NEC N8405-024F User Guide

Note

Read this guide carefully before using this product. Always keep this guide at hand so that you can see it when necessary.

N8405-024F

2008 Apr. 2nd Edition

Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H)

User's Guide

855-900677-A

PN# 456-01750-000

This product 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 interface when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device 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 device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interface in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Warning

To meet FCC rule, use the following rack with front and rear doors in place and closed. Never operate without doors and under doors are opened. APC “NetShelter® VX 42U Enclosure w/Sides Black” [AR2100BLK]

Warning

This is 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.

FCC COMPLIANCE

CE and C-Tick STATEMENTS

Trademarks

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and NEC ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope, EXPRESSSCOPE, NEC ExpressCluster, SigmaSystemCenter, WebSAM, DeploymentManager and VALMOware Network Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. HP-UX is a registered trade mark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Wake on LAN is a trade mark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Java and all logos related to Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Tomcat is a trademark or registered trademark of Apache Software Foundation. Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of LinusTorvalds in the United States and other countries. All other product, brand or trade names mentioned in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003, Standard Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003, Enterprise Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003, Datacenter Edition, Windows ServerTM 2003, Standard x64 Edition, Windows ServerTM 2003, and Enterprise x64 Edition are called Windows Server 2003 in short. Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, Standard Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition, Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 R2, and Datacenter x64 Edition are called Windows Server 2003 R2 in short. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server operating system, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server operating system, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system are called Windows 2000 in shot. Microsoft® Internet Explorer is called Internet Explorer for short.

Java Runtime Environment is called JRE for short.

Names used with sample applications are all fictitious. They are unrelated to any existing product names, names of organizations, or individual names.

Notes

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of NEC Corporation (2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. (3) The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written permission of NEC Corporation (4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual. If you find any part unclear,

incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the sales representative where you purchased this product.

(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential

damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.

Notes for safe handling

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious injury.

Indicates there is a risk of burn or injury.

Attention

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard. An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type.

(Example)

(Electric

shock)

Prohibited actions

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action.

(Example)

(Do not

disassemble)

Mandatory actions

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard.

(Example)

(Unplug)

Do not plug the cord into a nonconforming outlet.

Use wall outlets with specified voltage and power type. Failure to observe this caution could result in a fire or current leakage.

Note

Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Make sure to read "Notes for safe handling." When you relocate the product, make sure to take this guide with the product.

CAUTION

WARNING

This section provides information for using the product safely.

SAFETY INIDICATIONS

To use this product safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.

This guide and warning labels use "WARNING" and "CAUTION" to indicate a danger depending on the degree. These terms are defined as follows:

This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a danger. They are defined as follows:

Example of indications in this guide

Symbol indicating attention Description of a danger Term indicating degree of danger

Indicates the risk of electric shock.

Indicates the risk of explosion.

Indicates the risk of injury due to a caught hand or finger.

Indicates the risk of smoke emission or fire outbreak.

Indicates the risk of burn due to hot surface.

Indicates the risk of injury due to rotation of objects.

Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.

Indicates prohibition of disassembling or reconfiguring the unit.

Avoid using water or liquid nearby. If it spills on the card, there is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not touch with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.

Indicates notice of general prohibition.

Indicates instructions to pull power plug from outlet and to turn off main circuit breaker.

Indicates required general actions for operators.

Symbols and their descriptions used in this User's Guide and warning labels are as follows:

Attention

Prohibited actions

Mandatory actions

General precautions

Do not use this product for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.

This product is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and devices, aeronautics and space devices, transportation facilities and devices; and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if this product has been used in the above conditions.

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter this product.

Never disassemble, repair, or alter this product on any occasion other than described in this manual, otherwise it may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of this product.

Do not use this product if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.

If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the POWER of the CPU blades and disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your sales representative. Using this product in such conditions may cause a fire.

Do not insert a wire or metal object.

Do not insert a wire or metal objects into a vent or a slot. There is a risk of electric shock.

Do not install or remove multiple CPU blades at the same time.

Install or remove CPU blades one at a time. If you install or remove two or more CPU blades, or install a CPU blade while the cover of another slot is removed, there is a risk of electric shock.

WARNING

Precautions for safety

Observe the precautions for safety described in this section. The blade enclosure

(SIGMABLADE-H) on which this card is installed has power units. Carefully use them to avoid any electric shock.

Prevent water or foreign objects from the product.

Do not allow water or foreign objects (e.g., pins or paper clips) to enter into the product. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and unplug the cords. Contact your sales representative instead of trying to disassemble it yourself.

Connect firmly.

Connect interface cables, option boards, and modules to the CPU blade securely. Install the card securely on the blade enclosure. Failure to connect or install securely may result in poor contact that can cause a fire or smoke.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only the interface cable that comes with this product. Use of an unauthorized interface cable may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord.

Do not touch the fan blades when moving.

Keep your hands or hair away from the cooling fans on the rear of the blade enclosure; otherwise they may get caught in the fan, resulting in injury. Do not insert an object in the fan. Doing so may cause personal injury as well as the malfunction of the device.

Do not touch the heated objects.

Immediately after the blade enclosure is powered off, components in the blade enclosure and CPU blades are very hot. Leave the blade enclosure until those components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. In addition, hot air is exhausted from the power supply fan. Keep your face and hands away from the air outlet.

Avoid contact with the blade enclosure during thunderstorms.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the blade enclosure including the cables, otherwise it may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Keep animals away.

Keep animals away from the product. Animal waste or hair may get inside the product, causing a fire or electric shock.

Do not use a cellular phone or pager near the product.

Turn off your cellular phone or pager when you use the product. Their radio waves may cause the server to malfunction.

CAUTION

Power Supply and Power Cord

Do not hold the power plug with wet hands.

Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet, otherwise it may cause an electric shock.

Do not connect the protective earthing conductor to a gas pipe.

Never connect the protective earthing conductor to a gas pipe; otherwise it may cause a gas explosion.

Plug into a proper power source.

Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a leak. Do not install the blade enclosure where you need an extension cord. Use of a cord that does not meet the power specifications of the blade enclosure may heat up the cord and cause a fire. The maximum power consumption per power unit is 3000 VA. Note the capacity of a power unit when it is connected to CPU blades.

Do not connect many loads on one electrical outlet.

The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may cause a fire.

Place the power supply tap in a place where it is noticeable and easy to access.

Place the power supply tap in a place where it is noticeable and easy to access so that power can be shut off in emergency.

Insert the power plug completely.

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact) may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.

Use the proper power cord only

Use of an improper power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord.

 Do not stretch the cord harness.  Do not pinch the power cord.  Do not bend the power cord.  Keep chemicals away from the power cord.  Do not twist the power cord.  Do not place any object on the power cord.  Do not bundle power cords.  Do not alter, modify, or repair the power cord.  Do not secure the power cord with staples or equivalents.

Do not use any damaged power cord. (Replace a damaged power cord with a new one of the same specifications. Ask your sales representative for detailed information on power code.)

CAUTION

WARNING

Installation and handling of the rack

Install the server rack ONLY in a specified or designated environment

Do not install the rack on which the blade enclosure is installed in an unsuitable place. Other devices installed on the blade enclosure or the rack may be affected, a fire may occur, or the rack may fall, causing injury. For details about installation environment and quake-resistant engineering, see the manual attached to the rack or contact your maintenance service agent.

Do not install the blade enclosure in a non-conforming rack

Install the blade enclosure in a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not install the blade enclosure in a nonconforming rack, otherwise devices on the blade enclosure may not function properly, and there is a risk of injuries or damage to physical assets. For more information about suitable racks on which the blade enclosure can be installed, contact your sales representative.

Set up noise treatment

The blade enclosure may emit loud noises from fans when it is operating. It is recommended to install the blade enclosure in a dedicated room that is distant from people. Arrange acoustic noise treatment such as partitions if you work near the operating blade enclosure for a long period of time.

WARNING

Do not carry or install alone.

Carry or install a rack with two or more people. If the rack is carried by one person, the rack may fall and cause injury or damage to physical assets. A tall rack such as a 44 U rack, in particular, is unstable if it is not fixed by stabilizers. Make sure to support the rack with two or more people to carry and/or fix it.

Do not install the rack in such a manner that weight is imposed on a single spot.

Avoid concentration of weight loads of the rack and units installed on a single spot. Use stabilizers or connect two or more racks to balance loads. If not, the rack may fall over and cause injury.

Do not carry or remove parts alone.

Do not work alone to install or remove a part such as a rack door and tray. The part may fall and be damaged, and there is a risk of injury.

Use a lifter to install a unit.

Use a lifter to install/remove a unit. Otherwise, the unit may fall and be damaged, and there is a risk of injury especially when you are working with a tall rack (such as 44U rack).

Do not pull out a unit when the rack is not stabilized.

When you pull out a unit from the device, make sure that the rack is fixed (by using stabilizers or quake-resistant engineering).

Do not pull out two or more units from the rack at the same time.

When two or more units are pulled out from the rack, the rack may fall over. Pull out one unit at a time.

Do not install excessive wiring beyond the rated power supply.

To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the rack, make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local power company.

CAUTION

Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure

Separate the blade enclosure into two components and carry each component with two or more people.

When you want to carry the blade enclosure, separate the rear cage from the module to make the blade enclosure into two components. With no modules such as a CPU blade or power unit installed, the enclosure and the rear cage weigh 35.5kg and

31.5kg respectively. Carrying the enclosure or rear cage alone may result in injury. Carry the enclosure/rear cage with two or more people and firmly hold the handles of the enclosure or any designated areas. Do not carry the blade enclosure if any module, such as a CPU blade or power unit, is installed.

Do not install the blade enclosure in a place other than specified.

Do not install the blade enclosure in a place other than specified in this guide. Avoid the following locations. There is a risk of fire.

● a dusty place

● a humid place located near a boiler, etc.

● a place exposed to direct sunlight

● an unstable place

● a non-restricted access place

Do not use or store the blade enclosure in a corrosive environment.

Avoid using or storing the blade enclosure in an environment which may be exposed to corrosive gases, such as those including but not limited to: sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or ozone. Avoid installing the blade enclosure in a dusty environment or a place that may be exposed to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur. Avoid installing the blade enclosure in an environment that may have excessive metal flakes or conductive particles in the air. Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits within the blade enclosure, resulting in damage to the blade enclosure and possibly a fire hazard. If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of installation or storage, please contact your sales representative.

Do not use the blade enclosure with its covers and fan units removed.

Do not use the blade enclosure with its covers and fans removed. If you use the blade enclosure without them, the cooling efficiency inside the blade enclosure degrades, causing malfunction. Also, dust may get in and cause a fire or electric shock.

Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

Take precautions to avoid pinching your fingers when installing or removing the blade server on or from the rack.

Be careful not to drop the blade enclosure.

Firmly hold the handles on both sides of the blade enclosure to install or remove it on the rack. Since brackets on the rack have no mechanism to prevent the device from falling off, such as a stopper or lock, pulling a device fully out of the rack can result in the device falling and causing injury. When you install or remove the blade enclosure, hold the handles on both sides firmly or use a lifter.

WARNING

Do not impose loads on the blade enclosure while it is pulled out of the rack.

Do not impose loads on the top of the blade enclosure while it is pulled out from the rack. The frame may be damaged, and you may not be able to install the blade enclosure on the rack. There is a risk of the blade enclosure falling and causing injury as well.

Do not cover ventilation openings.

Do not cover ventilation openings of the blade enclosure. Additionally, do not cover rack openings. If they are covered, the temperature of devices on the blade enclosure may rise, which may result in a fire.

Do not leave the blade enclosure pulled out of the rack.

Do not operate or perform maintenance with the blade enclosure pulled out. Since the brackets on the rack have no mechanism to prevent the blade enclosure from falling off, such as a stopper or lock, pulling the blade enclosure fully out of the rack can result in the blade enclosure falling and causing injury.

Do not hold any installed module or power unit cover.

When you carry the blade enclosure, do not hold any installed module or power

unit cover. Because they are movable, you might drop the blade enclosure if you

hold them.

Wear a wrist strap to eliminate static electricity.

Installed modules and peripheral devices contain parts that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Wear a wrist strap to eliminate static electricity when you install or remove the modules or peripheral devices or connect interface cables.

CAUTION

WARNING

Failure action

Failure action.

When the device fails, shut off the branch circuit breaker of the power distribution board, unplug the device, and contact your sales maintenance personnel.

Disposal

Lithium battery.

The EM card installed on the blade enclosure uses a lithium battery (the battery is not replaceable). Contact your NEC sales representative before disposing the EM card.

Disposal and recycling.

Contact your NEC sales representative before disposal, collection, or recycling of the device.

CAUTION

WARNING

Maintenance, cleaning and handling of internal devices

Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure when you install or remove it. There is a risk of electric shock. Do not remove the cover attached to the blade enclosure except when necessary, such as when installing a device. Installation/removal of a device should be done one by one.

Unplug power cords before maintenance.

Before maintenance, power off all devices installed on the blade enclosure and unplug the power cords. Even if devices are powered off, there is a risk of electric shock or fire as well as malfunction when maintenance is performed on the devices on the blade enclosure with their power cords plugged in. Disconnect the power plugs from the outlet occasionally and clean the plugs with a dry cloth. Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty plug, which may cause a fire.

During operation

Do not touch when it thunders.

Unplug the power plugs when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts to thunder before you unplug them, do not touch the blade enclosure and cables. There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Keep animals away.

Keep animals away from the blade enclosure. Animal waste or hair may get inside the blade enclosure and cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not pull out the blade enclosure from the rack while it is running.

Do not pull out or remove the blade enclosure from the rack while a device on the blade enclosure is running. The device may malfunction, and there is a risk of injury.

Do not place any unfixed equipment on the top of the blade enclosure.

To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, never place unfixed equipment on top of the blade enclosure.

CAUTION

WARNING

In the European Union

EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. When disposing of used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States.

Outside the European Union

If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Disposing of your used NEC product

Warning labels

Warning labels are placed in certain parts of the blade enclosure so that the user stays alert to possible risks that may arise. (Do not remove or damage these labels). If a label is missing, peeling off, or illegible, contact your sales representative. For information on symbols in the labels, see "Safety indications" at the top of this document.

Hint

About maintenance services

Diagnostic and maintenance services by personnel with expertise on maintenance of the blade enclosure are available.

Handling precautions to use the device correctly

Observe the following precautions to use the blade enclosure device correctly. Failure to observe the precautions can result in malfunction or mechanical error.

● Blade enclosure

- Use a rack that allows installation of the blade enclosure.

- This product must be installed in a restricted access location.

- Make sure to install or remove parts, such as fan units, correctly when a module is installed or removed.

- Remove the dust on the exterior and fans located at the front and rear of the blade enclosure regularly. Regular cleaning prevents various failures from occurring.

- The voltage may drop momentarily due to lightning. It is recommended to use a device such as an uninterruptible power supply system to prevent this problem.

● Adding optional power supplies and other electronic parts

- These products are made of very static-sensitive parts. Eliminate static electricity before handling the products. Do not touch plug terminals or parts with your hands. Do not place the products directly on a desk.

- Do no use any optional devices other than those shipped with the blade enclosure or specified by NEC. Even if such optional devices can be installed on or connected to the blade enclosure, they may not work properly or can damage the blade enclosure.

- It is recommended to use genuine NEC products for optional devices. Some optional devices from other manufacturers are supported in the blade enclosure. However, services for repairing malfunctions or damage caused by them are provided at your expense, even in the warranty period.

Contents

Notes for safety handling ........................................... 3

SAFETY INIDICATIONS .................................. 3

Symbols and their descriptions used in this User's Guide and warning labels ar

as follows: ........................................................ 4

Precautions for safety ..................................... 5

General precautions ............................. 5

Power Supply and Power Cord .......... 7

Installation and handling of the

rack ....................................................... 8

Installation, relocation and storag

of the blade enclosure ...................... 10

Failure action ..................................... 12

Disposal .............................................. 12

Maintenance, cleaning and

handling of internal devices .............. 13

During operation ................................ 13

Installing a switch module or

pass-through card .............................. 38

Removing a switch module or

pass-through card .............................. 40

Installing a CPU blade .................................. 41

Installable CPU blades ...................... 45

Installing a CPU blade ...................... 46

Removing a CPU blade .................... 48

Assembling a full-height CPU

blade slot cover ................................. 49

Disassembling a full-height CPU

blade slot cover ................................. 53

Installing the EM card ................................... 54

Installing an EM card ........................ 55

Removing an EM card ...................... 56

Installing a fan unit ....................................... 57

Installing a fan unit ........................... 61

Disposing of your used NEC product .......... 14

Warning labels ............................................... 14

Handling precautions to use the device corre

ctly .................................................................. 15

Preface ....................................................................... 21

Overview .................................................................... 21

Accessories ................................................................ 21

Components ............................................................... 22

Front view ...................................................... 22

Rear view ....................................................... 23

Installation .................................................................. 24

Checking components ................................... 24

Installing the blade enclosure on a

rack ................................................................. 24

Check components to install............. 24

Required Tools ................................... 25

Installation Procedure ........................ 25

Removing a fan unit ......................... 62

Installing the front bezel ............................... 63

Filter cleaning..................................... 63

Opening the front bezel .................... 64

Closing the front bezel ...................... 65

Connecting cables ..................................................... 66

Front ............................................................... 66

Local console ..................................... 66

Rear ................................................................ 68

EM serial console .............................. 68

EM console ........................................ 69

LAN console....................................... 70

SFP connector (switch module) ........ 71

SFP connector (pass-through card) . 71

Power connector ................................ 72

Installing cable clamps ...................... 74

Removing a power cord form

Removing the blade enclosure

from the rack ..................................... 29

Installing a switch module or

pass-through card .......................................... 31

Installable switch modules and

pass-through cards ............................ 32

a cable clamp .................................... 77

Emergency power off (EPO) .................................... 79

Power supply tap ............................... 79

Emergency power off switch............. 80

Power unit .................................................................. 81

Installing a power unit ....................... 84

Removing a power unit ..................... 85

Power unit cover ........................................... 86

Opening the power unit cover .......... 86

Closing the power unit cover ........... 87

Moving the key box .......................... 87

Power on and off ...................................................... 88

Powering on and off the blade

enclosure ........................................................ 88

Powering on and off the blade

enclosure without uninterruptible

power supply system (UPS). ............ 88

Powering on and off the blade

enclosure with uninterruptible

power supply system (UPS). ............ 89

Powering on and off a CPU blade .............. 90

Powering on and off a CPU

blade by its power switch ................. 91

an user (EM card) ........................... 108

Power unit settings (EM card)........ 109

Verifying, backing up, and restoring the EM card

configuration ..................................... 110

DianaScope settings (EM card) ...... 112

Other settings (CPU blade) ............ 112

Console connection to switch

module/pass-through card ............... 112

Other settings

(switch module/through card) .......... 113

Checking operational status ........................ 114

Blade enclosure ............................... 114

Fan unit ............................................ 114

Power unit ........................................ 115

Updating the enclosure manager

firmware ........................................................ 116

Powering on a CPU blade

by the blade enclosure ..................... 91

Powering on a CPU blade via a network (switch module/passthrough card)/serial connector

(CPU blade) ....................................... 91

Powering on a CPU blade by the net work serial (COM) port of an EM card

............................................................ 92

Command-line interface (CLI) (EM card) ................. 97

Connecting a cable to a console ................. 97

Starting a console ......................................... 97

EM serial console (serial

connection) ......................................... 97

EM console (Telnet connection) ....... 98

EM console (SSH connection).......... 98

Initial settings ................................................. 99

Setting EM firmware image ............ 117

Updating the EM firmware .............. 118

Password recovery ...................................... 120

Replacing modules .................................................. 121

Switch module/pass-through card ............... 121

CPU blade ................................................... 122

EM card ....................................................... 123

Fan unit ........................................................ 125

Power unit .................................................... 126

Command input Specifications................................ 131

How to start a CLI ...................................... 131

How to start ..................................... 131

Via the EM serial console .............. 131

Telnet/SSH ....................................... 132

How to enter a command .......................... 133

Basics ............................................... 133

How to enter a command .............. 133

Date and time settings

(EM card) ........................................... 99

User settings (EM card) .................. 100

Rack settings (EM card) ................. 101

Blade enclosure settings

(EM card) ......................................... 101

Network settings (EM card) ............ 103

SNMP settings (EM card) ............... 106

Setting module access right for

User account management ......................... 136

Prompt .............................................. 134

Key operation for entering a

command .......................................... 134

Overview ........................................... 136

Default user...................................... 136

User account .................................... 136

Access right ..................................... 136

Administrator..................................... 136

CLI additional user .......................... 137

Commands ............................................................... 138

Commands ................................................... 138

Command specification ........................................... 147

Description .................................................... 147

General commands...................................... 148

Clearing the CLI terminal

screen ............................................. 148

Terminating CLI ............................... 148

Displaying a help message............. 148

Displaying command entry

history ............................................. 149

Rack management commands ................... 151

Naming a rack ................................. 151

Displaying a rack name .................. 151

Configuring the unique ID for the rack

.......................................................... 152

PING ................................................. 162

Initializing the configuration data

(restoring default values) ............... 163

Enclosure network commands .................... 165

Registering DNS servers ................. 165

Registering addresses to allow IP acc

ess .................................................... 165

Registering SNMP trap

destinations ..................................... 165

Disabling the IP-based access

control function ............................... 166

Disabling the NTP functions ........... 166

Disabling the functions for the

SSH connection ............................... 166

Disabling the SNMP functions ........ 167

Disabling the SNMP TrapAck

Displaying the rack unique ID ........ 152

Displaying connection status of blade enclosures in the same

rack ................................................. 152

User management commands .................... 154

Adding a user .................................. 154

Assigning a user (for CPU blades/swit

ch modules) ..................................... 154

Assigning a user (for EM card) ..... 155

Disabling a registered user ............. 156

Enabling a disabled user ................ 156

Deleting users .................................. 156

Configuring a password .................. 157

Registering a user contact

information ...................................... 157

Configuring a full user name .......... 158

Configuring a password .................. 159

functions ........................................... 167

Disabling the functions for

Telnet connection ............................. 167

Enabling the IP-based access

control function ................................. 168

Enabling the NTP functions ............ 168

Enabling the functions for the

SSH connection ............................... 168

Enabling the SNMP functions ......... 169

Enabling the SNMP TrapAck

functions ........................................... 169

Enabling the functions for Telnet

connection ........................................ 169

Deleting a registered DNS

server ................................................ 170

Deleting a registered IP

address ............................................. 170

Configuring the access right ........... 159

Displaying registered users ............. 160

Cancelling user assignment

(for CPU blade/switch module) ..... 160

Cancelling user assignment

(for EM card) ................................. 161

System management commands ................ 162

Forcefully disconnecting access to the EM serial console of switch module 1

Deleting a registered SNMP trap desti

nation ................................................ 170

Configuring IP addresses ................ 171

Configuring a domain name ........... 172

Configuring the default gateway ..... 172

Configuring NTP refresh

intervals ............................................ 172

Configuring the IP address of the pri

mary NTP server ............................. 173

Configuring the IP address of the sec

ondary NTP server .......................... 173

Configuring the name of an SNMP community allowing the

Get operation ................................... 173

Configuring the name of an SNMP community allowing the

Get/Set operation ............................. 174

Configuring the name of an SNMP community allowing the

Trap operation .................................. 174

Configuring a SNMP contact .......... 175

Configuring an SNMP location ....... 175

Configuring the blade enclosure

location in the rack ......................... 176

Configuring the rack height............. 176

Configuring a SNMP TrapAck

Configuring a time zone ................. 187

Displaying all information about

configuration of the blade

enclosure. ......................................... 187

Displaying the configuration of the CLI

auto termination function ............... 188

Displaying the configuration

information in the CLI command

format ............................................... 188

Displaying date and time ................ 190

Displaying the configuration of the fun

ction to display events .................... 190

Displaying the fan information ........ 190

Displaying the blade enclosure

information ........................................ 193

Displaying the power unit

information ........................................ 194

port number...................................... 177

Displaying the network settings ...... 177

Displaying the SNMP settings ........ 178

SNMP Trap test ............................... 179

Enclosure management command ............. 180

Downloading the configuration

settings (restoration) ........................ 180

Switching active EM ........................ 181

Restarting the EM firmware ............ 182

Configuring the function to

automatically terminate CLI ............. 182

Configuring date and time .............. 182

Configuring the function to display

events ............................................... 183

Configuring the asset tag of the blade

enclosure ........................................ 184

Configuring the machine serial

Displaying the blade enclosure

status ................................................ 196

Displays the blade enclosure

temperature ...................................... 197

Displaying the settings on the

power management function ........... 197

Displaying the EM card /EM

firmware version ............................... 198

Updating EM firmware ..................... 198

Uploading (backing up) the

configuration information .................. 199

Configuring the power saving

mode ................................................. 200

Configuring the maximum

consumable power setting .............. 200

CPU blade management commands.......... 202

Power off CPU blades .................... 202

number of the blade enclosure ...... 184

Configuring the blade enclosure

name ................................................. 185

Configuring the ID LED of the

blade enclosure ................................ 185

Configuring the power control

policy ................................................ 186

Configuring the power redundancy mo

de ...................................................... 186

Power on CPU blades .................... 202

Resetting CPU blades ..................... 203

Controlling the CPU blade ID LED 203

Displaying CPU blade

information ........................................ 203

Listing the CPU blade information in a

list ................................................... 206

Displaying the CPU blade port

map information

(E-Keying information) ..................... 207

Displaying CPU blade status .......... 207

Configuring the power-on delay

time of the CPU blade ................... 208

Displaying the power-on delay

time of the CPU blade ................... 209

Switch module management

command ...................................................... 211

Connecting to the EM serial

console of the switch module......... 211

Powering off switch modules .......... 213

Powering on switch modules .......... 214

Restarting a switch module ............ 214

Configuring a User Assigned

Name of a switch module .............. 215

Controlling the ID LED of a switch m

odule ................................................. 215

Configuring the language type for EM

cards ............................................... 223

NEC Diana Scope control commands ....... 225

Configuring an NEC DianaScope user

password ........................................ 225

Command name .............................. 225

Argument .......................................... 225

Default value .................................... 225

Supplementary information .............. 225

Displaying an NEC DianaScope

user password .................................. 225

Configuring the DSG status ........................ 226

Default value .................................... 226

Supplementary information .............. 226

Displaying the DSG status ......................... 226

Default value .................................... 227

Supplementary information .............. 227

Displaying information on switch

modules ............................................ 216

Displaying the list of switch

modules ............................................ 216

Displaying the switch module map info

rmation (E-Keying information)........ 217

Displaying the status of switch

modules ............................................ 218

EM management commands ...................... 221

Configuring the unique name of

an EM card ...................................... 221

Controlling the EM card LED ......... 221

Displaying information about the

EM card(s) ....................................... 222

Displaying EM card status .............. 222

Configuration management .......................... 228

Overview ........................................... 228

Backing up configuration ................. 228

Restoring configuration .................... 228

Appendix ....................................................... 229

Time zone ........................................ 229

NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent ...................... 230

NEC DianaScope Manager, Agent ......................... 231

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 232

Power supply ............................................... 232

Input/output ................................................... 233

Disposal .................................................................... 238

Transfer to third party ............................................. 238

Specification ............................................................. 238

Preface

Overview

Accessories

Important

Keep the accessories in a safe place. You may need them when an optional device is added or when the blade enclosure experiences a failure.

Thank you for purchasing the N8405-024F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H). The blade enclosure houses modules such as CPU blades, switch modules, pass-through cards, EM cards, power units, and fan units to integrate their functions and to allow CPU blades to function as servers. Read this guide before you start using the blade enclosure. Also, refer to the "User's Guide" and "Startup Guide" that come with the SIGMABLADE series.

* This guide can be used for the Slot Cover (Power Unit) N8405-036, Slot Cover (Fan) N8405-037 and the Slot Cover (Switch

Module) N8405-038 as well.

This blade enclosure can integrate a maximum of 16 servers' functions into one blade enclosure by housing a maximum of 16 CPU blades and 8 pass-through cards or switch modules in a case of 10U (about 445mm).

N8405-025F Power Unit (option) can be optionally added to the power units that are equipped as standard. A maximum of six power units can be mounted. The power units support the N+1 redundant mode or the N+N redundant mode. These modes allow for continuous operation even if one power unit or one power unit system fails. The EM card on the blade enclosure allows for management of fan units, power units, and CPU blades. You can use remote KVM of CPU blades by connecting the LAN connecter on an EM card to an external console (such as a PC).

This product is shipped with various accessories. See the attached components list to check that everything is included and not damaged. If any accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.

Components

1. Blade slot

From the upper left: Slot 1 – Slot 8 From the lower left: Slot 9 – Slot 16

2. CPU blade slot cover

A plate to cover a slot where no optional CPU blade is installed

3. Power unit

From the left: Power unit 1 - Power unit 6

4. Power unit slot cover

A cover for a slot where no optional power unit is installed

5. Power unit ejector

Turn this ejector and pull the handle to remove a power unit.

6. Power unit lock

Pull this lock forward to release the lock of a power unit ejector.

7. Power LED (green)

This LED is green when AC power is supplied.

8. Power STATUS LED (amber)

This LED is amber when an error occurs.

9. Key box

A box to fix and lock the power unit cover (can be slid toward left and right)

10. Separator

A plate to separate the blade slot into the upper and lower tier (when installing a full-height blade, remove this plate)

1 3 6 7 8 5 2

4 9 10

The following illustrationdepicts the blade enclosure components. The illustration depicts optional modules attached to the blade enclosure that are not included as standard.

Front view

(When the front bezel and the power unit cover are opened)

1. Fan unit

From the upper left: Fan unit 1 – Fan unit 5

From the lower left: Fan unit 6 – Fan unit 10

2. Fan LED (green/amber)

This LED is green when the status is normal. When an error occurs, it is amber.

3. Fan unit ejector

Pull this ejector to remove a fan unit.

4. Switch module slot

From the top left: Slot 1, Slot 2 From the second tier left: Slot 3, Slot 4 From the third tier left: Slot 5, Slot 6 From the bottom left: Slot 7, Slot 8

5. Switch module cover

A cover for a slot where no optional switch module is installed.

6. EM card

From the left: EM card1, EM card 2

7. EM card slot cover

A cover for a slot where no optional additional EM card is installed.

8. EM card release lever

Pull this lever forward to remove the EM card.

9. EM tray release lever

Pull this lever forward to remove the EM tray. *This module should not be removed by anyone

except maintenance staff.

10. AC inlet

A socket to which a power cord is connected AC inlets correspond to the power units 1 – 6 on the front side from right

11. Dedicated Management LAN connector (EM card)

Connected to a network system that supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-negotiation only)

12. SPEED LED (green) (EM card)

Green when the management LAN is operating in 100BASE-TX

13.LINK/ACT LED (green) (EM card)

Green when the management LAN connector is connected to a network. When there is access, it flashes green.

14. RESET switch (EM card)

A switch to reboot the EM card

15. STATUS LED (green/amber) (EM card)

Green when the status is normal. When an error occurs, it is amber.

16.ACTIVE LED (green) (EM card)

Green on the active EM card. Off on the standby EM card

17.ID LED (blue) (EM Card)

Used to identify EM card

18.Serial (COM) port (EM card)

A port to connect the EM serial console

19. ID LED (blue) (the blade enclosure)

Used to identify blade enclosure

20. Power fan vent

Ejects exhaust air from a power fan

21. Power retention tie

A tie to fix a power cord * These parts may not be installed.

22. Connector for maintenance

* These ports are for maintenance only.

23. Support stay

A plate to separate the switch module slot into the left and right side.

RST

MNG LAN

Active

1 3 4 8 9

14 1516

Close-up of the EM card

2 5 7

11 13

20 6 21 8 22

Rear view

Installation

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

●Do not install the blade enclosure on a nonstandard rack.

●Do not use the blade enclosure in a place other than specified.

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There are risks of a burn, injury, or damage to physical assets. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

●Separate the blade enclosure into two components and carry each component with two or more people.

●Do not install the blade enclosure in a place other than specified

●Do not use the blade enclosure with its covers and fan units removed.

●Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

●Do not impose loads on the blade enclosure while it is pulled out of the rack.

●Do not cover air vents.

Check components to install

Check

The shapes of rail brackets (L) and (R) are not the same. See the illustrations on the following pages to check the locations and directions they should be installed. The rail brackets (L) and (R) can be distinguished from each other by their marks.

CAUTION

WARNING

Checking components

See the attached list to check that you have all the accessories and components.

Installing the blade enclosure on a rack

Install the blade enclosure on a rack. This section also describes how to remove the blade enclosure as well.

You need the following components:

- Rail bracket (L) (1) (Shipped with the blade enclosure)

- Rail bracket (R) (1) (Shipped with the blade enclosure)

- Core nut (square hole) or clip nut (circular hole) (4) (Shipped with the blade enclosure)

Required Tools

Installation Procedure

Check

 Before you install the blade enclosure on a rack, remove the doors at the front

and rear of the rack. For information on removing the rack doors, see the instructions that come with the rack.

Check

Holes on the rack frame are not spaced evenly. Check that the four projections on each rail bracket's end match with holes on the rack frame where the rail bracket is attached before installing the blade enclosure.

Attach core nuts or clip nuts here (four total on right and left).

Attach the rail brack et (R) here.

Attach the rail brack et (L) here.

No core nuts/clip nuts are attached on the rear of the rack.

Attach rail brackets (R) and (L) on the rear of the rack like the front side.

Blade enclosure is installed here.

Rack front view

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 9

(U)

A torx driver (T25) is necessary to install the blade enclosure on a rack.

Complete the following steps to install the blade enclosure on a rack. See the instructions that come with the rack as well.

● Check where the blade enclosure will be installed. Attach core nuts or clip nuts as shown in the illustration below and attach the rail brackets

(L)/(R) to the rack to install the blade enclosure. Check where the blade enclosure, rail brackets, and core nuts/clip nuts will be attached and installed.

Next to the rack holes, there are marks that are spaced by 1U (a unit to represent rack height). Because the height of the blade enclosure is 10U (approximately 445mm), install the blade enclosure in a space with a 10U height.

Check

Check that the core nuts/clip nuts are attached on the same height on the right and left side of the rack.

Check

Check that the rails are installed on the same level at the front and rear of the rack. Check that the right and left rails are installed in parallel.

Insert 4 projections into the rack frame holes.

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Rack front

Rack rear

Attaching the rail bracket (R)

● Attach core nuts/clip nuts. Attach core nuts or clip nuts inlcuded with the blade enclosure at the positions determined in

"Check where the blade enclosure is installed." Attach a total of four core nuts or clip nuts on the rack front (two each on the right and left side).

● Attach rail brackets. Attach rail brackets to the rack.

When you attach a rail bracket, make sure that the four projections at its bent end are inserted into the holes on the rear frame of the rack from the outside . Slide the rail according to the rack depth and insert the four projections on the other end into the holes on the front frame of the rack as well. The illustration below shows how the rail bracket (R) is attached. Attach the rail bracket (L) in the same way.

● Separate the blade enclosure into two components. Remove the rear cage from the

enclosure.

1. If any modules such as CPU blades

or power units are installed on the blade enclosure, remove them. For information on removing installed modules, see their instructions for removal.

Important

● When you carry the rear cage, hold the two handles at the rear of the enclosure (one each on both the right and left side) and the holding points at the bottom (one each on the right and left side).

● When you remove the rear cage, make sure not to bump or bend the connectors and pins of the rear cage that are located at the section connecting to the enclosure (midplane) against the enclosure or rack frame. The midplane is the board to connect the CPU blades to switch modules or pass-through cards inside the blade enclosure.

● Do not touch any connectors and pins of the rear cage.

Hint

The rear cage is heavy, especially the side of the section connecting to the enclosure of the blade enclosure (midplane).When you hold the holding points at the bottom to carry the rear cage, hold the midplane side as much as possible.

Stop lever One each on the right and left side

Holding point (One each on the right and left side)

2. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove the screws at the rear of the blade enclosure (two each on the right and left side for a total of four), and then bend the hinges outward so that the rear cage will not hit them when it is removed.

3. Firmly hold the handles of the

blade enclosure, which are located at its rear, on the right and left side and slowly slide the enclosure out approximately 10 cm. This step should be done by two or more people.

4. Firmly hold the handles of the rear

cage and the holding points at the bottom (one each on the right and left side) as shown in the right illustration with two or more people and pull out the rear cage slowly until the tips of the stop levers located at the side of the rear cage are shown.

5. Keep pressing the two stop levers

on both the right and left sides and hold the handles of the rear cage and slowly pull out the rear cage until the stop levers are fully shown.

6. Firmly hold the handles of the rear

cage and the holding points at the bottom with two or more people and slowly remove the rear cage from the enclosure.

(1)

(2)

Important

● When you carry the enclosure, hold the four handles at both sides of the enclosure (two each on the right and left side).

● When you install the enclosure, stow the four handles at both sides of the enclosure (two each on the right and left side) to prevent them from bumping against the rack frames.

Check

Check that the enclosure is correctly mounted on the L-shaped frames of the rail brackets during the installation.

Check

Before installing the rear cage, bend the hinges to the outward direction to prevent the screws at the rear of the blade enclosure (four screws, two each on the right and left side) from hitting the rear cage.

Check

Check that the rear cage is correctly mounted on the rails of the enclosure during the installation.

● Install the blade enclosure on the rack. Hold the blade enclosure with its front facing front with 2 or more people. Slowly put the

L-shaped frames on both the right and left side of the blade enclosure on the L-shaped frames of the rail brackets that have been attached to the rack.

Push the enclosure into the rack until it stops. Use a torx driver (T25) to tighten the front screws of the blade enclosure (four screws, two each on the right and left) and secure the blade enclosure to the rack.

● Install the rear cage.

1. Firmly hold the handles at both

sides of the rear cage (one each on the right and left side) and slowly put the rear cage on the rails of the enclosure. This step should be done by two or more people.

2. Push the rear cage into the

enclosure with two or more people until it stops.

3. Bend the hinges to the inward

direction. Then, use a torx driver (T25) to tighten the rear screws of the blade enclosure (four screws, two each on right and left side) and secure the rear cage to the enclosure.

Removing the blade enclosure from the rack

● Separate the blade enclosure into two components and carry them with two or more people.

● Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out.

● Do not pull out equipment when the rack is not stabilized.

● Do not pull out two or more modules from the rack at the same time.

● Do not pull out the equipment from the rack while it is running.

Check

Before you remove the blade enclosure from its rack, remove the doors at the front and rear of the rack. For information on removing the rack doors, see the instructions that come with the rack.

Important

● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out. There is a risk of equipment falling off.

● When you pull out the rear cage from the enclosure or carry it, firmly hold the holding points located at the bottom (one each on the right and left) and the two rear handles (one each on the right and left) so that you will not drop the rear cage.

Important

● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out. There is a risk of equipment falling off.

● The blade enclosure has no stopper or lock mechanism that prevents it from being pulled out of the rack. Firmly hold the handles at the bottom and sides of the blade enclosure when removing it so you will not drop it.

CAUTION

Follow the steps below to remove the blade enclosure from the rack.

1. Shut down all devices installed on the blade enclosure to power them off.

2. Disconnect the power cords of the blade enclosure and then disconnect all the interface cables.

3. Remove all modules, such as CPU blades and power units, installed on the blade enclosure. For information on removing installed modules, see their instructions for removal.

4. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove four screws (two each on the right and left) at the rear of the blade enclosure.

5. Slowly pull out the rear cage from the enclosure.

6. Firmly hold the rear cage and remove it from the enclosure.

7. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove four screws (two each on the right and left) on the front of the blade enclosure.

8. Slowly pull the blade enclosure out of the rack.

● Hold the four handles at both sides of the enclosure (two each on the right and left) for carrying.

9. Firmly hold the blade enclosure and remove it from the rack.

To remove any parts attached to the rack, see the description in "Installing the blade enclosure." To install the rear cage on the enclosure, see "Installing the blade enclosure."

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 5

Slot 7

Slot 4

Slot 6

Slot 8

Installing a switch module or pass-through card

The following illustration shows slots where switch modules and pass-through cards can be installed:

Install switch modules and pass-through cards according to the specifications described on the following pages. Slots without switch modules or pass-through cards should have slot covers installed.

Installable switch modules and pass-through cards

A maximum of eight switch modules and pass-through cards can be installed on this blade enclosure (a maximum of six 4G FC switch modules (12 ports/24 ports) and FC pass-through cards can be installed). The number and combination of switch module slots that can be used depends on the types and combination of switch modules, pass-through cards, and mezzanine cards. For information on communication between switch slots, standard CPU blade slots, and mezzanine slots, see the following pages. If there is no description for your product, contact your NEC sales representative to obtain the latest User's Guide.

● N8406-022 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch

● N8406-023 1Gb Intelligent L3 Switch

● N8406-016 1Gb Pass-Through Card

● N8406-019 4G FC Switch (12 ports)

● N8406-020 4G FC Switch (24 ports)

● N8406-017 FC Pass-Through Card

Internal connection between CPU blades and switch modules

If there is no description for the products that support your CPU blades, contact your NEC sales representative to obtain the latest User's Guide.

CPU blade (NEC Express5800/120Bb-6, 120Bb-d6)

Switch module slot 1

Switch module slot 2

Expansion slot 2

(For both type 1 and 2)

Switch module slot 3

Switch module slot 4

Switch module slot 6

Switch module slot 8

Switch module slot 5

Switch module slot 7

Standard interface

(Dedicated to LAN)

When a mezzanine card with 4 ports is installed.

(1)

(2)

Expansion slot1

(Dedicated to

Type 1)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

The numbers with parentheses in the figure represent port numbers of mezzanine cards or switch modules. (Switch module port numbers are an example when a CPU blade is installed on the slot 1. When you install a CPU blade on the other slots, you need to replace the port number of the swi tch modules. Examples:

When you install a CPU blade on the slot 2, you need to replace the port number '(1)' of the switch modules with '(2)'. When you install a CPU blade on the slot 16, you need to replace the port number '(1)' of th e switch modules with '(16)'.)

Mezzanine cards with different types (interface) cannot occupy mezzanine slots 1 and 3. Mezzanine cards with different types (interface) cannot occupy mezzanine slots 2 and 4.

CPU blade (NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6)

Switch module

slot 1

Switch module

slot 2

Expansion slot 2

(For both type 1 and 2)

Expansion slot 4

(For both type 1 and 2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Switch module

slot 3

Switch module

slot 4

Switch module

slot 6

Switch module

slot 8

Switch module

slot 5

Switch module

slot 7

Standard interface

(Dedicated to LAN)

When a mezzanine card with 4 ports is installed.

(1)

(2)

Expansion slot 1

(Dedicated to type 1)

(1)

(2)

Expansion slot 3

(Dedicated to type 1)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

The numbers with parentheses in the figure represent port numbers of mezzanine cards or switch modules. (Switch module port numbers are examples when a CPU blade is installed on the slot 1 and 2. When you install a CPU blade on the other slots, you need to replace the port number of the swi tch modules. Examples:

When you install a CPU blade on the slot 3 and 4, you need to replace the port number '(1)' of the switch modules with '(3)', and '(2)' with '(4)'. When you install a CPU blade on the slot 15 and 16, you need to replace the port number '(1)' of the switch modules with '(15)', and '(2)' with '(16)'.)

(1)

Because switch modules installed on the blade enclosure are shared among CPU blades, any mezzanine card with a different interface cannot be installed on corresponding CPU blade mezzanine slots. For example, if 4G FC switches are installed on the switch modules 3 and 4, 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) cannot be installed on their corresponding mezzanine slots (for 140Ba-10, mezzanine slot 1 and 3). Only when other CPU blades in the same blade enclosure have no 1000BASE-T Adapters (4ch), can you install a mezzanine card with a different interface on the mezzanine slot 4 of the 140Ba-10. Mezzanine cards with different types (interface) cannot occupy mezzanine slots 1 and 3. Mezzanine cards with different types (interface) can occupy mezzanine slots 2 and 4. (Only the combination of a 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) and a Fibre Channel Controller is available.) When you use a N8406-019 4G FC Switch (12ports), a mezzanine card with 2 ports on the slot 2 or 4 of the N EC Express5800/140Ba-10 cannot connect to the switch.

CPU blade (NEC Express5800/140Ba-10)

Switch module

slot 1

Switch module

slot 2

Expansion slot 4

(For both type 1 and 2)

Expansion slot 2

(For both type 1 and 2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Switch module

slot 3

Switch module

slot 4

Switch module

slot 6

Switch module

slot 8

Switch module

slot 5

Switch module

slot 7

Standard interface

(Dedicated to LAN)

(1)

(2)

Expansion slot 3

(Dedicated to type 1)

(1)

(2)

Expansion slot 1

(Dedicated to type 1)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

(1)

(9)

The numbers with parentheses in the figure represent port numbers of mezzanine cards or switch modules. (Switch module port numbers are examples when a CPU blade is installed on the slot 1 and 9. When you install a CPU blade on the other slots, you need to replace the port number of the swi tch modules. Examples:

When you install a CPU blade on the slot 2 and 10, you need to replace the port number ' (1)' of the switch modules with '(2)', and '(9)' with '(10)'. When you install a CPU blade on the slot 8 and 16, you need to replace the port number '(1)' of the siwtch modules with '(8)', and '(9)' with '(16)'.)

(1)

Mezzanine card

Type

Number

of ports

Supported switch

module/

pass-through card

Supported CPU blade

NEC Express5800

1Gb*1

FC*2

120Bb-6

120Bb-d6

120Bb-m6

140Ba-10

1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) (N8403-017)

1 2 Y N Y Y Y

1000BASE-T Adapter (4ch) (N8403-020)

2 4 Y N Y Y Y

Fibre Channel controller (N8403-018)

1 2 N Y Y Y Y

The following table lists mezzanine cards and their supported modules. Find your mezzanine card on the table and check its supported module to see appropriate combinations. Before you install a mezzanine card, check its type and number of ports to mount it on an appropriate slot.

Y: Supported N: Not supported

*1 Corresponds to 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch (N8406-022), 1Gb Intelligent L3 Switch (N8406-023) and 1Gb Pass-Through

Card (N8406-016).

*2 Corresponds to 4G FC Switch (12ports)(N8406-019), 4G FC Switch (24ports)(N8406-020) and FC Pass-Through Card

(N8406-017).

(When a 4G FC Switch (12ports)(N8406-019) is installed, there may be restrictions in CPU blade slots which can be

connected and corresponding mezzanine slots. For information on restrictions in CPU blade slots which can be connected, see "Installing a CPU blade." For information on restrictions in supported mezzanine slots, see the illustrations shown on previous pages to find information on correspondence to your CPU blades.)

If there is no description for your product, contact your NEC sales representative to obtain the latest User's

Guide. Mezzanine cards that have no connection with a switch module are not listed above. In principle, such mezzanine cards can be installed without considering the interface with other mezzanine cards. For details, see the User's Guides and manuals of the mezzanine cards and CPU blades to be installed.

Alignment of switch module slots

・ Since a standard LAN of CPU blades is connected to slots 1 and 2, select and install 1Gb intelligent L2 switch, 1Gb intelligent

L3 switch, or 1Gb pass-through card. Other switch modules and pass-through cards, such as 4G FC switch module (12 ports/24ports) and FC pass-through card, cannot be connected.

・ If you use 2 switch modules or pass-through cards in the neighboring slots (slot 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and 8), install

the same product.

・ Connection from NEC Express5800/120Bb-6, 120Bb-d6, or 120Bb-m6 to switch modules 7 and 8 can be established only

when a mezzanine card with 4 ports is installed on the mezzanine slot corresponding to the switch module.

・ A double-wide switch module occupies neighboring slots (slot 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and 8).

Blade enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H)

Switch module

slot 8

Switch module

slot 7

Switch module

slot 6

Switch module

slot 5

Switch module

slot 4

Switch module

slot 3

Switch module

slot 2

Switch module

slot 1

Single-wide

Double-wide

Installing a switch module or pass-through card

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

●Do not install/remove two or more switch modules/pass-through cards at the same time.

●Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

Important

Do not remove the blade enclosure from the rack to install a CPU blade, switch module, pass-through card, or other optional device.

Important

● Keep the slot cover that has been removed in a safe place.

● Do not remove any slot covers and support stays other than the ones attached to

the slot where you wish to install the switch module/pass-through card.

WARNING

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(2)

Follow the steps below to install a switch module or pass-through card. A switch module or pass-through card can be installed or removed even if the blade enclosure is powered on (switch modules/pass-through cards in other slots are working). This section provides an example of installation. Follow the same steps for installation on other slots. Depending on the switch module/pass-through card type, a different operation may be required and/or different steps may be taken. In this case, descriptions in the User's Guide of the switch module/pass-through card should be used instead.

1. See "Installing a switch module or pass-through card" on page 31 to check the slot where the

switch module/pass-through card will be installed.

2. If the slot where you wish to install the switch module/pass-through card has a slot cover, pull

the ejector located at the upper part of the slot cover and remove the cover. In addition, when you install a double-wide switch module / pass-through card, remove the support stay. For safety reasons, removal of the support stay should be done only by sales maintenance personnel. Contact your sales maintenance personnel for the removal of the support stay.

Important

Do not hold the ejector. Otherwise, the ejector and the switch module/pass-through card may be damaged.

Hint

Push the front side of the switch module/pass-through card carefully until it is inserted into the blade enclosure and the ejector closes slightly.

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(2)

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3. Place the switch module/pass-through card carefully on a clean, flat table and open (release) the ejector. When you open the ejector, press the stopper locking the ejector rightward. The illustration depicts a device with a stopper. If there is no stopper, the action indicated by (1) is not necessary.

4. Hold both sides of the switch module/pass-through card with its ejector side facing the top and slowly insert the switch module/pass-through card halfway into the blade enclosure (about 20 cm).

5. Press the frame of the module front with your thumbs with the ejector fully opened slowly into

the blade enclosure.

6. Close the ejector slowly.

The midplane connector of the switch module/pass-through card is connected to the midplane of the blade enclosure.

If you cannot close the ejector successfully, check the stopper. If you close the ejector while it is not correctly locked, the ejector or the blade enclosure may be damaged.

Removing a switch module or pass-through card

Check

Fully open the ejector until it stops.

Important

Do not hold the ejector to remove the switch module/pass-through card. Otherwise, the ejector and the switch module/pass-through card may be damaged.

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(2)

Follow the steps below to remove a switch module/pass-through card. Depending on the switch module/pass-through card type, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guide of the switch module/pass-through card instead.

1. If any interface cables are connected to the switch module/pass-through card, remove them.

2. Open the ejector. When you open the ejector,

press the stopper locking the ejector rightward.

The illustration depicts a switch module/pass-through card with a stopper. If there is no stopper the action indicated by (1) is not necessary.

3. Hold the ejector and pull the switch

module/pass-through card out of the blade enclosure until you can hold its frame with both of your hands (approximately 10 cm).

重

4. Firmly grip both sides of the frame of the switch module/pass-through card to remove it from the

blade enclosure. If you want to run the system with the switch module/pass-through card removed, attach a slot cover. In addition, if you do not use a double-wide switch module/pass-through card for this slot, attach a support stay. For safety reasons, installation of the support stay should be done only by sales maintenance personnel. Contact your sales maintenance personnel for the installation of the support stay.

5. Close the ejector of the switch module/pass-through card.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

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Installing a CPU blade

The following illustration shows slots where CPU blades can be installed:

Install CPU blades sequentially in the slots (1 to 16) in the following illustration. Install slot covers

on slots with no CPU blades. Note the following for the installation:

 When you install a half-height double-wide blade, it should be installed on slots that are

neighboring horizontally with the left slot having an odd number (e.g., Slot 1 and Slot 2). Start from a left slot with a smaller number in the following illustration. You cannot install it on horizontally neighboring slots with the left slot having an even number (e.g., Slot 2 and Slot 3).

 When you install a full-height single-wide blade, it should be installed on slots that are neighboring

vertically (e.g., Slot 1 and Slot 9). Start from an upper slot with a smaller number in the following illustration. Blade slots are separated into blocks that are full-height and double-wide (Slots 1, 2, 9, and 10; Slots 3, 4, 11, and 12; Slots 5, 6, 13, and 14; and Slots 7, 8, 15, and 16). You cannot have blades of different heights in a single block. However, you can have blades with different widths in a single block.

For information on blade sizes, see "Installable CPU blades" on page 45.

The installation procedure shown above may not apply to some module types. In this case, follow

the instructions in the User's Guides of the modules should be instead.

Important

● The CPU blade blank cover that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-030.

● To install a full-height blade, remove the separator dividing the target blade slots. For safety

reasons, removal of the separator should be done only by sales maintenance personnel. Contact your sales maintenance personnel to remove the separator.

●To install a half-height blade, a separator should be installed on the target blade slots. The blade enclosure is shipped with separators installed.

●If one full-height blade is installed on a full-height double-wide block (Slots 1, 2, 9 and 10; Slots 3, 4, 11, and 12; Slots 5, 6, 13, and 14; or Slots 7, 8, 15, and 16), combine 2 CPU blade slot covers with screws (screws are shipped with CPU blade slot covers) and attach them to the blank space of the slots. For information on the blocks, see the illustrations on the following pages. For information on combining CPU blade slot covers to make a full-height CPU blade slot cover, see "Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover."

● A half-height blade and a full-height blade cannot occupy the same block (Slots 1, 2, 9, and 10; Slots 3, 4, 11, and 12; Slots 5, 6, 13, and 14; and Slots 7, 8, 15, and 16)

● If more than one 4G FC switch (12 ports) N8406-019 is installed on the blade enclosure, install CPU blades connected to 4G FC switch modules (12ports) according to the order

(1 3 5 . . . 13 15) shown on the previous page on the upper level of the blade

enclosure. Then, install CPU blades that are not connected to 4G FC switch modules (12ports) according to the instructions on the previous page. 4G FC switch modules (12 ports) are connected only to the upper level of the blade enclosure.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

A half-height double-wide blade can be installed.

A half-height double-wide blade cannot be installed on slots starting with an even slot number.

Notes for installation of a half-height double-wide blade:

Notes for installation of a full-height and single-wide blade:

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

Blade slot "block" Blocks are separated by a

non-removable frameand are full-height and double wide.

A half-height blade and a full-height blade cannot occupy the same block.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

A full-height single-wide blade can be installed.

When a full-height blade is installed in slots 5 and 13, a half-height blade cannot be installed in slots 6 and 14, which are in the same block.

A half-height blade can be installed because it is in a block where a full-height blade is not installed.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

A full-height single-wide blade can be installed.

When a full-height blade is installed in slots 5 and 13, half-height CPU blade slot covers cannot be installed in slots 6 and 14, which are in the same block.

A half-height blade can be installed because it is in a block where a full-height blade is not installed.

When a full-height blade is installed in slots 3 and 11, a full-height blade slot cover can be installed in slots 4 and 12, which are in the same block.

Installable CPU blades

A maximum of 16 CPU blades shown below can be installed in this blade enclosure. CPU blades of different types can be installed in one blade enclosure. If there is no description for your product, contact your NEC sales representative to obtain the latest User's Guide.

The following are half-height single-wide blades:

● NEC Express5800/120Bb-6

● NEC Express5800/120Bb-d6

The following is a half-height double-wide blade:

● NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6

The following is a full-height single-wide blade:

● NEC Express5800/140Ba-10

Installing a CPU blade

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● Do not install or remove two or more CPU blades at the same time.

● Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

Important

Do not remove the blade enclosure from the rack to install a CPU blade, switch module, pass-through card, or other optional module.

Check

Before installing a CPU blade, check whether any required optional devices, such as mezzanine cards or memory modules, are installed on the CPU blade. For information on how to check and install optional devices, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade.

Important

● Keep the slot cover that has been removed in a safe place.

● Do not remove any slot covers other than the one attached to the slot where you wish to install the CPU blade.

WARNING

Remove the slot cover while pressing the stopper from the right and left.

The illustration depicts a half-h eight CPU blade.

Follow the steps below to install a CPU blade. A CPU blade can be installed or removed even if the blade enclosure is powered on (CPU blades in other slots are working). An example of installation is provided. Follow the same steps for installation on other slots. Depending on the CPU blade type, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guide of the CPU blade instead.

1. See "Installing a CPU blade" on page 41 to check the slot where the CPU blade is to be installed.

2. If the slot where you wish to install the CPU blade has a slot cover, remove it. To remove a slot cover from the blade enclosure, pull the upper hook and the lower stopper forward while pressing the lower stopper from the right and left. If a full-height CPU blade slot cover is attached, press the upper hook on the upper level (blank slots from 1 to 8) and the lower stopper on the lower level (blank slots from 9 to 16) forward while pressing the lower stopper on the lower level (blank slots from 9 to 16) from the right and left to remove it from the blade enclosure.

Check

When you insert the CPU blade into the blade enclosure, make sure the pins on the blade enclosure frame and the ejector of the CPU blade fit correctly.

Hint

 If the pins on the blade enclosure frame and the ejector of the CPU blade do not fit

correctly, move the CPU blade right and left to adjust the position.

 When you install a half-height blade, a separator should be installed. When you

install a full-height blade, remove the separator if it is installed.

The ejector facing down

3. If the CPU blade has any covers on the connectors on the side that is inserted into the blade enclosure, remove them.

4. Open the CPU blade ejector. If the ejector is secured by a screw, loosen it.

5. Hold the CPU blade with its midplane connector facing the blade enclosure and the ejector facing down.

6. Put the end of CPU blade board on the guide rails located at the upper and lower sides of the blade enclosure and slowly push the CPU blade into the blade enclosure.

7. Press the ejector firmly to lock it. Tighten the screws to secure the CPU blade.

8. Write down the information of the installed CPU blade on the blade management sheet that

comes with the blade enclosure.

If a sticker is attached, write down the information on the sticker and affix it to the management sheet. Keep the management sheet in a safe place.

Removing a CPU blade

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Follow the steps below to remove a CPU blade. Depending on the CPU blade type, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User’s Guide of the CPU blade instead.

1. Shut down the OS of the CPU blade and turn the power off. For information on how to shut down the OS of a CPU blade and how to turn the power off, see “Powering on and off a CPU blade” and the User’s Guide of the CPU blade.

2. Loosen the screws securing the CPU blade.

3. Open the ejector to remove the CPU blade from the blade enclosure.

If you want to run the system with the CPU blade removed, attach a slot cover. When a full-height CPU blade is removed, a full-height CPU slot cover may need to be installed on a blank slot. For details, see “Notes for installation of a full-height and single-wide blade” in

“Installing a CPU blade.” For information on a full-height CPU blade slot cover, see “Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover.”

Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover

Important

 Keep all screws.  To avoid screws and parts falling into the cabinet, device, or module,

do not assemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover near any cabinet, device, or module.

Right side

Left side Part A

Part B

When a full-height CPU blade is installed on a blade slot block, one full-height CPU blade slot cover should be installed on the blank slot in the same block. By combining two half-height CPU blade slot covers, a full-height CPU blade slot cover can be assembled. See the following instructions to assemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover.

Use one of the two CPU blade slot covers for the upper level and the other for the lower level.

Start with the CPU blade slot cover for the upper level.

1. Remove 4 screws from the right side and 2 screws from the left side.

2. Separate the slot cover into two components (hereafter referred to as Part A and Part B).

The CPU blade slot cover for the upper level is now ready to be combined.

Right side

Left side

To the center of the elongated hole

Right side

Move on to the CPU blade slot cover for the lower level.

3. Remove the top 2 screws from the right side.

4. Loosen the lower 2 screws on the right side and the 2 screws on the left side.

5. Extend the CPU blade slot cover until the 2 screws on the right side line up with the center of the elongated hole. Tighten the 4 screws to secure the blade slot cover.

The CPU blade slot cover for the lower level is now ready to be combined.

CPU blade slot cover for the lower level (includes Part B of the CPU blade slot cover for the upper level)

Part A of the CPU blade slot cover for the upper level

Part B of the CPU blade slot cover for the upper level

CPU blade slot cover for the lower level

6. Use the screws removed in Step 1 to connect Part B of

7. Connect Part A of the CPU blade slot cover for the

the CPU blade slot cover for the upper blade (described in Step 2) to the CPU blade slot cover for the lower level.

upper level to the blade slot cover assembled in Step 6.

Screw at the bottom of the elongated hole

Right side

Left side

8. Use the 4 screws removed in Step 1 and 3 to fasten 4 places in the right and left (2 each in the right and left) to secure the blade slot covers. The screws should be tightened at the bottom of the elongated holes (the position where a CPU blade slot cover is extended most) as shown in the figure.

Disassembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover

Important

 Keep all screws.  To avoid screws and parts falling into the cabinet, device, or module,

do not disassemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover near any cabinet, device, or module.

Screw at the top of the elongated hole

Right side

Left side

To disassemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover into the original two CPU blade slot covers, see the "Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover" and reverse the steps.

When you disassemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover into the original CPU blade slot covers, note the following.

・ To restore the original CPU blade slot

covers, both of the blade slot covers should be secured by screws at the top of the elongated holes (the position where a CPU blade slot cover is shrunk most) as shown in the figure.

Important

The EM card that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-027.

Hint

Installing another EM card on the blade enclosure in addition to the EM card included as standard on the blade enclosure allows for auto switching between the active and the standby EM card for redundancy functions. For details, see "Replacing modules."

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Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 1

Slot 2

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Installing the EM card

The following illustration shows where EM cards can be installed:

The EM card that is included as standard should be installed on (1) in the illustration below. If you add another EM card, it should be installed on (2). Attach a slot cover to a slot where no EM card is installed.

Installing an EM card

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

● Do not install or remove two or more EM cards at the same time.

Important

Keep the removed slot cover in a safe place.

Important

Do not hold the release lever to install the EM card. If you hold the release lever, it may

be damaged.

Hint

Push the front side of the EM card carefully until it is inserted into the end of the blade enclosure and the release lever closes slightly.

WARNING

Follow the steps below to install an EM card. An EM card can be installed or removed even if the blade enclosure is powered on. An example of installation is provided. Follow the same steps for installation on another slot.

1. When the slot where you wish to install an EM card has a slot cover, pull the release lever located at the top to remove the slot cover.

2. Hold the left and right sides of the EM card with the release lever side facing up and slowly insert it into the blade enclosure.

3. Press the frame of the EM card front with your thumbs while the release lever is fully opened to slowly insert the EM card into the end of the blade enclosure.

4. Close the release lever slowly while carefully pressing the front of the EM card. The midplane connector of the EM card is connected to the midplane connector of the blade enclosure.

