IBM 87401RU User manual

Welcome.
This
contains information for setting
up and configuring your BladeCenter HT
unit and its components.
For additional information about
your BladeCenter HT device, view
the publications on the
You can
also find the most
current information about
BladeCenter HT devices at
http://www.ibm.com/support/.
Installation and User's Guide
Documentation CD.
Installation and User's
Guide
BladeCenter HT
Type 8740 and 8750 Read the BladeCenter HT overview in
Chapter 1 of this
.
Installation and User's Guide
Define and document the configuration
parameters for your BladeCenter HT unit
using the worksheets in Appendix A of this
.
Installation and User's Guide
Set up your operating environment and
install the rack using the
instructions that come with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter HT unit in the rack
using the instructions in the
or the
BladeCenter
HT 2-Post Rack Installation Instructions
4-Post Rack Installation Instructions.
Install the power modules and
management modules in the BladeCenter HT
unit using the instructions in this
and the documents
that come with each component.
Installation
and User's Guide
Perform initial BladeCenter HT unit
configuration using the instructions in the
Management Module User's Guide.
Install and configure I/O modules in the
BladeCenter HT unit using the instructions in
this
and the documents that come
with each I/O module.
Installation and User's Guide
Install and configure blade servers in the
BladeCenter unit using the instructions in
this
and the documents that come
with each blade server.
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See the troubleshooting
information that comes with
the server to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.
Update the firmware to the
latest level.
You can download firmware from
http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support
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Hardware
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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correctly?
Is the problem
solved?
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or view support telephone numbers at
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BladeCenter HT Ty pe 8740 and 8750
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, “Getting help and technical
assistance,” on page 81 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 83.
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Contents
Safety ............................ vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Locating and recording BladeCenter HT unit information ..........2
Deployment scenarios.......................3
Features and specifications .....................4
The BladeCenter HT components ..................5
Blade servers .........................5
Media tray ..........................5
Advanced management module ..................5
I/O modules .........................6
Power modules ........................6
Fan modules .........................6
Multiplexer expansion modules ..................6
Alarm panel module ......................7
The IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD ..............7
Hardware and software requirements ................7
Using the Documentation Browser .................7
Related documentation ......................8
Notices and statements in this document ...............10
Major components of the BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit .....11
Chapter 2. BladeCenter HT unit power, components, and indicators....13
Supplying power to the BladeCenter HT unit ..............13
Connecting the BladeCenter HT type 8740 to dc power:.........14
Connecting the BladeCenter HT type 8750 to ac power:.........16
Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter HT unit ...........16
BladeCenter HT components and LEDs................18
Front view .........................18
Power modules.......................19
Media tray ........................19
Management modules ....................20
I/O modules ........................20
Rear view ..........................21
Power connectors ......................22
Fan modules........................22
Alarm panel module .....................22
Multiplexer expansion module .................24
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter HT unit and options .......25
Installation checklist .......................25
Installing the BladeCenter HT unit in arack ..............26
Installation guidelines ......................26
System reliability guidelines ...................26
Handling static-sensitive devices .................27
Removing components from aBladeCenter HT unit ...........28
Removing acable management tray ................28
Removing apower module ...................29
Removing ablade server ....................30
Removing amedia tray .....................31
Removing aCompactFlash module ................31
Removing an I/O module ....................33
Removing an I/O-module interposer ................34
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Removing ahigh-speed I/O module ................35
Removing ahigh-speed I/O-module interposer tray ..........35
Removing amanagement module .................36
Removing amanagement-module interposer .............37
Removing anetwork clock filler ..................38
Removing amultiplexer expansion module..............39
Removing an alarm panel module .................40
Removing afan module ....................41
Removing adc terminal cover ..................42
Removing the fan shuttle ....................43
Installing components into aBladeCenter HT unit ............44
Installing the fan shuttle ....................45
Installing afan module .....................46
Installing anetwork clock filler ..................47
Installing amultiplexer expansion module ..............48
Installing an alarm panel module .................49
Installing amanagement-module interposer .............50
Installing amanagement module .................51
Installing an I/O-module interposer.................52
Installing an I/O module ....................53
Installing ahigh-speed I/O-module interposer tray ...........54
Installing ahigh-speed I/O module.................55
Installing aCompactFlash module .................56
Installing amedia tray .....................57
Installing apower module ....................58
Installing ablade server ....................59
Installing the cable management trays without abezel .........60
Installing adc terminal cover ...................61
Completing the installation.....................62
Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines ..........63
Configuring the BladeCenter HT unit .................63
Configuring the management module................63
Configuring I/O modules ....................63
Configuring blade servers ....................63
BladeCenter HT networking guidelines ................64
Chapter 5. IBM Director .....................65
Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter HT resources ............67
Chapter 7. Solving problems ...................69
Diagnostic tools overview .....................69
Troubleshooting tables ......................70
Monitor or video problems ....................71
Power problems .......................71
Management module problems ..................72
Fan module problems .....................73
Media tray problems ......................73
Light path diagnostic LEDs ....................74
Diagnosing problems by using diagnostic LEDs ............74
Diagnostic LEDs .......................74
Appendix A. BladeCenter HT management-module configuration worksheet 77
Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance ..........81
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Before you call .........................81
Using the documentation .....................81
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........81
Software service and support ...................82
Hardware service and support ...................82
IBM Taiwan product service ....................82
Appendix C. Notices ......................83
Trademarks ..........................83
Important notes.........................84
Product recycling and disposal ...................85
Battery return program ......................86
Electronic emission notices ....................87
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........87
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........87
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............87
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........87
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........87
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............88
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................88
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...88
Index ............................89
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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 server or optional device before you
install the device.
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.
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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.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on apower 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 aproblem with one of these parts, contact
aservice technician.
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Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates ahot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading abranch circuit is potentially afire hazard and ashock 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.
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Statement 29:
CAUTION:
This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the earthed conductor
of the dc supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. If this
connection is made, all of the following conditions must be met:
vThis equipment shall be connected directly to the dc supply system
earthing electrode conductor or to abonding jumper from an earthing
terminal bar or bus to which the dc supply system earthing electrode
conductor is connected.
vThis equipment shall be located in the same immediate area (such as,
adjacent cabinets) as any other equipment that has aconnection between
the earthed conductor of the same dc supply circuit and the earthing
conductor, and also the point of earthing of the dc system. The dc system
shall not be earthed elsewhere.
vThe dc supply source shall be located within the same premises as this
equipment.
vSwitching or disconnecting devices shall not be in the earthed circuit
conductor between the dc source and the point of connection of the
earthing electrode conductor.
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Statement 31:
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 power
source.
vConnect to properly wired power sources 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 ac power cords, dc power sources, network
connections, telecommunications systems, and serial cables 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 OFF all power sources and
equipment to be attached to this product.
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach power cords to power sources.
For dc systems, ensure correct polarity of
-48VDC connections: RTN is (+) and
-48VDC is (-). Earth ground should use a
two-hole lug for safety.
5. Turn ON all the power sources.
1. Turn OFF all power sources and
equipment to be attached to this product.
vFor ac systems, remove all power
cords from the chassis power
receptables or interrupt power at the
ac power distribution unit.
vFor dc systems, disconnect dc power
sources at the breaker panel or by
turning off the power source, then
remove the dc cables.
2. Remove the signal cables from the
connectors.
3. Remove all cables from the devices.
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Statement 32:
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power
supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight.
65.5 kg
(14 4 lbs)
154 kg
(340 lbs)
(12X)
(4X)
(5X)
(4X)
or
Statement 33:
CAUTION:
This device does not provide apower 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.
BladeCenter HT Type 8740:
3
OFF 1 OFF
2
OFF 4 OFF
BladeCenter HT Type 8750:
3 1
2 4
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Statement 34:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
vThis equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a
restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1, First
Edition, The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
vConnect the equipment to aproperly grounded safety extra low voltage
(SELV) source. ASELV source is asecondary circuit that is designed so
that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed
asafe level (60 Vdirect current).
vIncorporate areadily available approved and rated disconnect device in the
field wiring.
vSee the specifications in the product documentation for the required
circuit-breaker rating for branch circuit overcurrent protection.
vUse copper wire conductors only. See the specifications in the product
documentation for the required wire size.
vSee the specifications in the product documentation for the required torque
values for the wiring-terminal nuts.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM®BladeCenter®HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit is ahigh-density,
high-performance rack-mounted blade server system. The BladeCenter HT unit
provides 12 bays for blade servers and other BladeCenter HT devices, integrating
common resources that are shared by the blade servers. The use of common
resources provides asmall server-system footprint that contains high-performing
servers with minimal cabling. The BladeCenter HT unit has the following features:
vHot-swap capability, which allows you to add, remove, or replace blade servers,
media trays, management modules, I/O modules, alarm panel modules,
multiplexer expansion modules, power modules, and fans without removing
power from the BladeCenter HT unit.
vAmidplane that connects all BladeCenter HT components.
vAmanagement module that functions as asystems-management processor.
There are two management-module bays.
vPower modules that provide redundant power for all BladeCenter HT
components. There are four power modules that operate in redundant pairs.
Each pair provides power to selected BladeCenter HT components.
vFans that provide cooling for most BladeCenter HT components. There are three
fans connected to each power module on the front of the BladeCenter HT unit,
and four hot-swap fan modules on the rear of the BladeCenter HT unit.
vFour input/output (I/O) module bays that support external network interface
connections to network resources and other devices.
vFour high-speed input/output (I/O) module bays that support high-speed external
network interface connections to network resources and other devices.
vAmedia tray that contains two Universal Serial Bus (USB) version 2.0 ports that
can be used by any blade server, and two CompactFlash connectors that can be
used by the management module. There are two media-tray bays.
This Installation and User’s Guide provides information about the following tasks:
vDefining and recording your BladeCenter HT network configuration information
vInstalling and cabling the BladeCenter HT unit
vInstalling basic BladeCenter HT unit optional devices:
–Media trays
–Management modules
–Management module interposers
–I/O modules
–I/O module interposers
–Power modules
–Blade servers
v
Performing basic troubleshooting of the BladeCenter HT unit
Packaged with the Installation and User’s Guide are software CDs that help you to
configure and manage the BladeCenter HT unit. The CDs can be used with aUSB
or network CD-ROM drive.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and
8750 unit and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/BladeCenter.
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Locating and recording BladeCenter HT unit information
Record information about your BladeCenter HT unit in the following table. You will
need this information for future reference.
Product name BladeCenter HT
Machine type _____________________________________________
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The serial number, machine type and model number are on labels on the top, front,
and rear of the chassis.
Aset of blank labels comes with each BladeCenter HT unit. Record identifying
information on alabel and place it on the BladeCenter HT unit top bezel, just above
the blade server. Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way
block the ventilation holes on the blade server.
User label
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Deployment scenarios
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be deployed to support avariety of networking
goals and environments, such as:
vCentral Office (CO) environment
The IBM BladeCenter HT is ideally suited for network telecommunications
facilities or carrier-grade environments that require maximum equipment
operability. The BladeCenter HT Type 8740 (dc power) is intended to be installed
in aCommon Bonding Network (or mesh network) as described in
GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4.
vServer consolidation
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be used by organizations with multiple server
locations that need to centralize or physically consolidate servers to increase
flexibility, reduce maintenance costs, and reduce human resources.
ve-business infrastructure
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be used by companies that need to deploy
new e-commerce and e-business applications and infrastructure quickly to
minimize time to market, while at the same time ensuring flexibility, scalability,
and availability.
vEnterprise infrastructure
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can support an enterprise infrastructure through:
–File and print: For organizations with decentralized or departmental file and
print servers that need to reduce the cost of ownership, increase reliability,
and provide flexibility for growth.
–Collaboration: For customers needing acost-effective way and reliable
corporate solution for e-mail, calendar, and other collaboration capabilities.
vHigh-performance computing
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be used by customers with compute-intensive
applications needing highly available clustered solutions to achieve significantly
higher degrees of scalability and performance, all managed at alow cost.
vAny location where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies.
The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be in installed in any location where NEC
requirements are used.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides asummary of the features and specifications of the
BladeCenter HT unit. Depending on the model, some features might not be
available, or some specifications might not apply.
