1. x86 Essential – Pre-Sales Tools
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2. Session objectives 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
Notes:
Instructor notes:
Purpose — List the unit objectives
Details —
Additional information —
Transition statement —
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3. 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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4. Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool - SSCT
Screenshot demo
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5. x-config Screenshot demo
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6. x-config – Cluster On vs Cluster Off
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
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7. Configuration and Options Guide - COG
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8. IBM x86 Server Reference - xREF
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9. IBM x86 Server Reference – xREF – Flex System Chassis
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10. IBM Power Configurator Tool
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11. IBM ServerProven
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12. IBM Flex System Interoperability Guide
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13. IBM System x and BladeCenter Competitive Sales Tool
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14. Techline System x Repository
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15. IBM Systems College - BP
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16. Webinars on System College
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17. STG Tools Spreadsheet
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18. Sales Configurators URL’s
SSCT
PSAT
(registered version)
(public version)
x-config 18
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19. SSCT
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20. SSCT – Installation Download SSCT package from IBM Site Please note:
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
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21. SSCT – Preferences
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.
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22. SSCT – Preferences
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23. SSCT – Configuration Wizard
Select Brand: System x
Select Family
Select Model
Click Configure button
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24. SSCT – Configuration Wizard
Click to select Drives
Click to select HBA’s
Installed options
Options selection
Click to select DIMMs
Add to server
Shows config rulings, errors and warnings
Remove from server
These options are not Type Model exclusive and ruling is not enforced. Check compatibility before selecting these options
Memory Configuration
Click to add to config and go to Configuration Suite
Move to next option type
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25. SSCT – Configuration Mode
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26. 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 by
Quantity
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/
Collapse
Section
Expands/Collapses the components in the Component Catalog Tree.
Expands/Collapses components Catalog Section
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27. SSCT – Update pricing
Old configs can be reloaded into SSCT with the .tp3 file and re-priced if the pricing changes before loading the order 1. 2.
Items with an arrow next to it, requires a price refresh
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28. SSCT - Exporting
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
Select export format
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29. SSCT - Exporting
The .xls is the most common export format in SSCT and .tp3 is the format used for saving the configuration file
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30. x-config
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31. x-config – Installation
Download x-config java applet from IBM Site
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
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32. x-config – Configurator Types
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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33. x-config – Configuration Wizard
First step is to select the country in which the order originated
Select initiall rack (if required)
Select Rack Power (if rack is selected)
Review Selection
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34. x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Add product to rack by hovering over empty slot and pressing the +
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35. x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Label Server
Click drop down
Select server
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36. x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Standard features and services - Configure Servicepac’s
- Processors
- Flash Storage Memory (eXFlash)
- Memory DIMMs
Software - IBM Software
- Virtualization software
Select how many items of this config is required and press ok.
Cable - Network Cables
Storage Options - HDD Kits
- HDD’s
- ServeRAID & Options
- Memory DIMMs
Power - Power Supplies
- Power Cables
Press continue to add to rack
Review config in the power configurator to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the server.
Original Selection vs Currently Selected Products - Shows difference between original config and current changes
Expansion Options - Mezzanine Cards
- Riser Cards
- PCI Cards
- Optical Drives
- IMM Upgrade
- Base Server & Planar
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37. 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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38. 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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39. x-config – Adding Non-racked Item
Select Non-racked Items
Click 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
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40. x-config – General Purpose Configuration
Search for option
Individual Parts
Configurable Products
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41. x-config - Exporting
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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42. x-config – Exporting HVEC file Select reference tab to see the config.
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