Chapter 1. Introduction; Installation Guidelines - IBM BladeCenter LS42 Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM BladeCenter LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit is an optional
expansion unit for single-wide models of the BladeCenter
server. The Multiprocessor Expansion Unit (MPE) provides up to eight additional
dual-inline memory (DIMM) connectors, and two additional microprocessors. It
also supports the installation of standard-form-factor, small-form-factor,
high-speed-form-factor, or combination-form-factor I/O-expansion cards. An
additional expansion unit, such as the BladeCenter PCI I/O expansion unit, can
also be installed. For information about installing components in the expansion
unit, see the documentation that comes with your blade server.
The following illustration shows the expansion unit and some of the available
optional components.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin installing options in the blade server, read the following
information:
v Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 2. This
v When you install your new blade server, take the opportunity to download and
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Put removed
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information will help you work safely.
apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to make sure that
any known issues are addressed and that your blade server is ready to function
at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your
blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, click Support, click
Product support and information, select BladeCenter LS42 from the Product
family list, click Go, and then click the Download tab. It is also recommended
to download and install the latest firmware for the management module
installed in your BladeCenter unit (see the documentation for your management
module).
covers and other parts in a safe place.
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