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Chapter 6. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
• Setup Utility program
The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view
your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
For information about using this program, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 95.
• Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller"
on page 109.
• INTEL ESRT2 SATA software RAID Configuration Utility program
Use the INTEL ESRT2 SATA software RAID Configuration Utility program to configure the onboard SATA
controller with software RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about
using this program, see "Configuring the onboard SATA software RAID" on page 106.
• ThinkServer 9240-8i SAS RAID controller Configuration Utility program
Use the Configuration Utility program for 9240-8i SAS RAID controller to configure the 9240-8i SAS RAID
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about using this
program, see the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that
came with you server.
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for
configuring and managing RAID arrays.
Table 9. Server configurations and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays
Server configuration
INTEL ESRT2 SATA software RAID
ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 0/1
Adapter
Using the Setup Utility program
Use the Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks:
• View configuration information
• View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
• Set the date and time
• Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
• Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
• View, set, and change settings for power-management features
• View and clear error logs
• Resolve configuration conflicts
Starting the Setup Utility program
To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
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RAID array configuration (before
operating system is installed)
INTEL ESRT2 Configuration Utility
program (press Ctrl+E to start)
MegaRAID WebBIOS Configuration
Utility (press Ctrl+H to start)
RAID array management (after
operating system is installed)
INTEL RAID Storage Manager
(WebConsole)
MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM)
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