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Product name	Eserver BladeCenter
Machine type	8677
Model number	_____________________________________________
Serial number	_____________________________________________

The serial number and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear of the chassis, as shown in the following illustration.

Label

Front

Rear

Label

Label

A set of user labels comes with each blade server. Write whatever identifying information you want on a label and place it on the BladeCenter bezel just below the blade server, as shown in the following illustration.

User

label

Important: Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way block the ventilation holes on the blade server.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Chapter Sharing resources among the blade servers Configuring your BladeCenter unitAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Safety ViiTo Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Safety Xii BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide This Installation and User’s Guide provides information to IntroductionFront Using the IBM Documentation Browser About your documentation CDSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserUsing the search feature Related publicationsIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your BladeCenter unit offers IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologyExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilitiesRedundancy capabilities Redundant network connection capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit CD-ROMFront view Rear viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installing options Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rackInstallation guidelines Use safe practices when liftingSystem reliability considerations Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling and removing modules BladeCenter modulesModules Power modules Installing a module Blower modulesInstalling options Removing a module Installing and removing the acoustic module option Installing the acoustic module optionInstalling and removing blade servers Removing the acoustic module optionInstalling a blade server Blade server expansion optionsLabel Removing a blade server Completing the installation Input/output connectorsVideo connector Keyboard connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators Starting the BladeCenter unitShutting down the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs Writeable area Rear system LED panel Module Ethernet activity System LED panel Configuring your BladeCenter unit Resolution Refresh rate Setting up the remote connection Configuring the management module for remote accessCabling the Ethernet port Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Verifying your Wake on LAN configurationUsing the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationStarting the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet portSaving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet portAbout the wizard Using IBM DirectorStarting the wizard Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later Configuring a switch moduleWhat to configure Supporting Ethernet failoverConfiguring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers BladeCenter networking guidelinesGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewTroubleshooting charts Monitor problemsManagement module problems Power problemsBlower module problems Options problems Light path diagnostics featureLight path diagnostics LEDs Lit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panelLit LED Cause Action Power module Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General TermsHow to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Governing Law Part 2 Country-unique TermsJurisdiction United States Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China Malaysia Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Arbitration The following is added under this heading Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries Following paragraphs are added to this section Egypt Hungary Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaPart 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone ListAppendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statementIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali Appendix C. Notices BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Index RAS Index BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Page Part Number 59P6595