Serverguide Features; Setup And Configuration Overview - IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 Type 8832 Installation And User Manual

The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your SCSI controller with RAID
v Device drivers that are provided for your blade server model and detected
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your
operating system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and

Setup and configuration overview

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your blade
server model. On a blade server with an optional SCSI storage expansion unit, you
can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
hardware
capabilities
hardware
setup
RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip
sets for ServeRAID adapters only)
whether a later level is available from the CD
adapters and devices
operating-system installation
ServerGuide program.
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
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