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    service activities that are associated with each device. For more information about your BladeCenter components and features, you can view the publications on the Documentation CD or download from the IBM Support Web site. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support to the instructions provided with the
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    Yes solved? No See the troubleshooting information that comes with the server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Register the server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view
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    BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 Installation and User's Guide
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    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 Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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    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
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    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
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    , leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 v
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    with a number 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
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    damage. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving
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    When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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
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    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 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit . x BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    Performing 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
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    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 Machine type Model number Serial number BladeCenter LS21 2 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    server, including how to install supported options and how to configure the blade server. The following documentation also comes with the blade server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
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    IBM Documentation CD You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any personal computer that meets the hardware and software requirements. The IBM software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows® NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 's Guide
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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
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    multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to problem situations. v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction and User's Guide
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    -data rate 2 (DDR2), ECC SDRAM registered x4 (Chipkill) or x8 (non-Chipkill) DIMMs v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB (as of the date of this publication Gigabit Ethernet controllers v Expansion card interface v Local service processor: Baseboard management controller (BMC) with Intelligent
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    board of the blade server. The BMC operates as the service processor for the blade server and performs several tasks, including the hard disk drive; double-width models support up to two 2.5-inch, SFF, SAS hard disk drives. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool Guide
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    of supported DIMMs, see the ServerProven® list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide
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    wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks. v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. v Support for systems-management industry standards. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments
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    Major components of the blade server The blade server is available in two types: single width and double width. All models have the blade server system board with components installed in the same locations. The double-width type blade server models also have an MPE with components that are similar
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    12 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    server flashes slowly before pressing the power-control button. While the service processor in the management module is initializing, the power-on LED power (the power-on LED is flashing slowly), the operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, and the Wake on LAN feature IBM Corp. 2006 13
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    management module to turn off the blade server. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide. Understanding the control panel and LEDs This section describes the controls and LEDs on BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to recognize and use through the management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. Information LED: When this amber the following manner: v Flashing rapidly: The service processor (BMC) on the blade server is
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    3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Microprocessor 2 I/O-expansion card SAS hard disk drive DIMM 8 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 16 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    firmware updates for your blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, click Support, select BladeCenter LS21 or BladeCenter LS41 from the Hardware list also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any
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    . v The blade server battery must be operational. If the battery becomes defective, replace it immediately. For instructions, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the blade server and other electronic devices. To
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    Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to remove a single-width type blade server from a type 8677 BladeCenter unit. Removal of the double-width type blade server follows the same steps. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different, see
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    in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 19 for instructions). 3. Carefully lay the blade server down on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up. BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 17. 2. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 3. If the expansion unit has an extraction device (such as a thumbscrew or a lever), use it to disengage the expansion unit from the blade server
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    page 17. 2. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 3. If you are removing the bezel assembly from the blade server and an expansion unit is connected to the place. 22 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 5. If you are installing a SAS hard disk drive in the blade server and an expansion unit is attached to the blade server, remove the expansion
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    to take advantage of Chipkill memory, each DIMM installed in your blade server must support the Chipkill technology. v For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v For each installed microprocessor, a set of 4 DIMM
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    the blade server, and remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 19 for instructions. 4. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. Chapter 3. Installing options 25
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    (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 6. If you are installing a DIMM in the blade server and insert the DIMM straight down into the connector using the retaining clip slots as guides to align the DIMM with the connector. g. Simultaneously press down firmly and evenly
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    specifications as the first microprocessor. To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server
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    protective surface. 4. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 5. If you are installing a microprocessor in the blade server and an expansion unit is attached to the 28 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    heat sink. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service technician. a. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink. b. Make sure that the thermal material is still on the
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    REPEAT SEQUENCE UNTIL TIGHT. 720° 720° 13. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 36. 30 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    cards. Other expansion cards are available only as standard-form-factor or high-speed cards. The blade server supports various types of I/O-expansion cards. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of available I/O-expansion cards and their form-factor types. Note
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    server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 19 for instructions. 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Open the cover (see " . 32 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    blade server, and remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 19 for instructions. 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Open the cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for
