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Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about using this CD, see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.

In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to customize the server hardware:

  • Setup utility:

    The Setup utility is part of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this program, see Using the Setup utility.

  • Boot Manager program:

    The Boot Manager program is part of the server 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 program.

  • Integrated Management Module:

    Use the integrated management module (IMM) 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 these programs, see Using the integrated management module.

  • VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor:

    The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flash device is installed in the USB connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. 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 feature are integrated into the Integrated Management Module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able to access the host graphical user interface through the Web interface without the Virtual Media Key. You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture.

  • Ethernet controller configuration:

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

  • IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program:

    Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see IBM Advanced Settings Utility program.

  • LSI Configuration Utility program:

    Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about using this program, see Using the LSI Configuration Utility program.

    The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.
    Table 1. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays
    Server configurationRAID array configuration (before operating system is installed)RAID array management (after operating system is installed)
    ServeRAID-BR10i adapter (LSI 1068E)LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (for monitoring storage only)
    ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter (LSI 1064E)LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
    ServeRAID-MR10i adapter (LSI 1078)MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (press Ctrl+H to start), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
    ServeRAID-M5014 adapter (LSI SAS2108)MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
    ServeRAID-M5015 adapter (LSI SAS2108)MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
    ServeRAID-M1015 adapter (LSI SAS2008)MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director