Easystartup Overview - Lenovo ThinkServer TD200x Hardware Maintenance Manual

v Manually remove the drives that you do not want included in your array
v Configure the controller using the RAID configuration utility provided in the

EasyStartup overview

The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled,
startable (bootable) DVD drive. In addition to the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD,
you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product
key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of one or more RAID controllers and optionally
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended
v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating
v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the
following:
v Select the language in which you want to view the program.
v Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German,
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.
You will then see one or more reminders about storage devices, and then you will
be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license agreement
carefully. You must agree with terms in order to continue.
After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices:
v Continue to the main program interface
v Use a shortcut to install an operating system based a response file that you
v Use a short cut to configure RAID controllers based on a RAID response file that
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before you configure your RAID controller through the EasyStartup
program.
This method enables you to use the EasyStartup program to configure your RAID
controller and install the operating system. After the operating system is installed,
reinstall the drives and use the RAID configuration utility provided in the firmware
to configure the secondary RAID.
firmware before you use the EasyStartup program.
For details, see "Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 260.
After your RAID controller is configured, start the EasyStartup program and install
your operating system.
saves the settings in a RAID response file
installation of the operating system
system installation process
DVD-burning software (Windows installations only)
previously created using the EasyStartup program
you previously created using the EasyStartup program