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Lenovo BladeCenter HX5 User Manual

Lenovo BladeCenter HX5
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BladeCenter HX5 Blade Server
Installation and User's Guide
Machine Types: 7873, 7872, 1910, 1909

Table of Contents

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Lenovo BladeCenter HX5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLenovo
ModelBladeCenter HX5
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

Safety Statements

Provide caution and danger information used in documentation.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Related Documentation

Information to identify and locate related blade server documentation.

Features and Specifications

Details about blade server hardware features and dimensions.

Chapter 2. Power, Controls, and Indicators

Turning on and off the Blade Server

Procedures for starting and stopping the blade server.

Blade Server Controls and LEDs

Details about buttons and LEDs on the blade server control panel.

Blade Server Connectors

Locate blade server system board components and connectors for optional devices.

Scalability Indicators

Indicators showing stand-alone or complex operation status.

Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices

Installation Guidelines

Guidelines to follow before installing the blade server or optional devices.

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions to reduce damage from electrostatic discharge.

Removing the Blade Server Cover

Instructions to open and remove the cover from a blade server.

Installing an Expansion Unit

Instructions to install an expansion unit or for the topmost blade server.

Installing a DIMM - IBM MAX5

Procedure for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) into the IBM MAX5.

Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink

Procedure for installing a microprocessor and its associated heat sink.

Assembling a Scalable Blade Complex

Instructions to assemble two blade servers into a scalable blade complex.

Chapter 4. Configuring the Blade Server

Using the Setup Utility

Instructions to start and use the system's setup utility for configuration.

Using the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)

Utility to modify firmware settings from the command line.

Updating Firmware and Device Drivers

Methods to update blade server firmware and device drivers.

Chapter 5. Installing the Operating System

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

Install OS using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.

Typical Operating-System Installation

Steps for a typical operating system installation using ServerGuide.

Chapter 6. Accessing the IMM

LAN over USB Interface

How IMM communicates via LAN over USB interface.

Installing the LAN over USB Windows Device Driver

Steps to install the device driver for Windows OS.

Chapter 7. Solving Problems

Diagnostic Tools Overview

Overview of tools to diagnose and solve hardware-related problems.

ServerGuide Problems

How to diagnose ServerGuide problems and suggested actions.

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Before You Call

Steps to take before contacting IBM for support.

Using the Documentation

How to find information in product documentation.

Appendix B. Notices

Trademarks

List of IBM trademarks and other product/service names.

Important Notes

Notes regarding processor speed, storage, memory, and solid-state devices.

Particulate Contamination

Information on risks from particulates and gases.

Documentation Format

Information on publication format and how to request alternative formats.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

FCC compliance statement for Class A digital devices.

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