IBM 8852 - BladeCenter H Rack-mountable User manual

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BladeCenter H
Types 8852, 7989, and 1886 Read the BladeCenter overview in
Chapter 1 of this
.
Installation and User's Guide
Define and document the configuration
parameters for your BladeCenter 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 unit in the rack
using the instructions in this
.
Installation and
User's Guide
Install the power modules and
management modules in the BladeCenter
unit using the instructions in this
and the documents
that come with each component.
Installation
and User's Guide
Perform initial BladeCenter unit
configuration using the instructions in the
Management Module User's Guide.
Install and configure I/O modules in the
BladeCenter 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.
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 51 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 53.
Fifth Edition (September 2010)
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Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Locating and recording BladeCenter unit information ...........2
Features and specifications.....................3
The BladeCenter modules .....................3
Advanced management module ..................4
I/O modules .........................4
Blade servers .........................4
Power modules ........................5
Blower modules ........................5
The IBM Documentation CD ....................5
Hardware and software requirements ................5
Using the Documentation Browser .................6
Related documentation ......................6
Notices and statements in this document................8
Major components of the BladeCenter H unit ..............9
Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators .......11
Supplying power to the BladeCenter unit ...............11
Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter unit .............11
BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs .............12
Front view .........................12
Power modules.......................12
Media tray ........................13
System service cards ....................14
Blade server control panel...................14
Rear view ..........................15
Power connectors ......................15
I/O modules ........................15
Management modules ....................15
Blower modules ......................15
Serial connector ......................15
Rear system LED panel ...................15
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options .........17
Installation checklist .......................17
Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack................17
Installation guidelines ......................18
System reliability guidelines ...................18
Handling static-sensitive devices .................18
Removing components before rack installation .............19
Removing a power module ...................19
Removing a blade server ....................21
Removing a management module .................21
Removing a blower module ...................22
Removing an I/O module ....................22
Removing a bezel .......................23
Removing an optical drive filler ..................24
Installing components ......................24
Installing a blower module....................24
Installing a management module .................26
Installing an I/O module ....................27
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Installing a power module ....................28
Installing an optical drive ....................30
Installing a bezel .......................31
Installing a blade server ....................31
Completing the installation.....................32
Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines ..........35
Configuring the BladeCenter unit ..................35
Configuring the management module................35
Configuring I/O modules ....................35
Configuring blade servers ....................35
BladeCenter networking guidelines .................36
Chapter 5. IBM Director .....................37
Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter resources ..............39
Chapter 7. Solving problems ...................41
Diagnostic tools overview .....................41
Troubleshooting tables ......................41
Monitor or video problems....................42
Power problems .......................42
Management module problems ..................43
Blower module problems ....................43
Media tray problems ......................44
Light path diagnostic LEDs ....................44
Diagnosing problems using diagnostic LEDs .............44
Diagnostic LEDs .......................45
Appendix A. BladeCenter management-module configuration worksheet 47
Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance ..........51
Before you call .........................51
Using the documentation .....................51
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........51
Software service and support ...................52
Hardware service and support ...................52
IBM Taiwan product service ....................52
Appendix C. Notices ......................53
Trademarks ..........................53
Important notes.........................54
Particulate contamination .....................55
Documentation format ......................55
Electronic emission notices ....................56
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........56
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........56
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........56
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............56
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........56
Germany Class A statement ...................57
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geräten .................57
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC
EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A ........57
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Japan VCCI Class A statement ..................58
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement .........................58
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........58
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......58
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....59
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............59
Index ............................61
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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 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.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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 a caution statement is labeled "Statement 1",
translations for that caution 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.
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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.
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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
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.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
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Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do 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.
2 / 3 1 / 4
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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:
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.
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Statement 20:
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades to
reduce the weight.
(4X)
(2X)
164 kg
(360 lbs)
44 kg
(96 lbs)
(14X)
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.
United Kingdom - Notice to Customers:
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM®BladeCenter®Type 8852, 7989, and 1886 unit is a high-density,
high-performance rack-mounted server system. The BladeCenter unit provides 14
bays for blade servers and other BladeCenter devices, integrating common
resources that are shared by the blade servers. The use of common resources
provides a small server-system footprint that contains high-performing servers with
minimal cabling. The BladeCenter unit has the following features:
vHot-swap that enable you to add, remove, or replace blade servers, management
modules, I/O modules, power modules, or blower modules without removing
power from the BladeCenter unit.
vA midplane that connects all BladeCenter components.
vA management module that functions as a system-management processor. There
are two management module bays.
vPower modules that provide redundant power for all BladeCenter components.
There are four power modules that operate in redundant pairs. Each pair
provides power to selected BladeCenter components.
vBlowers that provide cooling for most BladeCenter components. There are two
blower modules.
vThere are three fans attached to each power module that provide cooling for the
power modules and other components.
vTen input/output (I/O) module bays that support external network interface
connections to network resources and other devices.
vA media tray that contains an optical drive and two Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports that can be used by any blade server.
Note: The optical drive is an option on some BladeCenter units.
