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Blade server worksheet
Fill out one worksheet for each blade server that is being installed: up to eight for
each BladeCenter T unit. The following factors drive the choices you make when
filling out a blade server worksheet:
v What applications will this server provide?
v Which operating system will the server use?
v What are my redundancy requirements for this server? Redundancy is handled at
v What are the network connectivity requirements for this server, including physical
How to fill out this worksheet:
10. For the remainder of the worksheet: select the components of this server:
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multiple levels:
– Blade server level – a mirror image blade server that resides in the same
BladeCenter T unit or in a different BladeCenter T unit.
– BladeCenter T level – a mirror image BladeCenter T unit that resides in the
same rack or in a different rack.
– Rack level – a set of BladeCenter T units in a rack that mirrors a set of
BladeCenter T units in a different rack.
connectivity for a redundant path?
1. Record the name and purpose of this server.
2. Record the operating system on the worksheet:
3. Select an installation option for the operating system.
4. Record the applications for this server.
5. Chose which internal Ethernet switch module this server uses; circle 1 or 2.
6. Select Automatic through DHCP server or Static and record the IP address
information. (The host name can be up to 63 characters.)
7. Circle the number of the BladeCenter T bay location for this blade server.
Note: If this server has a blade expansion option, circle two adjacent
BladeCenter T bay locations
8. Circle a BladeCenter T chassis number. This should match the location of the
BladeCenter T unit in the rack. For example, BladeCenter T number 1 should
be installed in the bottom of the rack.
Location 1 uses U1 to U8
Location 2 uses U9 to U16
Location 3 uses U17 to U24
Location 4 uses U25 to U32
Location 5 uses U33 to U40
9. Record the number and physical location of the rack.
processors, memory, and so forth. Compute the weight for each component
and record it on the worksheet. At the bottom of the worksheet, record the total
weight for this blade server. This information is needed for "BladeCenter T
Types 8720 and 8730 worksheet" on page 93.
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