IBM HS40 - BladeCenter - 8839, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...Guide and User s Installation and User s Guide Install and start the blade servers Install addtional applications such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs Server is ready to...

Page 2: ...r loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list You can view the ServerProven list at http www ibm com pc compat Server working properly Problem sol...

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Page 4: ...ment of Limited Warranty Z125 4753 07 11 2002 on page 79 and Appendix C Notices on page 95 Third Edition May 2004 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved US Gove...

Page 5: ...EDs 18 Chapter 3 Installing options 21 Installation guidelines 21 System reliability considerations 21 Handling static sensitive devices 21 Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit 22 Openi...

Page 6: ...Solving problems 65 Diagnostic tools overview 65 Beep code descriptions 66 POST error messages 67 ServerGuide problems 67 Troubleshooting charts 68 Memory problems 68 Microprocessor problems 68 Monito...

Page 7: ...pliance statement 98 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement 98 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement 98 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 99 Taiwanese Class A warn...

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Page 9: ...lleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 10: ...ns of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book For example if a caution statement begins with a number 1 translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Info...

Page 11: ...quipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instruc...

Page 12: ...DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiatio...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...tatement 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 e...

Page 15: ...d with the Installation and User s Guide 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 the IB...

Page 16: ...Your BladeCenter HS40 blade server will have one of the bezels shown in the following illustration Release levers Release button A set of user labels comes with the blade server When you install the...

Page 17: ...ety Information document v BladeCenter HS40 Type 8839 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This document contains information to help you solve BladeCenter HS40 problems yourself and...

Page 18: ...rompt on each blade server enabling the blade servers to be managed from a remote location Additional documentation might be included on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD or the IBM BladeCenter T D...

Page 19: ...ion unit Size v Height 24 5 cm 9 7 inches v Depth 44 6 cm 17 6 inches v Width 5 9 cm 2 32 inches v Maximum weight 7 0 kg 15 4 lb Integrated functions v Four Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI Radeon 7...

Page 20: ...communication with keyboard mouse diskette drive and CD ROM drive2 v Serial over LAN SOL management interface Electrical input v Input power 400 W maximum Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts v Micr...

Page 21: ...the English version is displayed Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser v If Autostart is enabled insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The Documentation Browser starts...

Page 22: ...description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation v Danger These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you A danger statement is pla...

Page 23: ...lade server supports serial over LAN SOL technology which provides advanced remote management capability It provides the ability to redirect server serial data over a LAN without the use of serial con...

Page 24: ...ory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non IBM Intel based servers desktop computers workstations and mobile computers on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehen...

Page 25: ...http www ibm com servers eserver xseries systems_management xseries_sm html This Web page presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director Major components of the BladeCenter HS40 Type...

Page 26: ...or socket 2 Microprocessor socket 4 Microprocessor socket 1 Flex cable connectors to I O board DIMM socket 8 J9H1 DIMM socket 7 J9G1 DIMM socket 6 J9F1 DIMM socket 5 J9E2 DIMM socket 4 J9E1 DIMM socke...

Page 27: ...on shows the components on the I O board Flex cable connectors to processor board I O expansion option 2 connectors Blade expansion connector J3A1 J4H1 connector J8H1 connector I O expansion option 1...

Page 28: ...ows the LEDs on the processor board Microprocessor mismatch error LED DS5H3 Light path diagnostics button SW9J1 Light path diagnostics LED green DS9J1 DIMM 1 error LED DS6C1 DIMM 2 error LED DS6D1 DIM...

Page 29: ...rimary IDE error LED DS2H1 Secondary IDE error LED DS6H1 Processor board error LED DS8A2 Board error DS7A2 Light path diagnostics button S8A1 NMI error LED DS7A3 Temperature error LED DS7A4 I O board...

Page 30: ...ear 3 through 5 Off Reserved Jumpers When the BIOS code page jumper J1E2 is moved from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 you can start the blade server from a backup BIOS page The default position is pins...

Page 31: ...to do so v You can turn on the blade server remotely by means of the service processor in the BladeCenter management module v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature and the blade se...

Page 32: ...on LED CD diskette USB select button CD Keyboard mouse video select button Power control button CD diskette USB select button Press this button to associate the CD ROM drive diskette drive and USB po...

Page 33: ...h keyboard mouse video control between blade servers NumLock NumLock blade server number Enter where blade server number is the two digit number for the blade bay in which the blade server is installe...

Page 34: ...f through the BladeCenter management module Web interface or through the IBM Director Console Information LED When this LED is lit it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred The information LE...

Page 35: ...nts See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component v For a list o...

Page 36: ...setting it down If it is necessary to set the device down place it in its static protective package Do not place the device on your blade server cover or on a metal table v Take additional care when...

