Supermicro SBI-7127R-SH, User Manual

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3-1
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 ten SBI-7127R-SH blade module may be installed into a single blade enclosure.
Blade modules with Windows and Linux operating systems may be mixed together in
the same blade enclosure.
Powering Up a Blade Unit
Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the blades
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 or the web-browser based management utility to apply power using
the CMM module.
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 or the web-browser based management utility to power down (if you
have Operator or Admin privileges on the CMM).
• Use IPMItool when connected to the CMM to power down (if you have Operator or
Admin privileges on the CMM).