5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, pressEnter.6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use theVMware Recovery CD to recover the flash device image. To recover the flashdevice image, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,the power-control button becomes active.2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.3. Follow the instructions on the screen.For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenterServer Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility programThe Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware. Youcan use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customizewhere the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable anddisable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility.Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllerThe Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide aninterface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and providefull-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and receptionof data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network andautomatically operate at that rate and mode.You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you mustinstall a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers.To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers,complete the following steps:1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.4. From the Product family menu, select System x3550 M3 and click Go.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.Using the LSI Configuration Utility programUse the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant arrayof independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described inthis document.v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk driveChapter 6. Configuration information and instructions 269
