Configuring The Server - Lenovo System x3550 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

• 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:
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
515.
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to
customize the server hardware:
• Setup utility: The Setup utility is part of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it to change interrupt
request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
For information about using this program, see
• Boot Manager program: The Boot Manager program is part of the server 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
page 522.
• Integrated Management Module: Use the integrated management module (IMM) 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 these programs, see
module" on page 522.
• VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor: The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server
models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flash device is
installed in the USB connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card. Hypervisor is virtualization software that
enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. For more information about
using the embedded hypervisor, see
• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture: The remote presence and blue-screen capture
feature are integrated into the Integrated Management Module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to
enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is installed in the server, it
activates the remote presence functions. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the
network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be
able to access the host graphical user interface through the Web interface without the Virtual Media Key.
You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more
information about how to enable the remote presence function, see
and blue-screen capture" on page
• Ethernet controller configuration: For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see
"Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page
• IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program: Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for
modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the
command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information
about using this program, see
• LSI Configuration Utility program: Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated
SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about
using this program, see
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for
configuring and managing RAID arrays.
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"Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page
"Using the Setup utility" on page
"Using the embedded hypervisor" on page
523.
"IBM Advanced Settings Utility program" on page
"Using the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page
"Using the Boot Manager program" on
"Using the integrated management
"Using the remote presence capability
526.
517.
525.
528.
526.