Bull bullx blade system User manual

32Hbullx blade system
34HInstallation Guide
33Hextreme computing
REFERENCE
35H86 A1 48 FB 02

36Hextreme computing
37Hbullx blade system
38HInstallation Guide
39HHardware
40HMarch 2010
BULL CEDOC
357 AVENUE PATTON
B.P.20845
49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01
FRANCE
REFERENCE
41H86 A1 48 FB 02

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Copyright © Bull SAS 42H2009-2010
Printed in France
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors
contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

Preface i
Table of contents
Preface................................................................................................................... 43Hv
Intended readers .............................................................................................................................44Hv
Highlighting....................................................................................................................................45Hv
Related publications ........................................................................................................................46Hv
Legal information ...........................................................................................................................47Hvi
Regulatory declarations and disclaimers....................................................................................48Hvi
FCC Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................ 49Hvii
Canadian compliance statement (Industry Canada) ................................................................... 50Hvii
Laser compliance notice.........................................................................................................51Hviii
Safety information ........................................................................................................................ 52Hviii
Definition of safety notices ..................................................................................................... 53Hviii
Electrical safety........................................................................................................................54Hx
Laser safety information ............................................................................................................55Hx
Data integrity and verification ..................................................................................................56Hxi
Waste management................................................................................................................57Hxi
Installation flowchart......................................................................................................................58Hxii
Chapter 1. Delivery ...........................................................................................59H1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 60H2
1.2 Inspecting the bullx blade system packing ............................................................................. 61H3
1.3 Unpacking the bullx blade system ........................................................................................ 62H4
1.3.1 Removing the bullx blade system packing .................................................................... 63H4
1.4 Checking the bullx blade system .......................................................................................... 64H5
Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system ..................................................65H7
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 66H8
2.2 What your bullx blade system offers................................................................................... 67H10
2.3 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) .................................................................. 68H12
2.4 Features and specifications................................................................................................ 69H13
2.4.1 Cabinet specification............................................................................................... 70H13
2.4.2 bullx blade chassis-level platform management........................................................... 71H13
2.4.3 Server-level platform management............................................................................. 72H13
2.4.4 External connections/interfaces ................................................................................ 73H14
2.5 Components, controls, and LEDs ........................................................................................ 74H15
2.5.1 Front view .............................................................................................................. 75H16
2.5.2 Rear view............................................................................................................... 76H22
Chapter 3. Installing the bullx blade system in the cabinet ....................................... 77H33
3.1 bullx blade system cabinet requirements ............................................................................. 78H34
3.2 Preparing the bullx blade chassis rack-mount kit................................................................... 79H35

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3.2.1 Checking the rack-mount kit......................................................................................80H35
3.2.2 Required tools.........................................................................................................81H35
3.3 Installing rack-mount rails in the cabinet ..............................................................................82H36
3.4 Securing the bullx blade chassis in position .........................................................................83H37
Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system ...................................... 84H39
4.1 Connecting the bullx blade system to the site power supply ...................................................85H40
4.2 Powering on the bullx blade system for the first time .............................................................86H41
4.3 Checking correct operation................................................................................................87H42
4.4 Powering off the bullx blade system ....................................................................................88H43
4.5 Connecting the bullx blade system to the site LAN ................................................................89H44
4.6 Testing LAN connections ...................................................................................................90H46
4.7 Setting up the bullx blade system for remote access via the CHC ...........................................91H47
4.8 Setting up the bullx B500 compute blades for remote access via the BHC ...............................92H48
Appendix A. bullx blade system specifications..............................................................93H51
Glossary............................................................................................................... 94H53
Index....................................................................................................................95H63

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List of figures
0HFigure 1-1. bullx blade system........................................................................................................96H2
1HFigure 1-2. Inspecting the bullx blade system packing .......................................................................97H3
2HFigure 2-1. User label ...................................................................................................................98H9
3HFigure 2-2. Major bullx blade system components...........................................................................99H15
4HFigure 2-3. Front view.................................................................................................................100H16
5HFigure 2-4. bullx B500 compute blade (18 in total).........................................................................101H17
6HFigure 2-5. bullx B500 compute blade ..........................................................................................102H17
7HFigure 2-6. Fan blades................................................................................................................103H20
8HFigure 2-7. Local Control Panel ....................................................................................................104H21
9HFigure 2-8. Rear view .................................................................................................................105H22
10HFigure 2-9. Power Supply Unit .....................................................................................................106H23
11HFigure 2-10. Chassis Management Module......................................................................................107H25
12HFigure 2-11. Quad Switch Module .................................................................................................108H27
13HFigure 2-12. Ultra Capacitor Module ..............................................................................................109H28
14HFigure 2-13. Ethernet Switch Module ..............................................................................................110H30
15HFigure 3-1. Recommended position of bullx blade system.................................................................111H34
16HFigure 3-2. Installing rack-mounted rail in cabinet ...........................................................................112H36
17HFigure 3-3. Securing the bullx blade chassis in the cabinet...............................................................113H37
18HFigure 4-1. Connecting the bullx blade system to the site LAN ..........................................................114H44
19HFigure 4-2. Chassis Hardware Console page.................................................................................115H47
20HFigure 4-3. Blade Hardware Console page....................................................................................116H49

