Lenovo TS100 - Manual (Page 42)

v Support for multiple operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save
time
v Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured
Lenovo servers to make future installations even faster.
Before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of
the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the
following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Release notes. The release notes feature provides detailed information
about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version
of the EasyStartup program.
4. Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various
functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, if you intend
to use a RAID configuration, make sure that your storage controller is configured for
the RAID level and functionality that you want to use. Also, make sure any external
storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.
For models that use the LSI storage controller: If you are using the SAS/SATA
storage controller that is integrated into the system board, you can use the LSI
Configuration Utility provided in BIOS to configure your RAID settings. To access
the LSI Configuration Utility, do the following:
1. Start the server and watch the monitor carefully.
2. When <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Configuration Utility >>> is
displayed, press Ctl+C.
For additional information about using this utility, see “LSI Configuration Utility
program” on page 30.
For models that use the Adaptec HostRAID storage controller (RAID 8e): If
you are using the Adaptec HostRAID (ServeRAID 8e) storage controller that is
integrated into the system board, you can use the utility programs provided on the
ServeRAID CD provided with your server to configure your RAID settings.
Alternatively, you can use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility provided in BIOS.
To access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, do the following:
1. Start the server and watch the monitor carefully.
2. When <<< Press <CTRL><A> to start the Adaptec RAID Configuration
Utility >>> is displayed, press Ctrl+A.
If you are using a ServeRAID adapter, use the configuration utilities provided on the
ServeRAID CD to configure your RAID settings. If you are using any storage
devices or fiber channels, use the utilities provided with the device.
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 for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
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