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Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
2.2 Selecting the Installation Method
When installing the OS for the first time, there are multiple installation methods. Refer
to the following to decide on the method.
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple
(the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.106).
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Installation Using ServerStart
When an OS is installed using ServerStart, the driver for the expansion card that is automatically
recognized will be installed automatically. In addition, high reliability tools and array controller
administrative tools are installed automatically. Installation using ServerStart is recommended because it
helps install the OS without mistakes.
For features of ServerStart, refer to "1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart" ( pg.16).
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Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment
In guided mode or preconfiguration mode, select [Logical Drive View] at [Raid and Disk Configuration
Wizard] (in the [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window) and install the OS.
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Installation Using ServerStart While Maintaining the Existing
Partitions
In expert mode of ServerStart, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the
OS.
Refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" and perform installation.
* If you follow the wizard, setup will be performed
correctly.
Linux
Windows Server 2003 x64
Windows Server 2003 R2
Installation is performed manually.
Refer to "4.2 Starting Manual Installation" and
perform installation.
When setting setup information in advance on
the client computer, refer to "3.2 Preconfiguration
Mode" and perform installation.
What OS will you use?
Will you use ServerStart?
No
Yes
For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY
website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003 R2 x64
Summary of Contents for Primergy RX300 S3
Page 40: ...40 Chapter1 Overview ...
Page 110: ...110 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ...
Page 134: ...134 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation ...
Page 178: ...178 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools ...
Page 226: ...226 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ...
Page 252: ...252 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ...
Page 308: ...308 Appendix ...