IBM 8038 User manual

BladeCenter HS23E
Type 8038 and 8039
Installation and User's Guide
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BladeCenter HS23E
Type 8038 and 8039
Installation and User's Guide
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Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in
“Notices” on page 77, the Warranty Information document, and the IBM Safety Information and the
Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal.
Seventh Edition (May 2013)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012, 2013.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ...............v
Safety statements ............vi
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..........5
What your blade server offers ........6
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . 8
IBM Systems Director ...........9
Major components of the blade server .....10
Chapter 2. Power, controls, and
indicators .............11
Blade server controls and LEDs........11
Turning on the blade server ........14
Turning off the blade server ........14
Blade server connectors .........15
BladeCenter GPU expansion unit LED .....15
Chapter 3. Installing options .....17
Installation guidelines ...........17
System reliability guidelines ........17
Handling static-sensitive devices ......18
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ....18
How to send DSA data to IBM .......19
Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter
unit .................19
Removing the blade server cover .......20
Installing an optional expansion unit ......21
Removing an optional expansion unit .....23
Installing a hot-swap storage drive ......23
Removing a hot-swap storage drive ......24
Installing a memory module.........25
Removing a memory module ........29
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink ....30
Thermal grease ............34
Installing a USB Flash key .........36
I/O expansion cards ...........37
Removing a horizontal-compact-form-factor
expansion card ............37
Installing a horizontal-compact-form-factor
expansion card ............38
Removing a CIOv-form-factor expansion card . . 39
Installing a CIOv-form-factor expansion card . . 40
Removing a storage interface card .......41
Installing a storage interface card .......42
Completing the installation .........43
Installing the blade server cover ......44
Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit 45
Updating the blade server configuration....47
Input/output connectors and devices......47
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server 49
Using the Setup utility...........50
Setup utility menu ...........50
Using passwords ...........54
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . 54
ServerGuide features ..........55
Setup and configuration overview ......55
Typical operating-system installation .....56
Installing the operating system without using
ServerGuide .............56
Setting the PXE boot protocol using the Setup utility 56
Updating firmware and device drivers .....57
Configuring UEFI compatible devices .....58
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller....58
Creating an array using the ServeRAID H1135
configuration utility ...........59
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . 60
Starting the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII)
Configuration Application ........60
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . 60
Creating an array using the ServeRAID C105
configuration utility ...........61
Setting Option ROM Execution Order ....62
Using LAN over USB to interface the IMM ....62
Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB
interface ..............63
Resolving conflicts with the IMM LAN over USB
interface ..............63
Configuring the LAN over USB interface
manually ..............64
Chapter 5. Installing the operating
system...............67
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to
install the operating system .........67
Using RDM to install the operating system ....67
Downloading installation instructions .....68
Chapter 6. Solving problems .....69
Diagnostic tools overview .........69
ServerGuide problems ...........70
Appendix. Getting help and technical
assistance .............73
Before you call .............73
Using the documentation ..........74
Getting help and information from the World Wide
Web.................74
How to send DSA data to IBM ........74
Creating a personalized support web page ....74
Software service and support ........75
Hardware service and support ........75
IBM Taiwan product service .........75
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Notices ..............77
Trademarks ..............77
Important notes .............78
Particulate contamination..........79
Documentation format...........80
Telecommunication regulatory statement ....80
Electronic emission notices .........80
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement ..............80
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance
statement ..............81
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada ...........81
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . 81
European Union EMC Directive conformance
statement ..............81
Germany Class A statement ........82
Japan VCCI Class A statement .......83
Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA) statement....83
Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
statement ..............83
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class
A statement .............83
People's Republic of China Class A electronic
emission statement ...........83
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ....84
Index ...............85
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
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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.
Safety statements
These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this
documentation.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this documentation 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 a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
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Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your system or optional device before you install the device.
Statement 1
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock 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 a properly 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.
Statement 2
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CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM®Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a
module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type
made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if
not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
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.
Statement 4
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≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 8
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component
that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these
components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service
technician.
Statement 12
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13
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DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements.
Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical
specifications.
Statement 21
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source.
Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.
Statement 32
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power
supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight.
Statement 33
CAUTION:
This device does not provide a power control button. Removing power supply
modules or turning off the server blades does not turn off the electrical current
supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are
disconnected from the power source.
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Rack Safety Information, Statement 2
DANGER
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the
rack cabinet.
vAlways install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
UL regulatory information
This device is for use only with Listed chassis.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039 blade server is compatible with
IBM BladeCenter®units. This high density, high performance, single-wide blade
server is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. The IBM BladeCenter
HS23E blade server supports up to two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors and
has twelve memory-module slots, two hot-swappable storage-device bays, one
Horizontal-compact-form-factor (CFFh) expansion card connector, one
Vertical-combination-I/O (CIOv) connector, and one internal USB connector.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to all
BladeCenter unit types.
This Installation and User's Guide provides information about:
vSetting up the blade server
vStarting and configuring the blade server
vInstalling hardware options
vInstalling the operating system
vPerforming basic troubleshooting of the blade server
Packaged with this document are software CDs that help you to configure
hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
To download the latest device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/
.
The blade server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms
of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information
document for your blade server. You can obtain up-to-date information about the
blade server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/ .
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them
from the IBM website. The blade server might have features that are not described
in the documentation that comes with the blade server, and the documentation
might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or
technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not
included in the blade server documentation.
To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ .
You can subscribe to information updates specific to your blade server at
http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware.
The following illustration shows an IBM BladeCenter HS23E blade server.
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The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the side of the control
panel on the front of the blade server, and on a label on the side of the blade
server that is visible when the blade server is not in the BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware.
Important: Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way block
the ventilation holes on the blade server.
A set of blank labels for your blade server comes with the BladeCenter unit. When
you install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, write identifying information
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on a label and place the label on the BladeCenter unit bezel. See the
documentation for your BladeCenter unit for recommended label placement.
Related documentation
Use this information to identify and locate related blade server documentation.
This Installation and User's Guide contains general information about the blade
server, including how to install supported optional devices and how to configure
the blade server. The following documentation is also available:
vSafety Information
This document contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution
and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you
can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety
Information document.
vSafety Information Labels
This document provides the Simplified Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uygur, and
Zhuang translated versions of the product safety labels.
vWarranty Information
This document contains information about the terms of the warranty.
vEnvironmental Notices and User Guide
This document contains translated environmental notices.
vIntegrated Management Module II User's Guide
This document explains how to use the functions of the IMM2 that is installed in
an IBM server. The IMM2 works with IBM UEFI firmware to provide
systems-management capability for System x®servers and blade servers.
vAdvanced Management Module Messages Guide
This document provides a complete list of all non-device specific events and
recommended actions, sorted by event ID. Device specific event information is in
the documentation for the device.
vAdvanced Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide
This document explains how to use the advanced management module
command-line interface (CLI) to directly access the BladeCenter management
functions. The command-line interface also provides access to the text-console
command prompt on each blade server through a Serial over LAN (SOL)
connection.
vAdvanced Management Module Messages Guide
This document provides a complete list of all non-device-specific events and
recommended actions, sorted by event ID. For event information that is specific
to this blade server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more
information.
In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the Planning and
Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit for information to help you prepare for
system installation and configuration.
To check for updated documentation and technical updates, go to
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ .
Chapter 1. Introduction 3

The IBM Documentation CD
Use the IBM Documentation CD to access the blade server documentation in PDF
format.
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your blade server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any computer that meets the hardware
and software requirements.
Hardware and software requirements
Use this information to determine the minimum hardware and software
requirements for the blade server.
The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
vMicrosoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
v100 MHz microprocessor
v32 MB of RAM
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Using the Documentation Browser
Use these instructions to start the Documentation Browser.
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation
Browser starts automatically.
vIf Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start →Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where eis the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive;
then, run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your blade server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays
all the documents for your blade server. Some documents might be in folders. A
plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents
under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.
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When you select a document, a description of the document is displayed under
Topic Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key
while you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document
or documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document,
all the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed
in order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to
use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function
within the document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Notices and statements in this document
Use this information to understand the most common documentation notices and
statements and how they are used.
The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual
Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each
statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety
Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you
avoid inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage might occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Features and specifications
Use this table to view specific information about the blade server, such as blade
server hardware features and the dimensions of the blade server.
Notes:
1. Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system
management are provided by the BladeCenter unit.
2. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use USB media drives and devices. The
BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communications with these devices.
The following table is a summary of the features and specifications of the blade
server.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor: Supports up to two
multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors.
Note: Use the Setup utility to
determine the type and speed of the
microprocessors in the blade server.
Memory:
v12 dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
vType: Very Low Profile (VLP)
double-data rate (DDR3)
single-rank, dual-rank, or
quad-rank DRAM
vSupports 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16
GB DIMMs with up to 192 GB of
total memory on the system board
Integrated functions:
vHorizontal-compact-form-factor
(CFFh) expansion card interface
vVertical-combination-I/O (CIOv)
expansion card interface
vLocal service processor: Integrated
Management Module II (IMM2)
with Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI)
firmware
vIntegrated Renesas SH7757 IMM2
video controller
vIntegrated keyboard/video/mouse
(cKVM) controller through the
IMM2
vLight path diagnostics
vRS-485 interface for communication
with the management module
vUSB 2.0 for communication with
cKVM and removable media drives
(an external USB port is not
supported)
vSerial over LAN (SOL)
vWake on LAN (WOL)
vRedundant buses for
communication with keyboard,
mouse, and removable media
drives
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)
alerts:
vMemory
vStorage drives (SAS only)
Electrical input: 12Vdc
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Blade server on: 10°C to 35°C
(50°F to 95°F). Altitude:0mto
914.4 m (0 ft to 3000 ft)
– Blade server on: 10°C to 32°C
(50°F to 89.6°F). Altitude: 914.4
m to 2133.6 m (3000 ft to 7000
ft)
– Blade server off: 10°C to 43°C
(50°F to 109.4°F). Altitude: 914.4
m to 2133.6 m (3000 ft to 7000
ft)
– Blade server shipping: -40°C to
60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
vHumidity:
– Blade server on: 8% to 80%
– Blade server off: 8% to 80%
– Blade server storage: 5% to 80%
– Blade server shipment: 5% to
100%
vParticulate contamination:
Attention: Airborne particulates
and reactive gases acting alone or
in combination with other
environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might
pose a risk to the server. For
information about the limits for
particulates and gases, see
“Particulate contamination” on
page 79.
Drives: Supports up to two hot-swap,
small form factor (SFF)
vSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) (enabled
when ServeRAID H1135 is installed)
vSerial ATA (SATA) (including
solid-state storage drives)
Size:
vHeight: 24.5 cm (9.64 inches) (6U)
vDepth: 44.6 cm (17.56 inches)
vWidth: 2.9 cm (1.14 inches)
vMaximum weight: 4.63 kg (10.2 lb)
What your blade server offers
Your blade server offers features, such as, the Integrated Management Module,
storage disk drive support, IBM®Director, IBM Enterprise X-Architecture®,
microprocessor technology, integrated network support, I/O expansion, large
system-memory capacity, light path diagnostics, PCI Express, and power throttling.
vIntegrated Management Module II (IMM2)
The integrated management module II (IMM2) combines service processor
functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features
in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced service-processor control,
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