Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

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.

In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to customize the server hardware:

• Setup utility:

  The Setup utility is part of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this program, see Using the Setup utility.

• Boot Manager program:

  The Boot Manager program is part of the server 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 program.

• Integrated Management Module:

  Use the integrated management module (IMM) 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 these programs, see Using the integrated management module.

• VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor:

  The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flash device is installed in the USB connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see Using the embedded hypervisor.

• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture:

  The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the Integrated Management Module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able to access the host graphical user interface through the Web interface without the Virtual Media Key. You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture.

• Ethernet controller configuration:

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

• IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program:

  Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI 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 access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see IBM Advanced Settings Utility program.

• LSI Configuration Utility program:

  Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about using this program, see Using the LSI Configuration Utility program.

  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-BR10i adapter (LSI 1068E)	LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl+C), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (for monitoring storage only)
  ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter (LSI 1064E)	LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl+C), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
  ServeRAID-MR10i adapter (LSI 1078)	MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility (press Ctrl+H to start), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
  ServeRAID-M5014 adapter (LSI SAS2108)	MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
  ServeRAID-M5015 adapter (LSI SAS2108)	MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director
  ServeRAID-M1015 adapter (LSI SAS2008)	MegaCLI (Command Line Interface), ServerGuide	MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director

• 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 program
  The Boot Manager program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Setup utility.
• Starting the backup server firmware
  The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only during the process of updating the server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes damaged, use this backup copy.
• Using the integrated management module
  The integrated management module (IMM) 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 capability and blue-screen capture
  The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM).
• Using the embedded hypervisor
  The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device.
• Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
  The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware.
• Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
  The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network.
• Using the LSI Configuration Utility program
  Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays.