Before You Use The Thinkserver Easystartup Dvd; Configuring Raid; Easystartup Overview - Lenovo ThinkServer RD220 3797 Series Installation And User Manual

v Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured

Before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of
the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the
following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Compatability notes. The compatability notes provide detailed information
4. Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure
any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.

Configuring RAID

The RAID configuration feature that is part of the EasyStartup program enables you
to view and change RAID settings for supported RAID controllers. Through this
feature, you have the ability to select one RAID level for each installed controller,
and the program automatically will use the discs currently attached to the controller
to support that RAID level. This method satisfies most users' needs.
If you have a need to assign a primary and secondary RAID on the same controller
and assign some of your discs to the primary RAID and some to the secondary
RAID, you can use either of the following methods:
v Manually remove the drives that you do not want included in your array
v Configure the controller using the RAID configuration utility provided in the

EasyStartup overview

The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled,
startable (bootable) DVD drive. In addition to the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD,
you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product
key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of one or more RAID controllers and optionally
Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version
of the EasyStartup program.
functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
before you configure your RAID controller through the EasyStartup
program.
This method enables you to use the EasyStartup program to configure your RAID
controller and install the operating system. After the operating system is installed,
reinstall the drives and use the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware
to configure the secondary RAID.
firmware before you use the EasyStartup program.
For details, see "Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 111. After
your RAID controller is configured, start the EasyStartup program and install your
operating system.
saves the settings in a RAID response file
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