v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System error logging (POST and service processor)
v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I
2
C) bus
v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies,
SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane
ThinkServer EasyStartup
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the
operating system and device drivers on your server by performing the following
tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides the network administrator through the process of creating a response file
v Enables the network administrator to create scripts or commands that run at the
end of the installation process
v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts the network administrator to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
The
EasyStartup program is provided with your server on DVD. The DVD is self
starting (bootable). The User Guide for the EasyStartup program is on the DVD and
can be accessed directly from the program’s interface. For additional information,
see the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide.
Server controls, LEDs, and power
This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.
Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and
connectors on the front of the 3.5-inch model server.
1 Operator information panel 6 Hard disk drive status LED (amber)
2 USB connector 7 Rack release latch
3 USB connector 8 CD/DVD eject button
4 Video connector 9 CD/DVD drive activity LED
5 Hard disk drive activity LED (green) 10 Rack release latch
The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and
connectors on the front of the 2.5-inch model server.
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