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 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

  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.

• ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

  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.

• Integrated management module II

  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 II and the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at Integrated Management Module II.

• VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

  An optional USB flash device 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 connectors 3 and 4 on the system board. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see Using the embedded hypervisor.

• Remote presence and blue-screen capture features

  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
  • Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, 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 memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

  The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM2 restarts the server when the IMM2 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.

• Features on Demand 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 a ML2 adapter. For more information, see Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet software.

• Features on Demand RAID software

  The server comes with Features on Demand software RAID support for RAID levels 5, 6, 50, and 60 upgrade. Software RAID upgrade is enabled through the IMM2. For more information, see Enabling Features on Demand RAID software.

• Configuring RAID arrays

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

• Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

  Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM2 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 run the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see Advanced Settings Utility program.