BladeCenterEType8677
Installation and User’s Guide
BladeCenterEType8677
Installation and User’s Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read: the general information in Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 47;
the IBM Warranty Information document; and the IBM Safety Information and IBM Systems and Environmental Notices and User
Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
Eighth Edition (July 2010)
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Locating and recording BladeCenter unit information ...........2
Features and specifications .....................3
The BladeCenter modules .....................5
Management modules......................5
I/O modules .........................6
Blade servers .........................7
Power modules ........................7
Blower modules ........................8
The IBM Documentation CD ....................8
Hardware and software requirements ................8
Using the Documentation Browser .................8
Related documentation ......................9
Notices and statements in this document ...............10
Major components of the BladeCenter E Type 8677 unit .........11
Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators .......13
Supplying power to the BladeCenter unit ...............13
Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter unit .............13
BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs .............14
Front view .........................14
Rear view ..........................16
Rear system LED panel ...................16
I/O module ........................16
Power module .......................17
Blower module .......................18
Management module.....................18
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options .........19
Installation checklist .......................19
Installation guidelines ......................20
System reliability guidelines ...................20
Handling static-sensitive devices .................20
Installing and removing modules ..................21
Installing a module ......................21
Removing a module ......................23
Installing and removing a blade server ................24
Installing and removing the blower module...............24
Installing an optional acoustic attenuation module ............25
Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module ...........26
Completing the installation.....................26
Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines ..........29
Configuring the BladeCenter unit ..................29
Configuring the management module................29
Configuring I/O modules ....................29
Configuring blade servers ....................29
BladeCenter networking guidelines .................30
Chapter 5. IBM Director .....................31
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Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter resources ..............33
Chapter 7. Solving problems ...................35
Diagnostic tools overview .....................35
Troubleshooting tables ......................35
Monitor problems .......................36
Power problems .......................37
Management-module problems ..................37
Blower module problems ....................37
Optional device problems ....................37
LEDs ............................38
Diagnosing problems using diagnostic LEDs .............38
Diagnostic LEDs .......................39
Appendix A. BladeCenter management module configuration worksheet 41
Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance ..........45
Before you call .........................45
Using the documentation .....................45
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........45
Software service and support ...................46
Hardware service and support ...................46
IBM Taiwan product service ....................46
Appendix C. Notices ......................47
Trademarks ..........................47
Important notes.........................48
Particulate contamination .....................49
Documentation format ......................49
Electronic emission notices ....................50
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........50
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........50
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........50
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............50
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........50
Germany Class A statement ...................51
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geräten .................51
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC
EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A ........51
Japan VCCI Class A statement ..................52
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement .........................52
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........52
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......52
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....53
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............53
Power cords ..........................53
Index ............................55
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 v
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
book.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your server or optional device before you install the device.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
Safety vii
Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cable. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cables are disconnected from the
power source.
1 2
Statement 6:
CAUTION:
If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that
is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord
to an easily accessible power source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
Safety ix
Statement 20:
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades to
reduce the weight.
Statement 21:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.
This device is intended for use with UL Listed IBM BladeCenter products.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM®BladeCenter®E Type 8677 unit is a high-density, high-performance
rack-mounted server system. The BladeCenter unit provides up to 14 bays for blade
servers and other BladeCenter devices, integrating common resources that are
shared by the blade servers. The use of common resources provides a small
server-system footprint that contains high-performing servers with minimal cabling.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to any
IBM BladeCenter units. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly
from your hardware.
The BladeCenter unit provides the following common resources:
v Hot-swap blade-server bays on the front of the BladeCenter unit and hot-swap
module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. You can add, remove, or
replace blade servers, management modules, I/O modules, power modules, and
blower modules in hot-swap bays without removing power from the BladeCenter
unit.
v A midplane that is connected to all BladeCenter components.
v One or two management modules that perform system-management functions.
v Power modules that provide redundant power for all BladeCenter components.
There are four power modules that operate in redundant pairs. Each pair
provides power to selected BladeCenter components.
v Blowers that provide cooling for all BladeCenter components. There are two
blower modules.
v Four input/output (I/O) module bays that support external network interface
connections to network resources and other devices.
v A media tray that contains an optical drive (such as a CD or DVD drive) and a
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port that can be assigned to any blade server.
This Installation and User’s Guide provides information about the following tasks:
v Defining and recording your BladeCenter network configuration information
v Installing and cabling the BladeCenter unit
v Installing basic BladeCenter unit optional devices:
– Management module
– I/O module
– Blade server
v Performing basic troubleshooting of the BladeCenter unit
Packaged with the Installation and User’s Guide are software CDs that help you to
configure and manage the Type 8677 BladeCenter unit.
The BladeCenter comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of
the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document for your BladeCenter on the IBM Documentation CD.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/
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Locating and recording BladeCenter unit information
Record information about your BladeCenter unit in the following table. You will need
this information for future reference.
Product name BladeCenter E
Machine type 8677
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The serial number and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear of
the chassis, as shown in the following illustration.
A set of blank labels comes with each blade server. Record all identifying
information on a label and place it on the BladeCenter bezel, just below the blade
server, as shown in the following illustration. Do not place the label on the blade
server itself or in any way block the ventilation holes on the blade server.
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Features and specifications
Current BladeCenter E models do not have a diskette drive in the media tray. Older
BladeCenter E models do have a diskette drive in the media tray. A separate
features and specifications table is provided for each of these model types.
Notes:
1. For information about which types of I/O modules can be installed in which
I/O-module bays, see “I/O modules” on page 6.
2. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, and optical drive. The
BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communication with these devices.
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for
BladeCenter E Type 8677 units currently available. These models do not have a
diskette drive bay in the media tray.
Media tray (on front):
v SATA CD/DVD drive
v USB v2.0 port
v Front system LED panel
Module bays (on rear):
v Four hot-swap power-module bays
v Two hot-swap management-module
bays
v Four hot-swap I/O-module bays
v Two hot-swap blower bays
Blade-server bays (on front):
14 hot-swap blade-server bays
Redundant cooling:
Two variable-speed hot-swap blowers
Power modules:
v Minimum: Two 2000-watt or greater
hot-swap power modules
– Both power modules supply power
to all modules and to blade-server
bays 1 through 6.
– Both power modules provide
redundancy to each other.
v Maximum: Four
– Power modules 1 and 2 supply
power to all modules and to
blade-server bays 1 through 6.
– Power modules 3 and 4 supply
power to blade-server bays 7
through 14.
– Power modules 1 and 2 provide
redundancy to each other.
– Power modules 3 and 4 provide
redundancy to each other.
I/O modules:
v Minimum: One
v Maximum: Four
Management module:
v Minimum: One hot-swap advanced
management module providing the
following features:
– System-management functions for
the BladeCenter unit
– Video port (analog)
– Two USB ports for keyboard and
mouse
– Serial management connection
– 10/100 Mb Ethernet remote
management connection
v Maximum: Two hot-swap advanced
management modules: one active, one
redundant
Upgradeable microcode:
v Management-module firmware
v I/O-module firmware (some I/O module
types)
v Blade-server firmware
Security features:
v Login password for remote connection.
v Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security for
Web interface access, Secure Shell
(SSH) for remote command-line access,
and Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol (LDAP) and role-based security
for user authentication and
authorization.
