IBM 86624RY Maintenance Manual - Page 28

Configuration overview You play a key role in how the server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as configuration. The steps required to configure the server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install. The server supports several types of adapters and SCSI devices. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among many adapters and devices that comply with any of the following standards: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in the server, the more you will have to interact with the server and the devices to correctly configure the system. The server comes with the following hardware configuration utility programs: Configuration/Setup Utility With the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure system board functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments; change interrupt request (IRQ) settings; and change the startup sequence for drives that you install. You also can use this utility program to set passwords for starting up the server and accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program. ServeRAID You can use ServeRAID programs to define and maintain the disk arrays. You can also use these programs to configure SCSI devices (such as hot-swap drives) that are attached to the ServeRAID controller on the system board. Refer to "ServeRAID system board controller" on page 66 for complete instructions. Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps required for installation and configuration. The following actions are typically, but not always, required to configure the server. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and record the current configuration settings. 2. Set jumpers or switches on the server system board. See "Changing jumper positions" on page 176 and "System board jumpers" on page 280. 3. Set jumpers or switches on the device. See the device installation instructions. 20 Netfinity Server HMM