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IBM System x Tools and Support

XTW01Topic 10

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this topic, you should be able to:

> Distinguish between the Configuration and Sizing tools

> Recall the pre-sales tools available in each category

> Summarize the function of each configuration and sizing tool

> Identify the pre-sales tools that are appropriate given a customer scenario

> Demonstrate the navigational features for each tool outlined in this topic

> List the benefiting features of UpdateXpress, ServerGuide, and ServeRAID Manager


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Topic 10 - Course Agenda

> Configuration Tools * Configuration Toolset Overview *

− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT)− eConfig (US & Canada Only) − Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only) − Configuration and Options Guide (COG) − Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − Express Selector Plus (ESP)

> Sizing Tools Sizing Toolset Overview

− BladeCenter & System x Power Configurator Tool− IBM Sizing Guides− IBM Workload Estimator (WLE)

> Systems Management Tools and Utilities UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer UXLite ServerGuide ServeRAID Manager Dynamic System Analysis


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Configuration Toolset Overview

Configuration Tools are used to build a valid product or solution configuration, with the output used to feed proposals and downstream processes

The current configuration toolset includes:

> Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) IBM sunset xSCA and Rack Configuration (merged into a single tool)

> eConfig (US & Canada Only)

> Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)

> Configuration and Options Guide (COG)

> Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) Replaced the Linux Cluster Sales Assistant (LCSA)

> Express Selector Plus (ESP)


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Pre-Sales Tools - Configurator Toolset

Configuration Tool Description / Function

Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool - SSCT

Standalone System x pre-sales solution configurator and pricing tool. Used for simple to complex System x, BladeCenter, IntelliStation and System x Storage solutions

eConfig Standalone pre-sales product configurator used today for System p, System i and TotalStorage. Beginning August 2006 it included System x and BladeCenter

IBM Hardware Configurator Web based pre-sales product configurator used for simple to complex configuration, pricing and ordering of System x, BladeCenter and System x Storage products. The latest version is release 3.0.

Configuration & Options Guide - COG

Technical information and general configuration guidance for System x, BladeCenter, IntelliStation and System x Storage products and options in Adobe PDF. Available in PDF & HTML Version

Advanced Solutions Integration Tool - ASIT

Standalone configuration tool for IBM Linux Cluster 1350 & iDataPlex, it also supports the Type Model Featurecode (TMF) nomenclature and Partnumber nomenclature. In June 2008 ASIT replaced the LCSA & LCPC

Express Selector Plus - ESP Express Selector Plus is the one-stop shopping experience for Tier 2 Business Partners who focus on the midmarket. ESP makes it easier to build, price, and source IBM's midmarket solutions for System x, Storage and BladeCenter.


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System x Configuration Tools Homepage


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> Configuration Tools Configuration Toolset Overview

− * Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) *− eConfig (US & Canada Only)− Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − Express Selector Plus (ESP)





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Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT)

Choose your country, region and language.


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SSCT Wizard Configuration Mode Example

Wizard mode great for generating simple and

quick configuration


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SSCT Configuration Mode Example

You can right click on the x3650 and bring up the ‘Compatibles Toolbox’ to add

options to the configuration.

The Compatibles Toolbox allows the user to quickly add options to a configuration. You can set the SSCT to automatically

validate or not.


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SSCT Solution Mode Example

In this example I manually placed the x3650 in the rack, but you can set preference

for servers to be Auto placed for best results.

From here you can add another configuration or go to File and choose ‘save’

or ‘export’ to an Excel spreadsheet.


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SSCT Excel Spreadsheet Quote Example

From here you can add and remove components.

Pricing will change real-time.


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT)− * Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) *− Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − Express Selector Plus (ESP)





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IBM Configurator for e-business (e-Config)

After adding customer and other data, this is the start screen.

Start by choosing the ‘Add Initial Order’ toolbar button.

This is a typical eConfig Initial Order Start window.


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eConfig Configuration Overview

This is the typical starting configuration screen for System x.

This example is the x3650 MC1. The MC1 models are for Microsoft OS pre-load and AC1 is for Linux and no OS.

Similar to the SSCT, you can run through the tabs to configure the product.

From here you can choose your model, OS version, Form Factor, Processor, etc.


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) − Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) − * Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only) * − Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − Express Selector Plus (ESP)

> Sizing Tools Review Sizing Toolset Overview




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IBM Hardware Configurator

This is the home page for the IBM Hardware Configurator non-Integrated.

As of September 2007 the IBM Hardware Configurator supports building complex nested configurations.

Choose a product category to begin the configuration, or start with a model number.

You can also enter a model number to find compatible accessories or parts.


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Hardware Configurator Summary Overview

After you build your server, you will be able to view a summary of your configuration. During the process you will need to check the system to ensure there are not any configuration errors.