Removing an EM card

Check

Fully open the release lever until it stops.

Important

Do not hold the release lever to remove the EM card. If you hold the release lever, it may be damaged.

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(2)

Follow the steps below to remove an EM card.

1. If any cables are connected to the EM card, remove them.

2. Open the release lever. When you open the release lever, press the stopper securing the release lever rightward.

3. Hold the release lever and pull the EM card out of the blade enclosure until you can hold its frame with both of your hands (approximately 10cm).

4. Firmly grip the right and left sides of the EM card to remove it from the blade enclosure. If you want to use the blade enclosure with the EM card removed, attach a slot cover.

5. Close the release lever of the EM card.

Important

 The fan unit that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-026.

The fan unit N8405-026 is a set of two fan units.

 The number of fan units required depends on the number of modules, such as CPU blades.

See "Fan unit installation guide" to add fan units as necessary. The blade enclosure is equipped with four fan units as standard.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Installing a fan unit

Additional fan units are options that can be installed when more fans are needed according to the

number of CPU blades or other modules installed on the blade enclosure. See "Components" described earlier.

The following illustration shows slots where fan units can be installed:

Important

Slot covers that can be installed on fan unit slots of the blade enclosure are fan slot covers N8405-037.

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Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

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Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

When four fan units (factory default) are installed

When six fan units are installed (four units as factory default plus two additional units)

Slots on which fan units are installed depend on the total number of fan units installed on the blade enclosure. Install fan units on the slots with the "○" mark in the following illustrations according to the number of fan units you are installing. Attach slot covers to slots with no fan units. The total number of fan units that should be installed is determined by the number and types of modules that are installed. For information on the number of fan units that should be installed, see "Fan unit installation guide."

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Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

When eight fan units are installed (four units as factory def ault plus four additional units)

Fan unit installation guide

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 9

Slot 10

Slot 11

Slot 12

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

B A B B C

C C C B A B B C C

In principle, blades are installed on slots starting from the far-left slot, although there are exceptions depending on the number and types of blades. See the User's Guides of the blades. With four fan units (factory default), blades in section A in the following illustration (blade slots 1 and 9) can be cooled; with six fan units, blades in sections A and B (blade slots 1 to 4 and 9 to 12) can be cooled; with eight fan units, blades in sections A, B, and C (all blade slots) can be cooled.

 When a N8406-019 4G FC switch (12 ports) is installed, up to eight CPU blades can be connected to the FC

switch (12 ports). These CPU blades are installed on the blade slots 1 to 8. CPU blades on the blade slots 9 to 16 cannot connect to a FC switch (12 ports).

 When a N8406-019 4G FC switch (12 ports) is installed, full-height blades can connect to the FC switch (12

port). However, there are restrictions of mezzanine slots to which the blades can connect and slot ports. For details, see "Internal connection between CPU blades and switch modules" on page 32.

 When a CPU blade is installed on any of blade slots 5 to 8 or 13 to 16, eight fan units are required whether or

not there is CPU blade in the blade slots 1 to 4 and 9 to 12.

 When the blade enclosure has a N8406-019 4G FC switch (12 ports), four blades with Fibre channel mezzanines

on the blade slots 1 to 4, and four blades without Fibre channel mezzanines on the blade slots 9 to 12, six fan units are required for cooling.

When an even number of fan units are installed, the redundancy mode is N+1. For example, eight fans are installed for 16 blades. If one of the fans fails (i.e., seven fans are working) successful operation can continue. If two of the fans fail (i.e., six fans are working), operation may stop due to a temperature abnormality detected by a server or switch module.

If only one NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 is installed, it will use the blade slots 1 and 2 with nothing on the blade slot 9. However,

six fan units are required because the blade slot 2 is used.

When you add a fan unit, you may have to relocate fan units that are already installed. Install fan units in the correct slots by

referring to the instructions described on previous pages.

For information on the number of slots used by blade products, see "Installable CPU blades" and the User's Guides of the blades.

Installing a fan unit

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

● Do not install or remove two or more fan units at the same time.

Important

The upside and downside of a fan unit are inverted on the upper level (fan unit slots 1 to 5) and the lower level (fan unit slots 6 to 10) of the blade enclosure. Even if you attempt to install a fan unit in the wrong direction, you cannot install it, and the connector may be damaged.

Important

Keep the removed slot cover in a safe place.

WARNING

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(2)

A fan unit can be installed/removed even if the blade enclosure is powered on. The following section is an example of installing a fan unit. Use the same method to install fan units to other slots.

1. If there is a slot cover on the slot where you

wish to install the fan unit, remove the slot cover. If the slot cover is on a slot on the upper level of the blade enclosure (fan unit slots 1 to 5), push the slot cover ejector upward. If the slot cover is on the lower level (fan unit slots 6 to 10), push the ejector downward. The illustration on the right depicts removal from the upper level. Push the ejector downward if you remove a slot cover from the lower level.

Important

Do not hold the fan unit lever to install the fan unit. If you hold the fan unit lever, it may be damaged.

Removing a fan unit

Important

● Do not hold the fan unit lever to remove the fan unit. If you hold the fan unit lever, it may be damaged.

● Turn the fan unit lever toward the indicated direction. If you turn the fan lever toward the

wrong direction, the fan lever may be damaged.

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(2)

Handle

Fan unit lever

Turning the fan unit lever leftward

Pull the fan unit.

2. To install a fan unit on the upper level of the blade enclosure, hold the fan unit handle and the bottom of the unit firmly with the handle facing down and insert the fan unit slowly into the blade enclosure halfway (approximately 10 cm). To install a fan unit on the lower level of the blade enclosure, hold the fan unit handle and the bottom of the unit firmly with the handle facing up and insert the fan unit slowly into the blade enclosure halfway (approximately 10 cm). The illustration on the right depicts installing a fan unit on the upper level. For installation on the lower level, the fan unit is turned upside down.

3. Slowly push the fan unit handle to insert the fan unit into the blade enclosure.

Follow the steps below to remove a fan unit:

1. Check which fan unit you wish to remove.

2. Hold the fan unit handle to pull the fan unit

out of the blade enclosure approximately 10 cm while turning the fan unit lever leftward. The illustration on the right depicts pulling out a fan unit from the upper level. For removal from the lower level, the fan unit is turned upside down.

3. Hold the bottom of the fan unit firmly and

remove it from the blade enclosure. If you want to use the blade enclosure without installing a new fan unit on the fan unit slot, attach a slot cover.

Important

● The front bezel that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-028.

● When the front bezel is attached to the blade enclosure, a front door cannot be attached to the

rack on which the blade enclosure is installed.

Filter cleaning

Installing the front bezel

The front bezel is a recommended option to protect the CPU blades installed on the blade enclosure. Installation and removal of the front bezel and its filter should be done only by sales maintenance personnel. Contact your sales maintenance personnel to install or remove the front bezel and its filter.

The front bezel has a filter on its backside. Frequency of filter cleaning depends on how the blade enclosure is used and the environment where the blade enclosure is installed. It is recommended to clean the filter at least once every three months. Check the filter and clean it as necessary. Open the front bezel and clean the filter by using a vacuum cleaner. For information on how to open the front bezel, see "How to open the front bezel."

Opening the front bezel

 Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

CAUTION

Key slot

The front bezel can be opened even if the blade enclosure is powered on. To remove a CPU blade installed on the blade enclosure, keep the front bezel open (the front bezel is a recommended option).

For information on how to remove a CPU blade, see "Installing a CPU blade" on page 41.

The following description assumes the front bezel is already attached to the blade enclosure.

1. If the front bezel is locked, insert the included key into the key slot of the front bezel and push

it lightly to unlock.

2. Open the front bezel.

Closing the front bezel

Key slot

Follow the steps below to close the front bezel. The front bezel can be closed even if the blade enclosure is powered on. Close the front bezel after installing CPU blades.

For information on installing a CPU blade, see "Installing a CPU blade" on page 41.

The following description assumes the front bezel is already attached to the blade enclosure.

1. Close the front bezel.

2. If you want to lock the front bezel, insert the included key into the key slot of the front bezel

and push it lightly to lock.

Connecting cables

Important

The SUV cable that can be connected to a CPU blade is K410-150(00).

Local console

Important

● For general operation, do not use CPU blades with a SUV cable connected. If you always use CPU blades with a SUV cable, there is a risk of damage to the SUV cable or connector.

● Make sure not to snag or pinch the SUV cable. There is a risk of damage to the SUV cable,

CPU blades and the blade enclosure, and other modules.

Connect cables according to the requirements of your environment. For information on connecting cables, see the manuals of the installed devices.

Front

Use a K410-150(00) SUV cable, which is sold separately, to connect the SUV connector located

on the front side of a CPU blade to the local console.

* The SUV connector and the local console are not supported by some CPU blades. For details, see

the User's Guide of the CPU blade. Even if there is an SUV connector present, the local console may not be supported.

Connect a USB keyboard to the keyboard/mouse connector of the SUV cable, and then connect a USB mouse to the USB connector of the keyboard. The cable of the display device should be connected to the monitor connector of the SUV cable. See the User's Guide of the CPU blade as well.

It is assumed that the local console is used for installation of an OS and for emergency operation. For general operation, do not use CPU blades with a SUV cable connected. Some CPU blades do not support installation of an OS through the SUV cable. For details, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade.

Blade enclosure

USB connector

Monitor connector

Serial connector

(Not connected)

SUV cable

USB connector

FDD

These input and output devices are collectively called "local console." CPU blades on the blade enclosure can be directly operated when they are connected to a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse via the SUV cable attached to the blade enclosure. The following devices are recommended for the local console: Note: Some CPU blades may require a local console different from the one described in this guide.

In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guide of the CPU blade instead.

Recommended models

- 104-key Keyboard (USB) (N8870-002AF)

- Mouse (USB) (N8870-010A)

- External Floppy Disk Drive Unit (N8160-74)

EM serial console

Blade enclosure

CLI

Rear

Connect network cables (RJ-45), interface cables to be connected to switch modules, and power cords to the rear of the blade enclosure.

When the serial (COM) port of an EM card is connected to a PC by a serial cable (D-Sub 9-pin connector, crossover cable), you can operate the CPU blades and check their status.

These input and output devices are called "EM serial console." You can operate and check the status of CPU blades and other modules on the blade enclosure on a PC via the serial (COM) port.

Use a crossover cable for serial cable connection.

Use a device satisfying the following recommended specifications for the EM serial console (the EM serial console, EM console, and LAN console can share one PC).

Recommended specifications CPU : Pentium processor (600MHz) or faster Memory : 1GB or larger Hard disk drive : 400MB or larger LAN : 1 port (100Mbps or faster) Serial : 1 port Recommended OS

: Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1 or Enterprise Edition R2 Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, or Professional (SP4 or later required) Java Runtime Environment: JRE 1.4.2_03 recommended (contained in NEC

EXPRESSBUIDER)

Web server/servlet container: TOMCAT 4.1.29 recommended (contained in

NEC EXPRESSBUIDER)

Browser : Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

EM console

Important

●The default IP address of the EM card is 192.168.1.8 ~11 (subnet mask: 255.255.255.0). Connect to a network with a subnet mask that allows this IP address and configure the initial settings of the network from the EM console on the same network. Then, connect to the network you intend to use. For information on how to configure, see Initial settings in Command-line interface (CLI) (EM card)." Make sure that there is no network device with the same IP address as the EM card on the network.

● All EM cards have the same default IP address. Configure the IP addresses before allowing multiple EM cards to access the same network.

● The management LAN connecter of the EM card only supports auto negotiation mode.

Blade enclosure

(Network hub)

tftp

CLI

ESMPRO Mg

DianaScopeMg

(NTP server)

Example of connection

When the LAN connector (management LAN connector) of an EM card is connected to a PC by a network cable (RJ-45), you can remotely control the CPU blades. You can virtually allocate modules, such as DVD, CD, and floppy disk drives on the PC to the CPU blades (i.e., remote media), and operate and check the status of the CPU blades.

These input and output devices are collectively called "EM console" and the network is called "management LAN." You can operate and check the status of CPU blades and other modules on the blade enclosure on a PC via a LAN network.

For the EM console, use a device whose specifications are equivalent to the device used for the EM serial console (the EM serial console, EM console, and LAN console can share one PC).

LAN console

Important

● Make sure the IP addresses have subnet masks available on the network.

● Check that the IP addresses you are configuring do not conflict with any network devices on

the network.

(Network hub)

Blade enclosure

ESMPRO Mg

DianaScopeMg

Network Mg

When the LAN connector of a switch module or pass-through card is connected to a PC by a network cable (RJ-45), you can remotely control and operate CPU blades.

