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FusionServer Tools ServiceCD 2.

0
V2R2

User Guide

Issue 20
Date 2017-09-15

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2017. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written
consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
holders.

Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the
customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the
purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information,
and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties, guarantees or
representations of any kind, either express or implied.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the
preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China

Website: http://e.huawei.com

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Contents

1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Functions and Features................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Application Description..................................................................................................................................................1

2 Installing an OS........................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Preparing for Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Installing a Windows OS.............................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1 Installing a Windows OS in Default Mode................................................................................................................15
2.2.2 Installing a Windows OS in Custom Mode............................................................................................................... 30
2.3 Installing an SLES OS.................................................................................................................................................. 48
2.3.1 Installing an SLES OS in Default Mode................................................................................................................... 48
2.3.2 Installing an SLES OS in Custom Mode................................................................................................................... 64
2.4 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS................................................................................................................................... 82
2.4.1 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS in Default Mode.....................................................................................................82
2.4.2 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS in Custom Mode.................................................................................................... 98
2.5 Installing a VMware OS............................................................................................................................................. 117
2.5.1 Installing a VMware OS in Default Mode...............................................................................................................117
2.5.2 Installing a VMware OS in Custom Mode.............................................................................................................. 130
2.6 Installing an Ubuntu OS............................................................................................................................................. 147
2.6.1 Installing an Ubuntu OS in Default Mode...............................................................................................................147
2.6.2 Installing an Ubuntu OS in Custom Mode.............................................................................................................. 161
2.7 Updating Drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 182
2.7.1 Updating Drivers (Windows)...................................................................................................................................182
2.7.2 Updating Drivers (Linux)........................................................................................................................................ 183

3 Configuring RAID.....................................................................................................................185
3.1 Preparing for Configuration........................................................................................................................................185
3.2 Configuring RAID...................................................................................................................................................... 185

4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 205
4.1 An Error Occurs When a Software Package Is Being Decompressed by Using WinRAR........................................ 205

5 Common Operations.................................................................................................................207
5.1 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server............................................................................................................207
5.1.1 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server Using iMana/iBMC........................................................................207
5.1.2 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server Using the MM910 WebUI..............................................................212

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5.2 Obtaining Help........................................................................................................................................................... 215

5.2.1 Making Preparations Before Contacting Huawei.................................................................................................... 215
5.2.2 Obtaining Help from Huawei Support Website.......................................................................................................215

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1 Overview

1.1 Functions and Features

This section describes the functions and features of ServiceCD 2.0.
ServiceCD 2.0 is a new, intelligent server boot DVD that provides operating system (OS)
installation and RAID configuration functions.
ServiceCD 2.0 has the following features:
l Helps you install OSs, including Windows Server, SLES, RHEL, VMware ESXi,
CentOS and Ubuntu, and related drivers.
l Provides consistent, wizard-based installation processes.
l Provides RAID configuration. The unified RAID configuration UI supports a variety of
RAID controller cards.

1.2 Application Description

This section describes the application scenarios of ServiceCD 2.0 and its requirements for
devices.
Observe the following:
l Only qualified personnel can use this tool.
l To obtain the latest version, visit SupportE.
l Verify that the software package is the same as the one provided at the website.

Click and to download the tool package and its digital certificate, as shown in
Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1 Downloading the digital certificate and operation guide

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l Before using this tool, explain functions of this tool to the customer.
l Do not perform any maintenance operation without customers' written approval and
authorization.
l Do not send fault locating data of customers to a third party without customers' written
approval and authorization.
l Use this tool in accordance with the local laws and regulations.
l Before using ServiceCD 2.0, understand the hardware models and OS versions supported
by ServiceCD 2.0.
NOTE

l An operating systems (OS) cannot be installed on a network attached storage (NAS) device.
l When installing an OS on a local storage device, if the device is configured with a NAS device,
disconnect the NAS device first.
l To implement security control on system startup, enable the Power on Password option in BIOS.
After the option is enabled, the administrator password is required for logging in to the system.

ServiceCD 2.0 can be used to install OSs on ES3000 V3 NVMe disks.

NOTE
For details about how to install an OS on an ES3000 V3 NVMe disk, see ES3000 V3 NVMe PCIe SSD
V100R003 User Guide.

ServiceCD 2.0 supports RAID configuration and OS installation on V3 servers through

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), Table 1-1 lists the OSs that support the UEFI.

Table 1-1 lists the OSs that support the UEFI

OSs OS Version
supporting
the UEFI

Windows Windows Server 2016 x64

Windows Server 2012 R2 x64

Windows Server 2012 x64

Windows Server 2008 R2 x64

SLES SLES 12 SP2 x86_64

SLES 12 SP1 x86_64

SLES 12 x86_64

SLES 11 SP4 x86_64

SLES 11 SP3 x86_64

RHEL RHEL 7U3 x86_64

RHEL 7U2 x86_64

RHEL 7U1x86_64

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OSs OS Version
supporting
the UEFI

RHEL 7U0 x86_64

RHEL 6U8 x86_64

RHEL 6U7 x86_64

RHEL 6U6 x86_64

RHEL 6U5 x86_64

RHEL 6U4 x86_64

VMware VMware ESXi-6.0-Standard x86_64

VMware ESXi-5.5-Standard x86_64

VMware ESXi-5.1-Standard x86_64 (VMware ESXi 5.1.2 or later)

CentOS CentOS 7U3 x86_64

CentOS 7U2 x86_64

CentOS 7U1 x86_64

CentOS 7U0 x86_64

CentOS 6U7 x86_64

CentOS 6U6 x86_64

CentOS 6U5 x86_64

Table 1-2,Table 1-3,Table 1-4,Table 1-5,Table 1-6 and Table 1-7 list mapping between OS
versions and servers using different RAID controller chip.

Table 1-2 Mapping between Windows OS versions and servers using different RAID
controller chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

Wind √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × ×
ows
Serve
r
2016
x64

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OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

Wind √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × ×
ows
Serve
r
2012
R2
x64

Wind √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
ows
Serve
r
2012
x64

Wind √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
ows
Serve
r
2008
R2
x64

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

Table 1-3 Mapping between SLES versions and servers using different RAID controller chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

SLES √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×
12
SP2
x86_
64

SLES √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
12
SP1
x86_
64

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OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

SLES √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
12
x86_
64

SLES √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×
11
SP4
x86_
64

SLES √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
11
SP3
x86_
64

SLES √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
11
SP2
x86_
64

SLES √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
11
SP1
x86_
64

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

Table 1-4 Mapping between RHEL versions and servers using different RAID controller chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

RHE √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × ×
L
7U3
x86_
64

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OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
7U2
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
7U1
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
7U0
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
6U8
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
6U7
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
6U6
x86_
64

RHE √ √ √ √ × × √ √ × ×
L
6U5
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
6U4
x86_
64

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OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
6U3
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
6U2
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
6U1
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
5U10
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
5U9
x86_
64

RHE √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
L
5U8
x86_
64

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

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Table 1-5 Mapping between VMware OS versions and servers using different RAID
controller chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

VMw √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×
are
ESXi
-6.0-
stand
ard
x86_
64

VMw √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
are
ESXi
-5.5-
stand
ard
x86_
64

VMw √ √ VMw VMw × × √ × × ×

are are are
ESXi ESXi ESXi
-5.1- 5.1.2 5.1.2
stand or or
ard later later
x86_
64

VMw √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
are
ESXi
-5.0-
stand
ard
x86_
64

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

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Table 1-6 Mapping between CentOS versions and servers using different RAID controller
chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

Cent √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×
OS
7U3
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
7U2
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
7U1
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
7U0
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
6U7
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
6U6
x86_
64

Cent √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
OS
6U5
x86_
64

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
6U4
x86_
64

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OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
6U3
x86_
64

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
6U2
x86_
64

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
5U10
x86_
64

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
5U8
x86_
64

Cent √ √ × × × × √ × × ×
OS
5U7
x86_
64

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

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Table 1-7 Mapping between Ubuntu versions and servers using different RAID controller
chip
OS LSI LSI LSI LSI Avag Avag AHC Soft PM8 PM8
SAS SAS SAS SAS o o I RAI 060 068
2208 2308 3008 3108 SAS SAS D
3408 3508

Ubun √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×
tu_16
.
04_se
rver_
amd6
4

Ubun √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
tu_14
.
10_se
rver_
amd6
4

Ubun √ √ √ √ × × √ × × ×
tu_14
.
04_se
rver_
amd6
4

NOTE
"√" indicates that the OS can be installed on the server, and "×" indicates that the OS can't be installed
on the server.

