x86 essential – pre-sales tools 2014 lenovo. all rights reserved
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x86 Essential – Pre-Sales Tools
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Discover some exciting x86 Pre-Sales tools
Learn the value of the discussed x86 Pre-Sales tools
Hear about more x86 Pre-Sales tools as shown in the XLS spread sheet
Demos of the x86 Pre-Sales tools
Find out where you can find additional training
Session objectives
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Lectures & Primary Tool Web Lectures
- XTW83 – Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT)
- XTW230b - x-config General Purpose Configuration
- XTW280t9b - IBM Flex System Pre-Sales Tools: x-config (ltu38757)
- XTW280t9b - IBM Flex System Pre-Sales Tools: e-config (ltu37511)
Primary Tools for System x & Flex Pre-Sales (TOP TOOLS)
– SSCT - includes Flex System
– COG - includes Flex System
– xREF - includes Flex System
– IBM Power Configurator Tool - includes Flex System x & Flex Power nodes
– ServerProven - includes Flex System
– Flex System Interoperability Guide
– IBM System x Competitive Sales Tool
– IBM PureSystems Techline Repository
– Lenovo Systemx Techline Repository ( Including Link to Announce Letters)
– IBM Systems College - includes Flex System and PureFlex System education
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http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?brand=5000008&lndocid=MIGR-62168
Screenshot demo
Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool - SSCT
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x-config
https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/configurator/americas/bhui/asit
Screenshot demo
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With Cluster support ON (Intelligent Cluster):
– Lenovo users and authorized Business Partners can configure the following Intelligent Cluster solution groups:
– NeXtScale
– System x
– iDataplex
...in either of two modes:
– Express: Start with a single screen displaying configuration options for templated solutions, and modify as needed
– Custom: Create a new cluster from scratch
With Cluster support OFF (General Purpose)
– Allows for simple-to-complex configuration of System x, BladeCenter, PureFlex products and solutions:
– Racked configurations or standalone products to be fulfilled by IBM
– Configurable products with options integrated by IBM (CTO – configure to order)
– Rules based configurations
x-config – Cluster On vs Cluster Off
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http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?brand=5000008&lndocid=SCOD-3ZVQ5W
Configuration and Options Guide - COG
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redpxref.html
IBM x86 Server Reference - xREF
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redpxref.html
IBM x86 Server Reference – xREF – Flex System Chassis
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html
IBM Power Configurator Tool
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/
IBM ServerProven
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redpfsig.html
IBM Flex System Interoperability Guide
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https://www-304.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/mem/ContentHandler/comp_866349302F36EA6A872571D000760F0C
IBM System x and BladeCenter Competitive Sales Tool
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http://www-304.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/ContentHandler/stg_com_sys_techline_repository
Techline System x Repository
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https://www-304.ibm.com/services/weblectures/dlv/Gate.wss?handler=Login&action=index&customer=partnerworld&offering=camp
IBM Systems College - BP
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Webinars on System College
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STG Tools Spreadsheet
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Sales Configurators URL’s
SSCT
– http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?brand=5000008&lndocid=MIGR-62168
PSAT
– http://presalesadvisor.com/login.aspx (registered version)
– http://www.presalesadvisor.net/ (public version)
x-config
– https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/configurator/americas/bhui/asit/
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SSCT
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Download SSCT package from IBM Site– http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/configtools.html
Please note:– SSCT has been developed with Microsoft .NET Framework, which must be installed prior to
installing SSCT for the application to function properly. SSCT is compatible with Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1, v2.0 and v3.5 (recommended).
– Microsoft .NET Framwork can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
SSCT – Installation
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Upon launching the program, the preferences window will be displayed, prompting the user to define the initial settings for the tool.
The Mode may be defined as either a server system configuration, a racking solution configuration or a configuration Wizard mode:
– In Configuration Mode, single server configurations or multiple configurations may be built and added to a quote.
– In Solution Mode, simple or complex rack solutions containing multiple servers may be configured.– In Wizard Mode, the user may create guided configurations step-by-step.
SSCT – Preferences
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SSCT – Preferences
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SSCT – Configuration Wizard
Select Brand: System xSelect Brand: System x
Select FamilySelect Family
Select ModelSelect Model
Click Configure button
Click Configure button
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SSCT – Configuration Wizard
Options selectionOptions selection Installed optionsInstalled options
Move to next option type
Move to next option type
Shows config rulings, errors and warnings
Shows config rulings, errors and warnings
Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration
Click to select DIMMsClick to select DIMMs
Click to select DrivesClick to select DrivesClick to select HBA’sClick to select HBA’s
Click to add to config and go to Configuration Suite
Click to add to config and go to Configuration Suite
These options are not Type Model exclusive and ruling is not enforced. Check compatibility before selecting these options
These options are not Type Model exclusive and ruling is not enforced. Check compatibility before selecting these options
Remove from serverRemove from serverAdd to serverAdd to server
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SSCT – Configuration Mode
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SSCT – Common Toolbar Icon Buttons
These Toolbar icons are available in both Solution mode and Configuration mode.Menu Option Icon Description
Add Adds the component selected in the Component Catalog to the Configuration.