Size (7 U):
v Height: 304.2 mm (12 in. or 7 U)
v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.)
v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in.)
v Weight:
– Fully configured with modules and
blade servers: Approximately 102 kg
(225 lb)
– Fully configured without modules and
blade servers: Approximately 38.6 kg
(85 lb)
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Without acoustic attenuation module: Sound
power, operating, and idle: 7.4 bels
v With acoustic attenuation module: Sound
power, idle, and operating: 6.9 bels
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– On:
- Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft) - 10° to
35°C (50° to 95°F)
- Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (3000 ft to
7000 ft) - 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F)
– Off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F).
v Humidity: 8% to 80%
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz single-phase)
required
v Input voltage:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 1365 Btu/hour (400
watts)
v Maximum configuration: Varies depending
on the type of power modules installed.
– Four 2000-watt power modules: 20 094
Btu/hour (5889 watts)
– Four 2320-watt power modules: 23 672
Btu/hour (6938 watts)
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The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for older
BladeCenter Type 8677 models. These models have a diskette drive bay in the
media tray.
Media tray (on front):
v Diskette drive: 1.44 MB
v IDE CD or DVD
v USB v1.1 port
v Front system LED panel
Module bays (on rear):
v Four hot-swap power-module bays
v Two hot-swap management-module
bays
v Four hot-swap I/O-module bays
v Two hot-swap blower bays
Blade-server bays (on front):
14 hot-swap blade-server bays
Redundant cooling:
Two variable-speed hot-swap blowers
Power modules:
v Minimum: Two hot-swap power
modules
– Both power modules supply power
to all modules and to blade-server
bays 1 through 6.
– Both power modules provide
redundancy to each other.
v Maximum: Four
– Power modules 1 and 2 supply
power to all modules and to
blade-server bays 1 through 6.
– Power modules 3 and 4 supply
power to blade-server bays 7
through 14.
– Power modules 1 and 2 provide
redundancy to each other.
– Power modules 3 and 4 provide
redundancy to each other.
I/O modules:
v Minimum: One
v Maximum: Four
Management module:
v Minimum: One hot-swap management
module providing the following features:
– System-management functions for
the BladeCenter unit
– Video port (analog)
– Keyboard connection (PS/2 port or
USB port depending on the
management module-type)
– Mouse connection (PS/2 port or USB
port depending on the management
module type)
– Serial management connection
(advanced management module
only)
– 10/100 Mb Ethernet remote
management connection
v Maximum: Two hot-swap management
modules: one active, one redundant
Upgradeable microcode:
v Management-module firmware
v I/O-module firmware (some I/O module
types)
v Blade-server firmware
Security features:
v Login password for remote connection.
v Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security for
Web interface access, Secure Shell
(SSH) for remote command-line access,
and Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol (LDAP) and role-based security
for user authentication and
authorization.
Size (7 U):
v Height: 304.2 mm (12 in. or 7 U)
v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.)
v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in.)
v Weight:
– Fully configured with modules and
blade servers: Approximately 102 kg
(225 lb)
– Fully configured without modules and
blade servers: Approximately 38.6 kg
(85 lb)
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Without acoustic attenuation module: Sound
power, operating, and idle: 7.4 bels
v With acoustic attenuation module: Sound
power, idle, and operating: 6.9 bels
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– On:
- Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft) - 10° to
35°C (50° to 95°F)
- Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (3000 ft to
7000 ft) - 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F)
– Off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F).
v Humidity: 8% to 80%
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz single-phase)
required
v Input voltage:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 1365 Btu/hour (400
watts)
v Maximum configuration: Varies depending
on the type of power modules installed.
– Four 1200-watt power modules: 9622
Btu/hour (2820 watts)
– Four 1400-watt power modules: 11 111
Btu/hour (3256 watts)
– Four 1800-watt power modules: 13 650
Btu/hour (4000 watts)
– Four 2000-watt power modules (for use
with a Gigabit Ethernet expansion card):
18 425 Btu/hour (5400 watts)
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The BladeCenter modules
The BladeCenter unit contains the following hot-swap modules:
v Management modules
v I/O modules
v Blade servers
v Power modules
v Blower modules
See “Front view” on page 14 and “Rear view” on page 16 for the location of each
module.
The BladeCenter unit and the active management module make optional I/O
devices (CD/DVD drive, USB port, keyboard, video, and mouse) available to all the
blade servers, selected by any one blade server at a time.
Management modules
The BladeCenter unit comes with at least one hot-swap management module in
management-module bay 1. An optional second management module in
management-module bay 2 provides management redundancy. The management
modules are hot-swap BladeCenter modules that you use to configure and manage
all installed BladeCenter components.
The type of management modules that are installed in your BladeCenter unit
depends on the BladeCenter unit model and devices that are installed. When two
modules are installed they must be the same type.
v A BladeCenter unit that has a media tray with a diskette drive can use either
management modules or advanced management modules, depending on which
devices are installed in the BladeCenter unit.
v A BladeCenter unit that has a media tray without a diskette drive must use
advanced management modules.
v If 2320-watt power modules are installed in the BladeCenter unit, you must use
advanced management modules.
v See the documentation that comes with your BladeCenter device to determine if
specific management modules are required to support the device.
See the User's Guide or the Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for your
management module type for more information.
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I/O modules
The BladeCenter unit supports from one to four hot-swap I/O modules. Table 1
identifies the type of I/O module you can install in each I/O-module bay. See
http://www.ibm.com/support/ for a list of supported I/O modules. See “Rear view” on
page 16 for the location of the I/O-module bays on the BladeCenter unit.
Table 1. Hot-swap I/O-module types by location
Bays I/O-module function Permissible I/O module
1 and 2 Network connections 1 and 2
(Ethernet) are used for all
blade servers in the
BladeCenter unit.
3 and 4 Network connections 3 and 4
are used for all I/O expansion
options on blade servers in
the BladeCenter unit.
One of the following combinations:
v Two Ethernet switch modules
v Two pass-thru modules
v One Ethernet switch module and one
pass-thru module
One of the following combinations:
v Two Ethernet switch modules
v Two Fibre Channel switch modules
v Two pass-thru modules
Important:
v The modules that are used must support the
network interface that is used on the I/O
expansion options.
v The I/O modules in bays 3 and 4 must be
the same type.
Notes:
1. The enumeration of the Ethernet controllers in a blade server is
operating-system dependent. You can verify the Ethernet controller designations
that a blade server uses through your operating-system settings.
2. The routing of an Ethernet controller to a particular I/O-module bay depends on
the type of blade server. You can verify which Ethernet controller is routed to
which I/O-module bay by using the following test:
a. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module, in I/O-module
bay 1.
b. Make sure that the ports on the switch module or pass-thru module are
enabled. See the management-module User’s Guide for instructions.
c. Enable only one of the Ethernet controllers on the blade server. Note the
designation that the blade-server operating system has for the controller.
d. Ping an external computer on the network that the switch module or
pass-thru module is connected to.
If you can ping the external computer, the Ethernet controller that you enabled
is associated with the I/O module in I/O-module bay 1. The other Ethernet
controller in the blade server is associated with the I/O module in I/O-module
bay 2.