Table 1-8 lists the servers supported by this tool.

Table 1-8 Supported servers

Type Server

Rack servers RH1288 V2

RH1288A V2

RH1288 V3

RH2285 V2

RH2285H V2

RH2288 V2

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Type Server

RH2288 V3

RH2288A V2

RH2288H V2

RH2288H V3

RH2485 V2

5288 V3

RH5885 V3

RH5885H V3

RH8100 V3

1288H V5

High-density servers XH310 V2

XH311 V2

XH320 V2

XH621 V2

XH321 V2

XH321 V3

XH310 V3

XH620 V3

XH622 V3

XH628 V3

DH310 V2

DH320 V2

DH321 V2

DH626 V2

DH628 V2

Blade servers CH121

CH140

CH220

CH221

CH222

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Type Server

CH240

CH242

CH121 V3

CH121H V3

CH121L V3

CH140 V3

CH140L V3

CH220 V3

CH222 V3

CH225 V3

CH226 V3

CH242 V3

CH121 V5

CH242 V5

KunLun servers KunLun 9008

KunLun 9016

KunLun 9032

NOTE
Use the Server Compatibility Checker to check the OS compatibility of each server.

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2 Installing an OS

2.1 Preparing for Installation

This section describes how to prepare for installing an OS.
Before you install an OS using ServiceCD 2.0, make preparations as follows:
l Perform the following operations when you install an OS remotely using the Virtual
Console:
– Obtain a PC running Windows, which is used to access the server.
– Log in to SupportE, choose the required server model, and download the
compatibility list of the server.
– Obtain the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file.
– Obtain the OS installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed.
– Obtain a physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation.
– Ensure that RAID configuration has been completed on the server where the OS is
to be installed.
l Perform the following operations when you install an OS using a keyboard, video, and
mouse (KVM):
– Prepare a KVM, which is used to access the server.
– Log in to SupportE, choose the required server model, and download the
compatibility list of the server.
– Obtain the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD.
– Obtain the OS installation DVD.
– Obtain a physical DVD drive.
– Ensure that RAID configuration has been completed on the server where the OS is
to be installed.

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NOTICE
l Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0
because the hard disk will be formatted during installation.
l In Legacy mode, install the OS on a hard disk of less than 2 TB.

2.2 Installing a Windows OS

This section describes how to install a Windows OS in default mode and custom mode.

The default mode allows you to set a handful of parameters such as the password, language,
and time zone, whereas the custom mode allows you to set more parameters.

2.2.1 Installing a Windows OS in Default Mode

Scenario
Install a Windows OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in default mode.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the
management module (MM)
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:

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n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file

n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

Procedure
Step 1 Connect to the server.
1. Connect a PC or KVM to the server.
– If you use a PC, connect the PC to the management network port of the server. Then
go to Step 2.1.
– If you use a KVM, connect the KVM to the server. Then go to Step 3.3.
Step 2 Log in to the Virtual Console of the server.
1. Log in to the Virtual Console of the server. For details, see Logging In to the Virtual
Console of a Server.
Step 3 Restart the server.
1. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
Then go to Step 4.1.
3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.
Step 4 Configure the BIOS.
1. Press Del upon server startup, and enter a password when prompted.
The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen is displayed.
2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Select the Main tab.
The Main screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

To switch among the hour, minute, and second, press Enter. To change the time, use the
following methods:
– Press + to increase the value by 1.
– Press - to decrease the value by 1.
– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system time is in the hh:mm:ss format in the 24-hour system. hh, mm, and ss indicate the hour,
minute, and second respectively.
5. Choose System Date and press Enter.
To switch among the month, day, and year, press Enter. To change the time, use the
following methods:
– Press + to increase the value by 1.
– Press - to decrease the value by 1.
– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system date is in the format of mm/dd/yyyy (mm, dd, and yyyy indicate the month, day, and
year respectively).
6. Choose Boot > Legacy and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-3.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-3 Boot Type Order screen

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8. Select Hard Disk Drive and press F5 or F6 to move Hard Disk Drive to the top of the
boot option list.
– Press F5 to move down a boot option.
– Press F6 to move up a boot option.
NOTE
The one at the top of the boot option list is the first boot option, and the one at the bottom is the
last boot option.
9. Press F10 to save the settings.
The system displays Exit Saving changes?.
10. Select Yes to save the settings and restart the server.
Step 5 Mount ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Determine the ServiceCD 2.0 media to be used.
– If you use the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD, go to Step 5.2.
– If you use the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file, go to Step 5.3.
2. Check whether the server is configured with a DVD-ROM drive.
– If yes, insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD into the physical DVD-ROM drive.
– If yes, insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD into the physical DVD-ROM drive.
Then go to Step 6.1.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

The Open dialog box is displayed.
5. Select the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file and click Open.
6. In the virtual DVD drive dialog box, click Connect.
When Connect changes to Disconnect, the virtual DVD drive is connected to the server,
as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-7.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-7 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-7.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-8 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install a Windows OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-11.
Select Default Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-11 Selecting an OS version

NOTE
The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-12 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

Figure 2-12 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

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The page for setting the system partition size is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13 Setting the system partition size

NOTE

– During the installation process, ServiceCD 2.0 sets the selected hard disk as the boot device.
– You can drag the slider to set the system partition size.
4. Set the system partition size and click Next.
The dialog box shown in Figure 2-14 is displayed.

Figure 2-14 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The OS configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-15.

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Figure 2-15 OS configuration window

NOTICE
– The parameters with * must be specified.
– The password must contain at least six characters.
– The value of Computer Name cannot contain spaces or the following special
characters: `~!@#$%^&*()=+[]{}\\|/;:.'\",<>?

6. Enter the password of the Administrator user in the Password and Computer Name
text boxes, enter the server name in the Computer Name text box, enter the product key,
and click Next.
The window for selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-16.

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Figure 2-16 Selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone

NOTE
The selected language must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
7. Select a language, keyboard, and time zone, and click Next.
The configuration summary window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-17.

Figure 2-17 Viewing the configuration summary

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8. After you confirm that the configuration is correct, click Next.

The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.
After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-18 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-18 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system skips
the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file version will
result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

1. Select the medium of the OS to be installed.
– If you use an OS DVD, go to Step 10.2.
– If you use an OS ISO file, go to Step 10.3.
2. Insert the installation DVD of the OS to be installed into the physical DVD-ROM drive.
Then go to Step 10.7.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-19.

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Figure 2-19 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-20 Starting the installation

NOTE

– The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
– The ServiceCD.log file in the updates folder under drive C records the installation process.

