Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later | IBM 8677

vDrag the wizard task from the right-most pane (under BladeCenter in the task list) to any of the selected BladeCenter units (managed objects).

The wizard starts, and guides you through the login and configuration tasks needed.

The following illustration shows the main window on the BladeCenter Deployment wizard.

Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later

You can use the Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.1 (or later) program to install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system or a BIOS update onto a blade server. Follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM program to log into the BladeCenter system and install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system or BIOS update.

Go to the following Web site for updated information about the RDM program and to download the software: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/index.html/

Configuring a switch module

This topic discusses configuring a switch module; you might not need to configure other types of I/O modules. To determine whether configuring is needed for an I/O module, see the documentation that comes with the I/O module.

To connect any of the blade servers to the network, you must have an Ethernet switch module installed in I/O-module bay 1 or 2, or a pass-thru module in I/O-module bay 1 or 2 connected to an external Ethernet switch. If you have an I/O expansion option installed in one or more blade servers, you must have compatible I/O modules (switch modules or other compatible modules) in I/O module bays 3 and 4. See “I/O modules” on page 16 for information about the location and purpose of each I/O module.

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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 Vii To 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 Introduction Front Using the IBM Documentation Browser About your documentation CDSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation Browser Using the search feature Related publications Introduction Features and specifications Features and specifications What your BladeCenter unit offers IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologyExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilities Redundancy capabilities Redundant network connection capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment support Reliability, availability, and serviceability Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit CD-ROM Front view Rear view BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installing options Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rackInstallation guidelines Use safe practices when lifting System reliability considerations Handling static-sensitive devices Installing and removing modules BladeCenter modules Modules Power modules Installing a module Blower modules Installing options Removing a module Installing and removing the acoustic module option Installing the acoustic module option Installing and removing blade servers Removing the acoustic module option Installing a blade server Blade server expansion options Label Removing a blade server Completing the installation Input/output connectors Video connector Keyboard connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connector Module connectors BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators Starting the BladeCenter unit Shutting 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 LED Communicating with the IBM Director software Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Linux-specific configuration Using the management and configuration programStarting the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet port Using IBM Director About the wizardStarting the wizard Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later Configuring a switch module What to configure Supporting Ethernet failover Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers BladeCenter networking guidelines Gbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Solving problems Diagnostic tools overview Troubleshooting charts Monitor problems Power problems Management module problemsBlower module problems Options problems Light path diagnostics feature Light path diagnostics LEDs Lit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panel Lit LED Cause Action Power module Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you call Software service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General Terms How to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation 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 Slovakia Part 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service On-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone List Appendix C. Notices Edition notice Trademarks Important notes Product 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 statement Appendix 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