Your BladeCenter unit supports a minimum of one hot-swap Ethernet switch module
or pass-thru module, in I/O-module bay 1 or 2. This I/O module provides an internal
connection to an integrated Ethernet controller in all the blade servers in the
BladeCenter unit, up to 14 internal connections per I/O module. To provide an
internal connection for the second integrated Ethernet controller in each blade
server, install an Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in the available
I/O-module bay (I/O-module bay 1 or bay 2).
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Blade servers
Similarly, the BladeCenter unit supports two additional I/O modules in I/O-module
bays 3 and 4. Each of these I/O modules provides an internal connection to one of
the two network-interface controllers on all the I/O-expansion options that are
installed in blade servers in the BladeCenter unit. The I/O module must be
compatible with the network interface on all the I/O-expansion options. For example,
if you install a Fibre Channel I/O expansion option in a blade server, the I/O
modules that you install in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 must be Fibre Channel switch
modules or pass-thru modules.
Notes:
1. Because of electromagnetic interference (EMI), no more than two four-port 1 Gb
Ethernet switch modules can be installed in the BladeCenter unit. You can mix
four-port 1 Gb Ethernet switch modules with other supported Ethernet switch
modules to achieve the total number of Ethernet switch modules that you need
in the BladeCenter unit.
2. You can use a pass-thru module in any I/O-module bay, provided that the
associated controller in the blade servers or I/O expansion options is compatible
with it.
The BladeCenter unit provides 14 bays for blade servers or other BladeCenter
devices. A blade server is a hot-swap, independent server, with its own processors,
memory, storage, network controllers, operating system, and applications. The blade
server slides into a bay in the BladeCenter unit and shares power, blowers,
media-tray drives, switches, and ports with other blade servers.
Power modules
The BladeCenter unit comes with two to four hot-swap power modules.
The following table summarizes the application for each power module.
Bays Power module function
1 and 2 Provides power to all the BladeCenter modules and to blade bays 1 through 6
3 and 4 Provides power to blade bays 7 through 14
Power modules are not needed in bays 3 and 4 until you begin installing blade
servers and options in blade bays 7 through 14.
Note: If you install a blade server in blade bay 6 that spans two bays or that has
an attached expansion unit, power modules are required in all four power
bays.
Each pair of power modules is redundant, depending on power-management
settings. If either power module fails, the remaining power module continues to
supply power, but there is no redundancy; the failed power module must be
replaced as soon as possible.
Important:
1. The power modules in a pair must match each other in capacity (wattage).
2. For power redundancy, you must connect the power-module pairs (1 and 3, or 2
and 4) to different ac power sources that are controlled by separate circuit
breakers. For example, when one ac power source fails, the second ac power
source handles the power load for the BladeCenter unit.
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Blower modules
The BladeCenter unit comes with two hot-swap blower modules for cooling
redundancy. The blower speeds vary depending on the ambient air temperature at
the front of the BladeCenter unit and the temperature of internal BladeCenter
components. If the ambient temperature is 22°C (72°F) or below, the BladeCenter
unit blowers will run at 30% of their maximum rotational speed, increasing their
speed as required to control internal BladeCenter temperature. If the ambient
temperature is above 22°C (72°F), the blowers will run at 80% of their maximum
rotational speed, increasing their speed as required to control the internal
BladeCenter unit temperature. If a blower fails, the remaining blower continues to
cool the BladeCenter unit and blade servers. Replace a failed blower as soon as
possible, to restore cooling redundancy. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual
and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
The IBM Documentation CD
You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any personal computer that meets the
hardware and software requirements.
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your blade server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor.
v 32 MB of RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or
xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use
in your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation
Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD drive
and click Start --> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
8 BladeCenter E Type 8677: Installation and User’s Guide
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD drive; then, run the
following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your blade server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list
displays all the documents for your blade server. Some documents might be in
folders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional
documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Related documentation
In addition to this Installation and User’s Guide, the following related documentation
is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/support/ or
on the BladeCenter Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter unit:
v Warranty: This document contains information about the terms of the warranty.
v Safety Information: This document contains translated caution and danger
statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the
documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Rack Installation Instructions: This document
contains instructions for installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack.
v IBM BladeCenter E Type 8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide: This document contains the information to help you solve
problems, and it contains information for service technicians.
v BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide: This document provides general
information about the management module for your BladeCenter unit, including
information about features, how to configure the management module, and how
to get help. There is a unique User's Guide for each management module type.
v BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide:
This document explains how to use the management-module command-line
interface to directly access BladeCenter management functions as an alternative
to using the Web-based user interface. The command-line interface also provides
access to the text-console command prompt on each blade server through a
serial over LAN (SOL) connection. There is a unique Command-Line Interface
Reference Guide for each management module type.
v BladeCenter Management Module Installation Guide: This document contains
instructions for installing the management module in a BladeCenter unit and
creating the initial configuration. There is a unique Installation Guide for each
management module type.
Chapter 1. Introduction 9
v BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Messages Guide
This document contains a complete list of all non-device specific events and
recommended actions for BladeCenter units equipped with the Advanced
Management Module, sorted by event ID. Device specific event information is in
the documentation for the device.
v Serial over LAN Setup Guide
This document explains how to update and configure BladeCenter components
for Serial over LAN (SOL) operation. The SOL connection provides access to the
text-console command prompt on each blade server and enables the blade
servers to be managed from a remote location.
Additional documents might be included on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation
CD.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD.
Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the
Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Major components of the BladeCenter E Type 8677 unit
The following illustration shows the locations of the major components in the
BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustration might differ from your hardware.
Chapter 1. Introduction 11
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Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators
This section describes how to supply power and disconnect power to the
BladeCenter unit. It also describes the controls and light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Supplying power to the BladeCenter unit
To supply power to the BladeCenter unit, connect one end of the power cord to a
power module on the rear of the BladeCenter unit; then, connect the other end of
the power cord into a 220-volt power distribution unit (PDU). Make sure that the
PDU is connected to an appropriate electrical outlet. The BladeCenter unit does not
have a power switch.
The blade servers in the BladeCenter unit are connected to power but are not
turned on. After the BladeCenter unit is turned on, depending on the configuration
settings, the blade servers might need to be individually turned on.
Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter unit
You can shut down the BladeCenter unit by turning off the blade servers and
disconnecting the BladeCenter unit from the power source.
To disconnect power from the BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps:
1. Shut down each blade server. See the documentation that comes with your
blade servers for instructions for shutting down the operating system.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the
power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all
electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are
disconnected from the power source.
1 2
2. Disconnect all power cords on the BladeCenter unit from all the power modules.
Note: After you disconnect the BladeCenter unit from power, wait at least 5
seconds before you connect the BladeCenter unit to power again.
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BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs
This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front and rear of
the BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your hardware.
Front view
This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front of the
BladeCenter unit.
v Front system LED panel: The LEDs on this panel provide status information for
your BladeCenter unit.
Power-on
Location
Over-temperature
Information
System error
– Power-on: When this green LED is lit, power is present in the BladeCenter
unit. When this LED is off, the power subsystem, the ac power, or the LED
has failed, or the management module is not present or not functioning.
