Some server models come with a RAID card to provide advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions. You also can purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and install it into the server. See “RAID card”
on page 36.
The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID independently of the operating system. You also can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program to help you manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment.
The installation packages for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program are on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. After you enter the operating system, insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive. The installation packages for the programs are located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD.
Note: The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD is designed for different types of servers and the Utilities and Others folder might contain additional installation packages that are not required to be installed on your server.
For instructions on how to configure and manage the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID, refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server. This document also is available on the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides
Configuring the Ethernet controllers
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network and provide
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported operating systems and device drivers on your server. See “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 67.
The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site.
Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS, the TMM firmware, and the FRU/SDR.
Using the Firmware Updater program
The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system firmware
To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program, do the following:
