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Overview
This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and
its components.
Installing Blade Modules
Up to ten blade modules may be installed into a single blade enclosure.
Blade modules with Windows and Linux operating systems may be
mixed together in the same blade enclosure.
Powering Up a Blade Unit
Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the
rest of the blades installed in the same enclosure. A blade unit may be
powered up in two ways:
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Press the power button on the blade unit.
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Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console to
apply power using either a CMM module, or by the use of the
onboard BMC chip in the blade module.
Powering Down a Blade Unit
A blade unit may be powered down in any of three ways:
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Press the power button on the blade unit.
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Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console to
power down (if you have Operator or Admin privileges on the
CMM).
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Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or a browser connected to the
onboard BMC chip attached to the blade to power down.
Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure
Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades
should always be powered down before removing them from the
enclosure.
3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation