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menu and click Change. The Operations panel lists operations that can be
performed on the virtual disk. Select the operation and click Go. Then choose from
the following operations:
v Select Del to delete this virtual disk.
v Select Locate and the LEDs flash on the physical drives used by this virtual disk.
v Select Fast or Slow to initialize this virtual disk.
Attention: Before you run an initialization, back up any data on the virtual disk
that you want to save. All data on the virtual disk is lost when you initialize it.
Using the EasyStartup DVD
The EasyStartup DVD simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controller and
installing an operating system. The program works in conjunction with your
Windows or Linux operating-system installation disc to automate the process of
installing the operating system and associated device drivers.
If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an
image from the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
The EasyStartup program has the following features:
v Self-booting DVD
v Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
v Integrated help system
v Automatic hardware detection
v RAID configuration utility
v Device drivers (based on the server model and detected devices)
v Selectable partition size and file system type
v Support for Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE Server operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save
time
v Creates a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured
Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD
Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of
the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the
following:
1. Insert the EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Compatibility notes. The compatibility notes feature provides detailed
information about the operating systems and server configurations supported by
that version of the EasyStartup program.
4. Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various
functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure
any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.
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