Configuring The Server - Lenovo System x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual

• ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the system board and the RAID adapter (if one is installed).
• SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system board.

Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:
• Setup utility
The Setup utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing
interrupt request (IRQ) settings, changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and
setting passwords. For information about using this program, see "Using the Setup utility" on page 95.
• Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information
about using this program, see "Using the Boot Manager" on page 101.
• ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the
server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an
integrated SAS/SATA 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 94.
• FastSetup
FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and deployment of selected
BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The intuitive graphical interface initializes all phases of
server setup, including discovery, update, and configuration. Features include templates that enable
replication of settings to many servers and automation that reduces hands-on time and user errors.
Wizards and other default settings enable customization capabilities. The low-touch, set-once and walk-
away feature reduces the hands-on server setup time from days to minutes, particularly for larger
deployments. For information about this tool, see
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• Integrated management module
Use the integrated management module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor
data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information
about using the IMM, see "Using the integrated management module" on page 102 and the Integrated
Management Module II User's Guide at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ systemx/
documentation/topic/ com.lenovo.sysx.imm2.doc/ printable_doc.html.
• VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
An optional USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available for purchase.
Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the
same time. The USB embedded hypervisor flash device can be installed in USB connectors 3 and 4 on the
system board. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see "Using the embedded
hypervisor" on page 105.
• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated
management module (IMM2). The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system
state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
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