The summary can be exported as a .csv, txt, xls or a .xml file.

Important information about your configuration will be displayed in the summary


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Hardware Configurator - Save and Export

To save your configuration as a CFReport, click the Save button.

You can also choose to export the file as a .csv, .txt, .xls, or .xml file

Note: The XML file can only be created if the configuration is valid, without fatal errors and that the CFReport is not locked. Then the Export as .xml link will display


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) − Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) − Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− * Configuration and Options Guide (COG) *− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT)− Express Selector Plus (ESP)





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Configuration and Options Guide - HTML Version

The home page of the Web-based version of the COG.

With the Web-based version we have added a ‘Withdrawn products’

selection.

As of January 31st 2008 there is a new ‘Search’ feature that allows the user to search just the

Web-based COG.

Select the system you want to

configure.


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Configuration and Options Guide - x3755

When you select the x3755 ‘Options’ tab, you will see the supported processors, memory, HDD’s, I/O and Power Accessories.

An example of the x3755 specifications by model


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Configuration and Options Guide - PDF Version

This is the PDF-based version of the COG.

As of January 31st 2008 the data in the PDF version will look identical to Web-based version, as the PDF is just a capture of the HTML pages.


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) − Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) − Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− * Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) *− Express Selector Plus (ESP)





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ASIT Hardware Configurator

This is the Start page view of the ASIT Hardware Configurator.

As of June 30th, 2008 ASIT replaced the LCSA and is now the only configurator for e1350, Microsoft Clusters and iDataPlex.


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ASIT Hardware Configurator Overview

This is the Starter screen where you have different options of how to proceed. You can select ‘Wizard’, ‘Open’, ‘Template’, ‘New’ or ‘Exit’.


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This is the result of all the modifications and default selections. From here you can fine tune and further customize your configuration.

ASIT Hardware Configurator - Configuration Screen


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) − Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) − Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − * Express Selector Plus (ESP) *





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Express Selector Plus

This is the Home page view on PartnerWorld for the Express Selector Plus tool.

From here you can launch the tool, learn more with the channel flyer or watch the 2 minute Express Selector Plus flash demo.


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Express Selector Plus - Your Systems Screen

After saving the system I then went to the ‘Your Systems’ selection.

Now I can ‘View Summary’, ‘Export’, ‘Send Message’ or ‘Trial Kitting’. I can also ‘Build New System’.


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Express Selector Plus - Excel XLS Output

Here is the Excel XLS output.

As you can see this is similar to the SSCT XLS output.


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− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) − Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) − Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) − Express Selector Plus (ESP)

> Sizing Tools Review * Sizing Toolset Overview *


> Systems Management Tools and Utilities UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) ServerGuide ServeRAID Manager Dynamic System Analysis


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Sizing Toolset

Sizing Tools are used to assist with measurement of a specific output, i.e. power usage, or for determining the system requirement for a product or solution.

List of current sizing toolset

> BladeCenter & System x Power Configurator Tool

> IBM Sizing Guides

> IBM Workload Estimator (WLE)


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Pre-Sales Tools - Sizing Toolset

Sizing Tool Description / Function

BladeCenter & System x Power Configurator Tool

Excel based application used to calculate actual power usage and energy savings

Single tool for System x and BladeCenter

IBM Sizing Guides Sizing Guides provide point-and-click access to software solution specific hardware requirements

IBM Workload Estimator – WLE

Web-based sizing tool for System i5™, System p5™, and System x™. You can use this tool to size a new, to size an upgrade to an existing system, or to size a consolidation of several systems


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> Configuration Tools

Configuration Toolset Overview

− Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT)

− Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only)

− Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only)

− Configuration and Options Guide (COG)

− Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT)

− Express Selector Plus (ESP)

> Sizing Tools Review

Sizing Toolset Overview

− * System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool *

− IBM Sizing Guides

− IBM Workload Estimator (WLE)

> Systems Management Tools and Utilities

UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite)

ServerGuide

ServeRAID Manager

Dynamic System Analysis



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Power Configurator Tool

This is the pop-up window that first appears when starting the tool.

From here you can choose the Country and Voltage, then select ‘Choose Rack’.


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BladeCenter Power Calculator Tool - Excel Report

Here is the Excel Spreadsheet version of the

Usage Report for the complete configuration.


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− System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool− * IBM Sizing Guides *− IBM Workload Estimator (WLE)



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IBM Sizing Guides

Here is the Home page for the Web-based IBM Sizing Guides.

From here you could choose ‘Search

Sizing Guides’ for existing guides or

‘Enroll Sizing Guides’ if you want to create your own.


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IBM Sizing Guides - SQL Server Output

The output shows immediate solution

and created a growth solution

based on input to questions.

