BladeCenter
LS21 Type 7971
LS41 Type 7972
Installation and
User’s Guide
Welcome.
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade server.
server features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
Installation and User’s Guide
contains information for setting up,
configuring, and using your
blade server.
Your blade
Before installing the BladeCenter LS21 Type
7971 or LS41Type 7972 blade server in a
BladeCenter unit, complete the following
procedures:
Install and configure the rack according
to the documentation that came with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and
configure it, according to the documentation
provided with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply 200-240 V ac to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade server into the
BladeCenter unit, install options such as
drives, memory modules, processor or
expansion cards in the blade server, if applicable.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 3 for more information.
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
Additionally, a service information
label is attached to each BladeCenter
unit and blade server. This label
provides a graphical summary of
many of the installation and service
activities that are associated with
each device.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
Documentation
CD or download from the
IBM Support Web site.
Go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/
Install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions provided
with the applications.
The blade server is now
ready to use. Be sure to
register and profile your
blade server on the
IBM Support Web site.
Server Support
Is the server working
correctly?
Ye s
No
Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
Is the problem
solved?
Ye s
No
Register the server. Go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
View information about IBM Support Line at
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/
or view support telephone numbers at
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
See the troubleshooting
information that comes with
the server to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.
Is the problem
solved?
Ye s
No
Update the firmware to the
latest level.
You can download firmware from
http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/support/xseries/
index.html
Ye s
Is the problem
solved?
View support telephone numbers at
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
Hardware
No Software
Hardware or
software problem?
BladeCenter LS21 Ty p e 7971 and LS41 Ty p e 7972
Installation an d User’ s Guid e
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 59
and the Warranty and Support Information document for your blade server type on the Documentation CD.
Second Edition (January 2007)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The IBM Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What your blade server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Major components of the blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Turning on the blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Turning off the blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Understanding the control panel and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Blade server connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chapter 3. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit . . . . . . . . . .19
Opening the blade server cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Removing an expansion unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Removing the bezel assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installing a SAS hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing additional memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing an additional microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing an I/O-expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Installing a small-form-factor expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing a standard-form-factor expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Installing a high-speed expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Installing a Concurrent KVM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Installing the bezel assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Installing an expansion unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Closing the blade server cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Updating the blade server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Input/output connectors and devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .47
ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Installing the operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .49
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Using the PXE boot agent utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Configuring a RAID array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .52
Chapter 5. Installing the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system 53
Using RDM to install the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Downloading operating-system installation instructions . . . . . . . . . .54
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .57
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .58
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .64
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .64
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .64
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .64
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .64
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .65
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
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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. 2006 v
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
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 the server or optional device before
you install the device.
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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.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.
Safety vii
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
Statement 3:
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
Some
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
`
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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 cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1 2
Safety ix
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 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.
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.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM® BladeCenter® LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are
compatible with IBM BladeCenter units. These high-density, high-performance blade
servers are ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and reliable
data storage.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to all
BladeCenter and BladeCenter T units.
This Installation and User’s Guide provides information about:
v Setting up the blade server
v Starting and configuring the blade server
v Installing hardware options
v Installing the operating system
v Performing basic troubleshooting of the blade server
Packaged
with this document are software CDs that help you to configure
hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. To download the
latest device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, and click Support .
The blade server 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 blade server on the Documentation CD. You can
obtain up-to-date information about the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/
bladecenter/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. The blade server might have features that are not
described in the documentation that comes with the blade server, and the
documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those
features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information
that is not included in the blade server documentation. To check for updates, go to
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ , click Support, select BladeCenter LS21 or
BladeCenter LS41 from the Hardware list, and click Go. For firmware updates,
click the Download tab. For documentation updates, click the Install and use tab,
and click Product documentation.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this
document.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1
Record information about the blade server in the following table. You will need
these numbers when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the
blade server at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
Product name BladeCenter LS21 or LS41
Machine type 7971 or 7972
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label that is behind the control
panel door on the front of the blade server, and on a label on the side of the blade
server that is visible when the blade server is not in the BladeCenter unit.
The LS41 Type 7972 blade server is available in two configurations. Some models
come with the optional multi-processor expansion (MPE) unit and are a
double-width type blade servers. These models require two adjacent blade bays in
the BladeCenter unit. The LS21 Type 7971 blade servers and the LS41 Type 7972
blade servers without the optional MPE are a single-width type blade server and
require only one blade bay in the BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware.
The single-width type LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade server is shown
in the following illustration.
Release
handles
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The double-width type LS41 Type 7972 blade server is shown in the following
illustration.
Release
handles
A set of blank labels comes with the blade server. When you install the blade server
in the BladeCenter unit, write identifying information on a label and place the label
on the BladeCenter unit bezel. See the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for
recommended label placement.
Important: Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way block the
Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the blade
server, including how to install supported options and how to configure the blade
server. The following documentation also comes with the blade server:
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Documentation
CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains
information for service technicians.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It 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 Warranty and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.
ventilation holes on the blade server.
Depending on your BladeCenter product, additional documents might be included
on the IBM Documentation CD.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3
The blade server might have features that are not described in the documentation
that comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the blade server
documentation.
To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following
steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
2. From the Hardware list, select BladeCenter LS21 or BladeCenter LS41 and
click Go .
3. Click the Install and use tab.
4. Click Product documentation .
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 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), 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. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
4 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User’s Guide
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 . In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK .
– 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.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5
Notices and statements used 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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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the
blade server.
Notes:
v Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system
management are provided by the BladeCenter unit.
v The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade
server to recognize and use the removable-media drives and front-panel USB
ports. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communications with these
devices.
Microprocessor: Supports dual-core
AMD Opteron® microprocessors: Up
to two in single-width models or four
in double-width models
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors in
your blade server.
Memory:
v Dual-channel DIMMs: 8 DIMM slots
in single-width models or 16 DIMM
slots in double-width models
v Type: Very-low profile (VLP),
double-data rate 2 (DDR2), ECC
SDRAM registered x4 (Chipkill) or
x8 (non-Chipkill) DIMMs
v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and
4 GB (as of the date of this
publication): Total memory of up to
32 GB in single-width models or 64
GB in double-width models
Drives:
Supports small-form-factor,
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives:
One in single-width models or two in
double-width models
Integrated functions:
v Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers
v Expansion card interface
v Local service processor:
Baseboard management controller
(BMC) with Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI)
firmware
v AT I RN-50 video controller
v LSI 1064 Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) controller
v Light path diagnostics
v RS-485 interface for
communication with the
management module
v Automatic server restart (ASR)
v Serial over LAN (SOL)
v Four USB buses for
communication with keyboard,
mouse, and removable media
drives
Predictive
alerts:
v Microprocessor
v Memory
v Hard disk drives
Electrical
Failure Analysis
Input: 12 V dc
®
(PFA)
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Blade server on: 10° to 35° C
(50° to 95° F). Altitude: 0 to 914
m (0 to 3000 ft)
– Blade server on: 10° to 32° C
(50° to 90° F). Altitude: 914 to
2134 m (3000 to 7000 ft)
– Blade server off: -40° to 60° C
(-40° to 140° F)
Humidity:
v
– Blade server on: 8% to 80%
– Blade server off: 5% to 80%
Size:
v Height: 24.5 cm (9.7 inches)
v Depth: 44.6 cm (17.6 inches)
v Width:
– Single-width models: 2.9 cm (1.14
inches)
– Double-width models: 5.8 cm
(2.28 inches)
Maximum weight:
v
– Single-width models: 4.9 kg (10.8
lb)
– Double-width models: 11.2 kg
(24.7 lb)
Chapter 1. Introduction 7
What your blade server offers
The design of the blade server takes advantage of advancements in memory
management and data storage. The blade server uses the following features and
technologies:
v Baseboard management controller (BMC)
The BMC is on the system board of the blade server. The BMC operates as the
service processor for the blade server and performs several tasks, including the
following functions:
– Provides RS-485 interfaces to the management module
– Provides support for:
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
- The operating system
- Power control and advanced power management
- Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features
- Serial over LAN (SOL)
v Hard disk drive support
Single-width models of the blade server support up to one 2.5-inch, small form
factor (SFF), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive; double-width models
support up to two 2.5-inch, SFF, SAS hard disk drives.
v IBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.
v IBM ServerGuide ™ Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the blade server
provides programs to help you set up the blade server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options
and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more
information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47.
v Impressive performance using the latest microprocessor technology
The blade server supports up to two dual-core AMD Opteron microprocessors in
single-width models or up to four dual-core AMD Opteron microprocessors in
double-width models. Depending on the model, the blade server comes with
either one or two microprocessors installed. An optional second microprocessor
can be added to single-width models and up to two optional microprocessors can
be added to double-width models.
v Integrated network support
All of the blade server models come with two integrated Broadcom BCM5706S
Gigabit Ethernet controllers. The blade server double-width types also have two
additional Broadcom BCM5708S Gigabit Ethernet controllers in the MPE. Both
controllers support connections to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network
through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the BladeCenter unit. Both
controllers also support Wake on LAN® technology.
v I/O-expansion
The blade server has connectors on the system board for optional expansion
cards for adding more network communication capabilities to the blade server.
Double-width models of the blade server also have expansion card connectors in
the MPE.
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v Large system memory
Depending on the blade server model, it supports up to 16 GB (single-width
models) or 32 GB (double-width models) of system memory. The memory
controller in each microprocessor provides support for up to four
industry-standard VLP, DDR2, ECC SDRAM registered x4 (Chipkill) or x8
(non-Chipkill) DIMMs. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see the
ServerProven® list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/
us/.
v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose
problems. For more information, see the Problem Determination and Service
Guide .
v PCI Express
PCI Express is a fully-serial interface that can be used for universal connectivity
for use as a chip-to-chip interconnect, I/O interconnect for adapters, and an I/O
attachment point to Gigabit-networking devices. Using an expansion unit, you can
add additional LAN interfaces.
v Power throttling
Each blade server is powered by two BladeCenter redundant power-supply
modules. By enforcing a power policy known as power domain oversubscription,
the BladeCenter unit can share the power load between two power modules to
ensure efficient power for each device in the BladeCenter unit. This policy is
enforced when the initial power is applied to the BladeCenter unit or when a
blade server is inserted into the BladeCenter unit. Yo u can configure and monitor
the power environment by using the management module. For more information
about configuring and using power throttling, see the management-module
documentation or http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and click Support .
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). These RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data
that is stored in the blade server, the availability of the blade server when you need
it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
The blade server has the following RAS features:
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic server restart
v Built-in monitoring for temperature, voltage, and hard disk drives
v Chipkill ™ memory for x4 DIMMs
v Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code and diagnostics
v Diagnostic support of Ethernet controllers
v ECC memory
v ECC protection on the L2 cache
v Error codes and messages
v Failover Ethernet support
v Hot-swap drives on optional SAS storage expansion unit
v Light path diagnostics feature
v Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST) during power-on self-test (POST)
v Microprocessor presence detection
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IBM Director
v Microprocessor serial number access
v Power policy support
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v ROM Resident Diagnostics
v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) and vital product data (VPD)
v Service processor that communicates with the management module to enable
remote blade server management
v System error logging
v Wake on LAN capability
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
Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
IBM
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 Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX, i5/OS, Red Hat
Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of
operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility
Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. 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.
Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server
IBM
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
more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM
For
Director CD that comes with the server, 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/, which presents an overview of IBM
Systems Management and IBM Director.
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Major components of the blade server
The blade server is available in two types: single width and double width. All models
have the blade server system board with components installed in the same
locations. The double-width type blade server models also have an MPE with
components that are similar to the blade server system board.
You must remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover
to see the components. For the double-width type blade server, you must remove
the MPE unit to see the components on the blade server system board.
The following illustration shows the major components of the blade server.
SAS hard
disk drive
DIMM filler
DIMM
Microprocessor
heat sink filler
Heat sink
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
and heat sink
Bezel assembly
The following illustration shows the major components of the MPE.
SAS hard
disk drive
DIMM filler
DIMM
Microprocessor
heat sink filler
Heat sink
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
and heat sink
Bezel assembly
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Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators
This chapter describes the power features, how to turn on and turn off the blade
server, and what the controls and indicators mean. This chapter also identifies the
system-board connectors.
Turning on the blade server
After you connect the blade server to power through the BladeCenter unit, the blade
server can start in any of the following ways:
v Yo u can press the power-control button on the front of the blade server (behind
the control panel door, see “Understanding the control panel and LEDs” on page
14) to start the blade server.
Notes:
1. Wait until the power-on LED on the blade server flashes slowly before
pressing the power-control button. While the service processor in the
management module is initializing, the power-on LED does not flash, and the
power-control button on the blade server does not respond.
2. While the blade server is starting, the power-on LED on the front of the blade
server is lit. See “Understanding the control panel and LEDs” on page 14 for
the power-on LED states.
If a power failure occurs, the BladeCenter unit and then the blade server can
v
start automatically when power is restored, if the blade server is configured
through the management module to do so.
v Yo u can turn on the blade server remotely by using the management module.
v If the blade server is connected to power (the power-on LED is flashing slowly),
the operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, and the Wake on LAN
feature has not been disabled through the management module, the Wake on
LAN feature can turn on the blade server.
Turning off the blade server
When you turn off the blade server, it is still connected to power through the
BladeCenter unit. The blade server can respond to requests from the service
processor, such as a remote request to turn on the blade server. To remove all
power from the blade server, you must remove it from the BladeCenter unit.
Shut down the operating system before you turn off the blade server. See the
operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating
system.
The blade server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v Yo u can press the power-control button on the blade server (behind the control
panel door, see “Understanding the control panel and LEDs” on page 14). This
starts an orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by
the operating system.
Note: After turning off the blade server, wait at least 5 seconds before you press
the power-control button to turn on the blade server again.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the blade server.
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v The management module can turn off the blade server.
– If the system is not operating correctly, the management module will
automatically turn off the blade server.
– Through the management-module Web interface, you can also configure the
management module to turn off the blade server. For additional information,
see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide .
Understanding the control panel and LEDs
This section describes the controls and LEDs on the blade server.
Note:
v The control panel door is shown in the closed (normal) position in the
following illustration. To access the power-control button, you must open
the control panel door.
v The following illustration shows a single-width type blade server. The
double-width type blade server has the same control panel.
KVM select button
Activity LED
Location LED
Information LED
Blade-error LED
Media-tray select
button
Power-control button
Power-on LED
KVM select button: Press this button to associate the shared BladeCenter unit
keyboard, video, and mouse port (KVM) with the blade server. The LED on this
button flashes while the request is being processed, and then is lit when the
ownership of the keyboard, video, and mouse has been transferred to the blade
server. It can take approximately 20 seconds to switch the keyboard, video, and
mouse control to the blade server.
Using 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. A blade server that occupies more than one blade
bay is identified by the lowest bay number that it occupies.
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If there is no response when you press the KVM select button, you can use the
management-module Web interface to determine whether local control has been
disabled on the blade server.
Notes:
1. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the keyboard and mouse, even if the
keyboard and mouse have PS/2-style connectors.
2. If you install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system on the blade
server while it is not the current owner of the KVM, a delay of up to 1 minute
occurs the first time that you switch the KVM to the blade server. During this
one-time-only delay, the blade server device manager enumerates the
keyboard, video, and mouse and loads the device drivers. All subsequent
switching takes place in the normal KVM switching time frame (up to 20
seconds).
Media-tray select button: Press this button to associate the shared BladeCenter
unit media tray (removable-media drives and front-panel USB ports) with the blade
server. The LED on the button flashes while the request is being processed, and
then is lit when the ownership of the media tray has been transferred to the blade
server. It can take approximately 20 seconds for the operating system in the blade
server to recognize the media tray.
If there is no response when you press the media-tray select button, you can use
the management-module Web interface to determine whether local control has been
disabled on the blade server.
Note: The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the removable-media drives and
front-panel USB ports.
Activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity on the
hard disk drive or network.
Location LED: When this blue LED is lit, it has been turned on by the system
administrator to aid in visually locating the blade server. The location LED on the
BladeCenter unit is lit also. The location LED can be turned off through the
management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console.
Information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a
system error for the blade server has been placed in the management-module
event log. The information LED can be turned off through the management-module
Web interface or through IBM Director Console.
Blade-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred in the blade server. The blade-error LED will turn off only after the error is
corrected.
Power-on LED: This green LED indicates the power status of the blade server in
the following manner:
v Flashing rapidly: The service processor (BMC) on the blade server is
communicating with the management module.
v Flashing slowly: The blade server has power but is not turned on.
v Lit continuously: The blade server has power and is turned on.
Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators 15
Power-control button: This button is behind the control panel door. Press this
button to turn on or turn off the blade server.
Note: The power-control button has effect only if local power control is enabled for
the blade server. Local power control is enabled and disabled through the
management-module Web interface.
Blade server connectors
The following illustration shows the system-board components, including connectors
for user-installable options, for the blade server.
Blade
expansion
Microprocessor 1
DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
Microprocessor 2
Concurrent
KVM
MPE
unit
I/O-expansion
card
Battery
Control
panel
SAS hard disk drive
DIMM 8
DIMM 7
DIMM 6
DIMM 5
The following illustration shows the MPE components, including connectors for
user-installable options.
Blade
expansion
Microprocessor 1
DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
Microprocessor 2
I/O-expansion
card
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SAS hard disk drive
DIMM 8
DIMM 7
DIMM 6
DIMM 5
Chapter 3. Installing options
This chapter provides instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the
blade server. Some option-removal instructions are provided in case you have to
remove one option to install another.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin installing options in the blade server, read the following
information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 18. This information will help you
work safely.
v When you install your new blade server, take the opportunity to download and
apply the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to make sure that any
known issues are addressed and that your blade server is ready to function at
maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your blade
server, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, click Support , select BladeCenter
LS21 or BladeCenter LS41 from the Hardware list, click Go, and then click the
Download tab.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Before you remove a hot-swap blade server from the BladeCenter unit, you must
shut down the operating system and turn off the blade server. 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 blade server, or open or close a latch.
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 When you are finished working on the blade server, reinstall all safety shields,
guards, labels, and ground wires.
v For a list of supported options for the blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, observe the following
requirements are met:
v Each microprocessor socket always contains either a microprocessor dust cover
and heat sink filler or a microprocessor and heat sink. If the blade server has
only one microprocessor, it must be installed in microprocessor socket 1.
v Yo u do not operate the BladeCenter unit without a blade server, expansion unit,
or filler installed in each blade bay. See the documentation for your BladeCenter
unit for additional information. Also, make sure that the ventilation holes on the
blade server are not blocked.
v The blade server battery must be operational. If the battery becomes defective,
replace it immediately. For instructions, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage the blade server 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 damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v When you work on a BladeCenter T unit, use an electrostatic discharge (ESD)
wrist strap, especially when you handle modules, optional devices, or blade
servers. To work correctly, the wrist strap must have a good contact at both ends
(touching your skin at one end and firmly connected to the ESD connector on the
front or back of the BladeCenter T unit).
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 circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other
grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the device 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 directly into the blade server
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the blade server cover
or on a metal surface.
v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit
The following illustration shows how to remove a single-width type blade server
from a type 8677 BladeCenter unit. Removal of the double-width type blade server
follows the same steps. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be
different, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
Release handles
(open)
Attention:
v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the BladeCenter unit without a
blade server, expansion unit, or filler installed in each blade bay.
v When you remove the blade server, note the bay number. Reinstalling a blade
server into a different bay than the one from which it was removed could have
unintended consequences. Some configuration information and update options
are established according to bay number; if you reinstall the blade server into a
different bay, you might need to reconfigure the blade server.
remove the blade server, complete the following steps:
To
1. If the blade server is operating, shut down the operating system; then, press the
power-control button (behind the blade server control panel door) to turn off the
blade server (see “Turning off the blade server” on page 13 for more
information).
Attention: Wait at least 30 seconds, until the hard disk drives stop spinning,
before proceeding to the next step.
2. Open the two release handles as shown in the illustration. The blade server
moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).
3. Pull the blade server out of the bay.
4. Place either a blade filler or another blade in the bay within 1 minute.
Chapter 3. Installing options 19
Opening the blade server cover
The following illustrations show how to open the cover on a blade server.
Blade-cover
release
To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing
the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions).
3. Carefully lay the blade server down on a flat, static-protective surface, with the
cover side up.
4. Press the blade-cover release on each side of the blade server or MPE and lift
the cover open, as shown in the illustration.
5. Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the blade server and store for future use.
Blade-cover
release
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Removing an expansion unit
The following illustration shows how to remove the MPE unit from a double-width
type blade server.
Note: The following illustration shows how to remove an MPE from the blade
server; removing another type of expansion unit from a blade server is
similar.
Extraction
thumbscrew
Expansion unit
Blade expansion
connector cover
Blade-cover
release
MPE unit
connector
cover
Blade-cover
release
To remove an expansion unit, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20
for instructions).
3. If the expansion unit has an extraction device (such as a thumbscrew or a
lever), use it to disengage the expansion unit from the blade server; otherwise,
press the blade-cover release on each side of the blade server to disengage the
expansion unit from the blade server.
4. Rotate the expansion unit open; then, lift the expansion unit from the blade
server.
Do not rotate the expansion unit open to more than a 90 degree angle
Note:
from the blade server.
Chapter 3. Installing options 21
Removing the bezel assembly
To install certain options, you must first remove the bezel assembly. The following
illustration shows how to remove the blade server bezel assembly. The illustration
and instructions also apply to the MPE bezel assembly, except that the MPE does
not have a control-panel connector.
Bezel-assembly
release (both sides)
To remove the blade server bezel assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20
for instructions).
3. If you are removing the bezel assembly from the blade server and an expansion
unit is connected to the blade server, remove the expansion unit (see
“Removing an expansion unit” on page 21).
4. Press the bezel-assembly release and pull the bezel assembly away from the
blade server approximately 1.2 cm (0.5 inch).
5. If you are removing the bezel assembly from the blade server, disconnect the
control-panel cable from the control-panel connector.
6. Pull the bezel assembly away from the blade server.
7. Store the bezel assembly in a safe place.
Bezel assembly
Control-panel
cable
Control-panel
connector
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Installing a SAS hard disk drive
The blade server one connector on the system board for installing an optional SFF
SAS hard disk drive.
Depending on the blade server model, a SAS hard disk drive might already be
installed. If the blade server is equipped with a SAS hard disk drive, you can install
an additional SAS hard disk drive using an MPE. These two SAS hard disk drives
can be used to implement and manage a redundant array of independent disks
(RAID) level-1 array. See “Configuring a RAID array” on page 51 for information
about SAS RAID configuration.
The following illustration shows how to install a SAS hard disk drive in the blade
server system board and also applies to the MPE.
SAS hard
disk drive
Hard disk
drive filler
Hard disk
drive release
lever
To install a SAS hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20
for instructions).
5. If you are installing a SAS hard disk drive in the blade server and an expansion
unit is attached to the blade server, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing
an expansion unit” on page 21).
6. Locate the SAS hard disk drive tray.
7. Remove the SAS hard disk drive filler.
a. Pull the blue lever at the front of the hard disk drive tray away from the hard
disk drive filler to disengage the filler from its tray.
b. Slide the filler from the tray and lift away from the system board.
If a SAS hard drive will not be installed, the SAS hard drive filler must be
Note:
installed.
8. Place the hard disk drive into the drive tray and push it into the connector at the
rear of the drive tray, until the drive moves past the lever at the front of the tray.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
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Installing additional memory
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The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that
the blade server supports and other information that you must consider when
installing DIMMs:
v The blade server system board contains eight DIMM connectors (4 DIMM
connectors per processor). If an MPE is installed, there are also eight DIMM
connectors (4 DIMM connectors per processor) on the MPE system board.
v The system supports Error Correction Code (ECC) protected, industry-standard
240-pin, 72-bit technology Very Low Profile (VLP) Double Data Rate
Synchronous DRAM Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DDR-2 SDRAM DIMMs)
v The server supports two-way memory interleaving.
v Depending on the memory configuration set in blade server BIOS, the blade
server can support a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 32 GB of system
memory for single-width blade servers or a maximum of 64 GB of system
memory for blade servers with an MPE installed.
v The DIMM options that are available for the blade server are 512 MB, 1 GB, 2
GB, and 4 GB.
v All DIMMs must be installed in pairs of the same size, speed, type, technology,
and physical design. You can mix compatible DIMMs from different
manufacturers.
v If you wish to take advantage of Chipkill memory, each DIMM installed in your
blade server must support the Chipkill technology.
v For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v For each installed microprocessor, a set of 4 DIMM sockets is enabled (see the
following table for more information).
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The following table lists the available microprocessor and DIMM combinations for
the blade server and MPE.
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micro-
processors
1 (in blade
server)
1 and 2 (in blade
server)
1 and 2 (in blade
server)1 (in MPE
unit)
1 and 2 (in blade
server)1 and 2
(in MPE unit)
Blade server MPE
DIMM socket x DIMM socket x
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X X
X X X X
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Attention: To avoid damage to the DIMM and DIMM connectors, carefully follow
the steps below. When performing these steps, it is important that you:
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v Do not rock the DIMM when inserting it into the connector.
v When inserting a DIMM, simultaneously press down firmly and evenly on both
ends of the DIMM.
v Handle the retaining clips on the DIMM connector gently when opening or closing
them.
v Grasp the DIMM gently when removing it from the connector to avoid ejecting it.
install a DIMM, complete the following steps:
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1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. Read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs.
3. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
4. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
Chapter 3. Installing options 25
5. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20
for instructions).