Attention: If the power-on LED is off, it does not mean there is no electrical
current present in the BladeCenter unit. The LED might be burned out. To
remove all electrical current from the BladeCenter unit, you must disconnect
all power cords from all power modules.
– Location: When this blue LED is lit or flashing, it has been turned on by the
system administrator, to aid in visually locating the BladeCenter unit. If a blade
server requires attention, the location LED on the blade server usually will
also be lit. After the BladeCenter unit has been located, you can have the
system administrator turn off the location LED.
– Over-temperature: When this amber LED is lit, the temperature in the
BladeCenter unit exceeds the temperature limits or a blade server reports an
over-temperature condition. The BladeCenter unit senses the error and will
take corrective action, such as increasing the blower speed. This LED turns
off automatically when there is no longer an over-temperature condition.
– Information: When this amber LED is lit, a noncritical event has occurred that
requires attention, such as the wrong I/O module inserted in a bay or power
demands that exceed the capacity of power modules that are currently
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installed. The event is recorded in the event log. Check the LEDs on the
BladeCenter unit and the blade servers to isolate the component. See the
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions for
viewing the event log and checking the LEDs. After the situation is handled,
have the system administrator turn off the information LED.
– System error: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred, such as a failed module or a system error in a blade server. An LED
on one of the components or on a blade server is also lit to further isolate the
error. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for
more information. For systems equipped with an Advanced Management
Module, see also the Advanced Management Module Messages Guide to
determine the proper action for error and event codes.
Note: You can turn off the location LED and the information LED through the
Web interface or IBM Director Console.
v USB connector: Use this connector to attach an external USB device.
v Optical-drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD/DVD
drive is in use.
v Optical-drive eject button: Press this button to release a disc from the CD/DVD
drive.
v Blade server control panel: This panel contains indicators and controls for the
blade server. See the documentation that comes with your blade server for
information about the blade-server control panel.
v System service card: This card slides in and out of the storage location as seen
in the “Front view” on page 14 and contains system-service instructions and a
writable area.
Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators 15
Rear view
This section identifies the components and indicators on the rear of the
BladeCenter unit.
Rear system LED panel
The LEDs on this panel provide status information. These LEDs duplicate the LEDs
in the front system LED panel.
I/O module
See the documentation that comes with each I/O module for a description of the
connectors and LEDs on the I/O module.
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Power module
Several types of power module, with different wattage ratings, can be used in the
BladeCenter E unit.
The following illustration shows the rear view for older power modules.
Note: The illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware.
AC power
AC
DC
DC power
The following illustration shows the rear view for the currently available power
modules.
Power module LEDs: These LEDs indicate the condition of the power module.
v AC power: When this green LED is lit, ac input to the power module is present
and within specifications. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power
LEDs are lit.
v DC power: When this green LED is lit, the dc output from the power module to
the other components and blade servers is present and within specifications.
During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.
v Power module error LED (2320-watt power modules only): When this amber
LED is lit, it indicates that an error has been detected in the power module.
When this LED is lit, the BladeCenter unit system error LED is also lit.
Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators 17
Blower module
Blower error
LEDs
The LED on each blower provides status information about the blower. For
additional information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide. This amber LED is lit and stays lit when an error has been detected in the
blower. The system-error LEDs on the BladeCenter system LED panels are also lit.
Management module
See the documentation that comes with the management module or the advanced
management module for a description of the connectors and LEDs on the module.
Note: Only advanced management modules can be installed in a BladeCenter E
Type 8677 unit configured with 2320-watt power modules.
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Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options
This chapter provides instructions for installing the BladeCenter unit into a rack and
adding optional devices to your BladeCenter unit. Some removal instructions are
provided in case you have to remove one device to install another.
Installation checklist
Before you can use the BladeCenter unit, you must set up and configure the
BladeCenter unit, and install and configure the required components in the
BladeCenter unit. If you have not already done so, perform the activities on the
following checklist:
__ 1. Set up the rack in which you will install the BladeCenter unit. See the Rack
Installation Instructions .
__ 2. Determine the BladeCenter unit configuration settings, such as the IP
address and MAC address. Record the BladeCenter configuration setting
information in Appendix A, “BladeCenter management module configuration
worksheet,” on page 41. See the management-module User’s Guide for
instructions for configuring an IP address.
__ 3. If your BladeCenter unit is preconfigured with blade servers, power
modules, management modules, and blowers already installed, remove
them to reduce the weight. See “Removing a module” on page 23 for
instructions.
__ 4. Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack. Detailed instructions for installing
a BladeCenter unit in a rack are in the Rack Installation Instructions.
__ 5. Install the power supplies and blower units in the BladeCenter unit if you
removed them. Make sure that the BladeCenter unit has adequate power to
support all the installed components. The BladeCenter unit must contain
either two or four power modules. If necessary, upgrade the power modules
in the BladeCenter unit. See the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Power Module
Upgrade Guidelines Technical Update for information.
__ 6. Install the required BladeCenter unit components.
__ 7. Make sure that the latest level of firmware is installed on all of the
BladeCenter components. See http://www.ibm.com/support/ for additional
information.
__ 8. Configure the management module in the BladeCenter unit. See the
management-module User’s Guide for information and instructions.
__ 9. Configure the I/O modules in the BladeCenter unit. See the documentation
for your I/O modules for configuration information.
If you plan to install the operating system in a blade server through the
Ethernet network, you also must install and configure a second Ethernet
switch module in I/O-module bay 2 of the BladeCenter unit.
__ 10. Configure the blade servers. See the Installation and User's Guide that
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Note: If you install another Ethernet-compatible I/O module, it does not
have to be the same type that is installed in I/O-module bay 1 of the
BladeCenter unit.
comes with your blade server for information and instructions.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin to install options in the BladeCenter unit, read the following
information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices.” This information will help you work safely.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that you can remove or
install the component while the BladeCenter unit is running. (Orange can also
indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing
or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that
you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.
v You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter unit from power to install or
replace any of the hot-swap modules in the BladeCenter unit. You must shut
down the operating system and turn off a hot-swap blade server before you
remove the blade server, but you do not have to shut down the BladeCenter unit
itself.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the BladeCenter unit, open and close a latch, and
so on.
v For a list of supported options for the BladeCenter unit, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following
requirements are met:
v Each of the module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a module
or a module filler installed.
v Each of the blade bays on the front of the BladeCenter unit has either a blade
server or a blade filler installed.
v Each of the drive bays in a blade-server storage expansion option has either a
hot-swap drive or a drive filler installed.
v A removed hot-swap module, blade server, or drive is replaced within 1 minute of
removal.
v A failed blower is replaced as soon as possible, to restore cooling redundancy.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage BladeCenter system and other electronic
devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective
packages until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
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v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the BladeCenter unit or rack for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it immediately without setting
down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its
static-protective package.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Installing and removing modules
The procedures for installing or removing a module on the BladeCenter unit are
nearly identical for all modules except the blower modules. To install or remove a
blower module, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
for instructions.
Each module is keyed so that it can be inserted only in an applicable bay. You can
insert an I/O module only in an I/O-module bay.
