Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM LS42 - BladeCenter - 7902 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

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compatible with IBM BladeCenter units. These high-density, high-performance blade
servers are ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and reliable
data storage.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to any
IBM BladeCenter units.
This Installation and User's Guide provides information about:
v Setting up the blade server
v Starting and configuring the blade server
v Installing hardware options
v Installing the operating system
v Performing basic troubleshooting of the blade server
Packaged with this document are software CDs that help you to configure
hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. To download the
latest device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, and click Support.
Important: Some blade server models include an expansion-card bracket in a
separate package. The expansion-card bracket is used when you install a
standard-form-factor expansion card (see "Installing a standard-form-factor
expansion card" on page 42). If the expansion-card bracket does not have to be
installed, save it in a safe place.
The blade server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of
the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document for your blade server on the IBM Documentation CD. You can
obtain up-to-date information about the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/
bladecenter/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM web site. The blade server might have features that are not described in
the documentation that comes with the blade server, and the documentation might
be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical
updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in
the blade server documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
2. Click Support.
3. Under Support information, click Product support and information.
4. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
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