6. If you are installing a DIMM in the blade server and an expansion unit is
attached to the blade server, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an
expansion unit” on page 21).
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illustration also applies to removing and installing a DIMM filler.
Press evenly
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7. To install the DIMMs, repeat the following steps for each DIMM that you install:
a. Locate the DIMM connectors (see the illustrations in “Blade server
connectors” on page 16). Determine the connector into which you will install
the DIMM.
b. Remove the DIMM filler from the DIMM socket.
Note: If a DIMM is not installed, a DIMM filler must occupy each DIMM
socket.
c. Be sure that both retaining clips on the DIMM connector in which you will
install the DIMM are fully open.
d. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on
any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing
the DIMM for at least 2 seconds; then, remove the DIMM from its package.
e. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector on
the system board.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
f. Carefully insert the DIMM straight down into the connector using the
retaining clip slots as guides to align the DIMM with the connector.
g. Simultaneously press down firmly and evenly on both ends of the DIMM
until it is completely seated in the connector. Make sure that the retaining
clips snap into the closed positions.
Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the
DIMM has not been correctly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips
and remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM.
8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
26 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User’s Guide
Installing an additional microprocessor
The blade server comes with at least one microprocessor. If the blade server comes
with one microprocessor, you can install an additional microprocessor in the second
microprocessor socket. If an MPE is installed, the blade server must have two
microprocessors installed before the microprocessors on the MPE will become
active. Additional microprocessors can be installed in the MPE. The blade server
operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP, certain operating
systems and application programs can distribute the processing load between the
microprocessors.
Note: If you install an additional microprocessor, you must install the same
microprocessor type, speed, and power specifications as the first
microprocessor.
To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:
v Always install microprocessors that have the same cache size and type, the
same clock speed, electrical specifications, and identical internal and external
clock frequencies (including system bus speed).
v Make sure that the microprocessor with the lowest feature set is the startup
(bootstrap) microprocessor, which is installed in the microprocessor 1 socket
(J244).
For a list of microprocessors that the blade server supports, go to the
v
ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Before installing a new microprocessor, download and install the most current
level of BIOS code, from http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
v The microprocessors terminate themselves; therefore, no terminator card is
required if microprocessor socket 2 is empty on the blade server or on the MPE.
However, for proper airflow, this socket must contain a microprocessor heat-sink
filler, sometimes called a microprocessor baffle.
v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you
do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
The following illustration shows how to install the second microprocessor on the
system board for the blade server and also applies to the MPE.
Chapter 3. Installing options 27
Heat Sink
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
and Heat Sink
Bezel assembly
To install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page
20 for instructions).
5. If you are installing a microprocessor in the blade server and an expansion unit
is attached to the blade server, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an
expansion unit” on page 21).
6. Locate microprocessor socket one, if a microprocessor is already installed then
locate the microprocessor socket two.
7. If you are installing a microprocessor in microprocessor socket two, remove
the bezel assembly (see “Removing the bezel assembly” on page 22 for
instructions).
8. Loosen the four captured screws that secure the heat-sink filler and then
remove the filler from the microprocessor socket.
9. Use your fingers to remove the dust cover from the microprocessor socket.
10. Use your fingers to remove the protective cover from the microprocessor
retainer.
11. Install the microprocessor:
Microprocessor
Alignment notches
(both sides)
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Protective
cover
Microprocessor retainer
Locking lever
Attention:
v Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the locking lever on the
microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the
system board.
v Hold the edges of the microprocessor, do not touch the contacts on the
microprocessor or the contacts on the microprocessor socket. Touching
these contacts might result in permanent damage.
v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the
socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer.
Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
a.
locked position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a 135°
angle), as shown.
b. Rotate the microprocessor retainer on the microprocessor socket from its
closed position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a 135°
angle), as shown.
c. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor
to any unpainted metal surface on the blade server or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack you are
installing the microprocessor in for at least 2 seconds; then, remove the
microprocessor from the package.
d. Remove the cover from the bottom of the microprocessor.
e. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the
notches on both sides of the microprocessor with the notches in the socket
and carefully place the microprocessor into the socket.
f. Carefully close the microprocessor retainer.
g. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket to the closed and
locked position. Make sure that the lever is secured in the locked position
by the tab on the microprocessor socket.
Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.
12.
Attention:
v Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover.
v Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink. Touching
the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease on the
microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service
technician.
a. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
b. Make sure that the thermal material is still on the bottom of the heat sink;
then, align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor in the
retention bracket, thermal material side down. Press firmly on the heat
sink.
c. Align the four screws on the heat sink with the holes on the heat-sink
retention module.
d. Press firmly on the captive screws and tighten them with a screwdriver.
Follow the pattern that is shown on the following label. Rotate each screw
two full rotations each time. Repeat the sequence until the screws are tight.
Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force.
Chapter 3. Installing options 29
REPEAT SEQUENCE
UNTIL TIGHT.
720°
720°
13. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
30 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User’s Guide
Installing an I/O-expansion card
If I/O-expansion is supported by the BladeCenter unit in which the blade server is
installed, you can add an I/O-expansion card to the blade server. An I/O-expansion
card provides additional connections for communicating on a network.
The single-width type blade server supports one I/O-expansion card of either the
small-form-factor, standard-form-factor, or high-speed design. The double-width type
blade server supports one additional I/O-expansion card of either the
small-form-factor, standard-form-factor, or high-speed design. Some expansion
cards are available as both small-form-factor cards and standard-form-factor cards.
Other expansion cards are available only as standard-form-factor or high-speed
cards. The blade server supports various types of I/O-expansion cards. See
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of available
I/O-expansion cards and their form-factor types.
Note: Some BladeCenter units do not support high-speed expansion cards, see the
documentation for your BladeCenter unit for compatibility information.
You can install one expansion card in the system board of a BladeCenter LS21
Type 7971 or LS41 Type 7972 blade server. Make sure that the I/O modules to
which the I/O-expansion card is mapped support the network-interface type of the
I/O-expansion card. In a blade server with an MPE installed, you can install an
additional small-form-factor card or standard-form-factor expansion card. If the
blade server has an MPE installed, a high-speed expansion can only be installed in
the MPE.
See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/
compat/us/
for a list of available I/O-expansion cards and their form-factor types.
When you add an I/O-expansion card, you must make sure that the I/O-modules it
is mapped to both support the expansion card network-interface type. These
I/O-modules are typically installed in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 on the BladeCenter
unit. For example, if you add an Ethernet expansion card to a blade server installed
in a Type 8677 BladeCenter unit, the I/O-modules in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 on
the BladeCenter unit must both be compatible with the expansion card. All other
expansion cards that are installed on other blade servers in the BladeCenter unit
must also be compatible with these I/O-modules. In this example, you could then
install two Ethernet switch modules, two pass-thru modules, or one Ethernet switch
module and one pass-thru module. Because pass-thru modules are compatible with
a variety of I/O-expansion cards, installing two pass-thru modules would enable the
use of several different types of compatible I/O-expansion cards on blade servers
within the same BladeCenter unit.
The following sections describe how to install an I/O-expansion card in the blade
server.
Chapter 3. Installing options 31
Installing a small-form-factor expansion card
The following illustration shows how to install a small-form-factor expansion card in
the blade server system board and also applies to the MPE.
To install a small-form-factor expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20 for
instructions).
5. If you are installing the expansion card on the blade server and an expansion
unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an expansion unit”
on page 21).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion
card from the package.
7. Locate the expansion-card connector and orient the expansion card.
8. Install the small-form-factor expansion card, as shown in the following
illustration.
9. Slide the notch in the narrow end of the card into the raised hook on the tray;
then, gently pivot the card into the expansion card connectors.
10. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the
installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the
expansion card.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
Small-form-factor
expansion card
PRESS HEREWHEN
INSTALLING CARD
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Installing a standard-form-factor expansion card
The following illustration shows how to install a standard-form-factor expansion card
in the blade server system board and also applies to the MPE.
Standard-form-factor
expansion card
To install a standard-form-factor expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20 for
instructions).
5. If you are installing the expansion card on the blade server and an expansion
unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an expansion unit”
on page 21).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion
card from the package.
7. Locate the expansion-card connector and orient the expansion card.
8. Slide the notch in the narrow end of the card into the raised hook on the card
tray; then, gently pivot the wide end of the card into the expansion-card
connectors.
9. For device-driver and configuration information to complete the installation of
the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the expansion
card.
10. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
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Installing a high-speed expansion card
The following illustration shows how to install a high-speed expansion card in the
blade server system board and also applies to the MPE.
High-speed
expansion card
Expansion
card
standoff
To install a high-speed expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20 for
instructions).
