IBM BladeCenter QS20 User manual

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features, you can view the
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and scalability.
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contains information for setting up,
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Before installing the BladeCenter QS20
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
that comes 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 server into the
BladeCenter unit, install devices such as
drives, memory modules, and processor or
expansion cards in the blade server, if applicable.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
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Install the operating system.
See Chapter 7 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions that
comes with the applications.
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 6 for more information.

Server Support
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No
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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.
No
No Software
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Hardware
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correctly?
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software problem?
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http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
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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/.
Is the problem
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BladeCenter QS20 Ty pe 0200
Installation and User’s Guide
SC33-8284-02
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,”on page 61.
Third Edition (September 2006)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1.Introduction ......................1
The BladeCenter QS20 ......................1
The BladeCenter.........................2
Power modules and power module bays ...............2
Using this book .........................3
Related documentation ......................4
The Documentation CD ......................5
Hardware and software requirements ................5
Using the Documentation Browser .................6
Notices and statements used in this document..............7
Features and specifications .....................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............8
Chapter 2.Blade server power,controls,and indicators .........9
Turning on the blade server.....................9
Turning off the blade server ....................10
Blade server controls and LEDs...................11
System-board internal and option connectors ..............12
Chapter 3.Preparingthe BladeCenter unit ..............15
Preinstallation checklist ......................15
Chapter 4.Installingthe blade server in the BladeCenter unit ......17
Installing the blade server .....................17
Chapter 5.Installingand removingreplaceable units .........21
Installation guidelines ......................21
System reliability guidelines ...................21
Handling static-sensitive devices .................22
Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit ..........23
Opening the blade server cover...................25
Removing the blade-server bezel assembly ..............27
Installing the IDEhard disk drive ..................27
Installing InfiniBand .......................29
InfiniBand package content ...................29
What you need to install InfiniBand ................30
Installing InfiniBand ......................30
Replacing the battery ......................37
Completing the installation.....................40
Installing the blade server bezel assembly ..............40
Closing the blade server cover ..................42
Input/output connectors and devices .................43
Chapter 6.Configuringthe blade server...............45
Communicating with the blade server ................45
Using the command-line interface ..................46
Using the serial interface .....................46
Starting the management and configuration program in the Management Module 47
Integrating the Gigabit Ethernet controllers into the BladeCenter.......47
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration ..............48
Upgrading the system firmware ...................48
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Firmware package and contents .................49
Determining current blade server firmware code levels .........49
Installing the firmware .....................49
Installing the firmware manually..................50
Updating the host and service processor images ...........50
Updating the host firmware on PERM ...............50
Chapter 7.Installingthe operatingsystem ..............51
Chapter 8.Solvingproblems ...................53
Firmware startup process .....................53
Troubleshooting charts ......................54
Problems indicated by LEDs ...................54
Power problems .......................56
Network connection problems ..................56
Service processor problems ...................57
Recovering the system firmware code ................58
Starting the TEMP image ....................58
Recovering the TEMP image from the PERM image ..........58
AppendixA.Gettinghelp and technical assistance ..........59
Before you call .........................59
Using the documentation .....................59
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........59
Software service and support ...................60
Hardware service and support ...................60
AppendixB.Notices ......................61
Edition notice .........................62
Trademarks ..........................64
Important notes.........................65
Product recycling and disposal ...................65
Battery return program ......................66
Electronic emission notices ....................66
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)statement .........66
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........67
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............67
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........67
Deutschsprachiger EUHinweis: Hinweis fürGeräte der Klasse A
EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit .........67
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geräten .................68
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetzüber die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG)vom 18.
September 1998 (bzw. der EMC EGRichtlinie 89/336)fürGeräte der
Klasse A........................68
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........68
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............69
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)statement ...69
Korean Class Awarning statement ................69
Power cords ..........................70
Index............................73
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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.
Læssikkerhedsforskrifterne, førdu installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämäntuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisezles 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)førdu installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
©Copyright IBM Corp. 2005v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la informaciónde seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den härprodukten.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger
statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 1,
translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety
Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this
documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with the blade 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.
Toavoid ashockhazard:
vDonot connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance,or reconfiguration ofthis product duringan 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 offire,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 followingtable when
installing, moving, or openingcovers on this product or attached
devices.
ToConnect: ToDisconnect:
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.
Safety vii

Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacingthe lithium battery,use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. Ifyour system has
amodule containingalithium battery,replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode ifnot 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 ofthe 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:
vDonot remove the covers. Removingthe covers ofthe laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse ofcontrols or adjustments or performance ofprocedures 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. Donot 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 ALaser de Classe 1
`
Safety ix

Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb)≥32kg (70.5lb)≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safepractices 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. Toremove all electrical current
from the device,ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1
2
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on apower supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage,current,and energylevels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. Ifyou suspect aproblem with one ofthese parts,contact
aservice technician.
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloadingabranch circuit is potentially afire hazard and ashockhazard
under certain conditions. Toavoid 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 energyis present when the blade is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installingthe blade.
Safety xi

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, achemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA:Elcontacto con el cable de este producto ocon cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer yde defectos congénitos, ademásde
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
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Chapter 1.Introduction
This chapter gives an overview of the processor and the BladeCenter QS20.
The BladeCenter QS20
The high performance BladeCenter QS20 is based on the 64 bit Cell Broadband
EngineTM processor (Cell BE) with afrequency of 3.2 GHz.Two processors are
supported per blade and are directly mounted on the blade planar board to provide
multiprocessing capability. Each processor includes 32/32KBL1(data/instruction)
and 512KBL2 cache.
The Cell BEimplementation of the broadband processor architecture (CBEA)
includes one PowerPC®Processor Element (PPE) core and eight synergistic
processing cores (SPE).Each SPEcore includes one synergistic processing unit
(SPU)with its own local storage (LS)area, and one dedicated memory flow
controller (MFC),which has an associated memory management unit (MMU)to hold
and process memory protection and access permission information. To facilitate
data flow on-chip and externally, the Cell BEalso implements the broadband engine
bus and other I/Ostructures.
There is ahighspeed RAMBUS interface to the processor, a4x PCI-Express
channel, a32bit/33MHZPCI bus interface, which is specified to attach the PATA
controller to the board, 1Gigabit Ethernet MAC, aUART and an external bus
controller. Attached to the external bus are aFlash EPROMdevice (8 Mbyte),1MB
of battery-backed NVRAM and battery-backed RTC.
The local service processor supports environmental monitoring, front panel, chip
initialization and the Management Module interface.
To ensure compatibility with existing blades, the BladeCenter QS20 provides two
midplane connectors. These connectors contain Gigabit Ethernet links, power and a
chassis management bus. On-card VRMs generate all required voltages from the
12V bulk supply from the Blade midplane connection. The blade includes an IDE
hard disk (that can provide aboot mechanism for an operating system),and
optional BladeCenter QS20 InfiniBand 2945Option daughter card (referred to as
InfiniBand card in this document)support. The BladeCenter QS20 operates in a
BladeCenter®(8677)chassis.
For more information about the processor, see
http://www.ibm.com/developer/power/cell.
Figure 1on page 2shows aBladeCenter QS20.
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The BladeCenter QS20 is an accessory for the 8677 BladeCenter Enterprise
chassis only.
For more information about the BladeCenter QS20, see “Features and
specifications”on page 7.
The BladeCenter
The BladeCenter unit has Management Module firmware. The BladeCenter unit also
provides power, and Sense Logic Control firmware to connect processor and
support logic to the service processor.
Configuring the BladeCenter is straightforward. The basic building blocks consist of
double-width blades. You insert these blades into the IBM BladeCenter unit. You
can install up to seven hot-swap BladeCenter QS20 blades in each BladeCenter
unit. Because aBladeCenter chassis is seven Uhigh, six BladeCenter unit
completely fill astandard 42 Urack. Communication between blades within aunit
and between blades in different unit is by Ethernet. Communications with the
outside world is the same.
Power modules and power module bays
This section briefly describes power modules and power module bays.
Figure 2on page 3shows the location of the power module bays in the
BladeCenter Type 8677.
Release
levers
Control-panel
door
InfiniBand ports
Figure 1. BladeCenter QS20
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Note: Make sure that you review and understand the design of the BladeCenter
unit. Refer to the following documents if you need help to determine your
system configuration requirements and the bays and connectors where you
install or remove components:
vThe IBM Eserver BladeCenter (Type 8677) Planning and Installation
Guide on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD.
vhttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.
Table 1. Power module and power module bay allocation
Blade server installed
in:
Minimum
number of
power
modules
required
Install power module in the followingpower
module bays:
Blade bays 1-6 One 1(for redundancy you can install asecond
power module in power module bay 2)
Blade bays 7-14One 3(for redundancy you can install asecond
power module in power module bay 4)
Note: Do not insert ablade server in blade bays 6/7. This is because the blade
server would be split between the two sets of power modules.
Usingthis book
This Installation and User’s Guide provides information to help you:
vSet up the BladeCenter QS20
vStart and configure the BladeCenter QS20
vInstall options
Figure 2. BladeCenter Type 8677 rear view showing the power module bays
Chapter 1.Introduction 3

