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3. Under Popular links, select Software and device drivers.
4. Select BladeCenter S to display the matrix of downloadable files.
5. Select the blade servers and other devices that you will install in the
Obtaining configuration, systems management, and storage
management software
BladeCenter Start Now Advisor, IBM Director, Storage Configuration Manager are
provided with the BladeCenter S system.
BladeCenter Start Now Advisor
To obtain the latest version of BladeCenter Start Now Advisor, go to the
BladeCenter Start Now Advisor downloads Web site at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5076842
&brandind=5000020.
IBM Director
To obtain the latest version of IBM Director, go to the Support for IBM Systems
Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/management.
Storage Configuration Manager
To obtain the latest version of Storage Configuration Manager, go to the Support
for IBM Systems Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support/management.
Setting up your BladeCenter S system
Use this checklist to set up the BladeCenter S system hardware.
Before you begin, make sure that you have at least 7 U of available space in your
rack to install the BladeCenter S chassis.
1. Remove components that are installed in the BladeCenter S chassis to decrease
2. Install the BladeCenter S chassis in a rack.
3. Install the components that you removed (and any other components or
4. Cable all components in the BladeCenter S chassis to the appropriate external
5. Connect the BladeCenter S system to power.
6. If you are installing IBM Director, set up the IBM Director server.
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BladeCenter S chassis to download the firmware and device drivers.
the weight, making it easier to install in a rack.
optional devices that you have ordered).
devices.
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