Setup And Configuration Overview; System Partition - IBM Netfinity 6000R User Reference Manual

Setup and Configuration overview

System Partition

When you use the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes.
You can configure any supported IBM Netfinity server model. The setup program
detects the server model, and displays only the ServeRAID or system configuration
programs you need, all in a wizard interface.
The following is a brief explanation of a typical hardware configuration from
ServerGuide:
Note: Exact features and functions can vary with the release of ServerGuide.
• When you start the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD, you are prompted for
your language, country, and keyboard layout. (This information is stored and
later passed on to the network operating system (NOS) installation program.)
• ServerGuide presents choices for running the configuration programs. For
example:
— The Express path runs the required programs for your server, based on the
hardware detected.
— The Custom path displays all programs available for your server, and you
decide which programs to run.
Note: The following programs are optional if you select the Custom path. You
can run any or all programs.
• The Set Date and Time feature is provided so you do not have to go into setup
(F1) to access these settings.
• ServerGuide checks the server BIOS and microcode (firmware) levels for
supported options, then checks the CD for a newer level. (CD content can be
newer than the hardware.) ServerGuide can flash update the BIOS level.
• The ServeRAID configuration program starts, leading you through the entire
configuration process.
• Before the setup program completes, ServerGuide creates a system partition on
the default drive.
• The Netfinity Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your
specific environment.
• ServerGuide displays a confirmation record, so you know when you have
completed all the required programs. Next, you are ready to install your NOS.
Notes:
1. Plug and Play adapters configure automatically. Legacy or non-IBM adapters
might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation after
installing the NOS. See the documentation that comes with the adapter.
2. Diagnostics for your server are either in Read-Only Memory (ROM), or on a
separate diagnostics CD that comes with your server.
Looking for a list of compatible adapters? Visit the IBM ServerProven Web site at:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/compat
ServerGuide creates a system partition on the default drive. The system partition
provides server-specific utility programs, such as the Service Processor DOS Utility
Program.
To access programs on the system partition, restart the server and press Alt+F1 when
the Alt+F1 prompt appears on the screen. The system partition menu displays the
programs available for your server model.
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