I

I/O module 60 configuring 29 installing 62 removing 62 types 60

installation completing 66 guidelines 37

installing

air filter 44 bezel 45

bezel assembly 44 blade filler 65 blade server 65 BladeCenter T unit 37 blower module 55 I/O module 62

in a rack 37 KVM module 57 LAN module 59 management module 53 media tray 50 modules 41

options 37, 41 power module 47 power module filler 47

SCSI Storage Expansion Unit 63 Internet protocol (IP) address

resetting 11

IP reset button, management module 11, 26

K

keyboard connector 17 KVM module 56

connectors keyboard 17 mouse 17 video 17

installing 57 LEDs

critical telco alarm 16 location 16

major telco alarm 16 minor telco alarm 16 power 16

removing 57 system-status panel 16

L

labels

model number 2 serial number 2 user 2, 65

LAN module 58 function 18 installing 59

LAN module (continued)

LEDs

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet activity

18

Ethernet link

18

 

removing

59

 

 

 

LEDs

 

 

 

 

 

ac power

13

 

 

 

alarm

12, 16

 

 

 

critical

12, 16

 

major

12, 16

 

minor

12, 16

 

blower

15

 

 

 

blower module

 

15

 

Ethernet activity

18, 26

Ethernet-link status

18, 26

front of server

 

11

 

front view

9

 

 

 

KVM module

16

 

LAN module

18

 

location

 

12

 

 

 

management module

10

active

10

 

 

 

error

 

11

 

 

 

power

10

 

 

 

power module

 

13

 

rear view

15

 

 

 

system-status panel

11, 57

power

12, 16

 

Light Path Diagnostics

 

feature

35

 

 

 

light path diagnostics table 98

location

 

 

 

 

 

serial connector on management module 11

M

major components 9 management module 51

function 51 installing 53

IP reset button 11 LEDs 10

active 10 error 11 power 10 power LED 10

redundant

automatic changeover 99 removing 52

serial connector 11 media tray 11, 49

CD-ROM drive 11 installing 50 removing 50 system-status panel 11, 49

modules blower 54 I/O 60 installing 41 KVM 56 LAN 58

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IBM Type 8730, Type 8720 manual Location Management module

Type 8730, Type 8720 specifications

The IBM Type 8720 and Type 8730, part of IBM's extensive line of printers, stand out as reliable and technologically advanced devices designed for both small and large-scale industries. These printers, which were introduced in the early 1990s, catered to the evolving needs of businesses by delivering high-quality output combined with versatility and efficiency.

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