vInstall the operating system
vPerform basic troubleshooting of the BladeCenter QS20
Record information about the blade server in the following table.
Product name BladeCenter QS20
Machine type 0200
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The machine type, model number, and serial number are on the identification label
that is behind the control-panel door on the front of the blade server, and on alabel
on the side of the blade server that is visible when the blade server is not in the
BladeCenter unit. You need these numbers when you register the blade server with
IBM.
Related documentation
In addition to this document, the following documentation also comes with the
server:
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF)on the IBM Documentation
CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains
information for service technicians.
vSafety Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF)on the IBM Documentation
CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and
danger statement that appears in the documentation has anumber that you can
use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety
Information document.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
about the terms of the warranty and about service and assistance.
vBladeCenter QS20 SDK Toolkit Installation and User's Guide
This document is in PDF and can be downloaded from http://www.ibm.com/pc/
support/. It contains information about how to install the operating system and
how to program applications for the blade server.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Documentation CD.
The blade server can have features that are not described in the documentation
that comes with the server. 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. The most recent versions of all BladeCenter documentation are at
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. In addition to the documentation in this library, be
sure to review the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your
BladeCenter unit type for information to help you prepare for system installation and
configuration. This document is available at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
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The Documentation CD
The Documentation CD contains documentation for the blade server in PDF and
includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
vMicrosoft®Windows NT®4.0 (with Service Pack 3or later),Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, AIX®,UNIX®,SUSELINUX,or Red Hat Linux®
v100 MHzmicroprocessor
v32MB of RAM
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later)or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Note: Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Chapter 1.Introduction 5

Usingthe Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in
your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available).If
abook is not available in the language for that region, the English version is
displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROMdrive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
vIf Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:
–If you are using aWindows operating system, insert the CD into your
CD-ROMdrive and click Start Run.In the Open field, type:
x:\win32.bat
where xis the drive letter of your CD-ROMdrive, then click OK.
–If you are using aLinux operating system, insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive;then, run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
The Available Topics list displays all the books for the blade server. Some books
might be in folders. Aplus sign (+) indicates each folder or book that has additional
books under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional books.
When you select abook, adescription of the book appears under Topic
Description.To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Bookto view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the books, type aword or word string in the Search field and click
Search.The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click abook to view it, and press Crtl+Fto use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+Fto use the xpdf search function within the book.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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