Add byQuantity
Adds the component selected in the Component Catalog to the Configuration in the amount specified by the end-user.
Delete Deletes a selected component from the Configuration.
Configure with Wizard
Launches the Configuration Wizard for the selected component.
Set Status New Sets status of selected component in configuration to ‘New.’
Set status Existing
Sets the status of the selected component in the configuration to ‘Existing.’
Set status Installed
Sets the status of the selected component in the configuration to ‘Installed,’ (may be combined with the ‘New’ or ‘Existing’ status).
Menu Option Icon Description
Wizard Configurator
Launches the Wizard Configurator.
Validate Performs Configuration validation.
Database Window
Opens the Database window.
Find a part Opens the Find a part window.
Export Prices Export Prices to a XLS spreadsheet file.
Expand/ Collapse Components
Expand/CollapseSection
Expands/Collapses the components in the Component Catalog Tree.
Expands/Collapses components Catalog Section
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Old configs can be reloaded into SSCT with the .tp3 file and re-priced if the pricing changes before loading the order
SSCT – Update pricing
Items with an arrow next to it, requires a price refresh
Items with an arrow next to it, requires a price refresh
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Clicking on the export toolbar button will launch the export dialog.
The end-user will be prompted to save the file in one of the available formats
Upon selecting a format, the file is saved to the defined path
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SSCT - Exporting
Select export formatSelect export format
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SSCT - Exporting
The .xls is the most common export format in SSCT and .tp3 is the format used for saving the configuration file
x-config
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Download x-config java applet from IBM Site– https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/configurator/americas/bhui/asit/install.html
Please note:– x-config has been developed in Java which must be installed in order to run the java applet. x-
config is compatible with IBM or Oracle SDN JRE Version 6 or higher.
– The Java Runtime Environment can be downloaded from
–For IBM employees: IBM Standard Software Installer
–For others: Oracle SDN Java SE Runtime Environment 6
x-config – Installation
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Upon launching the program, the starter window will be displayed, prompting the user to define the initial configuration type for the tool.
The type may be defined as either a cluster solution, a general solution configuration or a Pureflex solution:
– Intelligent Cluster, turns custer support ON when creating, or adding products to, Intelligent Cluster and iDataplex solutions
– General Purpose, select for solutions that do not require manufacturing to connect cables for products in racks ( cluster support OFF)
– Pureflex System, select for template solutions featuring PureFlex System chassis and components
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x-config – Configurator Types
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First step is to select the country in which the order originated
x-config – Configuration Wizard
Select initiall rack (if required) Select Rack Power (if rack is selected) Review Selection
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x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Add product to rack by hovering over empty slot and pressing the +
Add product to rack by hovering over empty slot and pressing the +
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x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Click drop downClick drop down
Select serverSelect server
Label ServerLabel Server
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x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Standard features and services - Configure Servicepac’s
- Processors
- Flash Storage Memory (eXFlash)
- Memory DIMMs
Standard features and services - Configure Servicepac’s
- Processors
- Flash Storage Memory (eXFlash)
- Memory DIMMs
Storage Options - HDD Kits
- HDD’s
- ServeRAID & Options
- Memory DIMMs
Storage Options - HDD Kits
- HDD’s
- ServeRAID & Options
- Memory DIMMs
Expansion Options - Mezzanine Cards
- Riser Cards
- PCI Cards
- Optical Drives
- IMM Upgrade
- Base Server & Planar
Expansion Options - Mezzanine Cards
- Riser Cards
- PCI Cards
- Optical Drives
- IMM Upgrade
- Base Server & Planar
Software - IBM Software
- Virtualization software
Software - IBM Software
- Virtualization software
Cable - Network Cables
Cable - Network Cables
Power - Power Supplies
- Power Cables
Power - Power Supplies
- Power Cables
Original Selection vs Currently Selected Products - Shows difference between original config and current changes
Original Selection vs Currently Selected Products - Shows difference between original config and current changes
Press continue to add to rack
Review config in the power configurator to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the server.
Press continue to add to rack
Review config in the power configurator to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the server.
Select how many items of this config is required and press ok.
Select how many items of this config is required and press ok.
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x-config – General Purpose configuration
Server has been added at bottom rather than in RU 22 as rack will not pass the center of gravity.
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x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Manually moving the server to RU 22 by holding Ctrl then clicking & dragging the server up will confirm this
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x-config – Adding Non-racked Item
Select Non-racked ItemsSelect Non-racked Items
Click extra ItemClick extra Item
Select Item Type and press continue
Configurable Product – CTO config
Individual part – option classified by part
Search for Option – search for option using part number or description
Select Item Type and press continue
Configurable Product – CTO config
Individual part – option classified by part
Search for Option – search for option using part number or description
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x-config – General Purpose ConfigurationConfigurable ProductsIndividual PartsSearch for option
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Clicking on the export button will launch the export dialog.
The end-user will asked if they requires config to be exported to HVEC and if a SOVA test is required
Use requested to select a folder to save the HVEC to as well as a meaningful name for the file
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x-config - Exporting
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x-config – Exporting
Select reference tab to see the config.
Select reference tab to see the config.
HVEC fileHVEC file
