Features At A Glance - IBM 8685 - eServer xSeries 255 User Manual

Features at a glance

The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.
Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the
Setup and Installation CD
Note: The ServerGuide program
requires a supported IBM server with
an enabled startable (bootable)
CD-ROM drive. Not all features are
supported on all models.
v Sets system date and time.
v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or
controller and runs the ServeRAID
configuration program.
v Updates the licensed internal code
(firmware) level without creating
diskettes.
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ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start
the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.
Setup and Installation CD
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v Checks the system BIOS code and
microcode (firmware) levels of
supported options to determine
whether a later level is available
from the CD. You can perform
updates without the use of
diskettes.
v Provides the Performance
Optimizer program to easily tune
your ServeRAID adapter settings
for your server environment.
v Creates a System Partition on the
default drive. You can run
server-specific utility programs after
setup.
v Detects installed hardware options
and provides updated device
drivers for most adapters and
devices.
Setup and Installation CD
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v Creates a Setup Replication
Diskette for replicating setup
selections for other servers of the
same model.
v Provides diskette-free installation
for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation
path for multiple installations of
supported operating systems.
v Includes an online README file
with links to tips for your hardware
and NOS installation.
Note: Installation requires your NOS
CD.