IBM LS21 - BladeCenter - 7971 User manual

Welcome.
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade server.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
http://www.ibm.com/support/
Your blade
server features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
contains information for setting up,
configuring, and using your
blade server.
Additionally, a service information
label is attached to each BladeCenter
unit and blade server. This label
provides a graphical summary of
many of the installation and service
activities that are associated with
each device.
CD or download from the
IBM Support Web site.
Go to
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User’s Guide
The blade server is now
ready to use. Be sure to
register and profile your
blade server on the
IBM Support Web site.
Before installing the BladeCenter LS21 Type
7971 or LS41Type 7972 blade server in a
BladeCenter unit, complete the following
procedures:
Install and configure the rack according
to the documentation that came with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and
configure it, according to the documentation
provided with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply 200-240 V ac to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade server into the
BladeCenter unit, install options such as
drives, memory modules, processor or
expansion cards in the blade server, if applicable.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 3 for more information.
BladeCenter
LS21 Type 7971
LS41 Type 7972
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
Install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions provided
with the applications.

Server Support
Ye s
No
No
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/servers/
eserver/support/xseries/
index.html
No
No Software
Ye s
Ye s
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/.
Is the server working
correctly?
Is the problem
solved?
Hardware or
software problem?
View support telephone numbers at
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
View information about IBM Support Line at
or view support telephone numbers at
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
Register the server. Go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
Ye s
Is the problem
solved?
Is the problem
solved?

