Serverguide Features - IBM eServer xSeries 345 Type 8670 User Manual

ServerGuide program simplifies network operating system (NOS) installations by
providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the "ServerGuide Updates" flyer that
comes with your server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface with online help
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
v Starts the ServeRAID Manager program to configure your disk-array subsystems.
v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have your NOS CD to install your NOS.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time.
v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter or controller and the integrated SCSI controller
v Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without diskettes.
v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported
v Creates a System Partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
v Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported
v Includes an online README file with links to tips for your hardware and NOS
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hardware
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with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program.
options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can
perform updates without using diskettes.
programs after setup.
adapters and devices.
servers of the same model.
operating systems.
installation.