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Configuring RAID
The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartup program enables you
to view and change RAID settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this
feature, you have the ability to select one RAID level for each installed controller,
and the program automatically uses the discs currently attached to the controller to
support that RAID level. This method satisfies most users' needs.
If you have a need to assign a primary and secondary RAID on the same controller
and assign some of your discs to the primary RAID and some to the secondary
RAID, you can use either of the following methods:
v Manually remove the drives that you do not want included in your primary
array before you configure your RAID controller through the EasyStartup
program.
This method enables you to use the EasyStartup program to configure your RAID
controller and install the operating system. After the operating system is installed,
reinstall the drives and use the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware
to configure the secondary RAID.
v Configure the controller using the RAID configuration utility provided in the
firmware before you use the EasyStartup program.
For details, see “Configuring RAID controllers” on page 142. After your RAID
controller is configured, start the EasyStartup program and install your operating
system.
EasyStartup overview
The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled,
startable (bootable) DVD drive. In addition to the EasyStartup DVD, you also must
have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product key or
installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended
installation of the operating system
v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the
operating-system installation process
v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and
DVD-burning software (Windows installation only)
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the following:
v Select the language in which you want to view the program.
v Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German,
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.
148 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide