Xtw01t10v0901 tools and support

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IBM System x Tools and Support
XTW01
Topic 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 Toolset Overview
− * Standalone Solution Configuration Tool (SSCT) *
− eConfig (US & Canada Only)
> Sizing Tools
 ServerGuide

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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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− * Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only) *
> Sizing Tools
 ServerGuide

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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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− Configurator for e-business (eConfig) (US & Canada Only)
− * Web-based IBM Hardware Configurator (US & Canada Only) *
> Sizing Tools Review
 ServerGuide

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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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− * Configuration and Options Guide (COG) *
 ServerGuide

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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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− * Advanced Solution Integration Tool (ASIT) *
 ServerGuide

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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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− * Express Selector Plus (ESP) *
 ServerGuide

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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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 * Sizing Toolset Overview *
 UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite)
 ServerGuide

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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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− * System x & BladeCenter Power Configurator Tool *
 ServerGuide

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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 *
 ServerGuide

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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
− * IBM Workload Estimator (WLE) *
 ServerGuide

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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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> * Systems Management Tools and Utilities *
 ServerGuide

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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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 * UpdateXpress / UpdateXpress Service Pack Installer (UXLite) *
 ServerGuide

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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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 * ServerGuide *

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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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 ServerGuide
 * ServeRAID Manager *

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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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 ServerGuide
 * 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=500000
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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