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Chapter 4. Configuring your BladeCenter unit

The BladeCenter unit automatically detects the modules and blade servers that are installed and stores the vital product data (VPD) information. When the BladeCenter unit is started, it automatically configures the remote management port on the management module, so that you can configure and manage the BladeCenter unit and blade servers. You configure and manage the BladeCenter unit remotely, through the management module, using the Web-based user interface and the HTTP.

Note: You can also configure the switch modules directly through an external switch module port, using a Telnet interface or a Web browser. See the documentation that comes with the switch module for more information.

For the management module to communicate with the I/O modules in the BladeCenter unit, you will need to configure the IP addresses for the following internal and external ports:

vThe external Ethernet (remote management) port on the management module (see “Configuring the external Ethernet port” on page 43 for instructions). The initial management module autoconfiguration enables the network management station to connect to the management module to configure the port completely and to configure the rest of the BladeCenter unit.

vThe internal Ethernet port on the management module for communication with the I/O modules (see “Configuring the internal Ethernet port” on page 44 for instructions).

vThe management port on each switch module for communication with the management module. You configure this port by configuring the IP address for the switch module (see “Configuring the management port on I/O modules” on page 44 for instructions).

Note: Some types of I/O modules, such as the pass-thru module, have no management port.

See the documentation that comes with the I/O module to determine what else you need to configure in the I/O module.

To communicate with the blade servers for functions such as deploying an operating system or application program, you also will need to configure at least one external (in-band) port on an Ethernet switch module in I/O-module bay 1 or 2. See “What to configure” on page 47 for information about configuring external ports on switch modules.

Note: If a pass-thru module is installed in I/O-module bay 1 or 2 (instead of an Ethernet switch module), you will need to configure the network switch that the pass-thru module is connected to; see the documentation that come with the network switch.

The management module supports the following Web browsers for remote access. The Web browser that you use must be Java-enabled, must support JavaScript 1.2 or later, and must have the Java 1.4.1 Plug-In installed.

vMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (with Service Pack 1), or later

vNetscape Navigator 4.72, or later (version 6.x is not supported)

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Configuring your BladeCenter unit Chapter Sharing resources among the blade serversAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance 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 Starting the IBM Documentation Browser Using the IBM Documentation BrowserAbout your documentation CD System requirementsRelated publications Using the search featureIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsHot-swap capabilities What your BladeCenter unit offersIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology Expansion capabilitiesNetwork environment support Redundancy capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities System-management capabilitiesReliability, availability, and serviceability CD-ROM Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unitRear view Front viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Use safe practices when lifting Installing optionsInstalling the BladeCenter unit in a rack Installation guidelinesHandling 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 installationRemote management and console Ethernet connector Video connectorKeyboard connector Mouse 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 Ethernet link LED Setting up the remote connectionConfiguring the management module for remote access Cabling the Ethernet portCommunicating with the IBM Director software Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unitLinux-specific configuration Using the management and configuration programStarting the management and configuration program Configuring the external Ethernet port Management and configuration program optionsConfiguring the internal Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration fileUsing IBM Director About the wizardStarting 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 chartsPower problems Management module problemsBlower 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 Part 1 General Terms What this Warranty CoversWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsYour Additional Responsibilities How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Exchange of a Machine or PartLimitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawJurisdiction 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 LiableCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Part 3 Warranty InformationWarranty Period Types of Warranty ServiceEU Country Telephone List On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceEdition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance 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
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