IBM 8852 - BladeCenter H Rack-mountable - User Manual

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BladeCenter H
Types 8852, 7989, and 1886
Read the BladeCenter overview in
Chapter 1 of this
.
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Define and document the configuration
parameters for your BladeCenter unit
using the worksheets in Appendix A of this
.
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Set up your operating environment and
install the rack using the
instructions that come with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit in the rack
using the instructions in this
.
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User's Guide
Install the power modules and
management modules in the BladeCenter
unit using the instructions in this
and the documents
that come with each component.
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and User's Guide
Perform initial BladeCenter unit
configuration using the instructions in the
Management Module User's Guide.
Install and configure I/O modules in the
BladeCenter unit using the instructions in
this
and the documents that come
with each I/O module.
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Install and configure blade servers in the
BladeCenter unit using the instructions in
this
and the documents that come
with each blade server.
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IBM 8852 - BladeCenter H Rack-mountable Specifications

General

Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Manufacturer	IBM
Category	Network Hardware
Blade Capacity	14
Max Units Qty	1
Max Blade Servers	14
Power Redundancy	Yes
Device Type	BladeCenter Chassis
Model	8852
Chassis Type	BladeCenter H
Depth	76.2 cm
Power Supply	Up to 4 power supplies
Cooling	Fan
Hot-swap Components	Blades, power supplies, fans, management modules
Management	Advanced Management Module (AMM)

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

Installation Planning and Safety

Covers installation checklist, rack installation, general guidelines, reliability, and static handling.

Component Handling Procedures

Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators

Powering and Unit Operations

Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options

Installation Checklist and Guidelines

Covers installation checklist, rack installation, and general guidelines.

Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines

BladeCenter Configuration and Networking

Guides on configuring the unit, management module, I/O modules, and blade servers.

Chapter 7. Solving problems

Troubleshooting Overview and Tools

Introduces diagnostic tools like troubleshooting tables and light path LEDs.

Diagnosing and Resolving Issues

Appendix A. BladeCenter management-module configuration worksheet

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance

Support and Assistance Information