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Chapter 4. Configuring your BladeCenter unit

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Setting up the remote connection

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Cabling the Ethernet port

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Configuring the management module for remote access

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Communicating with the IBM Director software

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Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit

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Linux-specific configuration

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Management and configuration program options

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Configuring the external Ethernet port

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Configuring the management port on I/O modules

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Saving and restoring the configuration file

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Using IBM Director

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Configuring a switch module

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Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers

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Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Management module problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Blower module problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

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Before you call

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Software service and support

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Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002

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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 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 System requirements Using the IBM Documentation BrowserAbout your documentation CD Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserUsing the search feature Related publicationsIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsExpansion capabilities What your BladeCenter unit offersIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology Hot-swap capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesRedundant network connection 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 Installation guidelines Installing optionsInstalling the BladeCenter unit in a rack 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 connectorsMouse connector Video connectorKeyboard 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 Cabling the Ethernet port Setting up the remote connectionConfiguring the management module for remote access Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Verifying your Wake on LAN configurationLinux-specific configuration Using the management and configuration programStarting the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet portSaving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet portUsing IBM Director About the wizardStarting 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 problemsPower problems Management module 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 Part 1 General Terms What this Warranty CoversWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsExchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation 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 Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaTypes of Warranty Service Part 3 Warranty InformationWarranty Period Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service EU Country Telephone ListAppendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC 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
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