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Device drivers that are provided for your blade server model and detected
hardware
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
setup
ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your
operating system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
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Sets system date and time
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Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with
RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip
sets for ServeRAID adapters only)
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
whether a later level is available from the CD
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
adapters and devices
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and
operating-system installation
Setup and configuration overview
When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your blade
server model. On a blade server with an optional SCSI storage expansion unit, you
can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
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Select your language.
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Select your keyboard layout and country.
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View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
adapter.
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Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
Typical operating-system installation
You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The
ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your
hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section
describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Chapter 2. Configuring the blade server
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