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2.2.2 Installing a Windows OS in Custom Mode

Scenario
Install a Windows Server OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in custom mode.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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1. Log in to the Virtual Console of the server. For details, see Logging In to the Virtual
Console of a Server.
Step 3 Restart the server.
1. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
Then go to Step 4.1.
3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.
Step 4 Configure the BIOS.
1. Press Del upon server startup, and enter a password when prompted.
The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen is displayed.
2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Select the Main tab.
The Main screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-21.

Figure 2-21 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

To switch among the hour, minute, and second, press Enter. To change the time, use the
following methods:
– Press + to increase the value by 1.

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– Press - to decrease the value by 1.

– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system time is in the hh:mm:ss format in the 24-hour system. hh, mm, and ss indicate the hour,
minute, and second respectively.
5. Choose System Date and press Enter.
To switch among the month, day, and year, press Enter. To change the time, use the
following methods:
– Press + to increase the value by 1.
– Press - to decrease the value by 1.
– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system date is in the format of mm/dd/yyyy (mm, dd, and yyyy indicate the month, day, and
year respectively).
6. Choose Boot > Legacy and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-22.

Figure 2-22 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-23.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

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Figure 2-23 Boot Type Order screen

Step 5 Mount ServiceCD 2.0.

1. Determine the ServiceCD 2.0 media to be used.
– If you use the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD, go to Step 5.2.
– If you use the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file, go to Step 5.3.
2. Check whether the server is configured with a DVD-ROM drive.
– If yes, insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD into the physical DVD-ROM drive.
– If yes, insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD into the physical DVD-ROM drive.
Then go to Step 6.1.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-24.

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Figure 2-24 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-25 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

Step 6 Restart the server.

1. Determine whether to use the Virtual Console.
– If yes, go to Step 6.2.
– If no, go to Step 6.4.
2. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
Then go to Step 7.1.
4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.
Step 7 Choose a boot device.
1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-26.

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Figure 2-26 Boot Manager screen

2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Determine the DVD drive to be used.
– If you use the physical DVD drive, go to Step 7.4.
– If you use the virtual DVD drive, go to Step 7.5.
4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-27.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

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Figure 2-27 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-27.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-28.

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Figure 2-28 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-29.

Figure 2-29 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install a Windows OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-30.

Figure 2-30 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.

The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-31.

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Select Custom Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

Figure 2-31 Selecting an OS version

NOTE

– The customized installation for Windows of different versions may be different. Windows
Server 2016 ServerStandard is used as an example.
– The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-32 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-32 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-33.

Figure 2-33 Select Disk window

NOTE
During the installation process, ServiceCD 2.0 sets the selected hard disk as the boot device.
4. Click Next.
The dialog box shown in Figure 2-34 is displayed.

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Figure 2-34 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.

After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-35 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-35 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

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Then go to Step 10.7.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-36.

Figure 2-36 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-37 Starting the installation preparation

8. After the installation preparation is complete, the system automatically restarts to enter
the Windows installation process, as shown in Figure 2-38.

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Select a language, time and currency format, and keyboard.

Figure 2-38 Selecting a language, time and currency format, and keyboard

9. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-39.

Figure 2-39 Selecting an OS version

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10. Select an OS version and click Next.

The License terms window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-40.

Figure 2-40 License terms window

11. Select I accept the license terms and click Next.

The window for selecting a disk partition is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-41.

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Figure 2-41 Selecting a disk partition (1)

12. If a secondary partition of 1 GB and of the System type exists in the system, click
Delete. Then click Yes in the displayed confirmation dialog box.
Delete this secondary partition, as shown in Figure 2-42.

Figure 2-42 Selecting a disk partition (2)

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13. Select the hard disk where the deleted secondary partition was located, and click New.
Create system partitions, as shown in Figure 2-43.

Figure 2-43 Creating two system partitions

14. Enter the system partition size in the Size text box and click Apply.
After two system partitions are created, the window shown in Figure 2-44.

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Figure 2-44 Created system partitions

15. Select the partition of the Primary type created in Step 10.14, and click Next.
The OS installation starts, as shown in Figure 2-45.

Figure 2-45 Starting OS installation

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16. After the OS is installed, set the password for the Administrator user as prompted.
NOTE

– When you log in to the OS as the Administrator user for the first time, the system drivers are
automatically installed, as shown in Figure 2-46.
– After the drivers are installed, the server automatically restarts for the drivers to take effect

Figure 2-46 Installing drivers

17. After the server restarts, log in to the OS as the Administrator user. The OS installation
is complete.
NOTE
The ServiceCD.log file in the updates folder under drive C records the installation process.

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2.3 Installing an SLES OS

This section describes how to install an SLES OS in default mode and custom mode.

2.3.1 Installing an SLES OS in Default Mode

Scenario
Install an SLES OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in default mode.
NOTE
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) does not support the automatic driver installation of mezzanine
cards (including MZ610, MZ611, MZ612, MZ613, MZ310, MZ311, and MZ710) with Mellanox
ConnectX-3 chips. If you need to install these mezzanine card drivers, download the latest mezzanine
card drivers under FusionServer iDriver, and manually install them after the system is installed.

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Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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2. Click Yes.
The server restarts.

Then go to Step 4.1.

3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.

Step 4 Configure the BIOS.

1. Press Del upon server startup, and enter a password when prompted.
The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen is displayed.
2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Select the Main tab.
The Main screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-47.

Figure 2-47 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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5. Choose System Date and press Enter.

To switch among the month, day, and year, press Enter. To change the time, use the
following methods:
– Press + to increase the value by 1.
– Press - to decrease the value by 1.
– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system date is in the format of mm/dd/yyyy (mm, dd, and yyyy indicate the month, day, and
year respectively).
6. Choose Boot > Legacy and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-48.

Figure 2-48 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-49.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

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Figure 2-49 Boot Type Order screen

Step 5 Mount ServiceCD 2.0.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-50.

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Figure 2-50 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-51 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

Step 6 Restart the server.

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Figure 2-52 Boot Manager screen

2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Determine the DVD drive to be used.
– If you use the physical DVD drive, go to Step 7.4.
– If you use the virtual DVD drive, go to Step 7.5.
4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-53.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

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Figure 2-53 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-53.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-54.

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Figure 2-54 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-55.

Figure 2-55 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an SLES OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-56.

Figure 2-56 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-57.
Select Default Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-57 Selecting an OS version

NOTE
The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-58 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-58 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-59.

Figure 2-59 Selecting the hard disk where the OS is to be installed

NOTE

– By default, ServiceCD 2.0 selects the bootable hard disk as the hard disk where the OS is to be
installed. The server using an LSI RAID controller card allows another hard disk to be
selected.
– During the installation process, ServiceCD 2.0 sets the selected hard disk as the boot device.
4. Select the hard disk where the OS is to be installed, and click Next.
The dialog box shown in Figure 2-60 is displayed.

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Figure 2-60 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The window for setting the password for the root user is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-61.

Figure 2-61 Setting the password for the root user

NOTE

– The parameters with * must be specified.

– The password must contain at least six characters.
6. Enter the password of the root user in the Password and Confirm Password text boxes,
and click Next.
The window for selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-62.

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Figure 2-62 Selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone

Figure 2-63 Viewing the configuration summary

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8. Confirm the configuration and click Next.

The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0. After the
copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-64 is displayed, prompting you to
insert the OS media.

Figure 2-64 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-65.

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Figure 2-65 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-66 Starting OS installation

NOTE

– The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
– The ServiceCD.log file in the /tmp/ folder records the installation process.

