Implementing the IBM BladeCenter S Chassis

In 2002, IBM® revolutionized the server industry when it announced a new hardware platform that was based upon a modular chassis design, the IBM BladeCenter®. The platform was a radical departure from existing server architectures in that it leveraged universal components, shared with servers contained with a chassis, that could be upgraded or replaced over time. Through the use of "blade" style server slots and I/O expansion bays, servers within the chassis could connect to a vast array of networking and storage options.

In 2007, IBM once again set a new standard with the BladeCenter S. This chassis brought with it years of rigorously tested and datacenter proven blade technology, highly energy-efficient power supplies, new integrated storage, and the most advanced management capabilities available. In addition, this was the first chassis that could operate in either a 110 V or 220 V AC power environment.

Newly announced is the IBM SAS RAID Controller Module, a SAS switch module that allows shared storage using the integrated storage modules. This makes the BladeCenter S an even better solution for applications such as virtualization solutions by putting servers, storage and connectivity all in the one convenient package.

The BladeCenter S is the perfect complement to the BladeCenter family and the ideal solution for offices where the controlled environment of a formal datacenter might not be possible.

This IBM Redbooks® publication provides a standalone reference compendium, which you can use to quickly and easily set up a BladeCenter S. The book includes an overview of IBM BladeCenter servers and technology, a technical review of the BladeCenter S and its options, an in-depth explanation of storage zoning and configuration, and step-by-step setup guides for both the Advanced Management Module and Storage Configuration Manager.

This book was written for a technical audience with limited or no experience with IBM BladeCenter solutions. After reading it, you should be able to successfully implement the BladeCenter S, customized to your specific needs.

Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM BladeCenter S chassis
Chapter 2. BladeCenter S technical overview
Chapter 3. Getting started using the BladeCenter S chassis
Chapter 4. Configuring storage
Chapter 5. Management tools

• IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology, SG24-7523-04
• IBM BladeCenter HS22 Technical Introduction, REDP-4538-01

Publish Date
15 January 2009

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Author(s)

David Watts is a Consulting IT Specialist at the IBM ITSO Center in Raleigh. He manages residencies and produces IBM Redbooks publications on hardware and software topics related to IBM System x and BladeCenter servers and associated client platforms. He has authored more than 80 books, papers, and technotes. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Queensland (Australia) and has worked for IBM both in the United States and Australia since 1989. He is an IBM Certified IT Specialist.

• David Watts

Michael Hurman is an IT Specialist working for Global Technology Services in IBM South Africa. He has more than 10 years of international experience in IT and has worked at IBM since 2006. His areas of expertise within IBM include System x, BladeCenter, IBM Director, midrange storage and SAN solutions. In particular, Michael has worked with IBM BladeCenter products since their inception. His skill areas also include the solution provision, implementation and management of Microsoft- and VMware-based environments. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

• Michael Hurman

Leimar Braz da Silva is a Field Technical Sales Specialist for IBM in Brazil. A technical consultant to IBM customers for more than six years, he has a deep understanding of customer business and technical environments to enable the sale of IBM products, solutions, and services. Leimar's areas of expertise include the IBM System x server product line, BladeCenter, Microsoft Windows environments and VMware solutions. He is an IBM System x and BladeCenter Certified Expert.

• Leimar Braz da Silva

ISBN

0738432253

IBM Form Number
SG24-7682-00

Number of pages
390