor)

vSystems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus

vUpgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN

vVital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane

ThinkServer EasyStartup

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and device drivers on your server by performing the following tasks:

vDetects installed hardware devices

vGuides the network administrator through the process of creating a response file

vEnables the network administrator to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the installation process

vFacilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products

vPrepares the hard disk for installation

vPrompts the network administrator to insert the operating-system installation disc

vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers

The EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is self starting (bootable). The User Guide for the EasyStartup program is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program’s interface. For additional information, see the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide.

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the 3.5-inch model server.

1	Operator information panel	6	Hard disk drive status LED (amber)
2	USB connector	7	Rack release latch
3	USB connector	8	CD/DVD eject button
4	Video connector	9	CD/DVD drive activity LED
5	Hard disk drive activity LED (green)	10	Rack release latch

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the 2.5-inch model server.

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