5. A high-speed expansion card can be installed on a blade server without an
expansion unit or it can be installed in an MPE unit attached to the blade
server. You can not install a high-speed expansion card on a blade server that
will be connected to an expansion unit. If you will be installing a high-speed
expansion card on the blade server with an expansion unit installed, remove
the expansion unit (see “Removing an expansion unit” on page 21).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion
card from the package.
7. Locate the expansion card connectors and remove the blade expansion
connector cover, if one is installed.
8. Orient the expansion card and slide the slots at the back end of the card onto
the pins on the expansion card standoff; then, pivot the card into the
expansion card connectors.
9. Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the expansion card.
10. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the
installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the
expansion card.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
Extraction lever
Blade expansion
connector
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Installing a Concurrent KVM card
If the BladeCenter unit and management module support the concurrent-KVM
function, you can add a Concurrent KVM Feature Card to the blade server system
board.
The following illustration shows how to install a Concurrent KVM expansion card in
the blade server system board and also applies to the MPE.
If the BladeCenter unit supports concurrent-KVM (cKVM), you can add a cKVM
card to the blade server.
Concurrent KVM card
To install the cKVM card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 20 for
instructions).
5. If you are installing the cKVM card on the blade server and an expansion unit
is installed, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an expansion unit” on
page 21).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion
card from the package.
7. Install the cKVM card, as shown in the following illustration.
8. Locate the cKVM connectors and orient the cKVM card.
9. Slide the wide end of the card into the raised hook on the tray; then, gently
pivot the card into the cKVM card connectors.
10. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the
installation of the cKVM card, see the documentation that comes with the
cKVM card.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 36.
Chapter 3. Installing options 35
Completing the installation
To complete the installation, complete the following tasks. Instructions for each task
are in the following sections.
1. Reinstall the blade server bezel assembly, if you removed it (see “Installing the
bezel assembly” on page 37).
2. If you removed an expansion unit from a double-width type blade server,
reinstall the expansion unit (see “Installing an expansion unit” on page 38).
3. Close the blade server cover, unless you installed an optional expansion unit
(see “Closing the blade server cover” on page 39).
Statement 21:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the
power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade
server.
4. Reinstall the blade server into the BladeCenter unit (see “Installing the blade
server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 40).
5. Turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 13).
6. For certain options, run the blade server Configuration/Setup Utility program
(see Chapter 4, “Configuring the blade server,” on page 43).
Note: If you have just connected the power cords of the BladeCenter unit to
electrical outlets, you must wait until the power-on LED on the blade
server flashes slowly before you press the power-control button.
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Installing the bezel assembly
The following illustration shows how to install the blade server bezel assembly. The
illustration and instructions also apply to the MPE bezel assembly, except that the
MPE does not have a control-panel connector.
Bezel-assembly
release (both sides)
To install the blade server bezel assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. If installing the bezel assembly on a blade server, connect the control-panel
cable to the control-panel connector on the system board.
Bezel assembly
Control-panel
cable
Control-panel
connector
The MPE does not have a control-panel connector.
Note:
3. Carefully slide the bezel assembly onto the blade server, or MPE, until it clicks
into place.
Chapter 3. Installing options 37
Installing an expansion unit
To install an expansion unit, complete the following steps.
Note: The following illustration shows how to install an MPE unit on the blade
server; installing another type of expansion unit on a blade server is similar.
Extraction
thumbscrew
Expansion unit
Blade expansion
connector cover
Blade-cover
release
MPE unit
connector
cover
Blade-cover
release
Note: The MPE unit must be installed on a blade server and should not be
installed on another expansion device.
To install the MPE unit or an expansion unit, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. If the blade server cover is installed, remove it now (see “Opening the blade
server cover” on page 20 for instructions).
3. If you removed the blade bezel assembly, install it now (see “Installing the
bezel assembly” on page 37 for instructions).
4. If the blade expansion connector cover on your blade server is installed,
remove it by pulling the cover off of the connector.
5. If you are installing an MPE unit and the MPE connector cover on your blade
server is installed, remove it by pulling the cover off of the connector.
6. If you are installing a new expansion unit, touch the static-protective package
that contains the expansion unit to any unpainted metal surface on the
BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack
component; then, remove the expansion unit from the package.
7. Orient the expansion unit above the blade server.
8. Lower the expansion unit so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the
cover pins at the rear of the blade server.
9. Pivot the expansion unit closed. The connectors on the expansion unit
automatically align with and connect to the connectors on the blade server
system board.
10. If the expansion unit has an extraction device (such as a thumbscrew or a
lever), use it to fully engage the expansion unit on the blade server; otherwise,
press the expansion unit firmly into the closed position until it clicks into place.
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Closing the blade server cover
Attention: You cannot insert the blade server into the BladeCenter unit until the
cover is installed and closed or an expansion unit is installed. Do not attempt to
override this protection.
The following illustration shows how to close the blade server cover.
Blade-cover
release
To close the blade server cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 17.
2. If you removed the bezel assembly, replace it now (see “Installing the bezel
assembly” on page 37 for instructions).
3. If you removed an expansion unit from a double-width type blade server,
replace it now (see “Installing an expansion unit” on page 38 for instructions).
4. Lower the cover so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the pins at the rear
of the blade server, as shown in the illustration. Before closing the cover, make
sure that all components are installed and seated correctly and that you have
not left loose tools or parts inside the blade server.
5. Pivot the cover to the closed position, as shown in the illustration, until it clicks
into place.
Blade-cover
release
Chapter 3. Installing options 39
Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit
The following illustration shows how to install a single-width type blade server into a
Type 8677 BladeCenter unit. Installation of the double-width type blade server
follows the same steps. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be
different, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
Release handles
(open)
To install a blade server in a BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps.
Statement 21:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 17.
2. If you have not done so already, install any options that you want, such as
SAS drives or memory, in the blade server.
3. Select the bay for the blade server. An additional bay is required for each
blade expansion device connected to the blade server.
Notes:
v When any blade server or option is in blade bays 7 through 14 (in a
BladeCenter unit) or in blade bays 5 through 8 (in a BladeCenter T unit),
power modules must be present in all four power-module bays. For
additional information, see the Installation and User’s Guide that comes with
the BladeCenter or BladeCenter T unit.
v To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make
sure that each blade bay on the front of the BladeCenter unit contains a
blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler. Do not operate a BladeCenter
unit for more than 1 minute or a BladeCenter T unit for more than 20
minutes without a blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler in each blade
bay.
4. Make sure that the release handles on the blade server are in the open
position (perpendicular to the blade server).
5. Slide the blade server into the blade bay until it stops.
40 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User’s Guide
6. Push the release handles on the front of the blade server to the closed
position.
7. Turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 13 for
instructions).
8. Make sure that the power-on LED on the blade server control panel is lit
continuously, indicating that the blade server is receiving power and is turned
on.
9. (Optional) Write identifying information on one of the user labels that come
with the blade servers and place the label on a BladeCenter unit bezel.
See the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for information about the
label placement.
Important: Do not place the label on the blade server or in any way block the
ventilation holes on the blade server.
10. If you have other blade servers to install, do so now.
11. Reinstall the bezel assembly on the BladeCenter T unit (BladeCenter T unit
only). For detailed instructions for reinstalling the bezel assembly, see the
Installation and User’s Guide that comes with the BladeCenter T unit.
If you reinstall a blade server that you removed, you must install it in the same
blade bay from which you removed it. Some blade server configuration information
and update options are established according to bay number. Reinstalling a blade
server into a different blade bay from the one from which it was removed could
have unintended consequences, and you might have to reconfigure the blade
server.
If this is the initial installation for the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, you must
configure the blade server through the Configuration/Setup Utility program and
install the blade server operating system. See “Updating the blade server
configuration” and Chapter 5, “Installing the operating system,” on page 53 for
details.
Updating the blade server configuration
When the blade server starts for the first time after you add or remove an internal
option, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The
Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically starts so that you can save the
new configuration settings. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on
page 44 for more information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Some options have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that
comes with each option for information about installing device drivers.
The blade server operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, regardless
of how many microprocessors are installed. For optimum performance, you must
upgrade the operating system to support SMP. See Chapter 5, “Installing the
operating system,” on page 53 and your operating-system documentation for
additional information.
Chapter 3. Installing options 41
Input/output connectors and devices
The input/output connectors that are available to the blade server are supplied by
the BladeCenter unit. See the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit
for information about the input/output connectors.
The blade server has two selection buttons on the control panel: the media tray
select button and the keyboard/video/mouse select button. See “Understanding the
control panel and LEDs” on page 14 for information about these buttons and their
functions.