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2.3.2 Installing an SLES OS in Custom Mode

Scenario
Install an SLES OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in custom mode.
NOTE
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) does not support the automatic driver installation of mezzanine
cards (including MZ610, MZ611, MZ612, MZ613, MZ310, MZ311, and MZ710) with Mellanox
ConnectX-3 chips. If you need to install these mezzanine card drivers, download the latest mezzanine
card drivers under FusionServer iDriver, and manually install them after the system is installed.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– To install SLES 11 SP1 x86_64 on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– To install SLES 11 SP1 x86_64 on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

Procedure
Step 1 Connect to the server.
1. Connect a PC or KVM to the server.

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– If you use a PC, connect the PC to the management network port of the server. Then
go to Step 2.1.
– If you use a KVM, connect the KVM to the server. Then go to Step 3.3.
Step 2 Log in to the Virtual Console of the server.
1. Log in to the Virtual Console of the server. For details, see Logging In to the Virtual
Console of a Server.
Step 3 Restart the server.
1. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
Then go to Step 4.1.
3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.
Step 4 Configure the BIOS.
1. Press Del upon server startup, and enter a password when prompted.
The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen is displayed.
2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Select the Main tab.
The Main screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-67.

Figure 2-67 Main screen

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4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

Figure 2-68 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-69.

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NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-69 Boot Type Order screen

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

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The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-70.

Figure 2-70 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-71 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

Step 6 Restart the server.

1. Determine whether to use the Virtual Console.
– If yes, go to Step 6.2.
– If no, go to Step 6.4.

2. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
The server restarts.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-72.

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Figure 2-72 Boot Manager screen

2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Determine the DVD drive to be used.
– If you use the physical DVD drive, go to Step 7.4.
– If you use the virtual DVD drive, go to Step 7.5.
4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-73.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

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Figure 2-73 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-73.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-74.

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Figure 2-74 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-75.

Figure 2-75 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an SLES OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-76.

Figure 2-76 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-77.
Select Custom Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-77 Selecting an OS version

NOTE

– The customized installation for SLES of different versions may be different. SLES 11 SP1
x86_64 is used as an example.
– The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-78 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-78 Checking firmware versions

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-79.

Figure 2-79 Select Disk window

NOTE

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Figure 2-80 Dialog box indicating disk formatting

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0
because the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

5. Click Yes.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.
After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-81 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-81 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

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Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-82.

Figure 2-82 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-83 Starting the installation preparation

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The Installation Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-84.

Figure 2-84 Installation Settings window

NOTICE
Check whether the hard disk selected by the installation program is correct. If you want
to install the OS on another hard disk, click Partitioning, select the hard disk, and create
disk partitions.

8. Click Keyboard Layout.

The Keyboard Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-85.

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Figure 2-85 Selecting a keyboard

9. Select the keyboard layout and click Accept.

The Installation Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-84.
10. Click Partitioning.
The Expert Partitioner window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-86.

Figure 2-86 Setting partitions

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11. Under the Hard Disks node in the navigation tree, select the partition of 1 GB and of the
FAT file system format (the partition name is related to the hard disk name selected in
Step 9.3) and click Delete, as shown in Figure 2-87. Then click Yes in the displayed
confirmation dialog box.
The secondary partition is deleted.

Figure 2-87 Deleting the secondary partition

12. Click Accept.

The Installation Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-84.
NOTE
Step 10.12 to Step 10.14 are performed to delete the secondary partition of 1 GB from the hard
disk. Ensure that the correct partition is deleted; otherwise, data loss may be caused.
13. Click Software.
The window shown in Figure 2-88 is displayed.

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Figure 2-88 Selecting components

14. Select the components to be installed, and click OK.

The Installation Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-84.
15. Click Language.
The Languages window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-89.

Figure 2-89 Selecting a language

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16. Select the language to be used, and click Accept.

The Installation Settings window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-84.
17. Click Install.
The Confirm Installation dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-90.

Figure 2-90 Confirm Installation dialog box

18. Click Install.

The Perform Installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-91.

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Figure 2-91 Perform Installation window

After the system components are installed, initialize the system and configure network
settings as prompted.
NOTE

– After the configuration is complete, the server automatically restarts.

– The ServiceCD.log file in the /tmp/ folder records the installation process.

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2.4 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS

This section describes how to install an RHEL/CentOS OS in default mode and custom mode.

2.4.1 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS in Default Mode

Scenario
Install an RHEL/CentOS OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in default mode.
NOTE
RHEL/CentOS does not support the automatic driver installation of mezzanine cards (including MZ610,
MZ611, MZ612, MZ613, MZ310, MZ311, and MZ710) with Mellanox ConnectX-3 and Mellanox
ConnectX-4 chips. If you need to install these mezzanine card drivers, download the latest mezzanine
card drivers under FusionServer iDriver, and manually install them after the system is installed.

Preparations
l Prerequisites

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No special condition is required for this operation.

l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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Then go to Step 4.1.

3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.

Step 4 Configure the BIOS.

Figure 2-92 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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– Press + to increase the value by 1.

– Press - to decrease the value by 1.
– Press a number key to change the value directly.
NOTE
The system date is in the format of mm/dd/yyyy (mm, dd, and yyyy indicate the month, day, and
year respectively).
6. Choose Boot > Legacy and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-93.

Figure 2-93 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-94.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

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Figure 2-94 Boot Type Order screen

Step 5 Mount ServiceCD 2.0.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-95.

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Figure 2-95 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-96 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

Step 6 Restart the server.

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Figure 2-97 Boot Manager screen

2. If a dialog box prompting you to enter a password is displayed during the startup
process, enter a password as prompted.
The default password is Huawei12#$.
3. Determine the DVD drive to be used.
– If you use the physical DVD drive, go to Step 7.4.
– If you use the virtual DVD drive, go to Step 7.5.
4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-98.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

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Figure 2-98 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-98.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-99.

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Figure 2-99 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-100.

Figure 2-100 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an RHEL/CentOS OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-101.

Figure 2-101 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-102.
Select Default Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-102 Selecting an OS version

NOTE
The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-103 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-103 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-104.

Figure 2-104 Selecting the hard disk where the OS is to be installed

NOTE

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Figure 2-105 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The window for setting the password for the root user is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-106.

Figure 2-106 Setting the password for the root user

NOTICE
– The parameters with * must be specified.
– The password must contain at least six characters.
– The password cannot contain spaces or the following special characters: #$

6. Enter the password of the root user in the Password and Confirm Password text boxes,
and click Next.
The window for selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-107.

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Figure 2-107 Selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone

Figure 2-108 Viewing the configuration summary

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8. Confirm the configuration and click Next.

The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.
After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-109 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-109 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-110.

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Figure 2-110 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-111 Starting the installation

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NOTE

– The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
– If another OS has been installed on the server, the system displays The storage device
below may contain data. during the installation process.
– If RHEL 7.x or CentOS 7.x is installed, the OS configuration program starts when the OS
starts for the first time. The configuration program guides you through the initial configuration
process and allows you to set the system time and date, install software, and register your
machine with the Red Hat Network.
– The ServiceCD.log file in the /root/temp/ folder records the installation process.

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2.4.2 Installing an RHEL/CentOS OS in Custom Mode

Scenario
Install an RHEL/CentOS OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in custom mode.
NOTE
RHEL/CentOS does not support the automatic driver installation of mezzanine cards (including MZ610,
MZ611, MZ612, MZ613, MZ310, MZ311, and MZ710) with Mellanox ConnectX-3 and Mellanox
ConnectX-4 chips. If you need to install these mezzanine card drivers, download the latest mezzanine
card drivers under FusionServer iDriver, and manually install them after the system is installed.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:

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n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file

n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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Figure 2-112 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 2-113 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-114.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-114 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-115.

Figure 2-115 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-116 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-117.

Figure 2-117 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-118.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-118 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-118.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-119.

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Figure 2-119 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-120.

