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Chapter 2. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Configuring scalable partitions
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v Ethernet controller configuration
v Integrated System Management Processor Update program
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
v ServeRAID Manager
v Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration process
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in your server. Use it to configure management port assignments,
change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set
the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this utility
program, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 18.
Note: In a 16-way configuration, some options or settings are defined through
the primary server, while others must be defined on the individual server. Ensure
that options or settings on the secondary server are correct before creating a
scalable partition.
To create or remove scalable partitions, see "Configuring scalable partitions" on
page 22.
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for your server. Use this CD during the installation of your
server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SCSI
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" on page 27.
Note: If your server model comes with an operating system, such as Microsoft
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, or
VMware ESX server, see the software documentation provided with your
software for configuration information.
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 30.
For information about updating the integrated system management processor
firmware, see "Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility
program" on page 30.
For information about using this utility program, see "Using the LSI Logic
Configuration Utility program" on page 30.
ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM
Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in your server or if you are
using the RAID capabilities of the integrated SCSI controller, use ServeRAID
Manager to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install the
operating system. For information about using this program, see "Using
ServeRAID Manager" on page 31.
Configuration activities are also required for the Remote Supervisor Adapter or
Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA. See "Remote Supervisor Adapters" on page
39 for information about identifying, setting up, and cabling the adapter.
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