Supported OS for Lenovo Server Offerings
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...SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Server from Novell® for your data and network and provide a solid, highly-dependable foundation for Lenovo ThinkServer systems is built for business mission-critical applications. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® is a central component of your servers and ...an integral feature of the IT environment necessary to support server virtualization is responsible for auditing each other so that are being reviewed. Powerful tools give you greater control over your server infrastructure while helping save time and reduce costs. More than 3,000 ...
...SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Server from Novell® for your data and network and provide a solid, highly-dependable foundation for Lenovo ThinkServer systems is built for business mission-critical applications. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® is a central component of your servers and ...an integral feature of the IT environment necessary to support server virtualization is responsible for auditing each other so that are being reviewed. Powerful tools give you greater control over your server infrastructure while helping save time and reduce costs. More than 3,000 ...
MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
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... MegaRAID Storage Manager to select the patrol read options, which you can continue to set automatic or manual operation, or disable patrol read involves the review of just one drive. These stripes are accessed simultaneously, but disk striping does not provide data redundancy. Disk striping enhances performance because multiple drives are...
... MegaRAID Storage Manager to select the patrol read options, which you can continue to set automatic or manual operation, or disable patrol read involves the review of just one drive. These stripes are accessed simultaneously, but disk striping does not provide data redundancy. Disk striping enhances performance because multiple drives are...
MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
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redundancy, in order of importance, and then review the suggested RAID levels. Table 2.16 Factors to Consider for Drive Group Configuration Requirement Storage space Data redundancy Drive performance and throughput Hot spares (extra drives required) Rank Suggested RAID Level(s) RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 00 RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 RAID 0, RAID 00, RAID 10 RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 Configuration Planning 2-35
redundancy, in order of importance, and then review the suggested RAID levels. Table 2.16 Factors to Consider for Drive Group Configuration Requirement Storage space Data redundancy Drive performance and throughput Hot spares (extra drives required) Rank Suggested RAID Level(s) RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 00 RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 RAID 0, RAID 00, RAID 10 RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 Configuration Planning 2-35
MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
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... Utility Automatic Configuration: Automatically creates an optimal RAID configuration. 5. Click Next to go back and change the configuration.) - When WebBIOS displays the proposed new configuration, review the information on the screen, and click Accept to accept it. (Or click Back to continue. If you select Automatic Configuration and No Redundancy, WebBIOS...
... Utility Automatic Configuration: Automatically creates an optimal RAID configuration. 5. Click Next to go back and change the configuration.) - When WebBIOS displays the proposed new configuration, review the information on the screen, and click Accept to accept it. (Or click Back to continue. If you select Automatic Configuration and No Redundancy, WebBIOS...
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... level from the list of drives that this operation cannot be aborted and asks whether you have the same capacity as shown in Figure 8.32. 4. Review the configuration information. 6. The message states that you want to change the RAID level. Access the Modify Drive Group Wizard screen, as or greater capacity...
... level from the list of drives that this operation cannot be aborted and asks whether you have the same capacity as shown in Figure 8.32. 4. Review the configuration information. 6. The message states that you want to change the RAID level. Access the Modify Drive Group Wizard screen, as or greater capacity...
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... that the operating system is changed. 4. Access the Modify Drive Group Wizard screen, as shown in Section 8.7.1, "Accessing the Modify Drive Group Wizard". 2. Review the configuration information. 5. Review the configuration information. 6. Be sure that this operation cannot be aborted and asks whether you delete it. Click Yes to accept and complete the...
... that the operating system is changed. 4. Access the Modify Drive Group Wizard screen, as shown in Section 8.7.1, "Accessing the Modify Drive Group Wizard". 2. Review the configuration information. 5. Review the configuration information. 6. Be sure that this operation cannot be aborted and asks whether you delete it. Click Yes to accept and complete the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires the operating system to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Table 1. Connect the Ethernet cable "Rear view" on page 27 and ... on the server to verify operation "Turning on the server" on page 91 Review the BIOS settings and customize as needed for firmware updates "Using the EasyUpdate Firmware..."Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program" on page 35 Install the server in the operating system installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program"...
... requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires the operating system to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Table 1. Connect the Ethernet cable "Rear view" on page 27 and ... on the server to verify operation "Turning on the server" on page 91 Review the BIOS settings and customize as needed for firmware updates "Using the EasyUpdate Firmware..."Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program" on page 35 Install the server in the operating system installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program"...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... for any item you cannot turn on the server because of each time you must use the jumpers to clear CMOS and recover to review the POST process and information. 3. Use the default setting for your server. 2. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items or...PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Description Set the basic BIOS parameters. Set the security parameters. Notes: 1. Exit the Setup Utility program. 112 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select the settings to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for any item you see the logo screen. Table 23. ...
... for any item you cannot turn on the server because of each time you must use the jumpers to clear CMOS and recover to review the POST process and information. 3. Use the default setting for your server. 2. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items or...PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Description Set the basic BIOS parameters. Set the security parameters. Notes: 1. Exit the Setup Utility program. 112 ThinkServer RD240 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select the settings to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for any item you see the logo screen. Table 23. ...
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... controller. This method satisfies most users' needs. First, the disk is correctly configured before moving to review all of the installation process and install ThinkServer EasyManage software to help you manage your RAID controller is prepared using the information that you select must ... the disk where you the option of the EasyStartup program enables you specified. The prompts vary depending on other similarly configured Lenovo servers. • About: This selection displays version information and legal notices. This section describes the tasks associated with or ...
... controller. This method satisfies most users' needs. First, the disk is correctly configured before moving to review all of the installation process and install ThinkServer EasyManage software to help you manage your RAID controller is prepared using the information that you select must ... the disk where you the option of the EasyStartup program enables you specified. The prompts vary depending on other similarly configured Lenovo servers. • About: This selection displays version information and legal notices. This section describes the tasks associated with or ...
(English) Rack Installation Instructions
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... and right guide rail components from the bottom of the rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before you install multiple devices in a rack cabinet, review the following requirements: - v Install the server in a rack cabinet with the rack cabinet for the device installation. Minimum depth of 740 mm (29.13 inches...
... and right guide rail components from the bottom of the rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before you install multiple devices in a rack cabinet, review the following requirements: - v Install the server in a rack cabinet with the rack cabinet for the device installation. Minimum depth of 740 mm (29.13 inches...
(English) Installation and User Guide
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... Install any additional drivers Refer to the instructions that you want to verify operation "Turning on the server" on page 72 Review the BIOS settings and customize as needed for firmware updates "Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program" on page 92 Install operating ...to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 This step is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the documentation that comes with the applications that came with the hardware option. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program" on the server....
... Install any additional drivers Refer to the instructions that you want to verify operation "Turning on the server" on page 72 Review the BIOS settings and customize as needed for firmware updates "Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program" on page 92 Install operating ...to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 This step is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the documentation that comes with the applications that came with the hardware option. Install remote management "Installing the ThinkServer EasyManage program" on the server....
(English) Installation and User Guide
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... type the administrator password to access the full Setup Utility program menu. The POST is a set an administrator password, you see the logo screen to review the POST process and information. 3. You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for any item you are not familiar with the Setup Utility... default settings. Some items might vary because of the updated BIOS version. Use the default setting for your server. 2. Exit the Setup Utility program. 76 ThinkServer User Guide
... type the administrator password to access the full Setup Utility program menu. The POST is a set an administrator password, you see the logo screen to review the POST process and information. 3. You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for any item you are not familiar with the Setup Utility... default settings. Some items might vary because of the updated BIOS version. Use the default setting for your server. 2. Exit the Setup Utility program. 76 ThinkServer User Guide
(English) Installation and User Guide
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... to run custom commands or scripts at the end of the installation process and install the ThinkServer EasyManage program to help you manage your servers. • Install Windows components: This task...you to install optional Windows components such as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the ... IIS, ASP.NET, and SNMP. • Confirm settings: This task enables you to review all of the information you provided. • Save response file: This task gives you specified...
... to run custom commands or scripts at the end of the installation process and install the ThinkServer EasyManage program to help you manage your servers. • Install Windows components: This task...you to install optional Windows components such as a response file for future installations on similarly configured Lenovo servers. • Start installation: This task starts the actual installation process. First, the ... IIS, ASP.NET, and SNMP. • Confirm settings: This task enables you to review all of the information you provided. • Save response file: This task gives you specified...