Figure 2-120 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an RHEL/CentOS OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-121.

Figure 2-121 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-122.
Select Custom Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-122 Selecting an OS version

NOTE

– The customized installation for RHEL/CentOS of different versions may be different. RHEL
6U1 x86_64 is used as an example.
– The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-123 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-123 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-124.

Figure 2-124 Selecting the hard disk where the OS is to be installed

NOTE

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Figure 2-125 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.

After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-126 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-126 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

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Then go to Step 10.7.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-127.

Figure 2-127 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-128 Starting the installation preparation

After the installation preparation is complete, the server automatically restarts and the
window for selecting a language is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-129.

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Figure 2-129 Selecting a language

8. Select a language and click Next.

The window for selecting a keyboard is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-130.

Figure 2-130 Selecting a keyboard

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9. Select a keyboard and click Next.

The window for selecting a time zone is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-131.

Figure 2-131 Selecting a time zone

10. Select a time zone and click Next.

The window for setting the password for the root user is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-132.

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Figure 2-132 Setting the password for the root user

11. Set the password for the root user and click Next.
The window for selecting an installation type is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-133.

Figure 2-133 Selecting an installation type

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12. Select Use All Space and click Next.

The window for selecting a hard disk is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-134.

Figure 2-134 Selecting a hard disk

13. Select the hard disk specified in Step 9.4, and click → to add it to Install Target Devices,
as shown in Figure 2-135.

Figure 2-135 Selecting a hard disk

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14. Select the hard disk in the Install Target Devices list box and click Next.
The system starts to format the hard disk.
After the hard disk is formatted, the window for selecting an installation scheme is
displayed, as shown in Figure 2-136.

Figure 2-136 Selecting an installation scheme

15. Select an installation scheme and click Next.

The window for selecting components is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-137.

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Figure 2-137 Selecting components

16. Select components and click Next.

The OS installation starts, as shown in Figure 2-138.

Figure 2-138 Starting OS installation

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NOTE

– The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
– After the system installation is complete, an installation log file ServiceCD.log is generated in
the /root/temp/ folder.

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2.5 Installing a VMware OS

This section describes how to install a VMware OS in default mode and custom mode.

2.5.1 Installing a VMware OS in Default Mode

Scenario
Install a VMware OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in default mode.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:

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n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD

n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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Figure 2-139 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 2-140 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-141.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-141 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-142.

Figure 2-142 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-143 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-144.

Figure 2-144 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-145.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-145 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-145.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-146.

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Figure 2-146 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-147.

Figure 2-147 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install a VMware OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-148.

Figure 2-148 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-149.
Select Default Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-149 Selecting an OS version

NOTE
The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.
The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-150.

Figure 2-150 Selecting the hard disk where the OS is to be installed

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NOTE

Figure 2-151 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The OS configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-152.

Figure 2-152 OS configuration window

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NOTICE
– The parameters with * must be specified.
– The password must contain at least seven characters.
– The password cannot contain spaces or the following special characters: #$

6. Enter the Password of the root user for the OS in the Password and Confirm Password
text boxes, click Next.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.
After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-153 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-153 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select Skip the checking of the operating system media, the system CD-ROM drive
or iso file will not be verified. However, incorrect CD-ROM drive or ISO file may cause an
installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-154.

Figure 2-154 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-155 Starting the installation preparation

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NOTE

– The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
– The ServiceCD.log file in the /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/ folder records the installation
process.

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2.5.2 Installing a VMware OS in Custom Mode

Scenario
Install a VMware OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in custom mode.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
– Operations are to be performed on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM
– Operations are to be performed on a rack server or a high-density server:
n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

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Figure 2-156 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 2-157 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-158.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-158 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-159.

Figure 2-159 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-160 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-161.

Figure 2-161 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-162.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-162 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-162.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-163.

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Figure 2-163 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-164.

Figure 2-164 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install a VMware OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-165.

Figure 2-165 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-166.
Select Custom Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-166 Selecting an OS version

NOTE

– The customized installation for Vmware of different versions may be different. VMware
ESXi-5.0-standard x86_64 is used as an example.
– The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.

NOTICE
If hardware firmware versions (for example, the versions of NIC and RAID controller
card firmware) on the server are incompatible with the version of the OS to be installed,
the dialog box shown in Figure 2-167 is displayed. Click Yes.
Upgrade the firmware shown in the following figure to the target versions.

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Figure 2-167 Dialog box prompting you to upgrade firmware

The Select Disk window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-168.

Figure 2-168 Selecting the hard disk where the OS is to be installed

NOTE

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Figure 2-169 Confirming disk formatting

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0
because the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

5. Click Yes.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.

After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-170 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-170 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

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Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-171.

Figure 2-171 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

Figure 2-172 Starting the installation preparation

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After the installation preparation is complete, the server automatically restarts and the
VMware installation welcome window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-173.

Figure 2-173 VMware installation welcome window

8. Press Enter to proceed with the installation.

The End User License Agreement window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-174.

Figure 2-174 End User License Agreement window

9. Press F11 to accept the license agreement.

The window for selecting a hard disk is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-175.

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Figure 2-175 Selecting a hard disk

10. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the hard disk specified in Step 9.4, and press Enter.
Information shown in Figure 2-176 is displayed.

Figure 2-176 Confirm Disk Selection window

11. Press Enter to confirm disk selection.

The window for selecting a keyboard layout is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-177.

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Figure 2-177 Selecting a keyboard layout

12. Select a keyboard layout and press Enter.

The window for setting the password for the root user is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-178.

Figure 2-178 Setting the password for the root user

13. Set the password for the root user, and press Enter.
The Confirm Install window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-179.

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Figure 2-179 Confirm Install window

14. Press F11 to start OS installation.

Figure 2-180 shows the OS installation progress.

Figure 2-180 OS installation progress

15. After the OS installation is complete, the Installation Complete window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-181. Press Enter to restart the server.
After the server restarts, the OS installation is complete.

Figure 2-181 Installation Complete window

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2.6 Installing an Ubuntu OS

This section describes how to install an Ubuntu OS in default mode and custom mode.

2.6.1 Installing an Ubuntu OS in Default Mode

Scenario
Install an Ubuntu OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in default mode.

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Figure 2-182 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 2-183 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-184.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-184 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-185.

Figure 2-185 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-186 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-187.

Figure 2-187 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-188.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-188 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-188.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-189.

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Figure 2-189 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-190.

Figure 2-190 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an Ubuntu OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-191.

Figure 2-191 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-192.
Select Default Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-192 Selecting an OS version

NOTE
The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Select an OS version and click Next.
The disk selection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-193.

Figure 2-193 Selecting a disk

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NOTICE
ServiceCD2.0 is used to install Ubuntu, the installation program will automatically
install Ubuntu on the first disk. The selected disk may not be a system disk. Therefore,
you need to back up disk data before the installation.

4. Select the hard disk where the OS is to be installed, and click Next.
The dialog box shown in Figure 2-194 is displayed.

Figure 2-194 Confirming disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The window for setting the password for the root user is displayed, as shown in Figure
2-195.

Figure 2-195 Setting the password for the root user

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NOTICE
– The parameters with * must be specified.
– The password must contain at least eight characters.
– The password cannot contain spaces or the following special characters: #$

Figure 2-196 Selecting a language, keyboard, and time zone

7. Select a language, keyboard, and time zone, and click Next.

The configuration summary window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-197.

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Figure 2-197 Viewing the configuration summary

8. Confirm the configuration and click Next.

The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.
After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-198 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

Figure 2-198 Prompting you to insert the OS media

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NOTE
The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-199.

Figure 2-199 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

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Figure 2-200 Starting OS installation

The server automatically restarts several times during the installation. Wait until the
installation is complete.
The ServiceCD.log file in the /root/temp/ folder records the installation process.

