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4.Shut down the blade server, insert a DOS startable diskette into the diskette drive, and then restart the blade server.

5.When the A:\ prompt appears, turn off the blade server using the power-control button.

6.Issue the Wake on LAN command (magic packet) from the remote computer.

If the Wake on LAN feature was properly configured and is functioning, the single blade server will wake up. This is a good procedure to determine whether it is a single blade or BladeCenter configuration problem, or a device driver problem within the operating system.

Linux-specific configuration

Complete the following steps when configuring the Wake on LAN feature under

Linux (Red Hat or SuSE):

1.Type the following command: insmod bcm5700.o enable_wol=1,1

Where the 1,1 in the switch enable_wol=1,1 instructs the device driver to enable the Wake on LAN feature for both Broadcom controllers on board a single blade. Because there are two Broadcom controllers, you must issue a 1 for each of them.

2.Recompile the device driver for your Linux image. For example, a device driver compiled in Red Hat Linux is not guaranteed to function for SuSE Linux. See the documentation that comes with your operating system for information about compiling device drivers.

To compile the Broadcom device drivers successfully in Red Hat Linux, a default installation is not sufficient because all files needed to compile successfully are not included. A custom installation of Red Hat Linux, in which the packages for software and kernel development are chosen, will include the files required for successful compilation of the device drivers.

Using the management and configuration program

This section provides the instructions for using the management and configuration program in the management module.

Starting the management and configuration program

Complete the following steps to start the management and configuration program:

1.Open a Web browser. In the address or URL field, type the IP address or host name defined for the management module remote connection (see “Configuring the management module for remote access” on page 39 for more details).

The Enter Network Password window opens.

2.Type your user name and password. If you are logging in to the management module for the first time, you can obtain your user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log.

Note: The initial user ID and password for the management module are:

vUser ID: USERID (all capital letters)

vPassword: PASSW0RD (note the zero, not O, in PASSW0RD)

3.Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Be sure to set the timeout value you want for your Web session.

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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 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 configurationStarting the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationUsing the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet portSaving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet portStarting the wizard Using IBM DirectorAbout 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 problemsBlower module problems Power problemsManagement 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 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 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