Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server - IBM LS21 - BladeCenter - 7971 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server

This chapter describes the configuration requirements for the blade server. Before
you continue, you should make sure that the blade server has the latest version of
firmware code. For additional information, see "Firmware updates" on page 50.
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for
purchase. You can use IBM RDM to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server
by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM
program. To determine if an operating system supports the RDM program or for
updated information about RDM and information about purchasing the software, go
to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the blade server. Use it to change system settings, such as
interrupt requests (IRQ), date and time, and passwords. See "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 44 for more information.
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade
server. Use it to set the device scan order and to set the SAS controller IDs. See
"Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program" on page 52 for more
information.
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the blade server. Use this CD during the installation of the
blade server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the installation
of the operating system. For information about using this CD, see "Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 47.
Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating
systems.
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade server.
Use it to select the boot protocol and other boot options and to select a
power-management option. For information about using this utility program, see
"Using the PXE boot agent utility program" on page 49.
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