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2.6.2 Installing an Ubuntu OS in Custom Mode

Scenario
Install an Ubuntu OS on a server using ServiceCD 2.0 in custom mode.

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n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC

l Tools
– Prepare the following tools before remotely installing the OS by using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for installation
– Prepare the following tools before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Obtain the following software before remotely installing the OS by using the
Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
n Installation DVD or ISO file of the OS to be installed
– Obtain the following software before installing the OS by using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD
n Installation DVD of the OS to be installed

Step 2 Log in to the Virtual Console of the server.

1. Log in to the Virtual Console of the server. For details, see Logging In to the Virtual
Console of a Server.

Step 3 Restart the server.

1. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes.
The server restarts.

Then go to Step 4.1.

3. Use the power button on the server to power on or restart the server.

Step 4 Configure the BIOS.

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3. Select the Main tab.

The Main screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-201.

Figure 2-201 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 2-202 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-203.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 2-203 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-204.

Figure 2-204 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 2-205 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-206.

Figure 2-206 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-207.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 2-207 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-207.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-208.

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Figure 2-208 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-209.

Figure 2-209 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Install an Ubuntu OS.

NOTICE
Back up data on a hard disk before you install an OS on the disk using ServiceCD 2.0 because
the hard disk will be formatted during installation.

1. Click the Install OS icon.

The OS installation window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-210.

Figure 2-210 OS installation window

NOTE
Before installing an OS on a server, check the server compatibility list and ensure that the server
supports the OS.
2. Click Next.
The window for selecting an OS version is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-211.
Select Custom Mode, and select the OS to be installed and its version.

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Figure 2-211 Selecting an OS version

NOTE

– The customized installation for Ubuntu of different versions may be different.

Ubuntu_14.04_server_amd64 is used as an example.
– The selected OS version must be the same as that in the installation DVD or ISO file.
3. Click Next.
The disk selection window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-212.

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Figure 2-212 Selecting a disk

4. Select the hard disk where the OS is to be installed, and click Next.
The dialog box shown in Figure 2-213 is displayed.

Figure 2-213 Dialog box indicating disk formatting

5. Click Yes.
The system starts to copy drivers and configuration files from ServiceCD 2.0.

After the copying is complete, the window shown in Figure 2-214 is displayed,
prompting you to insert the OS media.

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Figure 2-214 Prompting you to insert the OS media

NOTE

– The copying takes several minutes, depending on the network status.

– If you select the Skip the checking of the operating system media check box, the system
skips the check of the OS DVD or ISO file. However, an incorrect OS DVD or ISO file
version will result in an OS installation failure.

Step 10 Load the OS.

3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-215.

Figure 2-215 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

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4. Click Browse.
The Open dialog box is displayed.
5. Select the ISO file of the OS to be installed, and click Open.
6. In the virtual DVD drive dialog box, click Insert.
When Insert changes to Eject, the OS ISO file has been successfully loaded.
7. Click Next.
The OS installation preparation starts.
After the installation preparation is complete, the server automatically restarts and the
Ubuntu installation language selection screen is displayed. Select a language, as shown
in Figure 2-216.

Figure 2-216 Selecting a language

8. After selecting a language, press Enter.

The time zone selection screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-217.

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Figure 2-217 Selecting a time zone

9. Select a time zone and press Enter.

The keyboard configuration screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-218.

Figure 2-218 Keyboard configuration screen

10. Select No and press Enter.

The screen for selecting a keyboard type is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-219.

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Figure 2-219 Selecting a keyboard type

11. Select a keyboard type and press Enter.

The screen for selecting a keyboard layout is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-220.

Figure 2-220 Selecting a keyboard layout

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12. Select a keyboard layout and press Enter.

The screen for configuring the host name is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-221.

Figure 2-221 Configuring the host name

13. Enter a host name, select Continue and press Enter.

The new user setting screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-222.

Figure 2-222 Setting a full name for the new user

14. Enter a full name for the new user, select Continue and press Enter.
The user name setting screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-223.

Figure 2-223 Setting a user name for your account

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15. Select Continue and press Enter.

The password setting screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-224. Set the user
password.

Figure 2-224 Setting a password

16. Select Continue and press Enter.

The password confirmation screen is displayed. Enter the password again, as shown in
Figure 2-225.

Figure 2-225 Confirming the password

17. Select Continue and press Enter.

The screen for encrypting the home directory is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-226.

Figure 2-226 Encrypting the home directory

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18. Select No and press Enter.

The time zone selection screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-227.

Figure 2-227 Selecting a time zone

19. Select a time zone and press Enter.

The disk partitioning screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-228.

Figure 2-228 Partitioning disks

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20. Select a disk partition scheme. In this example, select Guided - use entire disk and
press Enter.
The confirmation screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-229.

Figure 2-229 Confirming the disk partitioning

21. Press Enter.

The disk writing confirmation screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-230.

Figure 2-230 Confirming disk writing

22. Select Yes and press Enter.

The partition formatting starts and then the OS installation starts, as shown in Figure
2-231.

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Figure 2-231 Installing the OS

When the installation is complete, the screen for managing updates is displayed, as
shown in Figure 2-232.

Figure 2-232 Managing updates

23. Press Enter.

The software selection screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-233.

Figure 2-233 Selecting the software to be installed

24. Select components to be installed, press the space key, select Continue and press Enter.
The Install the GRUB boot loader on a hard disk screen is displayed, as shown in
Figure 2-234 is displayed.

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Figure 2-234 Install the GRUB boot loader on a hard disk screen

25. Select Yes and press Enter.

A screen is displayed asking you whether to set the system time to UTC, as shown in
Figure 2-235.

Figure 2-235 Setting the system time to UTC

26. Select Yes.

A screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-236.

Figure 2-236 Installation complete

Select Continue and press Enter.

The OS restarts and the installation is complete.

NOTE
After the installation is complete, the /root/temp/ directory contains the ServiceCD.log file that
records the installation logs.

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2.7 Updating Drivers

You can update OS drivers by simply clicking the mouse.
The following OSs are supported:
l Windows Server 2012 R2
l Windows Server 2012
l Windows Server 2008 R2
l SLES 11.1 to 12.1
l RHEL 5U8 to 7U2
l CentOS 6U5 to 7U2

2.7.1 Updating Drivers (Windows)

Scenarios
Update Windows drivers using ServiceCD2.0.

Prerequisites
l Conditions
– The ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file is available.
– The Windows OS of which the drivers are to be updated has been installed.

Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the OS of which the drivers are to be updated.
1. Log in to the Virtual Console of the server. For details, see Logging In to the Virtual
Console of a Server.
2. On the toolbar, click and select Reset or Forced System Reset to restart the server.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
The server is restarted. After the restart is complete, the server automatically accesses the
OS.
Step 2 Insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or locate the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file.
Step 3 Double-click the ServiceCD 2.0 installer.
As shown in Figure 2-237, double-click ServiceCD2.0.

Figure 2-237 Information displayed

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Step 4 Select and update the drivers as instructed.

----End

2.7.2 Updating Drivers (Linux)

Scenarios
Update Linux drivers using ServiceCD2.0.

Prerequisites
Conditions
l The ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file is available.
l The Linux OS of which the drivers are to be updated has been installed.

Step 2 Insert the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or locate the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file.

Step 3 Switch to the directory, in which the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD is located.
NOTE
Generally, the system automatically mounts the media directory after the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD is
inserted. You can also run the mount /dev/cdrom /media command to mount the media directory. Then
run the cd /media/SERVICECD2.0 command to switch to the directory in which the ServiceCD2.0
DVD is located.

