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Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
Use this information for details about the configuration requirements of the blade server.
For information about configuring the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B appliance, see
the Installation and User's Guide that came with the blade appliance.
This chapter describes the configuration requirements of the blade server. Before you continue, make sure
that the blade server has the latest version of firmware code. For additional information, see "Firmware
updates" on page 59.
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
• Setup utility
The Setup utility is used to change system settings, such as interrupt requests (IRQ), date and time, and
password. See "Using the Setup utility" on page 53 for more information.
• LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is stored in the blade-server firmware. Use it to set the
device scan order and to set the storage drive controller IDs. See "Using the LSI Logic Configuration
Utility program" on page 61 for more information.
• IBM FastSetup
IBM FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and deployment of
selected IBM BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The intuitive graphical interface
initializes all phases of server setup, including discovery, update, and configuration. Features
include templates that enable replication of settings to many servers and automation that
reduces hands-on time and user errors. Wizards and other default settings enable customization
capabilities. The low-touch, set-once and walk-away feature reduces the hands-on server setup
time from days to minutes, particularly for larger deployments. For information about this tool, see
http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-FASTSET.
• IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the
blade server. Use this CD during the installation of the blade server to configure basic hardware features
and to simplify the installation of the operating system. For information about obtaining and using this CD,
see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 57.
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the blade server firmware. Use it to select the boot protocol
and other boot options and to select a power-management option. For information about using this utility
program, see "Using the PXE boot agent utility program" on page 59.
The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.4 program is available for purchase. You
can use RDM to install a UEFI code update onto a blade server. For the latest information about
RDM, including which operating systems that RDM supports and how to purchase the software, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/.
Using the Setup utility
Use these instructions to start the Setup utility.
Note: This section does not apply to the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Type 4195
appliance.
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