Configuration Overview - IBM xSeries 240 81Y Hardware Maintenance Manual

Configuration overview

You play a key role in how the server allocates resources
to organize and interconnect hardware devices and
software programs. This allocation process is referred to
as configuration. The steps required to configure the
server depend on the number and types of devices and
programs that you install.
The server supports PCI adapters and SCSI devices.
Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among
many adapters and devices.
In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware
devices and software programs that you install in the
server, the more you will have to interact with the server
and the devices to correctly configure the system.
The server comes with the following hardware
configuration programs:
System Configuration Utility program
With the built-in System Configuration Utility program,
you can configure I/O functions, such as serial and
parallel port assignments; change interrupt request
(IRQ) settings; and change the startup sequence for
drives that you install. You also can use this program
to set passwords for starting up the server and
accessing the System Configuration Utility program.
SCSISelect Utility program
With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can
configure the SCSI devices that you attach to the
SCSI controller. You can use SCSISelect to change
default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and
perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive.
Before installing a new device or program, read the
documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions
helps you to determine the steps required for installation
and configuration. The following actions are typically, but
not always, required to configure the server.
1. Run the System Configuration Utility program and
record the current configuration settings.
2. Set jumpers or switches on server components.
See "Changing jumper positions" on page 159.
3. Set jumpers or switches on the device.
See the device installation instructions.
4. Install the device in the server.
See "Before you begin installing options" on page 93.
5. Install software programs.
See the installation instructions that come with the
software.
6. Resolve configuration conflicts.
See "Resolving configuration conflicts" on page 36.
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