Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

• Setup utility

  The Setup utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing interrupt request (IRQ) settings, changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see Using the Setup utility.

• Boot Manager program

  The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see Using the Boot Manager.

• IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

  The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about using this CD, see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.

• Integrated management module

  Use the integrated management module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM2, see Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) and the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at the Integrated Management Module II User’s Guide .

• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

  The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM2). The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

  • Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system state
  • Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
  • Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
  • Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2 memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

  The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM2 restarts the server when the IMM2 detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. For more information, see Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

• Ethernet controller configuration

  For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see Configuring the Ethernet controller.

• IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

  Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM2 settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to run the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see IBM Advanced Settings Utility program.

• Configuring RAID arrays

  For information about configuring RAID arrays, see Configuring RAID arrays.

  The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.

  Table 1. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays

  Server configuration	RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed)	RAID array management (after operating system is installed)
  ServeRAID-H1110 adapter	LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl+C), ServerGuide, Human Interface Infrastructure (HII)	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), SAS2IRCU (Command Line) Utility for Storage Management
  ServeRAID-M1115 adapter	MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (press Ctrl+H to start), pre-boot CLI (press Ctrl+P to start), ServerGuide, HII	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), and IBM Director
  ServeRAID-M5110 adapter	MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (press Ctrl+H to start), pre-boot CLI (press Ctrl+P to start), ServerGuide, HII	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), MegaCLI, and IBM Director
  ServeRAID-M5120 adapter	MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (press Ctrl+H to start), pre-boot CLI (press Ctrl+P to start), ServerGuide, HII	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), MegaCLI, and IBM Director

  Note

  1. For more information about the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII) and SAS2IRCU, go to the "IBM 6 Gigabit MPT2SAS Controller Documentation" website.
  2. For more information about the MegaRAID, go to the "IBM MegaRAID support matrix".

• Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
  Use this information as an overview for using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.
• Using the Setup utility
  Use these instructions to start the Setup utility.
• Using the Boot Manager
  Use this information for the Boot Manager.
• Starting the backup server firmware
  Use this information to start the backup server firmware.
• The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer
  The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates.
• Changing the Power Policy option to the default settings after loading UEFI defaults
  The default settings for the Power Policy option are set by the IMM2.
• Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
  The Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence function in a single chip.
• Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features
  The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2).
• Using the embedded hypervisor
  The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the optional IBM USB flash device with embedded hypervisor.
• Configuring the Ethernet controller
  Use this information to configure the Ethernet controller.
• Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet software
  Use this information to enable Features on Demand Ethernet software.
• Enabling Features on Demand RAID software
  Use this information to enable Features on Demand RAID software.
• Configuring RAID arrays
  Through the Setup utility, you can access utilities to configure RAID arrays.
• IBM Advanced Settings Utility program
  The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings.
• Using Lenovo XClarity Administrator
  
• Updating IBM Systems Director
  Use this information to update the IBM Systems Director.
• Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
  The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) must be updated when the system board is replaced. Use the Advanced Settings Utility to update the UUID in the UEFI-based server.
• Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data
  Use this information to update the DMI/SMBIOS data.