Lenovo ThinkServer RD350, User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Lenovo Partner Pack for VMware vCenter
The Lenovo Partner Pack for VMware vCenter program provides detailed system information about the
managed servers of your ThinkServer server in the VMware virtualized environment. The system information
includes the inventory and status of components such as microprocessors, memory modules, fans, and
temperature sensors. The program enables users to perform tasks such as launching a remote console and
accessing the TSM interface. The program also provides an easy way to update the firmware and send
e-mail alerts to related recipients when certain events are detected.
For detailed information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager
The Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program (hereinafter referred to as Deployment Manager)
simplifies the process of configuring RAID, configuring BIOS settings, and updating the firmware. The
program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the
process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers. The program is part of the server
firmware. The help system for the program can be accessed directly from the program interface.
Deployment Manager has the following features:
• Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
• Integrated help system
• Automatic hardware detection
• Selectable partition size and file system type
• Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time
• Ability to create a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to
make future installations even faster
• Contains RAID configuration utility
• Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices
• Supports BIOS settings configuration
• Supports firmware and applications update
To use Deployment Manager, do the following:
1. Launch the program through one of the following methods:
• Turn on the server. Press F10 as soon as you see the logo screen. Then, wait for several seconds.
Deployment Manager opens.
• Start the Setup Utility program. Select Boot Manager
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Launch TDM . Deployment Manager opens.
2. Read and accept the license agreement.
3. Select the language in which you want to view the program. Then, follow the instructions on the
screen to use the program.
Before installing a Windows or a Linux operating system using Deployment Manager, it is recommended
that you do the following:
1. Download the latest device driver bundle file for your server. To find and download the bundle file, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page.
2. Launch Deployment Manager and click Platform Update on the left pane.
3. Select Application and then click Next .
4. Click Browse to select the corresponding bundle file and then click OK . The version information is
displayed.
Chapter 3
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Product overview
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