Page 37: ...rn off the blade server See Controls and LEDs on page 18 for more information about the location of the power control button Attention Wait at least 30 seconds until the drives stop spinning before pr...

Page 38: ...en as shown in the illustration 4 Lay the cover flat or lift it from the blade server Statement 21 CAUTION Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source Always rep...

Page 39: ...server has two connectors on the I O board for installing an optional 2 5 inch HS20 IDE Hard Disk Drive or BladeCenter Flash Disk Drive Each IDE connector is on a separate bus Some models might come...

Page 40: ...Do not install an IDE drive into IDE connector 2 if you intend to also install an optional I O expansion card The I O expansion card occupies the same area as the second IDE drive 1 Read the safety in...

Page 41: ...ported for your blade server are 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB Your blade server supports a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 16 GB v You might have to enable large memory support for your operating sy...

Page 42: ...s 3 Carefully lay the blade server on a flat static protective surface 4 Open the blade server cover see Opening the blade server cover on page 24 for instructions and lift it off the blade server 5 P...

Page 43: ...systems and application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors To use SMP obtain an SMP capable operating system For a list of supported operating systems and other op...

Page 44: ...cessors 6 Locate the microprocessor socket on the processor board See Processor board components on page 12 for numbering order of processors Note Processors must be installed in order starting with m...

Page 45: ...he microprocessor in the socket Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the microprocessor microprocessor socket and processor board Lever closed Lever fully open or Lever closed Lever fu...

Page 46: ...heat sink on top of the microprocessor Press firmly on the heat sink 11 Lower the retention mechanism then screw down the captive mounting screw using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Do not overtighten the s...

Page 47: ...u module Because pass thru modules are compatible with a variety of I O expansion cards installing two pass thru modules would allow use of several different types of compatible I O expansion cards wi...

Page 48: ...ctor J8H1 or connector J4H1 if you are installing an I O expansion card in I O expansion location 2 that secure the I O board to the unit as shown in the illustration 6 Install the I O expansion card...

Page 49: ...al expansion unit Installing a SCSI storage expansion unit Attention You must install a SCSI storage expansion unit that is specified for use with the BladeCenter HS40 Type 8839 blade server Two types...

Page 50: ...e illustrations used in this procedure depict the installation process on a BladeCenter HS40 blade server in a BladeCenter Type 8677 unit These illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware 1...

Page 51: ...ocessor 2 is positioned and pushed down so that both heat sink captive mounting screws are through the holes in the air baffle Air baffle Microprocessor 1 and 4 heat sink captive mounting screws 8 Ins...

Page 52: ...on No shield Shield Use SCSI storage expansion unit with no shield Do not use SCSI storage expansion with shield a Orient the storage expansion unit as shown in the following illustration Cover pins S...

Page 53: ...lade and expansion unit into three adjacent BladeCenter unit bays Note When any blade server or option is in blade bay 7 through 14 in the BladeCenter unit or blade bay 5 through 8 in the BladeCenter...

Page 54: ...ble the SCSI controller in the storage expansion unit See the documentation that comes with the storage expansion unit for information about configuring the storage expansion unit and SCSI hard disk d...

Page 55: ...drive b Align the hard disk drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay c Gently push the hard disk drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops d Push the tray handle to the closed locked pos...

Page 56: ...assembly from the bay 5 Within 1 minute install the replacement hard disk drive in the hot swap bay see Installing a SCSI hot swap hard disk drive on page 40 for instructions Replacing the battery IB...

Page 57: ...re than 100 C 212 F v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Complete the following steps to replace the battery 1 Read the safety information begi...

Page 58: ...9 Reinsert the blade server into the bay in the BladeCenter unit 10 Turn on the blade server 11 Start the blade server Configuration Setup Utility program and set configuration parameters as needed se...

Page 59: ...s you will not be able to install the bezel assembly which contains an air filter for the BladeCenter T unit If you require an air filter a filter must be provided on the rack 5 For certain options ru...

Page 60: ...ection The following illustration shows how to close the blade server cover Blade cover Cover pins Air baffle Complete the following steps to close the blade server cover 1 Read the safety information...

Page 61: ...o the cover pins at the rear of the blade server as shown in the illustration 6 Pivot the cover to the closed position as shown in the illustration until it clicks into place Installing the blade serv...

Page 62: ...through 8 in the BladeCenter T unit power modules must be present in all four power bays Attention To help ensure proper cooling performance and system reliability make sure that each of the blade bay...

Page 63: ...install the bezel assembly on the BladeCenter T unit after you have finished installing the blade servers see the BladeCenter T Types 8720 and 8730 Installation and User s Guide for detailed instructi...

Page 64: ...sor or if your blade server comes with one microprocessor and you have installed additional microprocessors your blade server might be able to operate as an SMP server You might need to upgrade the op...

