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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 reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured
Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Before you use the ThinkServer 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 ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Compatability notes. The compatability notes provide 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.
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 will use the discs currently attached to
the controller to support that RAID level. This method satisfies most users' needs.
Note:
Refer to the EasyStartup User Guide for information about the RAID
controllers that are supported. For this model, the integrated ServeRAID-8s
(Adaptec HostRAID) controller is not supported for configuration using the
EasyStartup program.
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 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 49. After your RAID controller is configured, start the
EasyStartup program and install your operating system.
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