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Chapter 5. Installing the operating system
Use these instructions to install the operating system on the blade server.
To install the operating system on a blade server, you can use any of the following methods:
• Use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install a supported MicrosoftWindows operating system.
• Use Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 (or later) to install a supported operating system. To
determine whether RDM supports an operating system, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/
• Download the latest operating-system installation instructions and install the operating system.
Important: The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to
recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, and removable-media drives. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for
internal communication with these devices.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating
system
Use these instructions for using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the blade server
operating system.
To use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
While the blade server is on, press the KVM select button on the front of the blade server to
associate the BladeCenter unit CD drive with the blade server.
Step 2.
Insert the CD, and restart the blade server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems"
on page 68.
Step 3.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following tasks:
a.
Select your language.
b.
Select your keyboard layout and country.
c.
View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d.
View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system and adapter.
e.
Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f.
Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
Using RDM to install the operating system
Use this information if you are using RDM to install the blade server operating system.
You can use RDM to install a supported operating system on a blade server.
Follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with RDM to install a supported operating system.
Note: To determine whether an RDM supports an operating system, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/.
Downloading installation instructions
Use these instructions to download the operating-system installation instructions.
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