This Installation and User’s Guide provides information about the following tasks:
vDefining and recording your BladeCenter network configuration information
vInstalling and cabling the BladeCenter unit
vInstalling basic BladeCenter unit optional devices:
– Management modules
– I/O modules
– Power modules
– Blower modules
– Blade servers
vPerforming basic troubleshooting of the BladeCenter unit
Packaged with the Installation and User’s Guide are software CDs that help you to
configure and manage the BladeCenter unit.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter Type 8852, 7989,
and 1886 unit and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
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Locating and recording BladeCenter unit information
Record information about your BladeCenter unit in the following table. You will need
this information for future reference.
Product name BladeCenter H
Machine type 8852
7989
1886
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The serial number and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear of
the chassis.
A set of blank labels comes with each blade server. Record identifying information
on a label and place it on the BladeCenter 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.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the
BladeCenter unit. Depending on the model, some features might not be available,
or some specifications might not apply.
Media tray (on front):
vOptical drive (optional)
vTwo USB v2.0 ports
vFront system LED panel
Blade bays (on front): 14 hot-swap
blade-server bays
Module bays (on front): Four hot-swap
power-module bays
Module bays (on rear):
vTwo hot-swap management-module
bays
vTen hot-swap I/O-module bays
vTwo hot-swap blower bays
Power modules:
vMinimum: Two hot-swap power
modules that are configured for
redundant operation
vMaximum: Four hot-swap power
modules that provide redundancy to
all BladeCenter components
Redundant cooling: Two
variable-speed hot-swap blowers
Management module:
vMinimum: One hot-swap advanced
management module.
vMaximum: Two hot-swap advanced
management modules: one active,
one hot stand-by.
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
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts:
vBlowers
vBlade-dependent features
Size (9 U):
vHeight: 400.1 mm (15.75 in. or 9 U)
vDepth: 711.2 mm (28 in.)
vWidth: 482.6 mm (19 in.)
vWeight:
– Full configured weight with blade
servers: Approximately 158.8 kg (350
lbs)
– Empty chassis without modules or
blade servers: Approximately 40.82
kg (90 lbs)
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– BladeCenter unit on:
- Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft)
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
- Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (3000 ft to
7000 ft) 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F)
– BladeCenter unit off: -40° to 60°C
(-40° to 140°F).
vHumidity: 8% to 80%
vAcoustics: declared sound power level: 7.5
bels1
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz single-phase)
required
vInput voltage:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
Heat output: Approximate heat output in
British thermal units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 1024 Btu/hour (300
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 32757 Btu/hour
(9600 watts)
Airflow: Approximate airflow in cubic feet per
minute (cfm):
vMinimum airflow: 450 cfm
vMaximum airflow: 975 cfm
Notes:
1. Government regulations (such as those prescribed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration or European Community
Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. The actual
sound pressure levels in your installation depend on a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size,
materials, and configuration of the room where you designate the racks to be installed; the noise levels from other equipment; the
room ambient temperature; and employees' location in relation to the equipment. Compliance with such government regulations
also depends on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear
hearing protection. It is recommended that you consult qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
The BladeCenter modules
The BladeCenter unit contains the following hot-swap modules:
vAdvanced management modules
vI/O modules
vPower modules
vBlower modules
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See “Major components of the BladeCenter H unit” on page 9 for the location of
each module. These modules supply common functions to the blade servers that
are installed in the blade bays in the front of the BladeCenter unit.
The BladeCenter unit and the active management module make optional I/O
devices (optical drive, USB port, keyboard, video, and mouse) available to all the
blade servers, selected by any one blade server at a time.
Advanced management module
The BladeCenter unit comes with one hot-swap management module in
management-module bay 1. You can add a second management-module in
management-module bay 2 to provide redundancy.
The management module is a hot-swap module that you use to configure and
manage BladeCenter components. See the User’s Guide that comes with the
management module for more information.
I/O modules
The BladeCenter unit has 10 hot-swap I/O module bays that are compatible with
three types of I/O modules (see “Rear view” on page 15 for the location of the I/O
module bays). These bays can be used as follows:
vThe modules in bays 1 and 2 such as Ethernet switches or pass-thru modules,
provide a communication links for the first and second network interface
controllers (NICs) on each blade server. The modules in these bays must support
Ethernet.
vThe modules in bays 3 and 4 can be either of the following types, but the
modules in both bays must be of the same type:
– Switch modules, which provide a communication link for the third and fourth
NICs in each blade server. The modules in these bays must support the type
of network interface that is used in the corresponding blade-server NICs.
When these bays are used this way, they are similar in function to bays 1 and
2.
– Bridge modules, which provide links to bays 7 through 10 that can be used as
additional outputs for the I/O modules in those bays. When these bays are
used this way, the modules in these bays are not directly linked to the blade
servers but bay 3 provides redundancy for the module in bay 5 and bay 4
provides redundancy for bay 6.
vThe modules in bays 5 and 6, such as bridge modules, provide links to bays 7
through 10 that can be used as additional outputs for the I/O modules in those
bays. Bays 5 and 6 are not directly linked to the blade servers.
vThe modules in bays 7 through 10, such as Infiniband switches, provide
high-speed communication links to the fifth through eighth NICs in each blade
server. The modules in these bays must support the type of network interface
that is used in the corresponding blade-server NICs.
Blade servers
The BladeCenter unit provides 14 bays for blade servers or other BladeCenter
devices. A blade server is a hot-swap, independent server with its own processors,
memory, storage, network controllers, operating system, and applications. The blade
server is installed in a bay in the BladeCenter unit and shares power, fans,
switches, and ports with other blade servers.
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