Configuring Raid; Easystartup Overview - Lenovo TD200 - ThinkServer - 3809 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure any external storage
devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.

Configuring RAID

The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartupprogram enables you to view and change RAID
settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this feature, you have the ability to select one RAID level for
each installed controller, and the program automatically will use the discs currently attached to the controller
to support that RAID level. This method satisfies most users' needs.
If you have a need to assign a primary and secondary RAID on the same controller and assign some of your
discs to the primary RAID and some to the secondary RAID, you can use either of the following methods:
• Manually remove the drives that you do not want included in your primary array before you
configure your RAID controller through the EasyStartup program.
This method enables you to use the EasyStartup program to configure your RAID controller and install
the operating system. After the operating system is installed, reinstall the drives and use the RAID
configuration utility provided in the firmware to configure the secondary RAID.
• Configure the controller using the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware before you
use the EasyStartup program.
For details, see "Using the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 298. After your RAID controller is
configured, start the EasyStartup program and install your operating system.

EasyStartup overview

The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled, startable (bootable) DVD
drive. In addition to the EasyStartup DVD, you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD
and the product key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
• Detects installed hardware devices
• Guides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers
• Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended installation of the operating
system
• Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating system installation process
• Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and DVD-burning software (Windows
installation only)
• Prepares the hard disk for installation
• Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
• Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the following:
• Select the language in which you want to view the program.
• Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese,
Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.
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