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 59
and the Warranty and Support Information document for your blade server type on the Documentation CD.
Second Edition (January 2007)
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Related documentation ......................3
The IBM Documentation CD ....................4
Hardware and software requirements ................4
Using the Documentation Browser .................5
Notices and statements used in this document..............6
Features and specifications .....................7
What your blade server offers ....................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............9
IBM Director ..........................10
Major components of the blade server ................11
Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators..............13
Turning on the blade server ....................13
Turning off the blade server ....................13
Understanding the control panel and LEDs ..............14
Blade server connectors .....................16
Chapter 3. Installing options ...................17
Installation guidelines ......................17
System reliability guidelines ...................18
Handling static-sensitive devices .................18
Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit ..........19
Opening the blade server cover...................20
Removing an expansion unit ....................21
Removing the bezel assembly ...................22
Installing aSAS hard disk drive ...................23
Installing additional memory ....................24
Installing an additional microprocessor ................27
Installing an I/O-expansion card...................31
Installing asmall-form-factor expansion card .............32
Installing astandard-form-factor expansion card............33
Installing ahigh-speed expansion card ...............34
Installing aConcurrent KVM card ..................35
Completing the installation.....................36
Installing the bezel assembly...................37
Installing an expansion unit ...................38
Closing the blade server cover ..................39
Installing the blade server in aBladeCenter unit............40
Updating the blade server configuration ...............41
Input/output connectors and devices .................42
Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server...............43
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............44
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............44
Using passwords .......................46
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............47
ServerGuide features .....................48
Setup and configuration overview .................48
Typical operating-system installation ................49
Installing the operating system without ServerGuide ..........49
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Using the PXE boot agent utility program ...............49
Firmware updates ........................50
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............50
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration ..............51
Configuring aRAID array .....................51
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............52
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........52
Chapter 5. Installing the operating system ..............53
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system 53
Using RDM to install the operating system...............54
Downloading operating-system installation instructions ..........54
Chapter 6. Solving problems ...................55
Diagnostic tools overview .....................55
ServerGuide problems ......................56
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........57
Before you call .........................57
Using the documentation .....................57
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........58
Software service and support ...................58
Hardware service and support ...................58
IBM Taiwan product service ....................58
Appendix B. Notices ......................59
Trademarks ..........................60
Important notes.........................60
Product recycling and disposal ...................61
Battery return program ......................62
Electronic emission notices ....................64
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........64
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........64
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............64
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........64
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........64
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............65
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................65
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...65
Index ............................67
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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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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 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 ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
amodule containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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.
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 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.
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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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM®BladeCenter®LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are
compatible with IBM BladeCenter units. These high-density, high-performance blade
servers are ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and reliable
data storage.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to all
BladeCenter and BladeCenter Tunits.
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/bladecenter/, and click Support.
The blade server comes with alimited warranty. For information about the terms of
the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document for your blade server on the Documentation CD. You can
obtain up-to-date information about the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/
bladecenter/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. 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/bladecenter/ ,click Support,select BladeCenter LS21 or
BladeCenter LS41 from the Hardware list, and click Go.For firmware updates,
click the Download tab. For documentation updates, click the Install and use tab,
and click Product documentation.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this
document.
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Record information about the blade server in the following table. You will need
these numbers when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the
blade server at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
Product name BladeCenter LS21 or LS41
Machine type 7971 or 7972
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID 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.
The LS41 Type 7972 blade server is available in two configurations. Some models
come with the optional multi-processor expansion (MPE) unit and are a
double-width type blade servers. These models require two adjacent blade bays in
the BladeCenter unit. The LS21 Type 7971 blade servers and the LS41 Type 7972
blade servers without the optional MPE are asingle-width type blade server and
require only one blade bay in the BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware.
The single-width type LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade server is shown
in the following illustration.
Release
handles
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The double-width type LS41 Type 7972 blade server is shown in the following
illustration.
Release
handles
Aset of blank labels comes with the blade server. When you install the blade server
in the BladeCenter unit, write identifying information on alabel and place the label
on the BladeCenter unit bezel. See the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for
recommended label placement.
Important: Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way block the
ventilation holes on the blade server.
Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the blade
server, including how to install supported options and how to configure the blade
server. The following documentation also comes with the blade 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 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 getting service and assistance.
Depending on your BladeCenter product, additional documents might be included
on the IBM Documentation CD.
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The blade server might 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.
To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following
steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/.
2. From the Hardware list, select BladeCenter LS21 or BladeCenter LS41 and
click Go.
3. Click the Install and use tab.
4. Click Product documentation.
The IBM Documentation CD
You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any personal computer that meets the
hardware and software requirements.
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.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
vMicrosoft®Windows®NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3or later), Windows 2000, or
Red Hat®Linux™.
v100 MHz microprocessor.
v32 MB of RAM.
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
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Using 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 adocument 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 aWindows operating system, insert the CD into the CD drive
and click Start --> Run.In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where eis the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
–If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD 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. Aplus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional
documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select adocument, adescription of the document appears 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 aword 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 adocument to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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Notices and statements used in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear 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 could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. Acaution statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. Adanger statement is placed just before the
description of apotentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides asummary of the features and specifications of the
blade server.
Notes:
vPower, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system
management are provided by the BladeCenter unit.
vThe operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade
server to recognize and use the removable-media drives and front-panel USB
ports. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communications with these
devices.
Microprocessor: Supports dual-core
AMD Opteron®microprocessors: Up
to two in single-width models or four
in double-width models
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors in
your blade server.
Memory:
vDual-channel DIMMs: 8DIMM slots
in single-width models or 16 DIMM
slots in double-width models
vType: Very-low profile (VLP),
double-data rate 2(DDR2), ECC
SDRAM registered x4 (Chipkill) or
x8 (non-Chipkill) DIMMs
vSupports 512 MB, 1GB, 2GB, and
4GB (as of the date of this
publication): Total memory of up to
32 GB in single-width models or 64
GB in double-width models
Drives: Supports small-form-factor,
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives:
One in single-width models or two in
double-width models
Integrated functions:
vDual Gigabit Ethernet controllers
vExpansion card interface
vLocal service processor:
Baseboard management controller
(BMC) with Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI)
firmware
vATI RN-50 video controller
vLSI 1064 Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) controller
vLight path diagnostics
vRS-485 interface for
communication with the
management module
vAutomatic server restart (ASR)
vSerial over LAN (SOL)
vFour USB buses for
communication with keyboard,
mouse, and removable media
drives
Predictive Failure Analysis®(PFA)
alerts:
vMicroprocessor
vMemory
vHard disk drives
Electrical Input: 12 Vdc
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Blade server on: 10° to 35° C
(50° to 95° F). Altitude: 0to 914
m(0 to 3000 ft)
–Blade server on: 10° to 32° C
(50° to 90° F). Altitude: 914 to
2134 m(3000 to 7000 ft)
–Blade server off: -40° to 60° C
(-40° to 140° F)
v
Humidity:
–Blade server on: 8% to 80%
–Blade server off: 5% to 80%
Size:
vHeight: 24.5 cm (9.7 inches)
vDepth: 44.6 cm (17.6 inches)
vWidth:
–Single-width models: 2.9 cm (1.14
inches)
–Double-width models: 5.8 cm
(2.28 inches)
v
Maximum weight:
–Single-width models: 4.9 kg (10.8
lb)
–Double-width models: 11.2 kg
(24.7 lb)
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What your blade server offers
The design of the blade server takes advantage of advancements in memory
management and data storage. The blade server uses the following features and
technologies:
vBaseboard management controller (BMC)
The BMC is on the system board of the blade server. The BMC operates as the
service processor for the blade server and performs several tasks, including the
following functions:
–Provides RS-485 interfaces to the management module
–Provides support for:
-Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
-The operating system
-Power control and advanced power management
-Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features
-Serial over LAN (SOL)
vHard disk drive support
Single-width models of the blade server support up to one 2.5-inch, small form
factor (SFF), Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive; double-width models
support up to two 2.5-inch, SFF, SAS hard disk drives.
vIBM Director
IBM Director is aworkgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.
vIBM ServerGuide™Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the blade server
provides programs to help you set up the blade server and install aWindows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options
and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more
information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47.
vImpressive performance using the latest microprocessor technology
The blade server supports up to two dual-core AMD Opteron microprocessors in
single-width models or up to four dual-core AMD Opteron microprocessors in
double-width models. Depending on the model, the blade server comes with
either one or two microprocessors installed. An optional second microprocessor
can be added to single-width models and up to two optional microprocessors can
be added to double-width models.
vIntegrated network support
All of the blade server models come with two integrated Broadcom BCM5706S
Gigabit Ethernet controllers. The blade server double-width types also have two
additional Broadcom BCM5708S Gigabit Ethernet controllers in the MPE. Both
controllers support connections to a10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network
through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the BladeCenter unit. Both
controllers also support Wake on LAN®technology.
vI/O-expansion
The blade server has connectors on the system board for optional expansion
cards for adding more network communication capabilities to the blade server.
Double-width models of the blade server also have expansion card connectors in
the MPE.
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