Marathon Computer IBM BladeCenter Server User Manual


 
Installing the Endurance Software
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Installing Endurance Software on the CoServers
Before You Begin the Software Installation
Have your Endurance software license number available. You need
to type it when you install the software on the CoServers.
Know the PCI location-to-switchbay mappings for each network
adapter. This information will be used when the Endurance Net-
work Setup runs.
Make sure all network connections are Enabled and connected.
Right click on My Network Places and select Properties. Exam-
ine the status of each connection. If the connection is Disabled,
you must Enable that connection. Make sure each connection has
a status of Connected.
Gather information for installing Windows on the FTvirtual Server:
- The Windows license type: Per server or Per seat
- The computer name
- The user name
- The organization name
- The Windows Product Key
Note: If you are slip streaming for the FTvirtual Server’s Service Pack,
refer to the Microsoft documentation for information about
preparing the Windows installation. After the Service Pack is
applied, it takes the place of the Windows distribution media.