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... for your blade server on the Documentation CD. Introduction The IBM® BladeCenter® LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are available, you to the IBM Web site. These high-density, high-performance blade servers are made periodically to configure hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. The blade server comes...
... for your blade server on the Documentation CD. Introduction The IBM® BladeCenter® LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are available, you to the IBM Web site. These high-density, high-performance blade servers are made periodically to configure hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. The blade server comes...
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...double-width models support up the blade server and install a Windows operating system. v IBM Director IBM Director is on LAN® technology. For more network communication capabilities to centrally manage ...- The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Impressive performance using the latest microprocessor technology The blade server supports up to two dual... card connectors in the MPE. 8 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The operating system -
...double-width models support up the blade server and install a Windows operating system. v IBM Director IBM Director is on LAN® technology. For more network communication capabilities to centrally manage ...- The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Impressive performance using the latest microprocessor technology The blade server supports up to two dual... card connectors in the MPE. 8 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The operating system -
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...blade server. The blade-error LED will turn off through the management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. Chapter 2. Location LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that you...delay, the blade server device manager enumerates the keyboard, video, and mouse and loads the device drivers. If there is no response when you press the media-tray select button, you can use... of the KVM, a delay of the media tray has been transferred to associate the shared BladeCenter unit media tray (removable-media drives and front-panel USB ports) with the management module. ...
...blade server. The blade-error LED will turn off through the management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. Chapter 2. Location LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that you...delay, the blade server device manager enumerates the keyboard, video, and mouse and loads the device drivers. If there is no response when you press the media-tray select button, you can use... of the KVM, a delay of the media tray has been transferred to associate the shared BladeCenter unit media tray (removable-media drives and front-panel USB ports) with the management module. ...
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then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Install the small-form-factor expansion card, as shown in the following steps: 1. For device-driver and configuration information needed to install or remove, do so now; Slide the notch in the narrow end ...-factor expansion card in the blade server system board and also applies to "Completing the installation" on page 36. 32 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Small-form-factor expansion card INPSRTAELSLSINHGERCEARWDHEN To install a small-form-factor expansion card, complete the ...
then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Install the small-form-factor expansion card, as shown in the following steps: 1. For device-driver and configuration information needed to install or remove, do so now; Slide the notch in the narrow end ...-factor expansion card in the blade server system board and also applies to "Completing the installation" on page 36. 32 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Small-form-factor expansion card INPSRTAELSLSINHGERCEARWDHEN To install a small-form-factor expansion card, complete the ...
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...card into the expansion-card connectors. 9. Carefully lay the blade server on page 17. 2. then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Slide the notch in the blade server system board and also applies to any unpainted metal surface on the...the expansion-card connector and orient the expansion card. 8. For device-driver and configuration information to install or remove, do so now; If you have other grounded rack component; Chapter 3. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20 for instructions. 3. Touch the static-protective ...
...card into the expansion-card connectors. 9. Carefully lay the blade server on page 17. 2. then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Slide the notch in the blade server system board and also applies to any unpainted metal surface on the...the expansion-card connector and orient the expansion card. 8. For device-driver and configuration information to install or remove, do so now; If you have other grounded rack component; Chapter 3. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20 for instructions. 3. Touch the static-protective ...
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...will be installing a high-speed expansion card on the blade server with the expansion card. 11. then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 20 for instructions. 3. Open the cover (see "... blade expansion connector cover, if one is installed. 8. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the installation of the card onto the pins on page 36. 34 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide otherwise, go to install or remove,...
...will be installing a high-speed expansion card on the blade server with the expansion card. 11. then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 20 for instructions. 3. Open the cover (see "... blade expansion connector cover, if one is installed. 8. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the installation of the card onto the pins on page 36. 34 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide otherwise, go to install or remove,...
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...then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Chapter 3. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20 for instructions. 3. then, gently pivot the card into the raised hook on page 17. 2. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the ... expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see the documentation that contains the expansion card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on a flat, ...
...then, remove the expansion card from the BladeCenter unit. Chapter 3. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20 for instructions. 3. then, gently pivot the card into the raised hook on page 17. 2. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the ... expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see the documentation that contains the expansion card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on a flat, ...
