Step 5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press Enter.
Step 6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
Recovering the flash device image
If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the VMware Recovery CD to
recover the flash device image.
To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control
button becomes active.
Step 2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.
Step 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenter Server Setup Guide at
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware.
You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network
startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility
program from the Setup utility.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10
Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous
transmission and reception of data on the network.
If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate
(10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to
enable the operating system to address the controllers.
To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, go to
http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/
.
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks
(RAID) arrays.
Be sure to use this program as described in this document.
• Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives
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