Configuring raid – Lenovo THINKSERVER 392 User Manual

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1. Functionality and supported operating systems vary depending on the version of the ThinkServer

EasyStartup program. From the main interface of the program, click Compatibility notes to view
the information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported
by the specific version of the program and click User Guide to view the various functions and learn
how to use the program.

2. Before using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure any

external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program main interface provides the following menus on the left pane of
the screen:

• Home

This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the
Lenovo copyright and trademark statements.

• Compatibility notes

This menu provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations
supported by the version of the program you are using.

• User Guide

This menu provides information about the features of the program and instructions on how to use the
program.

• Hardware list

This menu displays a list of hardware devices detected by the program.

• Configure RAID

This menu guides you to configure RAID or view the current RAID configuration and make changes
if needed.

• Install operating system

This menu displays a series of choices and prompts to collect information required for operating system
installation, prepares the hard disk drive for installation, and then initiates the installation process using
your operating system installation disc.

• About

This menu provides the version information and legal notices.

Configuring RAID

This topic provides information about RAID and the utility programs that are available for you to configure
RAID.

This topic contains the following items:

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“About RAID” on page 72

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“RAID for your server” on page 73

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“Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 74

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