Step 4 Run the following command to run the driver installation program, as shown in Figure 2-238.
sh InstallLinuxDriver.sh

Figure 2-238 SERVICECD2.0 directory

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Step 5 The OS drivers are automatically updated.

----End

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3 Configuring RAID

3.1 Preparing for Configuration

This section describes how to prepare for configuring RAID.
Before configuring RAID by using ServiceCD 2.0, make preparations as follows:
l To remotely configure RAID using the Virtual Console:
– Obtain a PC running Windows, which is used to access the server.
– Log in to SupportE, choose the required server model, and download the
compatibility list of the server.
– Obtain the ServiceCD 2.0 ISO file.
l To configure RAID using the KVM:
– Prepare a KVM, which is used to access the server.
– Log in to SupportE, choose the required server model, and download the
compatibility list of the server.
– Obtain the ServiceCD 2.0 DVD.
– Obtain a physical DVD drive.

3.2 Configuring RAID

Scenario
Configure RAID on a server using ServiceCD 2.0.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
No special condition is required for this operation.
l Data
Obtain the following data before remotely configuring RAID using the Virtual Console:
– To configure RAID on a blade server:
n IP address and subnet mask of the management network port on the MM
n User name and password for logging in to the MM

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– To configure RAID on a rack server or a high-density server:

n IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
n User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC
l Tools
– Obtain the following tools before remotely configuring RAID using the Virtual
Console:
n PC running Windows
n Physical DVD drive if you use a DVD for configuration
– Obtain the following tools before configuring RAID using the KVM:
n KVM
n Physical DVD drive
l Software
– Software required for remotely configuring RAID using the Virtual Console:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD or ISO file
– Software required for configuring RAID using the KVM:
n ServiceCD 2.0 DVD

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Figure 3-1 Main screen

4. Choose System Time and press Enter.

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Figure 3-2 Boot Device Priority screen

7. Select Boot Type Order and press Enter.

The Boot Type Order screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive > CD/DVD-ROM Drive > BEV >
Others.

Figure 3-3 Boot Type Order screen

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3. On the toolbar of the remote control screen, click .

The virtual DVD drive dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4 Virtual DVD drive dialog box

4. Select Image File and click Browse.

Figure 3-5 Successful connection between the virtual DVD drive and the server

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Step 6 Restart the server.

Then go to Step 7.1.

4. Use the power button on the server to restart the server.

Step 7 Choose a boot device.

1. Press F11 upon server startup.
The Boot Manager screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Boot Manager screen

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4. Select the physical DVD drive (for example, TEAC DV-28E-V) from which you want to
boot, and press Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-7.
NOTE
The DVD drive name varies according to the DVD drive model.

Figure 3-7 Initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen

Then go to Step 8.1.

5. Select the virtual DVD drive (for example, HUAWEI DVD-ROM VM 1.1.0), and press
Enter.
The initial ServiceCD 2.0 screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Step 8 Load ServiceCD 2.0.
1. Select FusionServer Tools-ServiceCD2.0 Vxxx and press Enter.
The system starts to load ServiceCD 2.0.
After ServiceCD 2.0 is loaded, the ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window is displayed, as
shown in Figure 3-8.

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Figure 3-8 ServiceCD 2.0 welcome window

2. Click Start in the lower right corner.

The main window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Main window

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NOTE

– To view ServiceCD 2.0 run logs during the operation process, click in the upper right

corner. To export logs to a USB device on the server, click in the log window. To
exit the log window, press Esc.

– To view help information, click in the upper right corner or press F1. To exit the help
information window, press Esc.

Step 9 Open the RAID configuration window.

NOTICE
Back up data before RAID configuration because the data on hard disks will be lost after
RAID configuration.

Click the RAID icon.

The RAID configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10 RAID configuration window

NOTE
The RAID configuration log information is stored in the memory and will be lost after the system
restarts. To save logs to a USB device on the server, click the log button in the upper right corner.

Step 10 Configure RAID.

1. Click Select.

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select disks from the list, and click Select. See Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 Selecting disks

2. Select a RAID level from the RAID Level drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 Selecting a RAID level

NOTE
The RAID Level drop-down list only lists the RAID levels supported by the number of selected
hard disks.

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3. Click Advanced.
The advanced options are displayed, as shown in Figure 3-13.

The advanced options include Read Policy, Write Policy, Cache Policy, Strip Size,
Dedicated HotSpare, and Virtual Disk Size.

Figure 3-13 Advanced options

NOTE

– When setting Virtual Disk Size, separate multiple virtual disk sizes in MB with commas (,),
for example, 100000,200000.
– Advanced options are available only for the LSI SAS2208 and LSI SAS3108 controller cards
but unavailable for the LSI SAS2308 and LSI SAS3008 controller cards.
– The value of Virtual Disk Size can be max, a digit (for example 100000), or multiple digits
separated by a comma (for example 100000,200000).
4. Set advanced options and click Create.
The dialog box shown in Figure 3-14 is displayed.

Figure 3-14 Dialog box indicating data loss

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5. Click OK.
The RAID configuration is complete, as shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 RAID configuration completion

Step 11 Configure free space.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click a node under Free Space and choose Add
Configuration from the shortcut menu. See Figure 3-16.

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Figure 3-16 Configuring free space

NOTE
The configuration of free space is available only for the LSI SAS2208 and LSI SAS3108
controller cards but unavailable for the LSI SAS2308 and LSI SAS3008 controller cards.
2. In the New Configuration window, configure advanced options and click Create.
The configuration of free space is complete, as shown in Figure 3-17.

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Figure 3-17 Configuring free space

Step 12 Fast initialize the logical disk.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the logical disk that you want to initialize,
and choose Fast Initialize from the shortcut menu, as shown in Figure 3-18.

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Figure 3-18 Initial configuration

Step 13 Set the bootable disk.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the logical disk that you want to set as the
bootable disk, and choose Set Bootable from the shortcut menu, as shown in Figure
3-19.

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Figure 3-19 Setting the bootable disk

Step 14 Delete the logical disk.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the logical disk that you want to delete, and
choose Delete from the shortcut menu. See Figure 3-20.

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Figure 3-20 Deleting RAID configuration

Step 15 Clear RAID configuration.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the root node and choose Clear
Configuration from the shortcut menu.
Clear RAID configuration of the RAID controller card, as shown in Figure 3-21.

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Figure 3-21 Clearing RAID configuration

Step 16 Import and clear foreign configuration.

1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the root node, choose Import Foreign
Configuration from the shortcut menu.
Import foreign configuration (existing RAID configuration on the hard disk).
In the RAID configuration tree, right-click the root node and choose Clear Foreign
Configuration from the shortcut menu to clear external configuration. See Figure 3-22.

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Figure 3-22 Importing and clearing foreign configuration

NOTE
Importing and clearing foreign configuration are available only for the LSI SAS2208 and LSI
SAS3108 controller cards but unavailable for the LSI SAS2308 and LSI SAS3008 controller
cards.

Step 17 ServiceCD2.0
1. In the RAID configuration tree, right-click a node under UnconfigDisk and choose Set
Global Hot Spare from the shortcut menu.
Configure a global hot spare disk, as shown in Figure 3-23.

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Figure 3-23 Configuring a global hot spare disk

NOTE
You can configure a global hot spare disk after configuring one or multiple RAID groups of RAID
1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60.

----End

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4 Troubleshooting

4.1 An Error Occurs When a Software Package Is Being

Decompressed by Using WinRAR
Symptom:

The message The archive is corrupt is displayed when a software package is being
decompressed by using WinRAR, as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Decompression error

Cause analysis:

The WinRAR software of an earlier version is used, which restricts the file capacity during
decompression.

