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Configuring the server

This section describes the general configuration of the server. The next section describes the specific procedures for the Lenovo Converged HX Series appliances. The following configuration programs come with the server:

  • Setup Utility

    The Setup Utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing interrupt request (IRQ) settings, changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see Using the Setup Utility.

  • Boot Manager program

    The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup Utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see Using the Boot Manager.

  • FastSetup

    FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and deployment of selected BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The intuitive graphical interface initializes all phases of server setup, including discovery, update, and configuration. Features include templates that enable replication of settings to many servers and automation that reduces hands-on time and user errors. Wizards and other default settings enable customization capabilities. The low-touch, set-once and walk-away feature reduces the hands-on server setup time from days to minutes, particularly for larger deployments. For information about this tool, see the IBM FastSetup.

  • Integrated management module II (IMM2)

    Use the IMM2 for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM2, see Using the integrated management module and the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at the Integrated Management Module II User’s Guide .

  • Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

    The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the IMM2. The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
    • Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system state
    • Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
    • Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
    The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. For more information, see Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

  • Ethernet controller configuration

    For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see Configuring the Ethernet controller.

  • Lenovo ToolsCenter Suite CLI

    The Lenovo ToolsCenter Suite CLI program is a collection of server management tools that utilize a command line interface program to manage firmware, hardware, and operating systems. And it covers the configuration function, which is an alternative to the Setup Utility for modifying UEFI settings. For more information about using this program, see Lenovo ToolsCenter Suite CLI program.

  • Lenovo XClarity Administrator

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized, resource-management solution that simplifies infrastructure management, speeds responses, and enhances the availability of Lenovo server systems and solutions. It runs as a virtual appliance that automates discovery, inventory, tracking, monitoring, and provisioning for Lenovo servers in a secure environment. For more information, see Using Lenovo XClarity Administrator.