Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM HS21 - BladeCenter - 8853 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM
BladeCenter units. This high-density, high-performance blade server is 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 all
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, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click BladeCenter HS21 (8853, 1885) to display the matrix of downloadable
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/systems/
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
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
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BladeCenter HS21 Type 8853 blade server is compatible with IBM
BladeCenter unit types.
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
files for the blade server.
firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this
document.
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.
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