IBM System x3250 Installation Manual

Also see for System x3250: Installation and user guide User guide Specifications Problem determination and service guide

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Chapter 4. Configuring the serverThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools andinstallation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CDduring the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features andto simplify the operating-system installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setupand Installation CD” for more information.)In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the followingconfiguration programs to customize the server hardware:v Configuration/Setup Utility programv LSI Logic Configuration Utility programv Baseboard management controller SMBridge management utility programThe following table lists the different server configurations and the applicationsavailable for configuring and managing RAID arrays.Table 3.Server ConfigurationRAID array configuration(before operating system isinstalled)RAID array management(after operating system isinstalled)Integrated SATA and no SAScontroller card installedNone NoneSAS/SATA controller card(LSI 1064) installedLSI Utility (BIOS UtilityCTRL-C), ServerGuideMyStorage (for monitoringstorage only)ServeRAID 8s adapterinstalledServeRAID ManagerHardware Boot CD, BIOSUtility (CTRL-A), ServerGuideServeRAID Manager,ARCCONF (CLI)For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in theUser’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to detect the servermodel and installed optional hardware devices, configure the server hardware,provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. For informationabout the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. If theServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you candownload the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuideproblems” on page 46.2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:a. Select your language.b. Select your keyboard layout and country.c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating systemand adapter.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 25