Installing a module
The following illustration shows how to install a typical BladeCenter unit module,
such as an I/O module, power module, or management module, in the rear of the
BladeCenter unit.
For detailed instructions for installing and, if necessary, configuring a module for
use in the BladeCenter unit, read the documentation that comes with the module.
Notes:
1. If an I/O expansion option is installed in any blade server, I/O modules that are
compatible with that device must be installed in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 in the
BladeCenter unit.
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options 21
2. When you install power modules, connect one end of each power-module power
cord into the power module; connect the other end of the power cord into a
220-volt power distribution unit (PDU).
3. These instructions assume the BladeCenter unit is connected to power.
To install a module, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 20 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 20.
2. Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of
the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module”
on page 26 for instructions.
3. Remove the module filler from the bay, if one is present.
4. Make sure that the release handle on the module is in the open position
(perpendicular to the module).
5. Slide the module into the bay until it stops. For more information about
installing a module, see the documentation that comes with the module.
6. Push the release handle on the front of the module to the closed position.
7. Attach any cables that are required by the module. Be sure to route the power
cord on a power module through the strain-relief clamp on the power module.
8. Make sure that the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating correctly:
v The dc power LED and the ac power LED on each power module are lit and
the power-error LED is not lit.
v The OK LED on the management module is lit.
v The OK LED on each I/O module is lit.
9. If you have other modules to install, do so now; otherwise, go to step 10.
10. Replace the acoustic attenuation module, if you removed it in step 2.
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Removing a module
The following illustration shows how to remove a typical BladeCenter unit module,
such as a power module, management module, or I/O module, from the rear of the
BladeCenter unit.
To remove a power module, management module, or I/O module, complete the
following steps:
Note: These instructions assume the BladeCenter unit is connected to power.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 20 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 20.
2. Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of the
BladeCenter unit. See “Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module” on
page 26 for instructions.
Important:
a. If you are removing a functioning power module, make sure that both the ac
power LED and the dc power LED on the remaining power module are lit
and the power-error LED is not lit; otherwise, shut down the operating
systems and turn off all blade servers that are supported by the power
module that you are removing before you remove it. See “Power modules”
on page 7 for more information about power-module application. See the
documentation that comes with the blade server for instructions for shutting
down the blade-server operating system and turning off the blade server.
b. If you are removing a management module, stop all management-module
sessions before you proceed, to avoid unexpected termination of sessions.
You can save the management-module configuration file before you remove
the management module. See your management-module User’s Guide for
instructions for saving the configuration file.
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3. If any cables are connected to the module, disconnect them from the module.
Review the bay locations in the illustration in “Rear view” on page 16 for
information about the location of the modules.
4. Pull the release handle to the open position. The module moves out of the bay
approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).
5. Slide the module out of the bay and set it aside. Within 1 minute, place either
another module of the same type or a module filler in the bay.
6. Replace the acoustic attenuation module, if you removed it in step 2.
Installing and removing a blade server
The BladeCenter unit supports up to 14 high-performance blade servers. Each
blade server is an enclosure that contains microprocessors, memory, a control chip
set, an I/O bus, Ethernet controllers, hard disk drives, customer interface controls,
and connectors for expansion options. To install a blade server in the BladeCenter
unit, review the blade-server bay locations in the illustration in “Front view” on page
14. To complete installing or removing the blade server, see the documentation that
comes with the blade server. See “Front view” on page 14 for the locations of the
component bays.
Important: Reinstalling a blade server into a different bay from the one from which
it was removed could have unintended consequences. Some configuration
information and update options are established according to the blade-server bay
number. You might have to reconfigure the blade server.
If this is the initial installation of a blade server in the BladeCenter unit, you must
configure the blade server with the blade-server Configuration/Setup Utility program
and install the blade-server operating system. See the documentation that comes
with the blade server for instructions.
Installing and removing the blower module
To install or remove a blower module, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
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Installing an optional acoustic attenuation module
For server environments where noise reduction is essential, you can install the
acoustic attenuation module on the BladeCenter unit. The acoustic attenuation
module reduces the sound level of the BladeCenter unit to below 6.9 bel. The
acoustic attenuation module is installed on the back of the BladeCenter unit, directly
covering the blower modules and partially covering the other modules. The system
LED panel is replicated on the acoustic attenuation module for visibility.
The following illustration shows how to install an acoustic attenuation module.
To install an acoustic attenuation module on the BladeCenter unit, complete the
following steps:
1. Place the acoustic attenuation module over the blower modules, aligning the
back corners of the acoustic attenuation module with the guides on the chassis,
and pushing the shaft into the hole between the blower modules.
2. Rotate the locking handle approximately two turns clockwise until it tightens the
acoustic attenuation module firmly into place.
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options 25
Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module
The following illustration shows how to remove an acoustic attenuation module.
Acoustic attenuation
module
To remove an acoustic attenuation module from the BladeCenter unit, complete the
following steps:
1. Rotate the locking handle approximately two turns counterclockwise until it
stops.
2. Carefully pull the acoustic attenuation module away from the BladeCenter unit
and set it aside.
Completing the installation
After you connect the cables to the modules and route the cables (if necessary, see
the Rack Installation Instructions for information about routing the cables), connect
power to the BladeCenter unit (if it is not already connected) and verify that it is
working correctly, as follows:
1. Supply power to the BladeCenter unit by connecting the power-module power
cords to a 220-volt power source (a 220-volt PDU that is connected to a
220-volt ac power outlet).
2. Make sure that the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating correctly:
v The dc power LED and the ac power LED on each power module are lit and
the power-error LED is not lit.
v The OK LED on the management module is lit.
v The OK LED on each I/O module is lit.
3. Make sure that the power-on LED on each blade server is lit, either steady or
flashing.
Locking
handle
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See Chapter 2, “BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators,” on page 13 for
information about starting the BladeCenter unit and the location of the LEDs on the
modules. See the documentation that comes with the blade servers for the location
of the LEDs on the blade servers.
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Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines
The BladeCenter components are configured and managed through one of the
management-module user interfaces or a system-management tool. See your
management-module User’s Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide
for instructions.
Configuring the BladeCenter unit
The following sections provide information about configuring the components in the
Bladecenter unit.
v “Configuring the management module”
v “Configuring I/O modules”
v “Configuring blade servers”
Configuring the management module
All management modules are preconfigured with a static IP address. You can use
the management module to assign a new static IP address. To establish
connectivity, the management module attempts to use Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to acquire its initial IP address for the management module
Ethernet port. If DHCP is not installed or enabled and fails, the management
module uses the static IP address. Use the management module to configure other
BladeCenter component settings, such as user accounts or DHCP. See your
management-module User’s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide for
instructions.
Configuring I/O modules
You must install and configure at least one external (in-band) port on an Ethernet
switch module in I/O-module bay 1 or 2 to communicate with the Ethernet
controllers that are integrated in each blade server. See your management-module
User’s Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide for information about
configuring external ports on I/O modules. For I/O-device settings, see the
documentation that comes with your I/O device.
Note: If a pass-thru module is installed in I/O-module bay 1 or 2, you must
configure the network switch that the pass-thru module is connected to; see
the documentation that comes with the network switch.
