v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
Installing the operating system without using ServerGuide
Use these instructions to install the operating system on the blade server without
using ServerGuide.
If you have already configured the blade server hardware and you are not using
the ServerGuide program to install the operating system, complete the following
steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the
IBM website.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Support type, select BladeCenter.
3. Under Popular links, select Operating system installation.
4. Under Choose the system you want instructions for, click BladeCenter HX5.
5. From the Installation list, select your operating system to display the available
installation documents.
Using IBM ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit
The ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit is a collection of system-configuration tools and
installation scripts that you can use to deploy software to your IBM BladeCenter
blade server in a repeatable, predictable manner. When used with IBM
ServerGuide, the ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit provides a total solution for
deploying IBM BladeCenter blade servers in an unattended mode.
For more information about using the IBM ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit, see
https://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER&brandind=5000016IBM ToolsCenter website.
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