This section discusses the procedures and requirements for installing the
AlterPath BladeManager, and is organized as follows:
• Product Installation Checklist
• Rack Mounting Guidelines
• Major Components of the BladeManager
• Installing a DIMM
• Installing a Hard Disk Drive
• Installing a Simple-Swap Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive
• Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
• Installing an Adapter
• Completing an Installation
• Connecting the Cables
• Updating the Server Configuration
• Preparing Console for Initial Configuration
Product Installation Checklist
Your AlterPath BladeManager is shipped with the following hardware
components:
• BladeManager
• Console cable (null modem)
• Power cable
• 2 Ethernet cables
• Mounting kit
Chapter 2
BladeManager Installation