controller for the blade server operating system. However, you must install a
device driver in the blade server to enable the blade server operating system to
address the Ethernet controller.
See the documentation that comes with your hardware options for information
about installing any required device drivers.
To obtain the latest firmware and device drivers, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. 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 the
BladeCenter S chassis to download the firmware and device drivers.
Obtaining configuration, systems management, and storage
management software
IBM Director and Storage Configuration Manager are provided with the
BladeCenter S system.
IBM Director
To obtain the latest version of IBM Director, go to the Support for IBM Systems
Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/management.
Storage Configuration Manager
To obtain the latest version of Storage Configuration Manager, go to the Support
for IBM Systems Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support/management.
Setting up your BladeCenter S system
Use this checklist to set up the BladeCenter S system hardware.
Before you begin
Before you begin, make sure that you have at least7Uofavailable space in your
rack to install the BladeCenter S chassis.
Procedure
1. Remove components that are installed in the BladeCenter S chassis to decrease
the 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 or
optional devices that you have ordered).
4. Cable all components in the BladeCenter S chassis to the appropriate external
devices.
5. Connect the BladeCenter S system to power.
6. If you are installing IBM Director, set up the IBM Director server.
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