Configuring blade servers
To achieve blade-server redundancy, you must configure the Ethernet controllers in
one or more blade servers for failover. When failover occurs on a blade server, the
secondary Ethernet controller takes over network communications, using the I/O
module that is associated with that controller. Install a pair of Ethernet switches in
I/O-module bays 1 and 2, and then configure them and your network infrastructure
so that they can direct traffic to the same destinations. You can also install a
pass-thru module that is connected to an external Ethernet switch in either or both
of these I/O-module bays. See the documentation that comes with your blade
server and operating system for instructions.
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BladeCenter networking guidelines
Make sure that the network infrastructure is configured before you connect the
BladeCenter unit to a LAN switch or similar network device.
Note: After failover, you might not be able to establish a network connection to the
management module for 5 minutes.
Each blade server has two independent Ethernet controllers, each with its own
MAC address and a dedicated 1000-Mbps link to one of the switch modules in I/O
module bays 1 and 2. There is no internal data path between the two switches
within the BladeCenter unit; an external network device is required for data packets
to flow from one internal switch to the other.
The management module has a separate internal 100-Mbps link to each switch.
These links are for internal management and control only. No data packets are
allowed to flow from application programs on the blade servers to the management
module over this path.
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Chapter 5. IBM Director
This chapter provides information about IBM Director, a workgroup-hardwaremanagement tool that you can use to centrally manage IBM servers.
With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:
v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM
Intel-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile
computers on a variety of platforms
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
includes the following key features:
v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft Windows 2000
Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and Novell
NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see
the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in PDF at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/
ibmdiragent.html. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.
v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers.
v Support for systems-management industry standards.
v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments.
v Ease of use, training, and setup.
IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced
BladeCenter tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and
supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve
reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits:
v Reduced downtime
v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users
v Reduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM
Director CD that comes with the BladeCenter unit, the IBM Director Information
Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo
/fgm0_main.htm, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management
/xseries_sm.html, which present an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM
Director.
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Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter resources
The BladeCenter unit provides resources that are available to most blade servers at
all times, such as power modules, cooling, system management, and network I/O
modules; no user intervention is required. Some resources are selectable for use by
a single blade server at a time, such as the media tray (CD/DVD drive, and USB
connector) or the keyboard-video-mouse (KVM). You can select the resources for a
blade server in the following ways:
Most blade servers have two selection buttons on the front of the blade server:
and
You can use the management-module Web interface to enable or disable the select
buttons on the blade servers and change ownership of the media tray or the KVM
(Blade Tasks → Remote Control).
The monitor that is attached to the management module shows the video output
from the blade server that is the current owner of the KVM. When there is no
actively selected video from any blade server, the video from blade server 14 is
routed to the management module. While the management module is restarting,
there is temporarily no current KVM owner. The video from blade server 14 is
displayed on the monitor briefly until the management module uses its NVRAM
values to reestablish ownership of the KVM and media tray. After that, the video
from the blade server that is the current KVM owner is displayed on the monitor.
v To switch the KVM to a specific blade server, press the
server.
v To switch the media tray to a specific blade server, press the
blade server.
The management module immediately assigns the resource to the blade server that
is requesting it. Some blade servers do not support a KVM.
button on that blade
CD
button on that
CD
On a keyboard that is directly attached to the management module, you can press
keyboard keys in the following sequence to switch KVM control between blade
servers:
NumLock NumLock blade_server_number Enter
Where blade_server_number is the two-digit number for the blade bay in which the
blade server is installed. When using some keyboards, such as the 28L3644
(37L0888) keyboard, you must hold down the Shift key while you enter this key
sequence.
It can take up to 20 seconds for the operating system in the switched-to blade
server to recognize the media tray or the KVM. If you install Microsoft Windows
2000 on a blade server while it is not the current owner of the media tray or the
KVM, the first time the blade server requests ownership after the operating system
has been installed, it can take up to 1 minute for the operating system to recognize
the devices (this is a one-time-only occurrence).
Note: The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the media tray. The BladeCenter unit uses
USB for internal communication with these devices.
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Attention: Do not switch ownership of the media tray to another blade server
while using a media tray drive or the USB port. The data might become corrupted.
The LEDs on the drive or attached USB device are not lit.
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Chapter 7. Solving problems
This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some
common problems that might occur while you are setting up your BladeCenter unit.
If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section,
see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more
information.
Diagnostic tools overview
The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related
problems:
v Troubleshooting tables
These tables list problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems. See
“Troubleshooting tables” for more information.
v Diagnostic programs and error messages
The built-in self-test (BIST) program checks the BladeCenter unit during startup
and generates error messages if problems are found. See the Hardware
Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
v Diagnostic LEDs
Use the diagnostic LEDs to identify system errors quickly. The diagnostic LEDs
consist of the LEDs on the front and rear of the BladeCenter unit and on the front
of the modules and blade servers. See “BladeCenter components, controls, and
LEDs” on page 14.
Troubleshooting tables
You can use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have
identifiable symptoms.
Note: The symptoms for monitor, keyboard, and mouse apply only to the devices
that are connected to the management module; they do not apply to the
remote console.
See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more
detailed information about testing the BladeCenter unit. If you have run the
diagnostic tests or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
Attention: If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide, make sure that your
BladeCenter unit has the latest level of firmware code installed.
If you have just added a new optional devices and your system is not working,
complete the following procedure before using the troubleshooting tables:
1. Remove the device that you just added.
2. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the system is running correctly.
3. Reinstall the new device.
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Monitor problems
Note: The monitor screen remains blank until the monitor is directed to a blade
server that is turned on; this is normal behavior.
Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your
monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing
and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
Symptom Suggested action
The screen is blank. Make sure that:
v The BladeCenter unit power cord is connected to a BladeCenter power module
and a working 220-volt PDU.
v The monitor cables are connected correctly.
v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted
correctly.
v The monitor is owned by a blade server that is turned on.
v The blade server supports the KVM.
If the problem remains, call for service.
Only the cursor appears. Try switching the monitor to another blade server.
v If the problem does not occur, troubleshoot the blade sever for which only the
cursor appears.
v If the problem remains, call for service.
The monitor has screen jitter,
or the screen image is wavy,
unreadable, rolling, or
distorted.
If the monitor self-tests show the monitor is working correctly, consider the location of
the monitor. Magnetic fields around other devices (such as transformers, appliances,
fluorescent lights, and other monitors) can cause screen jitter or wavy, unreadable,
rolling, or distorted screen images. If this happens, turn off the monitor.
Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is turned on might cause screen
discoloration. Move the device and the monitor at least 305 mm (12 in.) apart, and
turn on the monitor.
Notes:
1. For a media tray equipped with a diskette drive, make sure that the distance
between the monitor and diskette drive is at least 76 mm (3 in.) to prevent
diskette drive read/write errors,
2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems.
3. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the 9521 and
9527 monitors. For information about the enhanced monitor cable, contact your
IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
If the problem remains, call for service.
All other symptoms Troubleshoot the blade server that is the current owner of the KVM.