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    flat, static-protective surface. 4. Open the cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 5. A high-speed expansion card can be installed on a blade server without an expansion unit or it can 34 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    and also applies to the MPE. Concurrent KVM card If the BladeCenter unit supports concurrent-KVM (cKVM), you can add a cKVM card to the blade See "Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 19 for instructions. 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
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    Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following tasks. Instructions for each task are in the following sections. 1. Reinstall the blade server bezel assembly, if you power-control button. 36 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    Installing the bezel assembly The following illustration shows how to install the blade server bezel assembly. The illustration and instructions also apply to the MPE bezel assembly, except that the MPE does not have a control-panel connector. Bezel-assembly release (both sides) Bezel assembly
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    cover is installed, remove it now (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 20 for instructions). 3. If you removed the blade bezel assembly, install it now (see "Installing the bezel assembly" on page 37 for place. 38 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    "Installation guidelines" on page 17. 2. If you removed the bezel assembly, replace it now (see "Installing the bezel assembly" on page 37 for instructions). 3. If you removed an expansion unit from a double-width type blade server, replace it now (see "Installing an expansion unit" on page 38 for
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    a BladeCenter T unit), power modules must be present in all four power-module bays. For additional information, see the Installation and User's Guide that comes with the BladeCenter or BladeCenter T unit. v To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure that each blade
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    unit (BladeCenter T unit only). For detailed instructions for reinstalling the bezel assembly, see the Installation and User's Guide that comes with the BladeCenter T unit. optimum performance, you must upgrade the operating system to support SMP. See Chapter 5, "Installing the operating system,"
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    automatically routed to a same-network-interface I/O module through circuitry in the BladeCenter unit. 42 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    4.20 program is available for purchase. You can use IBM RDM to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM program. To determine if an operating system supports the RDM program or for updated information about RDM and
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    server from a remote location, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide, IBM BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions. 3. When the Configuration/Setup utility message appears
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    installed. This setting is disabled by default. You can enable USB disk support that allows the blade server to use a USB storage device connected to the incorrectly configured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully. - Memory Settings Select this choice to manually enable a pair of memory
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    the blade server in by removing the blade server battery and then reinstalling it, or by using the power-on password override switch (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the Documentation CD for instructions). 46 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User
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    ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that is designed for the IBM blade server. The ServerGuide program detects the blade server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup
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    at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ supported on all blade server models. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM installation for supported Windows use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model. The setup View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating
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    2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the blade server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/
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    http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ to download the latest firmware for the blade server then, install the updates using the instructions that are included with the downloaded files. Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always make sure that the BIOS, service processor
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    . If you can ping the external computer, the Ethernet controller that you enabled to I/O-module bays 3 and 4, if these bays are supported by your BladeCenter unit type. You can verify which are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Use the LSI
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    Utility message appears, press Ctrl-C. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the controller from the list of adapters; then, press Enter. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties
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    Service Pack 3 applied. Instructions for creating a Windows 2000 Integrated CD are contained in the latest operating-system installation instructions for Windows 2000 on the IBM Support CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 56. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to: a. Select
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    installation instructions, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. 2. From the ″BladeCenter″ menu, click Support. 6. From the ″Personal computing support″ menu, click Operating system installation. 7. Select the installation instructions for your operating system. 54
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    page 56 lists problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems. v Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. These tables are in the Problem Determination and Service Guide for your blade server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006
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    Diagnostics, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information. Note: system CD. Make sure that the operating-system CD is supported by the ServerGuide program. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label
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    and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with your system. Note: For some IntelliStation models, the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide is available only from the IBM support Web site. v Go to the IBM support Web
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    .com/intellistation/. You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and
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    right may be used instead. However, it is the users responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not
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    Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy i5/OS IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity Predictive Failure and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate : Installation and User's Guide
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    no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Product recycling and
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    proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. Battery return program This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery
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    the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. For California: Perchlorate material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate. The foregoing
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    used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has
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    55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
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    66 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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    16 system board 16 controller enable or disable Ethernet 44 enable or disable SCSI 44 Ethernet 50 memory 9 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 23 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 controller enumeration 51 cover closing 39 opening 20 D daughter card I/O-expansion card 31 diagnostic tools 55 DIMM. See memory module
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    problems 55 hardware service and support 58 help, getting 57 I I/O-expansion card connectors 16 daughter card 31 installing 31, 35 Myrinet 31 types supported 31 IBM Director 8, 10 IBM Support 24 specifications 7, 9 supported 7 P password power 45 enabling 45 problems hardware 55 problems, solving 55
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    (small computer system interface service and support support, web site 57 system reliability 18 system-board components location of 11 system-board connectors 16 systems management 10 T telephone numbers 58 thermal material heat sink 29 trademarks 60 troubleshooting Light path diagnostics 56 Problem
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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
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
Installation and User’s Guide
Documentation
Installation and
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.