IBM 8685 User Guide - Page 38

Features at a glance

The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.

Note:

Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the

ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start

the

Setup and Installation

CD and view the online Overview.


CD

Note:

The ServerGuide program

requires a supported IBM server with

an

enabled

startable (bootable)

CD-ROM drive. Not all features are

supported on all models.

v

Sets system date and time.

v

Detects the ServeRAID adapter or

controller and runs the ServeRAID

configuration program.

v

Updates the licensed internal code

(firmware) level without creating

diskettes.


CD

(continued)

v

Checks the system BIOS code and

microcode (firmware) levels of

supported options to determine

whether a later level is available

from the CD. You can perform

updates without the use of

diskettes.

v

Provides the Performance

Optimizer program to easily tune

your ServeRAID adapter settings

for your server environment.

v

Creates a System Partition on the

default drive. You can run

server-specific utility programs after

setup.

v

Detects installed hardware options

and provides updated device

drivers for most adapters and

devices.


CD

(continued)

v

Creates a

Setup Replication

Diskette

for replicating setup

selections for other servers of the

same model.

v

Provides diskette-free installation

for supported operating systems.

v

Provides a replicated installation

path for multiple installations of

supported operating systems.

v

Includes an online README file

with links to tips for your hardware

and NOS installation.

Note:

Installation requires your NOS

CD.

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IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: User’s Guide

Section	Page
Contents	5
Safety	7
Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server	15
Related publications	16
Features and specifications	17
Notices and statements used in this book	18
What your server offers	18
Reliability, availability, and serviceability	20
Server controls and indicators	21
Front view	21
Rear view	23
Server power features	24
Turning on the server	24
Turning off the server	25
Standby mode	26
Chapter 2. Configuring your server	27
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	28
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program	28
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu	28
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices	32
Using passwords	33
Power-on password	33
Administrator password	33
Using the SCSISelect utility program	34
Starting the SCSISelect utility program	34
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu	35
Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD	37
Features at a glance	38
Setup and configuration overview	39
System Partition	40
Typical NOS installation	40
Setting up or updating multiple servers	40
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide	41
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance	43
Before you call	43
Using the documentation	43
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web	43
Software service and support	44
Hardware service and support	44
Appendix B. Warranty information	45
Warranty period	45
Problem determination	45
Running diagnostics	45
Checking software	46
Warranty service and support	46
International Warranty Service	47
Purchasing additional services	47
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000	48
Part 1 - General Terms	48
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms	50
Appendix C. Notices	57
Edition notice	57
Trademarks	58
Important notes	58
Electronic emission notices	59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement	59
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement	59
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement	60
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement	60
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement	60
Taiwanese Class A warning statement	60
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement	61
Power cords	61

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