IBM 8677 About your documentation CD, System requirements, Starting the IBM Documentation Browser

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About your documentation CD

Your IBM BladeCenter unit comes with the IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Documentation CD, which contains documentation for your system in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.

In addition to the documentation CD, your BladeCenter unit comes with the Rack Installation Instructions, which contain a rack-installation template and basic instructions for installing your system into a rack.

System requirements

To run the documentation CD, use a system that has the following minimum hardware and software:

vMicrosoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows® 98, or Windows 2000.

v100 MHz Intel Pentium® microprocessor.

v32 MB RAM.

vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. Adobe Acrobat Reader software is included on the documentation CD, and you can install it when you run the IBM Documentation Browser.

Starting the IBM Documentation Browser

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Documentation Browser will start automatically.

vIf Autostart is disabled, insert the documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive; then, click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

Using the IBM Documentation Browser

Use the IBM Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the documentation CD, select from a list of available topics, see brief descriptions of the selected topics, and view selected topics using Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use on your system and presents the information in the language for that region (if available). If a topic is not available in the language for that region, the English version is displayed.

Click Help for detailed information about using the IBM Documentation Browser.

Complete the following steps to use the Documentation Browser:

1.Select your product from the Product drop-down list.

The Topics list appears. It lists all topics that pertain to the selected product. Topics are in folders or under other topics. A plus sign (+) appears beside each folder or topic that has additional topics under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional topics.

2.Click a topic to select it.

When you select a topic, a description of the topic contents appears in the Description field.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Configuring your BladeCenter unitChapter Sharing resources among the blade servers Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Vii SafetyTo 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 Introduction This Installation and User’s Guide provides information toFront About your documentation CD Using the IBM Documentation BrowserSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserRelated publications Using the search featureIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology What your BladeCenter unit offersExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability CD-ROM Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unitRear view Front viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack Installing optionsInstallation guidelines Use safe practices when liftingHandling static-sensitive devices System reliability considerationsBladeCenter modules Installing and removing modulesModules Power modules Blower modules Installing a moduleInstalling options Removing a module Installing the acoustic module option Installing and removing the acoustic module optionRemoving the acoustic module option Installing and removing blade serversBlade server expansion options Installing a blade serverLabel Removing a blade server Input/output connectors Completing the installationKeyboard connector Video connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors Starting the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicatorsShutting 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 Configuring the management module for remote access Setting up the remote connectionCabling the Ethernet port Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unitStarting the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationUsing the management and configuration program Configuring the external Ethernet port Management and configuration program optionsConfiguring the internal Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration fileStarting the wizard Using IBM DirectorAbout the wizard Configuring a switch module Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or laterSupporting Ethernet failover What to configureBladeCenter networking guidelines Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade serversGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Diagnostic tools overview Solving problemsMonitor problems Troubleshooting chartsBlower module problems Power problemsManagement module problems Light path diagnostics feature Options problemsLit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panel Light path diagnostics LEDsLit LED Cause Action Power module Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceSoftware service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Does not Cover What this Warranty CoversPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General TermsWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Jurisdiction Part 2 Country-unique TermsGoverning Law 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 Slovakia Items for Which IBM is Not LiableWarranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCourier or Depot Service On-site ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone ListEdition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Electronic emission noticesIndustry 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