Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 0387, User Manual

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ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater
The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as Firmware Updater)
enables you to maintain your server firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary server outages.
The Firmware Updater program is provided on the Lenovo Support Web site. For more information about
downloading and using the Firmware Updater program, see “Updating the firmware” on page 82.
BIOS and TMM update utilities
The BIOS and TMM (also known as BMC) firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server.
Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS and TMM update utilities with
instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed. For more information,
see “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 69 and “Updating the firmware” on page 82.
RAID configuration utilities
Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID and advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations
if you have a required RAID card installed. For detailed information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 73.
Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage
The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and monitor
multiple Lenovo servers within a LAN.
For detailed information, see “Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program” on page 82.
Remote management software
The integrated TMM provides basic remote management features for the server. The add-on TMM Premium
option provides advanced remote management features for the server.
For detailed information about the remote management software and server remote management, refer to
the
ThinkServer Management Module User Guide , which is available for download at:
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
Diagnostic programs
The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems:
• ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool
For more information, see “Using a diagnostic program” on page 176.
Locations
This topic provides information to help you locate your server components.
Machine type, model, and serial number label
This topic helps you locate the two labels that contain the machine type, model, and serial number
information for your server. The two labels are the same. One is on the front bezel and the other is on
the chassis.
The machine type, model, and serial number identify your server. When you contact Lenovo for help, the
information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.
Chapter 3
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Product overview
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