Lenovo TS130 - Manual (Page 22)

• Error codes and messages to help you identify problems
• Generating error logs for the power-on self-test (POST) failures
• Hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
• Integrated Ethernet controllers
• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
• Power-on self-test (POST)
• Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
• System-error light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel
• Vital product data (VPD), including the serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in
the nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance
Software
This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to set up, use, and maintain
the server.
ThinkServer EasyStartup
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported
operating systems and device drivers on your server. This program is provided with your server on
a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program also is on the
DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For detailed information, see “Using the
ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 78.
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater
The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updater
program) enables you to maintain your server firmware up-to-date and helps you avoid unnecessary server
outages. The Firmware Updater program is available for downloading from the Lenovo Support Web site.
For more information about downloading and using the Firmware Updater program, see “Updating the
firmware” on page 77.
BIOS update utilities
The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support
Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the
BIOS firmware if needed. For more information, see “Updating the firmware” on page 77 and “Updating
system programs” on page 81.
RAID configuration utilities
Your server supports onboard SATA software Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). For detailed
information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 75.
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