Supermicro SBI-6129P-C3N, User Manual

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3-1
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
Chapter 3
Setup and Installation
3-1 Overview
This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components.
3-2 Installing Blade Modules
Up to 10 SBI-
6129P-C3N
SuperBlade 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 or blade enclosure.
Powering Up a Blade Unit
Each blade unit node may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the
blades and nodes installed in the same enclosure. A blade unit may be powered up in
two ways:
• Press the power button on the blade unit.
• Use IPMIView, IPMItool or the web-browser based management utility to apply
power using the CMM module (if you have Operator or Admin privileges on the
CMM).
Powering Down a Blade Unit
A blade unit may be powered down in either of the following ways:
• Press the power button on the blade unit.
• Use IPMIView, IPMItool or the web-browser based management utility to power
down (if you have Operator or Admin privileges on the CMM).