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Configuring the server

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 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.

  • Integrated Management Module 2.1 (IMM2.1)

    Use the Integrated Management Module 2.1 (IMM2.1) 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 IMM2.1, see Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) and the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at the Integrated Management Module II User’s Guide .

  • VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

    An optional USB flash device or SD card with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available for purchase. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. The USB embedded hypervisor flash device can be installed in USB connector on the system board. The SD card can be inserted into the SD adapter. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see Using the embedded hypervisor.

  • Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

    The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the Integrated Management Module 2.1 (IMM2.1). 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
    • Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, SD card, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
    • Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2.1 memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
    The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM2.1 restarts the server when the IMM2.1 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.

  • Features on Demand software Ethernet software

    The server provides Features on Demand software Ethernet support. You can purchase a Features on Demand software upgrade key for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI storage protocols. For more information, see Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet software.

  • Features on Demand software RAID software

    The server provides Features on Demand software RAID support. You can purchase a Features on Demand software upgrade key for RAID. For more information, see Enabling Features on Demand RAID software.

  • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI

    You can use the config application and commands to view the current system configuration settings and make changes to Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI. The saved configuration information can be used to replicate or restore other systems. For information about configuring the server using Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, see: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_c_settings_info_commands.html.

  • Configuring RAID arrays

    For information about configuring RAID arrays, see Configuring RAID arrays.

    The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for configuring and managing the RAID arrays.
    Table 1. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing the RAID arrays.

    Three column table for documenting the server configuration, RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed), and RAID array management (after operating system is installed).

    Server configurationRAID array configuration (before operating system is installed)RAID array management (after operating system is installed)
    ServeRAID-M5210 adapterMegaRAID BIOS, HIIMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), MegaCLI, and Systems Director
    Note
    1. For more information about the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII) and SAS2IRCU, go to the IBM 6 Gigabit MPT2SAS Controller Documentation website.
    2. For more information about the MegaRAID, go to the IBM MegaRAID support matrix.