IBM System x3500 Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 3. Configuring the serverThe following configuration programs come with the server:v Setup utilityThe UEFI (formerly BIOS) Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/outputsystem firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change thestartup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. Forinformation about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 120.v Boot Manager programThe Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override thestartup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device tobe first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program,see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 126.v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation toolsthat are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the serverto configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controllerwith RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD” on page 118.v Integrated Management Module IIUse the integrated management module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update thefirmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and toremotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM2, see “Usingthe Integrated Management Module II” on page 126.v VMware ESXi embedded hypervisorThe VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models thatcome with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flashdevice is installed in the USB connector on the system board. Hypervisor isvirtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a hostsystem at the same time. For more information about using the embeddedhypervisor, see “Using the embedded hypervisor” on page 129.v Ethernet controller configurationFor information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring theEthernet controller” on page 130.v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) programUse this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFIsettings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settingsfrom the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setuputility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM AdvancedSettings Utility program” on page 131.v LSI Configuration UtilityUse the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATAcontroller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. Forinformation about using this program, see “Configuring RAID arrays” on page131.The following table lists the server configurations and the applications that areavailable for configuring and managing RAID arrays.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 117