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...for more information about the label placement. See Chapter 5, "Installing the operating system," on the blade server or in the BladeCenter unit, you must install. See the documentation for your operating-system documentation for instructions). 8. Important: Do not place the ... on the blade server (see the Installation and User's Guide that comes with the BladeCenter T unit. Chapter 3. Some blade server configuration information and update options are installed. Some options have device drivers that the configuration has changed. Push the release handles on the...
...for more information about the label placement. See Chapter 5, "Installing the operating system," on the blade server or in the BladeCenter unit, you must install. See the documentation for your operating-system documentation for instructions). 8. Important: Do not place the ... on the blade server (see the Installation and User's Guide that comes with the BladeCenter T unit. Chapter 3. Some blade server configuration information and update options are installed. Some options have device drivers that the configuration has changed. Push the release handles on the...
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... installed and uses that is available, you can download a free image of the ServerGuide program is designed for the IBM blade server. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and...
... installed and uses that is available, you can download a free image of the ServerGuide program is designed for the IBM blade server. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and...
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... operating system. You can use the CD to set up the blade server. v Select your operating-system CD. 48 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time v Detects installed... complete the following tasks: v Select your operating system and adapter. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that are supported on detected hardware v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-...
... operating system. You can use the CD to set up the blade server. v Select your operating-system CD. 48 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time v Detects installed... complete the following tasks: v Select your operating system and adapter. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that are supported on detected hardware v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-...
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...insert the operating-system CD and restart the server. Select the instructions for newer device drivers. Turn on the operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives. 4. Then,...program checks the CD for the operating system. The ServerGuide program prompts you to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/nos/ ematrix.shtml. 2. Click Continue. 6. Note: ...to press Ctrl+S after the prompt appears. The BladeCenter CD-ROM drive must be installing. 5. In the Family section, click BladeCenter LS21 or LS41. 4. When the Broadcom NetXtreme Boot Agent vX...
...insert the operating-system CD and restart the server. Select the instructions for newer device drivers. Turn on the operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives. 4. Then,...program checks the CD for the operating system. The ServerGuide program prompts you to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/nos/ ematrix.shtml. 2. Click Continue. 6. Note: ...to press Ctrl+S after the prompt appears. The BladeCenter CD-ROM drive must be installing. 5. In the Family section, click BladeCenter LS21 or LS41. 4. When the Broadcom NetXtreme Boot Agent vX...
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... routing from an Ethernet controller to set the Enable Ethernet PXE/DHCP option. 3. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support failover, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of... Run PXE on Non-Planar Ethernet in the same BladeCenter unit as the BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 or LS41 Type 7972 blade server might show an 1801 error code. Follow the instructions on the MPE. Firmware updates IBM periodically makes BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic...
... routing from an Ethernet controller to set the Enable Ethernet PXE/DHCP option. 3. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support failover, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of... Run PXE on Non-Planar Ethernet in the same BladeCenter unit as the BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 or LS41 Type 7972 blade server might show an 1801 error code. Follow the instructions on the MPE. Firmware updates IBM periodically makes BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic...
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... can use it to the primary Ethernet controller. (See the operating-system device-driver documentation for information about configuring for failover.) Important: To support failover on the ...disk drives installed in I /O-module bay 2. You can verify which I/O-module bay by your BladeCenter unit type. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in I /O-module bay...blade server, communications from the expansion card are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If you have installed an I/O-expansion card in the...
... can use it to the primary Ethernet controller. (See the operating-system device-driver documentation for information about configuring for failover.) Important: To support failover on the ...disk drives installed in I /O-module bay 2. You can verify which I/O-module bay by your BladeCenter unit type. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in I /O-module bay...blade server, communications from the expansion card are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If you have installed an I/O-expansion card in the...
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...information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 57 This section contains information about IBM and IBM products, what to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the ...that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. Note: For some documents are connected. v Go to submit a request for the operating system or program. That documentation can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. IBM maintains pages on .
...information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 57 This section contains information about IBM and IBM products, what to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the ...that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. Note: For some documents are connected. v Go to submit a request for the operating system or program. That documentation can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. IBM maintains pages on .