Page 65: ...t utility program on page 56 The following product is available for purchase v IBM Remote Deployment Manager RDM Version 4 11 Update 3 or later You can use the IBM RDM Version 4 11 Update 3 or later t...

Page 66: ...t setting for the Ethernet controller If you disable a device it cannot be configured and the operating system will not be able to detect it this is equivalent to disconnecting the device If you disab...

Page 67: ...DIMMs must be installed in the blade server that adhere to the special requirements described in Installing memory modules on page 27 CPU Options Select this choice to enable or disable hyper threadin...

Page 68: ...Utility program and change the power on password the next time the server is turned on Move the switch back to the previous position after the password is changed See Switches and jumpers on page 16 f...

Page 69: ...lled hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file w...

Page 70: ...dware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system complete the following steps to download the latest operating system installation instructions from the IBM Sup...

Page 71: ...and access to critical server settings v Around the clock access to the blade server even if the server is turned off At some time you might need to flash the service processor to apply the latest fir...

Page 72: ...ry link is restored the Ethernet traffic switches back to the primary Ethernet controller See your operating system device driver documentation for information about configuring for failover Important...

Page 73: ...oven list at http www ibm com pc compat For your blade server you must configure IDE RAID in the following areas v In BIOS using the Configuration Setup Utility program and the MegaRAID IDE Setup Util...

Page 74: ...type of RAID array you are setting up You can also manually configure the RAID array F4 using the MegaRAID IDE Setup Utility program however your blade server supports only RAID level 0 stripe or RAI...

Page 75: ...4 Press F10 to save the changes and exit the MegaRAID IDE Setup Utility program The blade server restarts automatically Status messages that are displayed during restart indicate status of the RAID a...

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Page 77: ...e drive The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communication with these devices Note Unless otherwise stated references to the BladeCenter unit also apply to the BladeCenter T unit 2 Some operatin...

Page 78: ...instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM program To determine if your operating system supports the RDM program or for updated information about RDM and information about purchasing...

Page 79: ...umentation CD or the IBM BladeCenter T Documentation CD that comes with your blade server for more information v Troubleshooting charts These charts list problem symptoms and steps to correct the prob...

Page 80: ...t they are installed correctly 2 Turn off the blade server then restart the blade server If the problem remains call for service 7 short and 1 long System memory error Call for service Table 4 BMC bee...

Page 81: ...ed by your blade server and that they are installed correctly Keyboard interface error 004C Keyboard and keyboard controller v Make sure that the keyboard mouse video select button LED on the front of...

Page 82: ...charts run the diagnostic programs If you have run the diagnostic test programs or if running the tests does not reveal the problem call for service Memory problems Symptom Suggested action The amoun...

Page 83: ...sound during POST followed by a blank monitor screen If this occurs and the Boot Fail Count feature in the Start Options of the Configuration Setup Utility program is enabled its default setting you m...

Page 84: ...tion One or more blade servers are unable to communicate with the network Make sure that v The switch modules for the network interface being used are installed in the correct BladeCenter bays and are...

Page 85: ...nit is in blade bay 7 through 14 in the BladeCenter unit and blade bay 5 through 8 in the BladeCenter T unit power modules are in all four power bays d The power on LED on the blade server control pan...

Page 86: ...roblems using the light path diagnostics To locate the component that caused the error locate the lit error LED on that component The following illustration shows the LEDs on the processor board Micro...

Page 87: ...r from the blade server see Opening the blade server cover on page 24 5 Press and hold the light path diagnostics button on the I O board to relight the I O board LEDs that were lit before you removed...

Page 88: ...ic LED and you should check the system error log in the BladeCenter management module for information about the error Table 7 I O board light path diagnostics LEDs LED Problem Action Light path diagno...

Page 89: ...ailable to light the LED Replace the blade server cover and reinsert the blade server in a powered BladeCenter unit then after the blade server has been in the BladeCenter unit for several minutes rem...

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Page 91: ...your system also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform Most Eserver systems operating systems and programs come with information that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations...

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Page 111: ...functionality Product recycling and disposal This unit contains materials such as circuit boards cables electromagnetic compatibility gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper beryllium...

Page 112: ...than recommended cables and connectors or by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications cou...

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Page 115: ...isable Ethernet 52 Ethernet 57 SCSI 36 40 controller enumeration 58 cover closing 46 removing 24 D danger statements 8 diagnostic tools 65 DIMM See memory module documentation CDs 7 drive hot swap ins...

Page 116: ...blem 68 specifications 5 6 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 55 without ServerGuide 56 notes 8 notes important 96 notices electronic emission 98 notices continued FCC Class A 98 notices and statemen...

Page 117: ...atic electricity 21 static sensitive devices handling 21 stopping the blade server 17 switch power on password override 54 symmetric multiprocessing 9 system board LEDs 12 system reliability 21 system...

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