Acer AB460 F1 - Manual (Page 112)

3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 92
Overview
This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and
its components.
Installing Blade Modules
Up to ten blade 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 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 Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console to
apply power using either a CMM module, or by the use of the
onboard BMC chip in the blade module.
Powering Down a Blade Unit
A blade unit may be powered down in any of three ways:
•
Press the power button on the blade unit.
• Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console to
power down (if you have Operator or Admin privileges on the
CMM).
• Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or a browser connected to the
onboard BMC chip attached to the blade to power down.
Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure
Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades
should always be powered down before removing them from the
enclosure.