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v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that
can apply those setting to multiple systems
v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources
For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the
IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server, the IBM Systems Director
Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/
index.jsp?topic=/director_6.1/fqm0_main.html and the Systems Management Web
page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview
of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI)
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device
drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/
infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.
Server controls, LEDs, and power
This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), connectors on the
front and rear of the server, and how to turn the server on and off.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server.
Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server. (See “Operator information panel” on page 14 for information about the
operator information panel.) The DVD drive is optional in some models.
Operator
information
panel
USB connectors
DVD-eject
button
Hard disk drive
activity LED
Electrostatic-discharge connector
DVD drive
activity LED
Hard disk drive
status LED
Scalability
LED
Electrostatic-discharge connector: Connect a electrostatic-discharge wrist strap to
this connector when you work with static-sensitive devices.
DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive.
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