Lenovo TD100X manual Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program, Viewing the configuration

10.Exit from ServeRAID Manager, and remove the CD from the CD or DVD drive.

11.Restart the server.

Viewing the configuration

You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about that object appears in the right pane. To display a list of available actions for an object, click the object and click Actions.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and device 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 operating-system installation disc

vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers for most adapters and devices

The program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD provided with your server. If you did not receive a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an ISO image of the DVD from Lenovo Support Web site (http://www.lenovo.com/support). The program has a built-in help system and User Guide to answer any questions you might have. The program also provides compatibility notes to help you determine what server configurations and operating systems are supported by that specific version of the program.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program also enables you to save the response file on a USB device or diskette for reuse, and an option that enables you to install an operating systems using the saved response. This option is useful if you intend to install the same operating system on similarly configured ThinkServer servers.

Notes:

1.If you intend to implement a RAID, make sure your storage controller or RAID adapter is configured correctly before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install the operating system.

2.If you are using any external storage devices or fiber channels, use the utilities provided with the device. You also will have to provide the device drivers for these devices and install them after the EasyStartup program finishes installing the operating system.

3.The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD requires that you have a DVD drive that is configured as your first device in the startup sequence. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change your startup sequence. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 16 for details.

4.To install an operating system, you need the operating system installation disc (CD or DVD) and the associated product key, if one was provided.

To start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, do the following:

1.Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the EasyStartup program does not start, see

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