Solution:

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l Close the alarm dialog box and continue the decompression task.
l Upgrade the WinRAR software to 5.X or later and decompress the software package
again.

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5 Common Operations

5.1 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server

This section describes how to log in to the Virtual Console of a server using the iMana/iBMC
or MM910 WebUI.

5.1.1 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server Using iMana/

iBMC

Scenarios
Log in to the Virtual Console of a rack server or an X series high-density server using iMana/
iBMC.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
The OS, web browser, and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) of the required versions
have been installed on the client so that the remote control function is available. Table
5-1 describes the client software requirements.

Table 5-1 Client software requirements

OS Software Version

Windows XP Web browser Internet Explorer 8.0

Mozilla Firefox 9.0/23.0

Google Chrome 13.0/31.0

JRE 1.6.0 U25/1.7.0

U40

l Windows 7 32- Web browser Internet Explorer 8.0/10.0

bit
Mozilla Firefox 9.0/23.0

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OS Software Version

l Windows 8 32- Google Chrome 13.0/31.0

bit
JRE 1.6.0 U25/1.7.0
l Windows
U40 (32-bit)
Server 2008
(32-bit)

l Windows 7 64- Web browser Internet Explorer 8.0/10.0

bit
Mozilla Firefox 9.0/23.0
l Windows 8 64-
bit Google Chrome 13.0/31.0
l Windows
Server 2008 R2 JRE 1.6.0 U25/1.7.0
64-bit U40 (64-bit)
l Windows
Server 2012 64-
bit

l RHEL 4.3 64- Web browser Mozilla Firefox 9.0/23.0

bit
JRE 1.6.0 U25/1.7.0
l RHEL 6.0 64- U40
bit

MAC X v10.7 Web browser Safari 5.1

Mozilla Firefox 9.0/23.0

JRE 1.6.0 U25/1.7.0

U40

l Data
You have obtained the following data:
– IP address and subnet mask for the iMana or iBMC management network port
– User name and password for logging in to iMana or iBMC

Procedure
Step 1 Configure a login environment.
1. Connect the network port on a PC to the iMana or iBMC management network port of
the server by using a network cable.
2. Set an IP address for the PC. Ensure that this IP address is on the same network segment
as the IP address for the iMana or iBMC management network port.
For example, set the IP address to 192.168.2.10 and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Step 2 Set properties for the web browser.
1. On the menu bar of Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options.
The Internet Options dialog box is displayed.
2. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings.
The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box is displayed.

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3. In the Proxy server area, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.
4. Click OK.
The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box closes.
5. Click OK.
The Internet Options dialog box closes.

Step 3 Log in to the iMana WebUI.

1. Open Internet Explorer, enter http://IP address for the iMana or iBMC management
network port in the address box, and press Enter.
The Certificate Error: Navigation Blocked page is displayed.
2. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
The login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-1 or Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-1 iMana login page

Figure 5-2 iBMC login page

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NOTE
You can click Reset to reset the information on the iMana user login page.
3. On the login page, set the parameters as follows:
a. Select a language.
b. Enter a user name. The default user name is root.
c. Enter a password. The default password is Huawei12#$.
d. Select This iMana/This iBMC from the Log on to drop-down list.
4. Click Log In.
The iMana/iBMC management page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-3 or Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-3 iMana WebUI

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Figure 5-4 iBMC WebUI

Step 4 Open the Virtual Console.

1. In the navigation tree, choose Remote Control.
The Remote Control page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-5 or Figure 5-6.

Figure 5-5 Remote Control page

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Figure 5-6 Remote Control page

2. Click Remote Virtual Console (private mode).

The Virtual Console screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-7.

Figure 5-7 Virtual Console screen

----End

5.1.2 Logging In to the Virtual Console of a Server Using the

MM910 WebUI
Scenarios
Log in to the Virtual Console of a server using the MM910 WebUI.

Preparations
l Prerequisites
The OS, web browser, and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) of the required versions
have been installed on the client so that the remote control function is available.
Table 5-2 describes the client software requirements.

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Table 5-2 Client software requirements

Software Version

OS Windows XP 32-bit
Windows 7 32-bit

Web browser Internet Explorer 8.0

Mozilla Firefox 3.0

JRE 1.6 or later

l Data
You have obtained the following data:
– IP address and subnet mask for the MM910 management network port
– User name and password for logging in to the MM910

Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the MM910 WebUI.
1. Connect the Ethernet port on a PC to a port on a switch module over the local area
network (LAN).
The MM910 management network port is connected to a port on the switch module in
slot 2X or 3X through the midplane by default, and then connected to an external
network through the switch module.
The mapping between switch modules and ports is as follows:
– CX110 and CX91x series switch modules: GE electrical ports
– CX31x series switch modules: 10GE optical ports
NOTE
Run the outportmode command on the command-line interface (CLI) to use the MGMT network
port on the MM910 panel to connect to an external network.
2. Set the IP address and subnet mask or route information for the PC so that the PC can
properly communicate with the MM910.
3. On the menu bar of Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options.
The Internet Options dialog box is displayed.
NOTE
This task uses Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 8 as an example.
4. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings.
The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box is displayed.
5. In the Proxy server area, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.
6. Click OK.
The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box closes.
7. Click OK.
The Internet Options dialog box closes.
8. Reopen Internet Explorer, enter https://MM910 IP address in the address box, and
press Enter.

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NOTE
To log in to the WebUI of the active MM910, enter the static IP address of the active MM910 or
the floating IP address. To log in to the WebUI of the standby MM910, enter the static IP address
of the standby MM910.
For example, enter https://10.85.4.77 in the address box.

The message There is a problem with this website's security

certificate is displayed.
9. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
The HMM Web login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8 HMM Web login page

10. On the login page, set the parameters as follows:

– Select a language.
– Enter a user name. The default user name is root.
– Enter a password. The default password is Huawei12#$.
– Select This Machine from the Log on to drop-down list.
11. Click Log In.
The HMM Web page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-9.

Figure 5-9 HMM Web

Step 2 Log in to the real-time desktop of the compute node.

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1. Click KVM via MM or KVM via SMM in the HMM Web page, as shown in Figure
5-9.
The Security Alert dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes.
The Warning-Security dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
The remote keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) page is displayed.
4. Click the serial number of a compute node.
The real-time desktop of the compute node is displayed.

----End

5.2 Obtaining Help

This section describes how to contact Huawei for technical support if a fault persists during
routine maintenance or troubleshooting.

5.2.1 Making Preparations Before Contacting Huawei

If a fault persists during routine maintenance or troubleshooting, contact Huawei technical
support.
You are advised to make the following preparations before contacting Huawei technical
support.
l Collecting Fault Information
– You need to collect the following information:
n User name and address
n Contact name and telephone number
n Time when the fault occurred
n Fault symptom
n Device type and software version
n Measures taken after the fault occurred and results
n Fault severity and expected rectification deadline
l Preparing for Debugging
When you seek technical support, Huawei technical support may assist you in collecting
more fault information or even rectifying the fault. Before seeking technical support,
prepare spare server parts, screwdrivers, screws, serial cables, network cables, and other
necessary objects.

5.2.2 Obtaining Help from Huawei Support Website

Huawei provides timely and efficient technical support through local branch offices, the
secondary technical support system, telephone technical support, remote technical support,
and onsite technical support.
The technical support system of Huawei includes:
l Technical support department at Huawei headquarters

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l Technical support centers in local branch offices

l Huawei enterprise service website (http://e.huawei.com)
l Customer service center
NOTE
You can also find the latest product manual by entering the keyword in the Search text box in the upper
right corner on the page.

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