Media tray (on front):
vMinimum: One hot-swap media tray
vMaximum: Two hot-swap media trays
Each media tray consists of:
vTwo internal CompactFlash slots
vTwo USB v2.0 ports (output power:
500 mA maximum)
vFront system LED panel
Blade bays (on front): Twelve
hot-swap blade server bays
Module bays (on front):
vFour hot-swap power-module bays
vFour hot-swap high-speed
I/O-module bays
vFour hot-swap I/O-module bays
vTwo hot-swap management-module
bays
vTwo hot-swap media trays
Module bays (on rear):
vTwo hot-swap multiplexer
expansion-module bays
vOne hot-swap alarm panel module
bay
–Telco alarm connector
–Direct serial connector for blade
servers
–Rear system LED panel
v
Four hot-swap fan modules
Power modules:
BladeCenter HT Type 8740:
vMinimum: Two dc hot-swap power
modules that are configured for
redundant operation
vMaximum: Four dc hot-swap power
modules that provide redundancy to
all BladeCenter HT components
BladeCenter HT Type 8750:
vMinimum: Two ac hot-swap power
modules that are configured for
redundant operation
vMaximum: Four ac hot-swap power
modules that provide redundancy to
all BladeCenter HT components
Management module:
vMinimum: One hot-swap advanced
management module
vMaximum: Two hot-swap advanced
management modules: one active, one
hot stand-by
Redundant cooling: Four hot-swap
fan-module bays (N+1 redundant)
Upgradeable microcode:
vManagement-module firmware
vI/O-module firmware (not all I/O module
types)
vBlade server firmware
Security features:
vLogin password for remote connection
vSecure Sockets Layer (SSL) security for
remote management access
vANSI T1.276 enhanced security
features
Predictive Failure Analysis®(PFA)
alerts:
vFans
vBlade-dependent features
Size (12 U):
vHeight: 533.40 mm (21 in. or 12 U),
minus 8mm for clearance
vDepth:
–Without optional bezel: 617 mm
(24.29 in.)
–With optional bezel: 706 mm (27.80
in.)
v
Width: 442 mm (17.4 in.)
vWeight:
–Full configured weight with blade
servers: Approximately 158.8 kg (350
lb)
–Empty chassis without modules or
blade servers: Approximately 65.32
kg (144 lb)
Environment (per Telcordia GR-63-CORE):
vOperational:
–Altitude: -60 mto 1800 m(-197 ft to
6000 ft), 5° Cto 40° C(41° Fto 104° F):
–Altitude: 1800 mto 4000 m(6000 ft to
13000 ft) 5° Cto 30° C(41° Fto 86° F)
–Humidity: 5% to 85%
vShort term operational:
–Altitude: -60 mto 1800 m(-197 ft to
6000 ft), -5° Cto 55° C(23° Fto 131° F)
–Altitude: 1800 mto 4000 m(6000 ft to
13000 ft), -5° Cto 45° C(23° Fto 113°
F)
–Humidity: 5% to 90% not to exceed
0.024 water/kg of dry air
vShipping/Storage:
–Unit off: -40° Cto 70° C(-40° Fto 158°
F), 30° C/hr maximum rate of change
–Humidity: Uncontrolled
–Acclimation of the system might be
required after aperiod of high-humidity
storage
Acoustics: Declared sound power level: 7.8
bels, 25° C, sea level
Electrical input (N+N redundant):
BladeCenter HT Type 8740 input voltage (four
inputs at 60 Arating each):
vMinimum: -40 Vdc
vMaximum: -72 Vdc
vDC isolated
BladeCenter HT Type 8750 input voltage (four
inputs at 16 Arating each):
vMinimum: 180 Vac
vMaximum: 265 Vac
vSine-wave input (50/60 Hz single-phase)
Heat output: Approximate heat output in
British thermal units (Btu) per hour:
vBladeCenter HT Type 8740:
–Minimum configuration: 4270 Btu per
hour (1251 watts)
–Maximum configuration: 19680 Btu per
hour (5766 watts)
vBladeCenter HT Type 8750:
–Minimum configuration: 4175 Btu per
hour (1223 watts)
–Maximum configuration: 21850 Btu per
hour (6400 watts)
Note: The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly are suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or
cabling only. The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect
to the outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (type 2or type 4ports
as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is
not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
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