The Ethernet controllers on the blade server communicate with the network through
the Ethernet-compatible I/O modules on the BladeCenter unit. Network signals to
and from the blade server or any expansion cards are automatically routed to a
same-network-interface I/O module through circuitry in the BladeCenter unit.
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Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
This chapter describes the configuration requirements for the blade server. Before
you continue, you should make sure that the blade server has the latest version of
firmware code. For additional information, see “Firmware updates” on page 50.
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the blade server. Use it to change system settings, such as
interrupt requests (IRQ), date and time, and passwords. See “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 44 for more information.
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade
server. Use it to set the device scan order and to set the SAS controller IDs. See
“Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 52 for more
information.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the blade server. Use this CD during the installation of the
blade server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the installation
of the operating system. For information about using this CD, see “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47.
Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating
systems.
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade server.
Use it to select the boot protocol and other boot options and to select a
power-management option. For information about using this utility program, see
“Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 49.
IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for
The
purchase. Yo u can use IBM RDM to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server
by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM
program. To determine if an operating system supports the RDM program or for
updated information about RDM and information about purchasing the software, go
to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.
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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 13).
2. Immediately give the blade server control of the BladeCenter unit shared
keyboard, video, and mouse ports.
v If you are managing the blade server using the BladeCenter system console,
press the KVM select button on the blade server (see “Understanding the
control panel and LEDs” on page 14 for information).
v If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBM
BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide, IBM BladeCenter
Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBM
BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
When the Configuration/Setup utility message appears, press F1.
3.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices
The following choices are on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Depending
on the version of the BIOS code in the blade server, some menu choices might
differ slightly from these descriptions.
v System Summary
Select this choice to display configuration information, including the type, speed,
and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of installed memory.
When you make configuration changes through other options in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, the changes are reflected in the system
summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary.
– Processor Summary
Select this choice to view information about the microprocessors installed in
the blade server.
– USB Device Summary
Select this choice to view information about the USB devices installed in the
blade server.
System Information
v
Select this choice to display information about the blade server. When you make
configuration changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, some of those changes are reflected in the system information; you
cannot change settings directly in the system information.
– Product Data
Select this choice to view the machine type and model of the blade server, the
serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS and
diagnostics code stored in electrically erasable programmable ROM
(EEPROM).
v Devices and I/O Ports
Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output
(I/O) ports.
You can also enable or disable the integrated SAS and Ethernet controllers, all
standard ports (such as serial), and the I/O-expansion card. Enable is the default
setting for all controllers. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the
operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting
the device). If you disable the Ethernet controller, the blade server will have no
Ethernet capability.
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With an optional BladeCenter Storage Expansion Unit 3, you can control all of
the SAS hard disk drives in the host blade server. Set BSE3 Controls All Blade
SAS HDD to Enable to control all of the hard disk drives in the host blade
server.
– Remote Console Redirection
Select this choice to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) and to set remote console
communication parameters.
– Video
Select this choice to view information about the integrated video controller.
– System MAC Addresses
Select this choice to view the MAC addresses for the Ethernet controllers on
the blade server.
Date and Time
v
Select this choice to set the system date and time, in 24-hour format
(hour:minute:second ).
v System Security
Select this choice to set a power-on password. See “Using passwords” on page
46 for more information about passwords.
v Start Options
Select this choice to view or change the start options. Changes in the start
options take effect when you start the blade server.
– Startup Sequence Options
Select this choice to view or change the startup device sequence that is set
for the blade server.
Note: To set the startup sequence, which is the order in which the blade
server checks devices to find a boot record, you must use the
management-module Web interface.
can set keyboard operating characteristics, such as whether the blade server
You
starts with the keyboard number lock on or off. You can enable the blade server
to run without a diskette drive or keyboard.
You can enable or disable the PXE option for either of the integrated Gigabit
Ethernet controllers. The default setting is Planar Ethernet 1 , which enables the
PXE option for the first Ethernet controller on the blade server system board.
You can enable or disable the Non-Planar Ethernet controllers, located on the
MPE when installed. This setting is disabled by default.
You can enable USB disk support that allows the blade server to use a USB
storage device connected to the USB port of the BladeCenter unit's media tray.
See the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
If you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will be restored after
three consecutive failures to find a boot record.
You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the boot record
when the blade server starts.
v Advanced Setup
Select this choice to change settings for advanced hardware features.
Important: The blade server might malfunction if these options are incorrectly
configured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.
– Memory Settings
Select this choice to manually enable a pair of memory connectors.
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If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the blade
server automatically disables the failing memory pair of memory connectors
and continues operating with reduced memory. After the problem is corrected,
you must enable the memory connectors. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
pair of memory connectors that you want to enable, and use the arrow keys to
select Enable .
– PCI Bus Control
Select this choice to view and set interrupts for PCI devices, enable or disable
PCI ROM control, and to configure the master-latency-timer value for the
blade server.
– Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings
Select this choice to enable or disable the Reboot on System NMI option on
the menu. If you enable this option, the blade server will automatically restart
60 seconds after the service processor issues a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
to the blade server. You can also select this choice to enable or disable and
set the time-outs for the POST and OS loader watchdog timers .
– BMC Network Configuration
Select this choice to set the network addresses of the BMC.
– BMC System Event Log
Select this choice to view and clear BMC event log entries.
Save Settings
v
Select this choice to save the changes you have made in the settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
v Exit Setup
Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you have
not saved the changes you have made in the settings, you are asked whether
you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.
Using passwords
From the System Security choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on
password.
If you set a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to complete
the system startup and to have access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the
password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place.
If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the blade server in
by removing the blade server battery and then reinstalling it, or by using the
power-on password override switch (see the Problem Determination and Service
Guide on the Documentation CD for instructions).
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Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation
program that is designed for the IBM blade server. The ServerGuide program
detects the blade server model and hardware options that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program
simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in
some cases, installing them automatically.
Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating
systems.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server 47
To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site
at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/serverguide/
sub.html.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected
hardware
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
setup
ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the
operating system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
adapters and devices
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for the hardware and
operating-system installation
Setup and configuration overview
When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. Yo u can use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade
server.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
adapter.
v Start the operating-system installation. Yo u will need your operating-system CD.
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Typical operating-system installation
You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten the installation time. The
ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for the hardware
and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need the operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the blade server model,
service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the
program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and
then passed to the operating-system installation program.
3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are
based on the operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert the operating-system CD and
restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating system
takes control to complete the installation. The BladeCenter CD-ROM drive must
be associated with the blade server before you perform this step.
Installing the operating system without ServerGuide
If you have already configured the blade server hardware and you decide not to use
the ServerGuide program to install the operating system, complete the following
steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM
Support Web page:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/nos/
ematrix.shtml.
2. Click Operating System Installation Support
3. In the Family section, click BladeCenter LS21 or LS41 .
4. In the Operating System section, click the operating system you will be
installing.
5. Click Continue .
6. Click Operating system installation .
7. Select the instructions for the operating system.
Using the PXE boot agent utility program
Use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program to select
the boot protocol and other boot options and to select a power-management option.
Note: The blade server does not support Remote Program Load (RPL) selection
for the boot protocol option.
To start the PXE boot agent utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the Broadcom NetXtreme Boot Agent vX.X.X prompt appears, press
Ctrl+S. Yo u have 2 seconds (by default) to press Ctrl+S after the prompt
appears.
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If the PXE setup prompt is not displayed, use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to set the Enable Ethernet PXE/DHCP option.
3. Use the arrow keys or press Enter to select a choice from the menu.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
items; then, press Enter.
Firmware updates
IBM periodically makes BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic firmware
updates available for the blade server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ to
download the latest firmware for the blade server then, install the updates using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always
make sure that the BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic
firmware levels are consistent for all blade servers within the
BladeCenter unit.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Two Ethernet controllers are integrated on the blade server system board and on
the MPE. Each controller provides a 1000-Mbps full-duplex interface for connecting
to one of the Ethernet-compatible I/O-modules in I/O-module bays 1 and 2, which
enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area
network (LAN).
Note: When the MPE is installed, only the Ethernet controllers on the blade server
will be detected by POST and might show an 1801 error code. To enable the
Ethernet controllers on the MPE, enable Run PXE on Non-Planar Ethernet
in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 44).
Ethernet controller on the system board is routed to a different I/O-module in
Each
I/O-module bay 1 or bay 2. The routing from an Ethernet controller to I/O-module
bay will vary based on blade server type and the operating system that is installed.
See “Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration” on page 51 for information
about how to determine the routing from an Ethernet controller to an I/O-module
bay for the blade server.
