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Using the System Partition
The IBM ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB logical
partition on the default hard disk drive. This partition is
known as the System Partition. On some Netfinity server
models, the System Partition provides server-specific utility
programs, such as the Service Processor DOS Utility
Program. The System Partition Main Menu displays the
programs available for the server model. The System
Partition is a recent enhancement for the Netfinity server
products.
Notes
1. Not all server models support running utility
programs from the System Partition. For a
current list of the supported Netfinity servers,
start the
Netfinity Setup and Installation CD, and
click Learn about ServerGuide.
2. You can only install the System Partition from the
Netfinity Setup and Installation CD.
You may choose to use the System Partition for various
utility program functions.
To access the System Partition:
1. Ensure that there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
If the diskette drive contains a diskette, remove it.
2. Turn on the server and watch for the IBM logo
screen.
If the server is turned on already, shut down the
operating system and restart the server.
3. After you start the server, several prompts appear on
the IBM logo screen. To access the System Partition
Main Menu, press Alt
+
F1 when the prompt
Press
Alt
+
F1 for System Partition Boot
appears. The
System Partition Main Menu appears.
For a complete list and description of the utility programs
that the server supports through the System Partition, see
the System Partition Main Menu.
To exit from the System Partition Main Menu, follow the
instructions on the menu.
For additional information on the ServerGuide program,
refer to the “ServerGuide and Netfinity Manager
Information” section of this
Server Library.
Configuring options
Before installing a new device or program, read the
documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions
helps you to determine the steps that are required for
installation and configuration. The following list provides a
preview of the actions that might be required to configure
the server.
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