This is the output with SQL Server sizing guide.

From here you can create a PDF report, modify system, change input, etc.


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Topic 10 – Course Agenda




− System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool− IBM Sizing Guides − * IBM Workload Estimator (WLE) *



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IBM Workload Estimator - Start Page

This is the homepage for the IBM Systems Workload Estimator (WLE).

From here you can run the on-line version.


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IBM Workload Estimator - Generic Output

The output shows immediate solution

and created a growth solution

based on input to questions.

This is the output for the Generic workload with the input of data from the previous screen.

From here you can create a PDF report, modify system, change input, etc.


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− System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool− IBM Sizing Guides − IBM Workload Estimator (WLE)

> * Systems Management Tools and Utilities * UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) ServerGuide ServeRAID Manager Dynamic System Analysis


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Systems Management Tools

Systems management tools needed to ensure the good health of your computing environment and prevention measures to avoid many of the issues that can adversely affect the functioning of your hardware.

List of current system management tool:

> UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite)

> ServerGuide

> ServeRAID Manager

> Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)


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> Systems Management Tools and Utilities * UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) * ServerGuide ServeRAID Manager Dynamic System Analysis


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UpdateXpress Overview

UpdateXpress is a CD that enables you to update your system’s firmware and Windows Device Drivers at the most current levels directly from the CD

Three ways to use the UpdateXpress CD:

> Locally at the server by booting from the CD

> Locally by loading the CD (autorun) from Windows

> Remotely using the RemoteUX command- line utility on the CD


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UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite)

> Acquire Updates

Live update content from IBM web site

> Compare and Update

Inventory systems on which the update will be performed

Query the update directory for a list of available update packages

Compare update to applicable update list

Recommend a set of updates to apply

Deploy those updates to the system

> Create Bootable Media updates on CD/DVD and USB-Keys

Support for Windows 2008, RHEL 5 and VMware3.0.x. In addition to already supporting W2K, W2K3, RHEL3 & 4, SLES 9 &10.

Remote Execution feature, similar to RemoteUX

Additional command line arguments to customize UXSPs

UXLite Matrix web page

Three main function in the new in UXLite2.0

UXLite Bootable Media


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> Systems Management Tools and Utilities UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) * ServerGuide * ServeRAID Manager Dynamic System Analysis


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IBM ServerGuide Overview

IBM ServerGuide is a tool that simplifies the process of installing and configuring IBM System x and BladeCenter servers


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> Systems Management Tools and Utilities UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) ServerGuide * ServeRAID Manager * Dynamic System Analysis


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IBM ServeRAID Manager Overview

IBM ServeRAID Manager application software used to configure, administer, and monitor ServeRAID adapters or controllers that are installed locally or remotely on servers.


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> Systems Management Tools and Utilities UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) ServerGuide ServeRAID Manager * Dynamic System Analysis *


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Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)> Focused on problem analysis and

determination

> Creates a merged log that includes events from application, system, and DSA event logs

> DSA collects information about the following aspects of a system: System configuration, network

settings

Installed applications, hotfixes

Device drivers, system services

Performance data, Resource utilization

Hardware inventory, PCI information

Application and system event logs

> Data can be viewed in HTML files, or sent to IBM Service and Support


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IBM ServerProven

IBM ServerProven validates selected products for

compatibility with System x, BladeCenter, and

IntelliStation.


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xREF Sheets – Current Products Cover page

Cover page for System xREF

The left column allows you can choose a product to review.


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IBM Redbooks

How-to guides for technical information


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Glossary of Terms

Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT)

BladeCenter and System x Reference (xREF)

Configurator for e-business (eConfig)

Configuration and Options Guide (COG)

Dynamic System Analysis

Express Selector Plus (ESP)

IBM Redbooks

ServeRAID Manager

ServerGuide

ServerProven

Sizing Guide

Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT)

System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool

UpdateXpress

UXLite

Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator

Workload Estimator (WLE)


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Course Summary

Having completed Topic, you should be able to:

> Distinguish between the Configuration and Sizing tools

> Recall the pre-sales tools available in each category

> Summarize the function of each configuration and sizing tool

> Identify the pre-sales tools that are appropriate given a customer scenario

> Demonstrate the navigational features for each tool outlined in this topic

> List the benefiting features of UpdateXpress, ServerGuide, and ServeRAID Manager


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Additional Resources

IBM STG SMART Zone for more education on Webinar, Web Lectures, etc..:

> Internal: http://lt.be.ibm.com/smartzone/modulartechnical

> BP: http://www.ibm.com/services/weblectures/dlv/partnerworld

IBM System x Support

> http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/brandmain?brandind=5000008

IBM Redbooks

> http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/

IBM System x Reference (xREF)

> http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/pages/xref?Open


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