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List of tables
21HTable 2-1. Record information.......................................................................................................117H8
22HTable 3-1. Rack-mount kit items ...................................................................................................118H35

Preface v
Preface
This guide explains how to install your bullx blade system.
Note The Bull Support Web site may be consulted for product information, documentation,
downloads, updates, and service offers:
23Hhttp://support.bull.com
Intended readers
This guide is intended for use by qualified support personnel.
Highlighting
The following highlighting conventions are used in this guide:
Bold Identifies the following:
•Interface objects such as menu names, labels, buttons and icons
•File directory and path names
•Keywords to which particular attention must be paid
Italics Identifies references such as manuals or URLs
Related publications
•bullx blade system Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, 86 A7 51FB 00
explains how to maintain, service, and upgrade the bullx blade system. This guide is
intended for use by qualified support personnel
•bullx blade chassis User's Guide, 86 A1 50FB 00
explains how to use the bullx blade chassis. This guide is intended for use by
Customer Administrators and Operators
•bullx B500 compute blade User's Guide, 86 A1 49FB 00
explains how to use the bullx B500 compute blade. This guide is intended for use by
Customer Administrators and Operators

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Legal information
Regulatory declarations and disclaimers
Declaration of the manufacturer or importer
We hereby certify that this product is in compliance with:
•European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, using standards EN55022 (Class A)
and EN55024 and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, using standard EN60950
•International Directive IEC 60297 and US ANSI Directive EIA-310-E
Safety compliance statement
•UL 60950-1 USA
•EC 60950-1 international
•CSA 60950-1 Canada
European Community (EC) Council directives
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following EC Council
Directives:
Electromagnetic compatibility
•2004/108/EC
Low voltage
•2006/95/EC
EC conformity
•93/68/EEC
Telecommunications terminal equipment
•1999/5/EC
Neither the provider nor the manufacturer can accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy
the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
Compliance with these directives requires:
•An EC declaration of conformity from the manufacturer
•An EC label on the product
•Technical documentation
Mechanical structures
•IEC 60297
•EIA-310-E

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FCC Declaration of conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC
emission limits. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer is responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by Bull SAS may cause harmful interference and void the FCC
authorization to operate this equipment.
An FCC regulatory label is affixed to the equipment.
Canadian compliance statement (Industry Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following standards:
•ICES-003
•NMB-003

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Laser compliance notice
This product that uses laser technology complies with Class 1 laser requirements.
A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is affixed to the laser device.
Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser Apparat
Laser Klasse 1
Safety information
For Your Safety, this manual contains important information, required to operate the server
safely. Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server.
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety and to help protect your
server from potential damage. Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied
by an icon which needs to be followed for your safety.
Definition of safety notices
DANGER
A Danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death
or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
A Caution notice indicates an action that could cause damage to a program, device,
system, or data. A Caution notice may also indicate the presence of a hazard that has the
potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Hazardous current and energy levels are present in areas indicated by this label. There are
no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these
parts, contact service technician.
CAUTION
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can
be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key or other means of security.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
•This equipment must be grounded. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available
•Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The
total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating

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•Use only power cables that are approved for use in the respective country. The power
cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the
product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be
greater than the ratings marked on the product
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the equipment from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service technician:
−The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged
−An object has fallen into the equipment
−The equipment has been exposed to water
−The equipment does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions
•Allow the equipment to cool before removing covers or touching internal components
•Suitable disconnect device must be provided as part of the building installation. The
purpose of the disconnect device is to provide an easy and accessible means for
removing power from the product for servicing
•Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangle symbol with a caution
mark may expose you to risk of electrical shock. Components inside these
compartments should be serviced only by a trained service technician
•Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and
frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label
•Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source.
Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade
•When removing the bullx B500 compute blade/power supply, dummy bullx B500
compute blade, filler covers, do not insert your hand into the open slots. Doing so
may cause electric shock
•Do not operate your equipment with any filler covers removed
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components
•Do not use top blade handle to lift the bullx blade chassis. These are used only to
install and remove the blade only
•Do not restrict airflow into the equipment by blocking any vents or air intakes
•Cleaning: Unplug your system from wall outlet before cleaning
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components. Never operate the product in
a wet environment
CAUTION
When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies observe the
following guidelines:
•Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply
•Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply

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•If the equipment has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cables from the power supplies to reduce shock hazard
•Never open the power supply module for any reason
•The power supplies in your system may produce high voltages and energy hazards.
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the covers and access any
of the components inside the system
CAUTION
Incorrectly installing a battery or using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire
or explosion. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer, carefully following installation instructions. Dispose of used batteries
properly. Handle batteries carefully. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture batteries.
Electrical safety
DANGER
The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the AC electricity supply is compliant with
national and local recommendations, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
An incorrectly wired and grounded electrical outlet may place hazardous voltage on metal
parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system and result in an electrical shock.
It is mandatory to remove power cables from electrical outlets before relocating the system.
CAUTION
This unit has more than one power supply cable. Follow procedures for removal of power
from the system when directed.
Laser safety information
The optical drive in this system unit is classified as a Class 1 level Laser product. The
optical drive has a label that identifies its classification.
The optical drive in this system unit is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of
the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21
CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to
the requirements of the International Electro technical Commission (IEC) 60825-1: 2001
and CENELEC EN 60825-1: 1994 for Class 1 laser products.
CAUTION
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical
instruments.

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Class 1 Laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The optical drive contains
internally a Class 3B gallium-arsenide laser that is nominally 30 milliwatts at 830
nanometers. The design incorporates a combination of enclosures, electronics, and
redundant interlocks such that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level
during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.
Data integrity and verification
CAUTION
Bull products are designed to reduce the risk of undetected data corruption or loss.
However, if unplanned outages or system failures occur, users are strongly advised to
check the accuracy of the operations performed and the data saved or transmitted by the
system at the time of outage or failure.
Waste management
This product has been built to comply with the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
This product has been built to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC.

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Installation flowchart
Step Installation process Remarks Pointers in guide
1 Unpacking the bullx
blade system
Inspect the bullx blade system packing,
unpack and unload, and store packing
items.
24HChapter 1
2 Installing the bullx
blade system in the
cabinet
Fix the rack mount brackets and shipping
brackets, push the bullx blade system into
the cabinet and secure it with screws.
25HChapter 3
3 Powering the bullx
blade system
26HSection 4.2
4 Connecting the bullx
blade system to the
LAN
Connect the bullx blade system to the site
LAN and test network connections.
27HSection 4.5
5 Setting up the bullx
blade system
Configure the bullx blade system for
remote management.
Sections 28H4.7 and
29H4.8

Chapter 1. Delivery 1
Chapter 1. Delivery
This chapter explains delivery, unpacking, and inspection for the bullx blade system.

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1.1 Introduction
The bullx blade system is a high-density and high-performance rack-mounted server system
developed for medium-to-large businesses. The bullx blade system is delivered in a box that
contains all the data and items required for installation.
Figure 1-1. bullx blade system
CAUTION
It is mandatory for the bullx blade system to be transported vertically.

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1.2 Inspecting the bullx blade system packing
Before unpacking, inspect the bullx blade system packing to check its condition:
•Check for any damages or any visible defects on the packaged bullx blade system
•Shockwatch label should be in white color, which indicates that the package has not
faced any impact or thrust force during transit
•Tiltwatch label should not be in red
•Note the indicator status on the bill of lading and carefully inspect the bullx blade
system before powering up
Figure 1-2. Inspecting the bullx blade system packing
A. Tiltwatch
B. Shockwatch
C. Safety label
D. Wooden stand
E. Packing lists
F. Product label
G. Warning label

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1.3 Unpacking the bullx blade system
After ensuring that the bullx blade system package is devoid of damages, you have to
unpack and store it in a proper place.
DANGER
Authorized service personnel only may unpack and physically install the bullx blade
system.
1.3.1 Removing the bullx blade system packing
CAUTION
To avoid personnel injury, before lifting the bullx blade system, remove all the bullx B500
compute blades to reduce the weight.
The following steps help you to remove the packing:
1. Cut the straps covering the package.
2. Remove the top corrugated cover.
The inner foam is now visible and it contains another small package that has a rack-
mounting kit and shipping bracket assembly that are needed to place the bullx blade
system on a Bull Cabinet.
3. Remove the small package and take out this top foam.
There will be another corrugated sleeve covering the bullx blade system from outside.
4. Hold the sleeve and lift it up.
5. Remove the inner foams at different ends.
6. Move the bullx blade system to a required place, like a Bull Cabinet, through suitable
lifting equipment.
mportant
Store the package material in a safe and clean place for possible future use.