IBM HC10 - BladeCenter - 7996 User manual

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and scalability.
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Before installing the BladeCenter HC10
Type 7996 blade workstation in a BladeCenter
unit, complete the following procedures:
Install and configure the rack according
to the documentation that came with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and
configure it, according to the documentation
provided with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply 200-240 V ac to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade workstation into the
BladeCenter unit, install options such as drives
or memory modules in the blade workstation,
if applicable. Install the blade workstation in
the BladeCenter unit. See Chapter 3 for more
information.
BladeCenter HC10
Type 7996
Configure the blade workstation.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
If the operating system is not pre-
installed, install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions provided
with the applications.

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information that comes with
the to
determine the cause of the
problem and the action to take.
blade workstation
Update the firmware to the
latest level.
You can download firmware from
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support/
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Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
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blade workstation
working
correctly?
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BladeCenter HC10 Ty pe 7996
Installation and User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 49
and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter
device.
First Edition (July 2007)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights –Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Related documentation ......................3
The IBM Documentation CD ....................4
Hardware and software requirements ................4
Using the Documentation Browser .................4
Notices and statements in this document ................5
Features and specifications .....................6
What your blade workstation offers ..................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............8
Major components of the blade workstation ...............9
Chapter 2. Power, controls, jumpers, switches, and indicators ......11
Turning on the blade workstation ..................11
Turning off the blade workstation ..................11
The control panel buttons and LEDs .................12
System-board connectors .....................14
System-board switches and jumpers .................14
Chapter 3. Installing optional devices................15
Installation guidelines ......................15
System reliability guidelines ...................15
Handling static-sensitive devices .................15
Removing the blade workstation from the BladeCenter unit ........16
Opening the blade workstation cover .................17
Removing the blade workstation bezel assembly ............18
Installing aSATA storage drive ...................19
Removing aSATA storage drive ..................19
Installing memory modules ....................20
Completing the installation.....................22
Installing the blade workstation bezel assembly ............22
Closing the blade workstation cover ................23
Installing the blade workstation in aBladeCenter unit ..........24
Updating the blade workstation configuration .............25
Input/output connectors and devices .................26
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade workstation ............27
Changing the IP address .....................27
Changing the compression card IP address .............28
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change the compression
card IP address ......................28
Using another computer to change the compression card IP address ...29
Changing the thin client IP address ................29
Changing the blade workstation IP address for the integrated Ethernet
controller .........................30
Changing the IP address for the SOL function ............30
Establishing asession between the blade workstation and the thin client ...30
Updating the compression card firmware ...............30
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............31
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............31
Using passwords .......................34
Using the Boot Menu program ...................34
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Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme II Ethernet Boot Agent .........35
Starting the Broadcom NetXtreme II Ethernet Boot Agent .........35
Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller ......35
Using the PXE boot agent utility program ...............36
Firmware updates ........................36
Blade workstation Ethernet controller I/O module association ........37
Chapter 5. Setting up Serial over LAN for the HC10 blade workstation ...39
Hardware and firmware requirements ................39
Hardware requirements .....................39
Software requirements .....................39
General configuration ......................39
Configuring the BladeCenter unit .................40
Enabling SOL for ablade workstation ...............40
Configuring the blade workstation BIOS for SOL ...........40
Using SOL ..........................41
Chapter 6. Installing the operating system ..............43
Downloading installation instructions .................43
Chapter 7. Solving problems ...................45
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........47
Before you call .........................47
Using the documentation .....................47
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........47
Software service and support ...................48
Hardware service and support ...................48
IBM Taiwan product service ....................48
Appendix B. Notices ......................49
Trademarks ..........................49
Important notes.........................50
Product recycling and disposal ...................51
Battery return program ......................52
Electronic emission notices ....................54
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........54
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........54
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........54
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............54
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........54
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........54
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............55
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................55
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...55
Index ............................57
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language
caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or
danger statement in the Safety Information document.
For example, if acaution statement is labeled “Statement 1”,
translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information
document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document
before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety
information that comes with the blade workstation or optional device
before you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
amodule containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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