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Power problems
Symptom Suggested action
The BladeCenter unit does
not start.
v Make sure that the power cords are correctly connected to the power modules in
the BladeCenter unit.
v Make sure that the 220-volt PDU or electrical outlet is working correctly.
v Make sure that both the ac and dc LEDs on each power module are lit and that
amber error LED (2320-watt power modules only) is not lit.
v If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the BladeCenter unit.
If the BladeCenter unit now starts, you might have installed more devices than the
power module supports.
If the problem remains, call for service.
Management-module problems
Symptom Suggested action
The management module
does not switch to the
redundant module.
v Wait for 45 minutes to complete the management-module data transfer.
v Make sure that the management module that is removed is replaced with the same
type of module.
v Replace the management module.
If the problem remains, call for service.
Blower module problems
Symptom Suggested action
The blower module operates
at full speed, with no
regulation.
Make sure that:
v Both blower modules are functioning (neither has failed).
v Each power module is connected to an ac power source. A power module that is
not connected to an ac power source creates a nonredundant power condition and
causes the blower modules to operate at full speed.
v The management module is installed and working.
v Each module bay contains a module or filler module.
If the problem remains, call for service.
Optional device problems
Symptom Suggested action
An IBM optional device does
not operate correctly after
installation.
Make sure that:
v The device is designed for the BladeCenter unit. See http//:www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for ServerProven
v You followed the installation instructions that come with the device.
v The device is installed correctly.
v You have not loosened any other installed devices or cables.
If the problem remains, call for service.
®
compatibility information.
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Symptom Suggested action
An IBM optional device does
not operate correctly.
v Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device are
secure.
v If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device.
If the problem remains, call for service.
LEDs
On the BladeCenter system, the diagnostic LEDs consist of the LEDs on the front
and rear of the BladeCenter unit and on the front of the modules and blade servers.
If the front or rear system-error LED of the BladeCenter unit is lit, one or more error
LEDs on the BladeCenter components also might be lit. These LEDs help identify
the cause of the problem.
Diagnosing problems using diagnostic LEDs
To identify the component that is causing the error, locate the lit error LED on that
component.
The following example shows how to use the LEDs to diagnose a system error:
1. Note that the BladeCenter system-error LED is lit on the system LED panel.
2. Locate the module or blade server that also has a lit error LED (see
“BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs” on page 14 for the location of
error LEDs; see the documentation that comes with your blade server for the
location of error LEDs on the blade server).
v If the component is a module, replace the module.
v If the component is a blade server with its system-error LED lit, follow the
instructions in the documentation that comes with the blade server to isolate
and correct the problem.
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Diagnostic LEDs
The LEDs on the system LED panel are lit when certain system errors occur. If an
LED on your BladeCenter unit is lit, use the following table to help determine the
cause of the error and the action you should take. For a description of the individual
LED conditions, see the documentation for your management module and I/O
modules.
Table 2. Diagnostic LEDs
Lit LED Cause Action
BladeCenter system LED panel
Location A condition has occurred in the BladeCenter
unit that has caused the remote system
management to identify the BladeCenter unit
as needing attention.
Over-temperature The system temperature has exceeded a
threshold level.
Look for any information or error LEDs on the
system LED panels, the modules, and the
blade servers in this BladeCenter unit. See the
Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
v Determine whether a blower module has
failed. If it has, replace the blower module
as soon as possible, to regain redundancy.
See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.
v Make sure that the room temperature is not
too high. (See “Features and specifications”
on page 3 for temperature information.)
v Determine whether a blade server has a
temperature LED lit. If it does, see the
documentation that comes with the blade
server.
v Make sure that there is a blade server,
module, or filler installed in each bay.
Information A noncritical event has occurred that should be
looked at, such as the wrong I/O module
inserted in a bay, or power requirements that
exceed the capacity of power modules
currently installed.
System error A critical system error has occurred, such as
nonredundancy on the power modules or a
system error in a blade server.
If the problem remains, call for service.
v Check the error log for messages.
v Check the LEDs on the BladeCenter unit
and the blade servers to isolate the
component.
v Check the error log for messages.
v Look for an error LED on the modules and
blade servers to locate the component. If the
error LED is on a blade server, see the
documentation that comes with the blade
server for more information.
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Appendix A. BladeCenter management module configuration
worksheet
Use the worksheets in this appendix to record the information for configuring the
management module in your BladeCenter unit. Information about using the
worksheet is provided in the Management Module User’s Guide for your
management-module type.
General settings
Management-module name
Contact name
Physical location
Clock settings
Login profiles
Login ID Password Authority level
R/O R/W
External network interface (eth0)
Interface __ Enabled
__ Disabled
DHCP __ DHCP with rollover to static
__ DHCP only
__ Static IP only
Host name
Static IP configuration (configure only if DHCP is disabled)
IP address _______._______._______._______
Subnet mask _______._______._______._______
Gateway IP address _______._______._______._______
Internal network interface (eth1)
Interface IP address _______._______._______._______
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Subnet mask _______._______._______._______
Locally administered MAC address _______._______._______._______
Alerts
Remote alert recipients
Receives critical alerts only
Status
Notification method __ SNMP over LAN
__ E-mail over LAN
__ IBM Director
Host name (or IP
address)
E-mail address
Global remote alert settings
Remote alerts retry limit
Delay between retries
Include event log with e-mail alerts __ Yes
__ No
Alerts to be monitored
Critical alerts Select all critical alerts
Hard disk drive
Multiple blower failures
Power failure
Temperature
VRM failure
Multiple switch module failures
Invalid configuration
Warning alerts Select all critical alerts
Single blower failure
Temperature
Voltage
KVM/media tray switching
failure
Redundant module failure
System alerts Power off
Inventory
Log 75% full
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Network protocols
SNMP
SNMP agent __ Enable
__ Disable
SNMP traps __ Enable
__ Disable
Community name
Host name (or IP address)
SMTP
Host name (or IP address)
DNS
DNS __ Enable
__ Disable
DNS server IP address 1 _______._______._______._______
DNS server IP address 2 _______._______._______._______
DNS server IP address 3 _______._______._______._______
Security
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) __ Enabled
__ Disabled
Certificates __ Self-signed
__ Provided by a certificate authority
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Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information
about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to
assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional
information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem
with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
Before you call
Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional
devices are turned on.
v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the
diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is
in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
that comes with your system.
v Go to the IBM support website at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check
for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a
request for information.
You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the
documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that
contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.
Using the documentation
Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional
device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That
documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and
help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for
instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or
the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device
drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you
can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.
To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the
instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications
Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web
On the World Wide Web, the IBM website has up-to-date information about IBM
systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x
and xSeries®information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM
BladeCenter
for IBM IntelliStation®information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.
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®
information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address
®
You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Software service and support
Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers,
BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information
about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.
For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).
Hardware service and support
You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To
locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to
http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right
side of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/
planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).
In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IBM Taiwan product service
IBM Taiwan product service contact information:
IBM Taiwan Corporation
3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: 0800-016-888
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product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product,
program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be
used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the
operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
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Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.
CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often
less than the possible maximum.
When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for
1 073 741 824 bytes.
When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands
for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessible
capacity can vary depending on operating environments.
Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any
standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest
currently supported drives that are available from IBM.
Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an
optional memory module.
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Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include
user manuals or all program functionality.
Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive
gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the BladeCenter that is described in
this document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels
or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the
BladeCenter to malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets
forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The
limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other
factors, such as temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact
of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the
absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement
practices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the
protection of human health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of
particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the BladeCenter
IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of BladeCenters or parts on
implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental
contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer
responsibility.
Table 3. Limits for particulates and gases
Contaminant Limits
Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust
Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985
1
ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
2
The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at
which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.
3
ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control
systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, U.S.A.
1
spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.2
v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or
greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet
MIL-STD-282.
v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination
must be more than 60%
v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc
whiskers.
v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days
2
.
3
.
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interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement
Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
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failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
Responsible manufacturer:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900
European Community contact:
IBM Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: +49 7032 15-2937
E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com
Germany Class A statement
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:
Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen
Verträglichkeit
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG
zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.
Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu
installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM
empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für
die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der
IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.
EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:
“Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber
verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
von Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in
der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der
EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das
EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.
Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Appendix C. Notices 51
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900
Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:
IBM Deutschland
Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: +49 7032 15-2937
E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com
Generelle Informationen:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022
Klasse A.
Japan VCCI Class A statement
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective
actions.
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA) statement
Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement
Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use.
In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for
equipment certified for home use.
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement
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People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement
Taiwan Class A compliance statement
Power cords
For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use
with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and
plug with a properly grounded outlet.
IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
For units intended to be operated at 115 volts: Use a UL-listed and CSA-certified
cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord,
a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade, grounding-type attachment
plug rated 15 amperes, 125 volts.
For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (U.S. use): Use a UL-listed and
CSA-certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT,
three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade,
grounding-type attachment plug rated 15 amperes, 250 volts.
For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (outside the U.S.): Use a cord set
with a grounding-type attachment plug. The cord set should have the appropriate
safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.
IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that
country or region.
IBM power cord part
number Used in these countries and regions
39M5354 China
39M5330 Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Appendix C. Notices 53
IBM power cord part
number Used in these countries and regions
39M5282 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape
Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo
(Democratic Republic of), Congo (Republic of), Cote D’Ivoire
(Ivory Coast), Croatia (Republic of), Czech Republic, Dahomey,
Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia,
Finland, France, French Guyana, French Polynesia, Germany,
Greece, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Iceland,
Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos (People’s
Democratic Republic of), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Macedonia (former Yugoslav Republic of), Madagascar, Mali,
Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova (Republic of),
Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New
Caledonia, Niger, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania,
Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi
Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia (Republic of),
Somalia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic,
Tajikistan, Tahiti, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Upper Volta, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna,
Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of), Zaire
39M5322 Denmark
39M5290 Bangladesh, Lesotho, Maceo, Maldives, Namibia, Nepal,
Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda
39M5294 Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Channel
Islands, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia,
Ghana, Grenada, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia,
Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman,
Polynesia, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sudan,
Tanzania (United Republic of), Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab
Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
39M5322 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
39M5298 Chile, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
39M5310 Israel
39M5262 Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Caicos Islands, Canada, Cayman
Islands, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of),
Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines,
Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela
39M5346 Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Korea (Republic of)
39M5262 Japan
39M5342 Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
39M5396 India
39M5358 Brazil
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Index
A
ac power LED 17
accessible documentation 49
acoustic attenuation module
about 25
installing 25
removing 26
acoustical noise emissions 3, 4
activity LED
optical drive 15
assistance, getting 45
B
before you begin 19
blade server, description 7
BladeCenter machine type, locating 2
BladeCenter model number, locating 2
BladeCenter modules, description 5
BladeCenter power
disconnecting 13
supplying 13
BladeCenter serial number, locating 2
BladeCenter unit
Ethernet switch modules 19
installation requirements 19
management module 19
power modules 19
BladeCenter, configuring 29
blower module 8, 37
blower module removal 24
blower module, LEDs 18
description (continued)
blower module 8
management module 5
power module 7
diagnostic LED table 39
diagnostic LEDs 35, 38, 39
diagnostic tools 35
diskette drive
specifications 3
documentation CD 8
documentation format 49
E
eject button
optical drive 15
electrical input 3, 4
electronic emission Class A notice 50
environment 3, 4
Ethernet switch module
operating-system requirements 19
preinstallation requirements 19
F
FCC Class A notice 50
features, BladeCenter unit 3
G
gaseous contamination 49
getting help 45
C
checklist, installation 19
Class A electronic emission notice 50
components
location of 11
major 11
configuration sheet, management module 41
configuring
BladeCenter unit 29
I/O module 29
configuring the management module 29
connector, Universal Serial Bus 15
contamination, particulate and gaseous 49
controls 14
cooling 3, 4
D
dc power LED
power module 17
description
blade server 7
BladeCenter modules 5
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H
handling, static-sensitive devices 20
hardware and software
requirements 8
hardware problems 35
hardware service and support 46
heat output 3, 4
help, getting 45
I
I/O module 6
configuring 29
LEDs 16
IBM Director 31
IBM Support Line 46
information LED, system LED panel 14
installation completion 26
installation requirements 19
installing
blade 24
options 19, 20
installing a module 21
L
LED
power module error 17
LEDs
ac power 17
blade server 14
blower module 18
dc power 17
error 15
front view 14
I/O module 16
information 14
location 14
management module 18
optical drive activity 15
over-temp 14
power-on 14
rear view 16
system error 15
locating
BladeCenter machine type 2
BladeCenter model number 2
BladeCenter serial number 2
M
major components 11
management module 5
alerts 42
configuration sheet 41
configuring 29
description 5
external network interface 41
general settings 41
internal network interface 41
LEDs 18
login profiles 41
network protocols 43
security 43
module
blower 8
I/O 6
management 5
power 7
removing 23
modules
installing 21
removing 23
N
network requirements, Ethernet switch module 19
networking guidelines 30
notes, important 48
notices 47
electronic emission 50
FCC, Class A 50
O
optical drive
activity LED 15
eject button 15
optical drive, specifications 3
options, installing 20
over-temp LED 14
P
particulate contamination 49
power cords 53
power module
error LED description 17
specifications 3
power supply, specifications 3, 4
power-on LED 14
prerequisites 19
problem
blower 37
hardware 35
management module 37
option 37
power 37
solving 35
product data 1
R
rack, installing a BladeCenter into a rack 19
removing a blower module 24
removing modules 23
removing, module 23
requirements
hardware 8
hardware and software 8
software 8
S
size 3, 4
software service and support 46
specifications 3
static electricity 20
static-sensitive devices, handling 20
status LEDs 14, 16
support, website 45
system error LED, system LED panel 15
system LED panel, front 14
system LED panel, rear 16
system reliability 20
systems management 31
T
telephone numbers 46
temperature 3
trademarks 47
troubleshooting 35
troubleshooting, charts 35
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U
United States electronic emission Class A notice 50
United States FCC Class A notice 50
V
video output, unexpected or blank 33
W
Web site, compatible options 20
website
publication ordering 45
support 45
support line, telephone numbers 46
weight 3, 4
Index 57
58 BladeCenter E Type 8677: Installation and User’s Guide
Part Number: 81Y1102
Printed in USA
(1P) P/N: 81Y1102
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