Note: Other types of blade servers, such as the BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678
blade server, that are installed in the same BladeCenter unit as the
BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 or LS41 Type 7972 blade server might have
different Ethernet controller routing. See the documentation that comes with
the other blade servers for information.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers for the blade server
operating system. However, you must install a device driver to enable the blade
server operating system to address the Ethernet controllers. For device drivers and
information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the blade server. For updated
information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support failover, which provides
automatic redundancy for the Ethernet controllers. Without failover, you can have
only one Ethernet controller from each server attached to each virtual LAN or
subnet. With failover, you can configure more than one Ethernet controller from
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each server to attach to the same virtual LAN or subnet. Either one of the
integrated Ethernet controllers can be configured as the primary Ethernet controller.
If you have configured the controllers for failover and the primary link fails, the
secondary controller takes over. When the primary link is restored, the Ethernet
traffic switches back to the primary Ethernet controller. (See the operating-system
device-driver documentation for information about configuring for failover.)
Important: To support failover on the blade server Ethernet controllers, the Ethernet
switch modules in the BladeCenter unit must have identical configurations.
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration
The enumeration of the Ethernet controllers in a blade server is operating-system
dependent. Yo u can verify the Ethernet controller designations that a blade server
uses through the operating-system settings.
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:
1. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in I/O-module bay
1.
2. Make sure that the ports on the switch module or pass-thru module are enabled
(click I/O-module Tasks → Management → Advanced Management in the
management module Web-based user interface).
3. Enable only one of the Ethernet controllers on the blade server. Note the
designation that the blade server operating system has for the controller.
4. Ping an external computer on the network connected to the switch module or
pass-thru module. If you can ping the external computer, the Ethernet controller
that you enabled is associated with the switch module or pass-thru module in
I/O-module bay 1. The other Ethernet controller in the blade server is
associated with the switch module or pass-thru module in I/O-module bay 2.
If you have installed an I/O-expansion card in the blade server, communications
from the expansion card are routed to I/O-module bays 3 and 4, if these bays are
supported by your BladeCenter unit type. You can verify which controller on the
card is routed to which I/O-module bay by performing the same test and using a
controller on the expansion card and a compatible switch module or pass-thru
module in I/O-module bay 3 or 4.
Configuring a RAID array
Configuring a SAS RAID array applies to a blade server and MPE where a SAS
hard disk drive is installed in both the blade server and the MPE unit.
Two SAS hard disk drives can be used to implement and manage RAID level-0
(striping) or RAID level-1 (mirror) arrays in operating systems that are listed on the
ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the SAS RAID (see “Using
the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 52).
If an optional BladeCenter Storage Expansion Unit 3 is installed, you can use it to
control all of the SAS hard disk drives installed in the blade server. You enable this
feature using the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 44).
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Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
You can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to:
v Set the SAS device scan order
v Set the SAS ID for the controller
v Manage the SAS RAID configuration
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the blade server (make sure that the blade server is the owner of the
keyboard, video, and mouse) and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the LSI Logic Configuration Utility message appears, press Ctrl-C.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the controller from the list of adapters; then, press
Enter.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
items; then, press Enter. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter
Properties, additional screens are displayed.
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Chapter 5. Installing the operating system
To install the operating system on a blade server, you can use any of the following
methods:
v Use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install a supported Microsoft
Windows operating system.
v Use Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) to install an operating system that is
supported by your blade server and by RDM.
v Download the latest operating-system installation instructions at
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and install the operating system. Local
deployment for Microsoft Windows 2000 requires an integrated CD that contains
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 applied. Instructions for creating a Windows
2000 Integrated CD are contained in the latest operating-system installation
instructions for Windows 2000 on the IBM Support Web page.
Important:
1. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, and removable-media
drives. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communication with these
devices.
2. Some operating systems, such as Red Hat Linux 7.3, enable you to select the
type of mouse that is being used. If you are offered this choice, select USB
instead of PS/2. Although the mouse might be a PS/2-style device,
communication with the mouse is through an internal USB bus in the
BladeCenter unit; therefore, the operating system in the blade server must
recognize the mouse as a USB device.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the
operating system
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. While the blade server is on, press the KVM select button on the front of the
blade server to associate the BladeCenter unit CD-ROM drive with the blade
server.
2. Insert the CD, and restart the blade server. If the CD does not start, see
“ServerGuide problems” on page 56.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
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d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating-system installation. Yo u will need your operating-system
CD.
Using RDM to install the operating system
You can use RDM to install a supported operating system on a blade server. Follow
the instructions in the documentation that comes with RDM to install a supported
operating system.
Note: The operating system must be supported by your blade server and by RDM.
v To determine whether your blade server supports the operating system you plan
to install, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/nos/
ematrix.shtml.
v To determine whether RDM supports the operating system you plan to install,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.
Downloading operating-system installation instructions
You can download operating-system installation instructions from the IBM
BladeCenter site at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. Changes are periodically
made to the IBM web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation
might change from what is described in this document.
To download operating-system installation instructions, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
2. From the ″ BladeCenter″ menu, click Support .
3. From the ″ Select your product″ menu, select BladeCenter LS21 , and click Go .
4. Click the Install and use tab.
5. Click Product documentation .
6. From the ″ Personal computing support″ menu, click Operating system
installation .
7. Select the installation instructions for your operating system.
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Chapter 6. Solving problems
This chapter provides basic information about the diagnostic tools that are available
to help you solve some common problems that might occur while you are setting up
the blade server.
If you install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit and the blade server does not
start, perform the following actions:
v Make sure that the BladeCenter unit is correctly connected to a power source.
v Reseat the blade server in the BladeCenter unit (see “Installing the blade server
in a BladeCenter unit” on page 40).
v If the power-on LED is flashing slowly, turn on the blade server (see “Turning on
the blade server” on page 13).
v If you have just added a new optional device or component, make sure that it is
correctly installed and compatible with the blade server and its components. If
the device or component is not compatible, remove it from the blade server,
reinstall the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, and then restart the blade
server.
the blade server does not start after you have performed the preceding actions,
If
see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the BladeCenter
Documentation CD.
Diagnostic tools overview
The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related
problems:
v POST beep codes
The power-on self-test beep codes can indicate the detection of a problem.
– One beep indicates successful completion of POST
– Repeating long beeps indicate a memory error. Make sure that all DIMMs are
correctly installed.
– Additional beep codes are listed under “Diagnostics” in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide for your blade server type.
POST error codes
v
The POST error codes indicate the detection of a problem. See the Problem
Determination and Service Guide for more information.
v ServerGuide problems
The table in “ServerGuide problems” on page 56 lists problem symptoms and
steps to correct the problems.
v Troubleshooting tables
Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable
symptoms. These tables are in the Problem Determination and Service Guide for
your blade server.
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v Diagnostic programs and error messages
Real Time Diagnostics tests the major components of the BladeCenter unit,
including the management modules, I/O modules, removable media drives, and
the blade servers, while the operating system is running. Real Time Diagnostics
can be plugged into an existing IBM Director environment or installed without
IBM Director present. For documentation and download information for Real Time
Diagnostics, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/.
more information.
Note: If you are unable to find the system error logs in the blade-server firmware
v Light path diagnostics
Use light path diagnostics LEDs on the blade server system board and MPE to
identify system errors. If the system-error LED on the system LED panel on the
front or rear of the BladeCenter unit is lit, one or more error LEDs on the
BladeCenter unit components also might be lit. These LEDs help identify the
cause of the problem. Blade server and MPE error LEDs are described in the
Problem Determination and Service Guide for your blade server.
ServerGuide problems
See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for
code, view the system event log in the BladeCenter management module.
The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions.
Symptom Suggested action
The ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD will not start.
The RAID configuration program
cannot view all installed drives,
or the operating system cannot
be installed.
The operating-system
installation program
continuously loops.
The ServerGuide program will
not start the operating-system
CD.
The operating system cannot be
installed; the option is not
available.
v Make sure that the CD-ROM drive is associated with the blade server that you
are configuring.
v Make sure that the blade server supports the ServerGuide program and has a
startable (bootable) CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) drive.
v If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been altered, make sure that the
CD-ROM drive is first in the startup sequence.
v Make sure that there are no duplicate SCSI/SAS IDs or IRQ assignments.
v Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected correctly.
Make more space available on the hard disk.
Make sure that the operating-system CD is supported by the ServerGuide program.
See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of operating-system
versions that support the ServerGuide program.
Make sure that the operating system is supported on your server. If the operating
system is supported, either there is no logical drive defined (SCSI RAID systems)
or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide program
and make sure that setup is complete.
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Appendix A. 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 is 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with
your system.
Note: For some IntelliStation models, the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide is available only from the IBM support Web site.
v Go to the IBM support Web site 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.
can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
You
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/.
