IBM 88784RU User Manual

Also see for x3950 8872: Installation guide

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v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter orintegrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilitiesv Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupServerGuide featuresFeatures and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features aresupported on all server models.The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabledstartable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your operatingsystem.The ServerGuide program has the following features:v Sets system date and timev Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, and runs the SCSI RAID configurationprogram (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determineswhether a later level is available from the CDv Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for mostadapters and devicesv Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systemsv Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware andoperating-system installationSetup and configuration overviewWhen you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setupdiskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. Thesetup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.On a server with a ServeRAID adapter, you can run the SCSI RAID configurationprogram to create logical drives.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program promptsyou to complete the following tasks:v Select your language.v Select your keyboard layout and country.v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system andadapter.v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.64 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User’s Guide