These input and output devices are collectively called "LAN console" and the network is called "user LAN." You can operate CPU blades and switch modules on the blade enclosure on a PC via a LAN network.

For the LAN console use a device whose specifications are equivalent to the device used for the EM serial console (the EM serial console, EM console, and LAN console can share one PC).

For details on connection and how to use the LAN console, see the User's Guides and manuals of the GbE intelligent switch (L2)(N8406-022), GbE intelligent switch (L3)(N8406-023), GbE pass-through card (N8406-016), and CPU blades.

SFP connector (switch module)

SFP connector (pass-through card)

See the User's Guides of the 4G FC switch (12 ports) (N8406-019), 4G FC switch (24 ports) (N8406-020), and GbE intelligent switch (L3)(N8406-023).

See the User's Guide of the 4G FC pass-through card (N8406-017).

Power connector

Fix to the rack frame. Fix to the blade enclosure.

Blade enclosure

Rack frame

Overhead view

The illustration depicts four additional power supply units installed.

Fix to the rack frame. Rack frame

Connect the power cords to the AC inlets of the power units installed on the power unit slots 1 and 4 at the rear of the blade enclosure (these units are standard equipment). If any optional power units are installed on the power unit slots 2, 3, 5, and 6, connect the power cords to the AC inlets of the optional power units as well. If the N+N redundant mode is set as the power redundancy mode, power units in the slots 1 to 3 form power system 1 while power units in the slots 4 to 6 form power system 2. Note this when you connect a device such as a power supply tap or uninterruptible power supply system.

When you connect the power cords to the blade enclosure, use the cable ties that are shipped with the blade enclosure to fix the power cords to the rack. All power cords should be fixed to the blade enclosure by cable clamps or to power supply retention ties located near the AC inlets. Cable clamps or cable ties are shipped with the blade enclosure. For details about installing/removing power cords with cable clamps, see "Installing cable clamps" and "Removing a power cord form a cable clamp". Power cords connected to the AC inlets of the power unit slots 1 to 3 should be routed rightward horizontally and fixed to the rack by cable ties at the rear. Power cords connected to the AC inlets of the power unit slots 4 to 6 should be routed leftward horizontally and fixed to the rack by cable ties at the rear. Excessive force should not be applied to a spot where an AC inlet touches a power cord.

For information on installing an optional power unit, see "Power unit" on page 81.

When AC power is supplied to a power unit, its power LED is green.

Power supply retention tie

Cable tie Draw the cable tie tip through the cable tie hole and then through a retention tie hole by referring to this illustration. * When cable clamps are provided as standard, use them instead.

Power cord

Rack frame

Rear view

The illustration depicts fouraddition al power supply units installed.

Fix to the rack frame. Fix to a blade enclosure.

Rack frame

Fix to the rack frame.

Blade enclosure

Fix a power cord to a power supply retention tie by a cable tie

Installing cable clamps

Power supply retention tie

Cable tie

Power cord

Follow the steps below to install cable clamps.

1. Remove cable ties. When cable ties are not fixed, skip this step.

When power cords are fixed to po

wer supply retention ties, remove t he cable ties.

2. Remove the power supply retention ties. When the blade enclosure has no power supply retenti on ties, skip this step.

When the blade enclosure has power supply retention ties, remove them with pliers.

Check

The shapes of cable clamps (L) and (R) are not the same. See the following

illustrations to check the locations of the tabs on the cable clamps and the direction in which they should be installed.

Cable clamp (L)

For Power unit 4 - Power unit 6

Cable clamp (R)

For Power unit 1 - Power unit 3

Blade enclosure (rear view)

Tab of cable clamp

3. See the following illustrations to check where the cable clamp should be installed.

Check

You will hear a click sound when you attach the cable clamp to the blade enclosure.

①

②

Clip

4. Attach a cable clamp (L) to the blade encl osure.

Place the cable clamp (L) under the power

cord and adjust the power cable to the clip of the cable clamp.

Open the clip of the cable clamp and inser

t the power cord into the clip. Do this for each power cord (up to three cords).

Bring the cable clamp to the blade enclosu

re and carefully insert the tabs of the cabl e clamp into the slots on the blade enclos ure.

5. Secure the power cords to the cable clam p (L).

Slide the clip of the cable clamp to the en

d of the plug cap of the power cord. The n, close both sides of the clip firmly to s ecure the power cord. Do this for each po wer cord (up to three cords).

6. Attach a cable clamp (R) to the blade enclosure and secure the power cords (up to three cord s) to the cable clamp in the same way (see Steps 4 and 5).

Removing a power cord form a cable clamp

Follow the steps below to remove a power cord from a cable clamp.

Firmly hold the clip of the cable clamp with pliers and twist it to release the clip.

Remove the power cord.

Important

● Note that a maximum of 2250W/2273VA power is supplied from each power unit.

● Fix power cords firmly to the blade enclosure. If power cords are not fixed, they may be

removed while the devices are running, which can result in data loss or malfunction of the device.

● Contact NEC's sales representative if you use an uninterruptible power supply system.

Emergency power off (EPO)

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● In case of emergency, EPO should be performed quickly. Clearly define scenarios to perform EPO in advance. Operate your system with an understanding of these scenarios and the procedure to perform EPO.

● Place the power supply tap in a place where it is noticeable and easy to access so that power can be shut down in an emergency.

Important

Data may be corrupted when emergency power off is performed.

Power supply tap

CAUTION

Blade Enclosure

(SIGMABLADE-H)

Power unit

Power cord

Power supply tap

(1)

(2)

(1)

Turn the power cord plug left.

(2) Disconnect

Power cord

Power supply tap

Closeup

In of the event of an environmental disaster or problem (e.g., fire, earthquake, etc.), the emergency power off (EPO) procedure can be performed to shut down computers, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS), and air conditioners to prevent further damage. Because there is a risk of data corruption when EPO is performed, clearly define scenarios to perform EPO in advance. Operate your system with an understanding of these scenarios and the procedure to perform EPO.

In case of emergency, disconnect the power cords attached to the AC inlets of the blade enclosure from the power supply tap.

Place the power supply tap in a place where it is noticeable and easy to access so that the power cords can be disconnected quickly.

Example: How to disconnect L6-20P power cord.

Disconnect all power cords connected to the blade enclosure according to the illustration above.

Emergency power off switch

For the safety of the entire computer room, install an emergency power off switch that allows

shutdown of power supplied to all devices in the computer room in case of emergency.

This emergency power off switch should be installed near the main doorway so that an operator

can use it when he/she evacuates the room. The emergency switch should not require technical skill or expertise to use.

Power unit

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● Air exhausted from power fans may get hot.

Important

● The power unit that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-025F.

● The number of power units required depends on the number of modules, such as CPU blades,

and the power redundancy mode selected. See "Power unit installation guide" and add power units as necessary. The blade enclosure is equipped with two power units as standard.

WARNING

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Additional power units are options that are installed when CPU blades and other modules on the blade enclosure require more power units or when you want to enable power redundancy functions.

The following illustration shows slots where power units can be installed:

Important

Slot covers that can be installed on power unit slots of the blade enclosure are power slot covers N8405-036.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

(4)

(5)

The power units that are equipped as standard should be installed on (1) (there are two slots shown as (1)). When additional power units are installed, install them in the order of (2) to (5) as shown in the illustration below. Slots with no additional power unit installed should have slot covers attached. For information on the number of power units required, see "Power unit installation guide."

Total power consumption (watt)

Number of power units required (N+1 redundancy

mode）

Number of power units required (N+N redundancy

mode）

Remarks

2250 or smaller

The number of power units required include the two power units that are installed as standard.

4500 or smaller

6750 or smaller

9000 or smaller

Not available

Important

The N+N redundant mode cannot be used if the total amount of power consumption is over 6750 watts. Use the N+1 redundant mode instead.

Power unit installation guide

The number of power units required is determined by the total power consumption of blades. See the following to determine the number of power units required for your system. *If you need more detailed information, please contact your sales agent.

1. Calculate the total power consumption according to the following formula:

Total power consumption (watt) = total power consumption of blades (watt) + 1340 (watt) (power

consumption of the blade enclosure*)

*The power consumption of the blade enclosure includes power consumption of switch modules, fan units, etc.

To find the total power consumption of the blades, add up the power consumption of all the blades installed on the blade enclosure. The amount of power consumption varies according to the blade type. For information on the power consumption of blades, see the User's Guides or Configuration Guides of the blades.

2. Determine the number of power units required by using the value for total power consumption

quoted by the formula above.

As of 2008 April

Installing a power unit

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

 Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.  Do not insert a wire or metal object.

Important

● Keep the slot cover that has been removed in a safe place.

● Do not remove any slot covers other than the one attached to the slot where you

wish to install the power unit.

WARNING

(1)

(2)

Follow the steps below to install a power unit. A power unit can be installed or removed even if the blade enclosure is powered on. Power units can be removed only in a redundancy configuration. If you want to remove a power unit in a non-redundancy configuration, power off all devices on the blade enclosure. Installation can be done in both redundancy and non-redundancy configurations. An example of installation is provided below. Follow the same steps for installation on other slots.

1. Check that the AC inlet corresponding to the slot on where you to install a power unit has a power cord connected. If not, connect a power cord.

2. If the power unit is installed on the slot 3 or 4, slide the key box so that it will not impair the

installation. For information on moving the key box, see "Moving the key box."

3. If the slot on which you are installing the power unit has a slot cover, remove it.

Pull the slot cover hook forward.

4. Put the power unit on a clean, flat table and open the power unit ejector. When you open the power unit ejector, push the power unit stopper securing the power unit ejector downward.

Important

Do not touch the plug terminals of the power unit. Do not insert a wire or metal object. Do not let dust or waste enter the power unit.

Removing a power unit

Important

To remove a power unit in a non-redundant configuration, power off all devices in the blade enclosure.

(1) (2)

5. Hold the power unit frame with the power unit stopper facing up. Push the frame at the front of the power unit and slowly insert the power unit into the blade enclosure.

6. Close the power unit ejector.

Follow the steps below to remove a power unit:

1. Check which power unit you wish to remove.

2. If the power unit you wish to remove is in the slot 3 or 4, slide the key box so that it will not

impair removal. For information on moving the key box, see "Moving the key box."

3. If the power units are not in a redundancy configuration, power off all the CPU blades that are

installed on the blade enclosure.

4. While releasing the power unit stopper

by pushing it down, pull the power unit ejector forward. Release the stopper and hold the ejector to pull out the power unit about 20 cm.

5. If the fan in the power unit is still working, wait until it stops.

6. Hold the power unit ejector and the bottom of the frame, and slowly remove the power unit

from the blade enclosure. If you want to use the blade enclosure with the power unit removed from the slot, attach a slot cover to the slot.

Opening the power unit cover

 Do not use the blade enclosure with its covers and fans removed. If you use the

blade enclosure without them, the cooling efficiency inside the blade enclosure degrades, causing malfunction. Also, dust may get in and cause a fire or electric shock.

 Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

CAUTION

(2)

(1)

Key slot

Power unit cover

The power unit cover can be opened even if the blade enclosure is powered on. When you install or remove a power unit, keep the power unit cover open. If you keep using the system, close the power unit cover.

For information on how to remove a CPU blade and a power unit, see "Installing a CPU blade" on page 41 and "Power unit" on page 81, respectively.

1. If the optional front bezel is attached, open the front bezel. For information on opening the

front bezel, see "Installing the front bezel."

2. If the power unit cover is locked, insert the included key into the key slot of the power unit

cover to unlock it.

3. Open the left door of the power unit cover.

4. Open the right door of the power unit cover.

Closing the power unit cover

Moving the key box

Key slot

(1)

(2)

Push up the lock to release the key box and move it rightward or leftward.

Key box

(1)

(2)

Lock

The power unit cover can be closed even if the blade enclosure is powered on. After installing the power units, close the power unit cover.

For information on how to install a CPU blade and a power unit, see "Installing a CPU blade" on page 41 and "Power unit" on page 81, respectively.

1. If the key box is not located at the key slot

of the power unit cover, slide the key box

to place it in an appropriate position. For

information on how to move the key box,

see "Moving the key box."

2. Close the right door of the power unit

cover.

3. Close the left door of the power unit cover.

4. If you want to lock the power unit cover, insert the included key into the key slot of the power

unit cover to lock it.

5. If the optional front bezel is attached, close the front bezel. For information on closing the front

bezel, see "Installing the front bezel."

Follow the steps below to move the key box. The key box is used to fix and lock the power unit cover. You can slide it right/leftward as necessary when you are installing or removing a power unit.

1. Press the key box lock.

2. Slide the key box

rightward or leftward to

an appropriate position

while pressing the lock.

3. Release the key box lock.

Power on and off

Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other devices safely. There is a risk of death or serious injury. For more information, see the descriptions on page 3.

● Do not place your hands inside the blade enclosure.

Important

Make sure to follow the instructions to power on and off devices. If you do not follow the instructions, data may be corrupted or the devices may malfunction.

Powering on and off the blade enclosure without uninterruptible power supply

system (UPS).

WARNING

Powering on and off the blade enclosure

This section describes how to power on and off a blade enclosure that is connected to the power distribution board via a power supply tap. Depending on the types of modules and units and how they are used on the blade enclosure, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guides of the modules and units instead.

To power on the blade enclosure, power on the power distribution board to which the power supply tap is connected.

To power off the blade enclosure:

1. Shut down all the CPU blades and power them off.

2. Power off the power distribution board to which the power supply tap is connected.

Powering on and off the blade enclosure with uninterruptible power supply system (UPS).

Follow the steps below to power on the blade enclosure using an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS). When you use a UPS, contact your NEC sales representative. Depending on the types of modules and units and how they are used on the blade enclosure, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guides of the modules and units instead.

1. Power on the power distribution board to which the UPS that is installed on the rack is connected.

2. Power on the UPS that is installed on the rack.

Follow the steps below to power off the blade enclosure. Depending on the types of modules and units and how they are used on the blade enclosure, a different procedure may be required. In this case, follow the instructions in the User's Guides of the modules and units instead.

1. Shut down all the CPU blades and power them off.

2. Power off the UPS on the rack.

3. Power off the distribution board to which the UPS on the rack is connected.

Important

Before powering on a CPU blade, the EM card should be started whether the CPU blade is started by its power switch or remotely. If you attempt to power on a CPU blade before the EM card is started, the CPU blade may not be powered on. In this case, check to see the EM card is started, and then power the CPU blade on by its power switch.

Check

If the blade enclosure cord is connected to any power control system such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, confirm that the power control system is powered on.

Hint

 It will take a while to start up EM cards. By logging on to an EM card from a CLI and

checking the status of all the CPU blades on the blade enclosure by the SHOW SERVER LIST command, you can see whether or not the EM card is started. There may be a CPU blade status indication "unknown" or EM card not started up. For information on the SHOW SERVER LIST command, see "Commands."

 To start up the OS from a peripheral device that is connected to a switch module or

pass-through card, such as storage, power-on should be done in the order starting from peripheral device (storage), then the switch module/pass-through card, and then the CPU blade. Confirm that a module is fully started before you power on the next module or device.

Powering on and off a CPU blade

There are four ways to power on and off the CPU blades installed on the blade enclosure. Power on the video monitor and other connected devices and then power on the CPU blades in one of the following ways. For information on the CPU blades, including their behavior after power-on and checking the behavior, see the User's Guides and manuals of the CPU blades.

Note: Some CPU blades require different procedures, in which case the instructions in the

User's Guides of the CPU blades should be followed. Some CPU blades may not support all the methods to power on/off described here. For details see the User's Guides and manuals of the CPU blades.

Powering on and off a CPU blade by its power switch

Powering on a CPU blade by the blade enclosure

Powering on a CPU blade via a network (switch module/pass-through card)/serial connector (CPU blade)

Hint

 By configuring the BIOS settings of the CPU blade, auto power-on by receiving

packets over a network or via a modem connected to the serial connector of a SUV cable is enabled. Configure the Wake On Events settings of System Hardware in the BIOS SETUP utility. For details, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade.

 To power on or off a CPU blade from a network connected to the LAN connector

of a switch module/pass-through card, the switch module/pass-through card should be started up.

Example of NEC Express5800/120Bb-6. The location of the LED and switch depends on the CPU blade. For more information, see the User's Guide and manual of the CPU blade.)

Power switch

Power LED

A CPU blade on the blade enclosure can be powered on and off by using the power switch located on the front of the CPU blade. For details, see the User's Guide and manuals of the CPU blade.

When a CPU blade is powered on by its power switch, the DC power supply from power units on the blade enclosure starts. Then the power LED of the CPU blade turns green, showing the CPU is now powered on. When you either press the power switch of the CPU blade or perform OS shutdown to power off the CPU blade, the power LED of the CPU blade turns amber, showing the CPU blade is powered off.

Functions to automatically power on CPU blades on the blade enclosure when the blade enclosure is powered on are provided. The functions can be enabled by configuring a target CPU blade. If the CPU blade is configured to disable the functions, the CPU blade is not automatically powered on. In this case, power on the CPU blade by using its power switch or change its configuration. For details, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade.

A CPU blade on the blade enclosure can be powered on and off by a network connected to the LAN connector of a switch module/pass-through card on the blade enclosure or the serial connector of the SUV cable connected to the CPU blade. For details, see the User's Guides of the CPU blade and switch module/pass-through card.

Powering on a CPU blade by the network serial (COM) port of an EM card

Check

Powering on and off of a CPU blade by a CLI should be done by "Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right.

A CPU blade on the blade enclosure can be powered on and off by a network connected to the management LAN connector of the EM card or the serial port (COM) of the EM card. For details, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade.

This section describes how to power on and off a CPU blade by a CLI from the EM serial console or the EM console. For information on other ways to power on and off, see the User's Guide of the CPU blade. For details of CLI, see "Command-line interface (CLI) (EM card)" and "Command input Specifications." For information on the EM serial console and the EM console, see "Connecting cables."

Follow the steps below to power on a CPU blade from a CLI:

1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on.

2. From the CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console, confirm that you have logged on as

"Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right. If you have not, log on as "Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right.

3. From the CLI, run the following command for powering on a specified CPU blade. For details,

see "Commands."

POWERON SERVER <Slot number>

Follow the steps below to power off a CPU blade from a CLI:

1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on.

2. From the CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console, confirm that you have logged on as

"Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right. If you have not, log on as "Administrator" a or user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right.

3. From the CLI, run the following command for powering off a specified CPU blade. For details,

see "Commands."

POWEROFF SERVER <Slot number>

Follow the steps below to restart a CPU blade from a CLI.

1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on.

2. From the CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console, confirm that you have logged on as

"Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right. If you have not, log on as "Administrator" or a user with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR access right.

3. From the CLI, run the following command for restarting a specified CPU blade. For details, see

"Commands."

REBOOT SERVER <Slot number>

Memo

Command-line interface (CLI) (EM card)

Check

 If you are using a CLI for the first time, only "Administrator" can use the CLI.

It is needed to register users other than "Administrator" to use the CLI. For information on how to register user names for CLI, refer to "Initial settings."

 A default password for "Administrator" is printed on the label of an EM card or

the release lever. Each EM card has a different default password for "Administrator."

 Use UTF-8 encoding as a character set of the terminal emulator software. If you

use other encoding, some of the letters may be displayed incorrectly.

Hint

If you cannot enter a command while operating a CLI because the window is not properly displayed, restart the terminal emulator software or terminate the CLI and reconnect it.

EM serial console (serial connection)

A command-line interface (CLI) allows configuring and managing the modules installed on the blade enclosure, including CPU blades and switch modules. A CLI can be used on the EM serial console and the EM console.

Connecting a cable to a console

For information on how to connect a cable, refer to "EM serial console (serial connection)" and "EM console (Telnet connection)."

Starting a console

There are three ways to use a CLI.

In any of the three ways, a CLI becomes available by entering a user name and a password from a command prompt after the CLI is successfully connected. For details, refer to "Command input Specifications."

To log out, type EXIT on the CLI (you can also log out by typing LOGOUT or QUIT).

You can use a CLI from the EM serial console. Install terminal emulator software that supports a serial port connection on a PC. Terminal emulator software supporting the serial port is necessary for the EM serial console. For settings of the software, refer to the manual of the software. Configure the parameters of the serial cable connection as follows:

― Serial cable connection parameters

Transfer rate : 115200 bps Data length : 8 bit Parity : None Stop bit : 1 bit Flow control : None

EM console (Telnet connection)

Hint

To check if the telnet function is enabled, execute the SHOW NETWORK command (the telnet function is enabled by default). If the function is disabled, execute the ENABLE TELNET command to enable the telnet function. For details on each command, refer to "Commands."

Check

The default value of the IP address of an EM card is 192.168.1.8~11 (subnet mask:

255.255.255.0). When connecting to an EM card from the EM console for the first time, connect to 192.168.1.8

Important

encryption.

EM console (SSH connection)

Hint

Execute the SHOW NETWORK command to check if the SSH function is enabled (the SSH function is enabled by default). If the function is disabled, execute the ENABLE SECURESH command to enable the SSH function. For details on each command, refer to "Commands."

Check

The default value of the IP address of an EM card is 192.168.1.8~11 (subnet mask:

255.255.255.0). When connecting to an EM card from the EM console for the first time, connect to 192.168.1.8

You can use a CLI via a telnet connection from the EM console. Install terminal emulator software supporting telnet. For settings of the terminal emulator software, refer to the manual of the software.

― Telnet connection parameter

TCP port :23

You can use a CLI via a SSH connection from the EM console. Install terminal emulator software that supports SSH. For settings of the terminal emulator software, refer to the manual of the software.

― SSH connection parameters

TCP port : 22 SSH version : SSH2

Check

 The default password for "Administrator" is printed on the label of an EM card

or the release lever. Each EM card has a different default password for "Administrator."

 Configure the initial settings by "Administrator" or a user whose access right is

"Administrator" or "Operator." Some initial settings can only be changed by "Administrator" or a user whose access right is "Administrator."

 Configure the initial settings from the active EM card. For more information on

active EM card, refer to "EM card" on page 123.

 The default value of the IP address of an EM card is 192.168.1.8 ~ 11 (subnet

mask: 255.255.255.0). When connecting to an EM card from the EM console for the first time, connect to 192.168.1.8

Date and time settings (EM card)

Initial settings

Configure the initial settings of modules installed on the blade enclosure, such as EM cards and CPU blades, by using the EM serial console or EM console. For connections and settings of the EM serial console and the EM console, refer to "Connecting cables."

1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on.

2. Confirm that you have logged in as "Administrator" or a user whose access right is

"ADMINISTRATOR" or "OPERATOR" from a CLI of the EM serial console or EM console. If you have not, log in as "Administrator" or a user whose access right is "ADMINISTRATOR" or "OPERATOR."

3. Configure the following information by running commands on the CLI. For details, refer

to"Commands."

― Changing date settings (required when not using the NTP function) Configure the date and time of an EM card.

SET DATE <MMDDhhmm({CC}YY)> <time zone>

- MM: month DD: date hh: time mm: minute CCYY: Christian era year

- time zone: refer to "Time zone" in "Appendix." The default value is JST.

― Configuring an NTP server To use the NTP function, you must configure the primary NTP server setting and

ENABLE NTP; configuring the secondary NTP server is optional.

Set up the NTP server for the EM card. Before you do so, you must complete "Network settings (EM card)" on page 103 (it takes about 5 seconds for the command to complete).

SET NETWORK NTP PRIMARY <primary NTP server address> (SET NETWORK NTP SECONDERY <secondary NTP server address>)

SET TIMEZONE <time zone>

- Time zone: refer to "Time zone" in "Appendixes." The default value is JST.

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check that the settings you made have taken effect.

ENABLE NTP

For details, refer to "."

When the date and time settings have been modified, run the SHOW DATE command. When the NTP server settings have been configured, run the SHOW NETWORK

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User settings (EM card)

Hint

When two EM cards are installed and you configure the password of the regular users or Administrator on the active EM card, the same values are automatically allocated to the standby

EM card. For details of the active EM card, refer to "EM card" on page 123.

command.

1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on.

2. Confirm that you have logged in as "Administrator" or a user whose access right is

ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR from a CLI of the EM serial console or EM console. If you have not, log in as "Administrator" or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR.

3. Configure the following information by running commands on the CLI. For details, refer to

"Commands."

― Changing the password of Administrator (highly-recommended) Change the password of Administrator. The password can contain three to eight alphanumeric characters (the first character must

be a letter). Do not forget the password of Administrator. If you forget, password recovery is necessary. For information on how to recover a password, refer to "Password recovery" on page 119.

SET PASSWORD New Password : ******** (Type a password) Confirm : ******** (Type the same password)

― Registering regular users. When adding a user, ADD USER is required. FULL NAME

is optional. Register regular user accounts as necessary.

ADD USER <user name (within 13 characters)> New Password : ******** (Type password) Confirm : ******** (Type the same password)

SET USER FULLNAME <user name> <full name (within 32 characters)>

― Configuring the access right of the regular users (optional) Configure the access right of the regular users. The default value of access right of a regular user is USER.

SET USER ACCESS <user name> [ADMINISTRATOR | OPERATOR | USER]

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check that the settings you made have taken effect For details, refer to "Commands."

When you addeusers or change the access rights, run the SHOW USER <user name> command.

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