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Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can
use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where
the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the
Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
By default the server has enabled Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. Ethernet 3 and
Ethernet 4 can be enabled by the Features on Demand (FoD). Please note that the
server may need to be restarted to activate the feature. Meanwhile, when switching
from dedicated mode (Ethernet 2) to shared mode (Ethernet 1), followed by the
activation of Ethernet 3 and Ethernet 4 via the Features on Demand (FoD) or vice
versa, remember to first unplug and subsequently plug back the power cable or
cables to the server (power cycle). For more information on Features on Demand
(FoD), including instructions for automating the activation and installation of the
activation key by using IBM ToolsCenter or IBM Director, see the IBM System x
Features on Demand User's Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/ under the
Help section.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers.
To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, go
to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
Configuring RAID arrays
Use the configuration utility programs to configure and manage redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in this
document.
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that
are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.
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Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,
the power-control button becomes active.
For more information on Features on Demand (FoD), including instructions for
automating the activation and installation of the activation key by using IBM
ToolsCenter or IBM Director, see the IBM System x Features on Demand User's
Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/ under the Help section. Please note
that the server may need to be restarted to activate the feature.
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