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Getting help and information from the World Wide Web
On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site 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 information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address
for IBM IntelliStation® information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.
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 IBM Services or through your IBM
reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. See
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or 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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Appendix B. Notices
This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.
IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in
other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the
products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM
product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM
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 users 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. Yo u can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or
implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to
you.
This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be
incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any
time without notice.
Any references in this information to non-IBM Web sites are provided for
convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this
IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes
appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 59
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States, other countries, or both:
Active Memory IBM TechConnect
Active PCI IBM (logo) Tivoli
Active PCI-X IntelliStation Tivoli Enterprise
AIX NetBAY Update Connector
Alert on LAN Netfinity Wake on LAN
BladeCenter Predictive Failure Analysis XA-32
Chipkill ServeRAID XA-64
e-business logo ServerGuide X-Architecture
Eserver ServerProven XpandOnDemand
FlashCopy System x xSeries
i5/OS
Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other
countries.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both.
Important notes
Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., in the United States, other
countries, or both.
Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.
Red Hat, the Red Hat “Shadow Man” logo, and all Red Hat-based trademarks and
logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc., in the United States
and other countries.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.
CD drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less
than the maximum possible.
When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000
bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes.
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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 may 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 available from IBM.
Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an
optional memory module.
IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and
services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and
warranted solely by third parties.
IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products.
Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.
Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include
user manuals or all program functionality.
Product recycling and disposal
This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national
regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to
responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a
variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist
equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on IBM product
recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
environment/products/prp.shtml.
Esta unidad debe reciclarse o desecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la
normativa nacional o local aplicable. IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos
de tecnología de la información (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos
cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y
servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los
propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI. Se puede encontrar
información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de IBM en el sitio web de
IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.
Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and
Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC
concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as
Appendix B. Notices 61
applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products
to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end
of life per this Directive.
Remarque : Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne
et à la Norvège.
L’etiquette du système respecte la Directive européenne 2002/96/EC en matière de
Déchets des Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE), qui détermine les
dispositions de retour et de recyclage applicables aux systèmes utilisés à travers
l’Union européenne. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le
produit sur lequel elle est apposée ne doit pas être jeté mais être récupéré en fin
de vie.
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or
recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the
WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the
return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation is important to
minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to
the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and
treatment, contact your local IBM representative.
Battery return program
This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride,
lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for
specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal of
batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/
products/batteryrecycle.shtml
In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or
proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride,
and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these
batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number listed on the
battery available prior to your call.
For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.
or contact your local waste disposal facility.
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For the European Union:
Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European
Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries
and accumulators. The Directive determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European
Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to
be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
Les batteries ou emballages pour batteries sont étiquetés conformément aux
directives européennes 2006/66/EC, norme relative aux batteries et accumulateurs
en usage et aux batteries et accumulateurs usés. Les directives déterminent la
marche à suivre en vigueur dans l'Union Européenne pour le retour et le recyclage
des batteries et accumulateurs usés. Cette étiquette est appliquée sur diverses
batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise au rebut mais plutôt
récupérée en fin de cycle de vie selon cette norme.
In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators
are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end
of life. The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal
concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for mercury, and Cd for cadmium). Users
of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers
for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer
participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and
accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence
of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local
IBM representative.
For California:
Perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations
Title 22, Division 4.5 Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate
Materials. This product/part may include a lithium manganese dioxide battery which
contains a perchlorate substance.
Appendix B. Notices 63
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
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.
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement
Notice to Customers
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN
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55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication equipment.
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.
Taiwanese Class A warning statement
Chinese Class A warning statement
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement
Appendix B. Notices 65
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Index
A
array, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 23
assistance, getting 57
B
battery return program 62
bezel assembly
installing
37
removing 22
blade filler 40
blade server
installing
40
removing 19
blade server cover
closing
39
opening 20
BladeCenter LS21 and LS41 specifications 7
BladeCenter unit
label
placement 3
buttons
CD/diskette/USB
15
keyboard/video/mouse 14
media-tray select 15
power-control 15, 16
C
Class A electronic emission notice 64
components
illustrated
multi-processor expansion 16
system board 16
concurrent-KVM
Concurrent
KVM 35
configuration
Configuration/Setup
PXE Boot Agent Utility program 43
updating 41
with ServerGuide 48
Configuration/Setup Utility program 43, 44
configuring your blade server 43
connectors
I/O-expansion
input/output 42
memory 16
microprocessor 16
MPE board 16
SAS hard disk drives 16
system board 16
controller
enable
enable or disable SCSI 44
Ethernet 50
memory 9
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 23
11
KVM card 35
Utility 43
card 16
or disable Ethernet 44
controller enumeration 51
cover
closing
39
opening 20
D
daughter card
I/O-expansion
card 31
diagnostic tools 55
DIMM.
See
memory module
documentation CD 4
documentation, related 3
drive
connectors
16
internal, installing 23
option, SAS 23
E
electronic emission Class A notice 64
error log 56
Ethernet
controller
enumeration 51
Ethernet controller 8
configuring 50
failover 50
redundant network connection 50
event log 56
expansion card 34
F
FCC Class A notice 64
features
ServerGuide
48
features, blade server 8
Fibre Channel card, I/O-expansion 31
filler
blade
19
microprocessor heat sink 18
filler, blade 40
firmware
updates
1
firmware updates 1, 50
forgotten power-on password, bypassing 46
G
getting help 57
Gigabit Ethernet card, I/O-expansion 31
H
hard disk drive
connectors
16
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hard disk drive (continued)
specifications
7
support 8
hardware and software
requirements
4
hardware problems 55
hardware service and support 58
help, getting 57
I
I/O-expansion card
connectors
daughter card 31
installing 31, 35
Myrinet 31
types supported 31
IBM Director 8, 10
IBM Support Line 58
installation order for memory modules 24
installing
bezel
blade server 40
hard disk drives 23
high-speed expansion card 34
I/O-expansion card 31
memory module 24
microprocessor 27
options 17
small form factor expansion card 32
standard form factor expansion card 33
integrated functions 7
16
assembly 37
microprocessor
heat
sink 29
installing 27
specifications 7
MPE
removing
21
MPE components
location
of 11
MPE connectors 16
Myrinet card, I/O-expansion 31
N
NOS installation
with
ServerGuide 49
without ServerGuide 49
notes, important 60
notices
electronic
emission 64
FCC, Class A 64
O
online documentation 1
opening the blade server cover 20
operating system
install
using RDM 54
installing 53
option
installing
order of installation 24
order of installation for memory modules 24
17
L
label placement
requirements
3
LEDs
activity
15
information 15
location 15
power-on 15
load-sharing
power
throttling 9
LSI logic configuration utility program
description
43
M
major components
MPE
11
system board 11
media-tray select button 15
memory
specifications
memory module
installing
order of installation 24
specifications 7, 9
supported 7
7
24
P
password
power-on
placement of labels 3
port
input/output
power
throttling
power-on password 46
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) option
disabling
enabling 45
problems
hardware
problems, solving 55
product data 1
product recycling and disposal 61
publications
online
related 3
PXE boot agent utility program 43
using 49
46
42
9
45
55
1
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R
RDM, using 54
recycling and disposal, product 61
redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) array 23
related documentation 3
reliability
features
9
Remote Deployment Manager, using 54
removing
blade
bezel assembly 22
blade server 19
requirements
hardware
4
hardware and software 4
label placement 3
software 4
S
SCSI (small computer system interface).
See
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SCSI RAID
configure
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
array
controller 23
drive
ServerGuide 53
error symptoms 56
features 48
NOS installation 49
using 47
ServerGuide CD 8
setup
with
small form factor expansion card
installing
software service and support 58
specifications
BladeCenter
standard form factor expansion card
installing
start options 45
starting the blade server 13
startup sequence, setting 45
static electricity 18
static-sensitive devices, handling 18
stopping the blade server 13
support, web site 57
system reliability 18
system-board components
location
system-board connectors 16
systems management 10
an array 51
type
supported 23
connectors
16
installing 23
ServerGuide 48
32
LS21 and LS41 7
33
of 11
T
telephone numbers 58
thermal material
heat
sink 29
trademarks 60
troubleshooting
Light
path diagnostics 56
Problem isolation tables 55
turning off the blade server 13
turning on the blade server 13
U
United States electronic emission Class A notice 64
United States FCC Class A notice 64
updating
firmware
1
updating firmware 50
utility
Configuration/Setup
Utility program 43
PXE boot agent program, using 49
W
web site
publication
support 57
support line, telephone numbers 58
Web site
ServerGuide
supported blade server options 17
ordering 57
47
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