IBM BladeCenter S Installation And User Manual

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controller for the blade server operating system. However, you must install adevice driver in the blade server to enable the blade server operating system toaddress the Ethernet controller.See the documentation that comes with your hardware options for informationabout installing any required device drivers.To obtain the latest firmware and device drivers, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product Support, click BladeCenter.3. Under Popular links, select Software and device drivers.4. Select BladeCenter S to display the matrix of downloadable files.5. Select the blade servers and other devices that you will install in theBladeCenter S chassis to download the firmware and device drivers.Obtaining configuration, systems management, and storagemanagement softwareIBM Director and Storage Configuration Manager are provided with theBladeCenter S system.IBM DirectorTo obtain the latest version of IBM Director, go to the Support for IBM SystemsManagement Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/management.Storage Configuration ManagerTo obtain the latest version of Storage Configuration Manager, go to the Supportfor IBM Systems Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/management.Setting up your BladeCenter S systemUse this checklist to set up the BladeCenter S system hardware.Before you beginBefore you begin, make sure that you have at least 7 U of available space in yourrack to install the BladeCenter S chassis.Procedure1. Remove components that are installed in the BladeCenter S chassis to decreasethe weight, making it easier to install in a rack.2. Install the BladeCenter S chassis in a rack.3. Install the components that you removed (and any other components oroptional devices that you have ordered).4. Cable all components in the BladeCenter S chassis to the appropriate externaldevices.5. Connect the BladeCenter S system to power.6. If you are installing IBM Director, set up the IBM Director server.28 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide