Cray CX1000 User manual

Blade System
Installation Guide

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Table of contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................... v
Intended readers ............................................................................................................................................v
Highlighting.......................................................................................................................................................v
Related publications ......................................................................................................................................v
Legal information ........................................................................................................................................... vi
Regulatory declarations and disclaimers ......................................................................................... vi
FCC Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................... vii
Canadian compliance statement (Industry Canada) ................................................................. vii
Laser compliance notice....................................................................................................................viii
Safety information.........................................................................................................................................viii
Definition of safety notices .................................................................................................................viii
Electrical safety....................................................................................................................................... x
Laser safety information ........................................................................................................................ x
Data integrity and verification............................................................................................................ xi
Waste management ............................................................................................................................ xi
Installation flowchart .....................................................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1. Delivery ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Inspecting the Cray CX1000 blade system packing..................................................................3
1.3 Unpacking the Cray CX1000 blade system .................................................................................4
1.3.1 Removing the Cray CX1000 blade system packing........................................................4
1.4 Checking the Cray CX1000 blade system ...................................................................................5
Chapter 2. Getting to know the Cray CX1000 blade system ................................. 7
2.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 What your Cray CX1000 blade system offers ............................................................................10
2.3 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)........................................................................12
2.4 Features and specifications ..........................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Cabinet specification..........................................................................................................13
2.4.2 Cray CX1000 blade chassis-level platform management ...........................................13
2.4.3 Server-level platform management .................................................................................13
2.4.4 External connections/interfaces .......................................................................................14
2.5 Components, controls, and LEDs .................................................................................................15
2.5.1 Front view...............................................................................................................................16
2.5.2 Rear view ...............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3. Installing the Cray CX1000 blade system in the cabinet................... 33
3.1 Cray CX1000 blade system cabinet requirements...................................................................34
3.2 Preparing the Cray CX1000 blade chassis rack-mount kit......................................................35

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3.2.1 Checking the rack-mount kit............................................................................................. 35
3.2.2 Required tools ....................................................................................................................... 35
3.3 Installing rack-mount rails in the cabinet ................................................................................... 36
3.4 Securing the Cray CX1000 blade chassis in position ............................................................... 37
Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the Cray CX1000 blade system...................39
4.1 Connecting the Cray CX1000 blade system to the site power supply ................................ 40
4.2 Powering on the Cray CX1000 blade system for the first time............................................... 41
4.3 Checking correct operation......................................................................................................... 42
4.4 Powering off the Cray CX1000 blade system............................................................................ 43
4.5 Connecting the Cray CX1000 blade system to the site LAN ................................................. 44
4.6 Testing LAN connections ............................................................................................................... 46
4.7 Setting up the Cray CX1000 blade system for remote access via the CHC....................... 47
4.8 Setting up the Cray CX1000 compute blades for remote access via the BHC ................. 48
Appendix A. Cray CX1000 blade system specifications.............................................51
Glossary ............................................................................................................................53
Index .................................................................................................................................63

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List of figures
Figure 1-1. Cray CX1000 blade system...................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2. Inspecting the Cray CX1000 blade system packing .........................................................3
Figure 2-1. User label.................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2-2. Major Cray CX1000 blade system components...............................................................15
Figure 2-3. Front view...............................................................................................................................16
Figure 2-4. Cray CX1000 compute blade (18 in total) ........................................................................17
Figure 2-5. Cray CX1000 compute blade.............................................................................................17
Figure 2-6. Fan blades.............................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-7. Local Control Panel ..............................................................................................................21
Figure 2-8. Rear view ...............................................................................................................................22
Figure 2-9. Power Supply Unit .................................................................................................................23
Figure 2-10. Chassis Management Module............................................................................................25
Figure 2-11. Quad Switch Module............................................................................................................27
Figure 2-12. Ultra Capacitor Module .......................................................................................................28
Figure 2-13. Ethernet Switch Module .......................................................................................................30
Figure 3-1. Recommended position of Cray CX1000 blade system .................................................34
Figure 3-2. Installing rack-mounted rail in cabinet .............................................................................36
Figure 3-3. Securing the Cray CX1000 blade chassis in the cabinet ................................................37
Figure 4-1. Connecting the Cray CX1000 blade system to the site LAN...........................................44
Figure 4-2. Chassis Hardware Console page .......................................................................................47
Figure 4-3. Blade Hardware Console page ..........................................................................................49

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List of tables
Table 2-1. Record information .................................................................................................................8
Table 3-1. Rack-mount kit items ...........................................................................................................35

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Preface
This guide explains how to install your Cray CX1000 blade system.
Note The Cray Web site may be consulted for product information, documentation,
downloads, updates, and service offers:
http://Cray.com
Intended readers
This guide is intended for use by qualified support personnel.
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Related publications
Cray CX1000 blade system Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide explains
how to maintain, service, and upgrade the Cray CX1000 blade system. This guide
is intended for use by qualified support personnel
Cray CX1000 blade chassis User's Guide explains how to use the Cray CX1000
blade chassis. This guide is intended for use by Customer Administrators and
Operators
Cray CX1000 compute blade User's Guide explains how to use the Cray CX1000
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

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Mechanical structures
IEC 60297
EIA-310-E
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
their 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 Cray, Inc 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 a 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