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    IBM BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886 Installation and User's Guide
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    IBM BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886 Installation and User's Guide
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    information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 61; and read the IBM Safety Information and the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Sixth Edition (December 2010) © Copyright IBM Corporation 2007, 2010. US Government
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    shared BladeCenter resources . . . . . 52 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance 53 Before you call 53 Using the documentation 54 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 54 Hardware service and support 55 Software service and support 55 IBM Taiwan product service 55
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    iv BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2010 v
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    sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with your BladeCenter S system or optional device before you install the device. vi
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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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    replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM® Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or beam. viii BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 13 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock
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    personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight. 108 kg (237 lbs) Statement 33 (2X) (6X) (4X) (4X) 43.2 kg (95 lbs devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. x BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    I/O resources within a single BladeCenter S chassis. In addition, it provides support for up to twelve 3.5-inch, hot-swappable SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The BladeCenter S system provides the following features: v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture® Technology IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Technology
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    and configuration of the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886. v BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 Problem Determination and Service Guide This document contains information for troubleshooting your BladeCenter S system and solving problems. v Serial over LAN Setup Guide 2 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886
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    Support This document contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance. Additional documentation might be included on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. The BladeCenter the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents,
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    : These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 4 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    , which support the SAS Weight: - Fully configured weight with blade servers: approximately 108.86 kg (240 lb) - Empty chassis without modules or blade servers: approximately 40.82 kg (90 lb) v Air temperature: - BladeCenter BladeCenter S system off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F). v Humidity: 8% to 80
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    this storage is integrated in the BladeCenter S chassis and shared among the blade servers in the BladeCenter S system. Each storage module can support up to six hot-swap, 3.5- must contain either a hard disk drive or a drive-bay filler. 6 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    SAS connectivity module must be installed. If a single SAS connectivity module is installed, it controls access to both storage modules in the BladeCenter S chassis. If two SAS connectivity modules are installed, the module in I/O module bay 3 controls access to storage module 1, and the module in
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    being rebuilt (fast blink) or identified (slow blink). Note: When power is restored to the BladeCenter S chassis after a complete loss of power and you have implemented the hard disk drives as a slower. Solid when there is a drive failure. 8 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    Information System error The media tray provides the following controls and indicators: System LED panel The LEDs on this panel provide status information for the BladeCenter S chassis. Note: These LEDs are also displayed on the rear of the
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    service the BladeCenter S chassis. Location interface or the IBM Director console. support for the SAS RAID controller module in I/O module bay 4. Note: Both battery backup units are required if you install SAS RAID controller modules. 10 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    power, network connection, and I/O devices (such as DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, video port, USB ports, and a remote monitoring port) from the BladeCenter S chassis. A SAS expansion card must be installed in each blade server that will access the integrated shared storage. Note: The control panel
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    system that supports a local console and keyboard, press this button to associate the shared BladeCenter S chassis Web interface of the advanced management module or through the IBM Director Console. Information LED When this amber LED is lit BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    the blade server in the following manner: v Flashing rapidly: The service processor (BMC) is initializing the blade server. v Flashing slowly: The blade server has power and is turned on. Rear view of the BladeCenter S chassis Fan modules, I/O modules, power modules, the advanced management module,
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    keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) multiplexing for all blade servers in the BladeCenter S chassis that support KVM. It controls the following connections: v A serial port for a local connection to another computer, such as a notebook computer v The external video and USB connections for keyboard and mouse
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    has power. Activity Lit (green). The advanced management module is actively controlling the BladeCenter S system. Error Lit (amber). An error has been detected in the advanced and restoring configurations, see the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User's Guide. Chapter 1. Introduction 15
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    Release handle Serial Console Use this connection to configure and manage the BladeCenter components through the advanced management module command-line interface (CLI). For example, you can connect a notebook computer to the serial connector and use a terminal emulator program to configure the
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    -wire serial RJ-45 connector to each of the blade servers in the BladeCenter S chassis. If you use the serial pass-thru module, it must documentation for the blade server that you are using to ensure that it supports this type of serial access. The connectors are numbered 1 through 6, from
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    ) Output from blade server Not used n/a CTS (Clear to send) Input to blade server Note: The serial pass-thru module uses the DTE convention. 18 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    modules. To determine which I/O modules are compatible with the BladeCenter S chassis, see the IBM ServerProven Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/eserver.html. I/O module bay 1 I/O module bay 1 supports any standard Ethernet or pass-thru module that connects to
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    modules, or Fibre Channel switch modules). Power modules The BladeCenter S system supports up to four autoranging power modules that are capable of supporting either 110 V ac or 220 V ac. Fault can be installed in the same chassis. 20 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    management module. For information on accessing and using the advanced management module, see the Advanced Management Module User's Guide. 1. Verify that the power modules are properly connected to an AC power source. All power modules in the BladeCenter S chassis must be Chapter 1. Introduction 21
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    be working. 5. Move the power module to another power module bay in the BladeCenter S chassis. Fan modules The BladeCenter S chassis comes with four installed hot-swap fan modules. The fan modules fan will begin operating at full speed. 22 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a variety of platforms service and support costs For more information about IBM Director and to download the latest version of IBM Director, go to http://www.ibm
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    To download Storage Configuration Manager go to http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/management and select IBM Storage Configuration Manager. 24 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    following precautions: - Make sure that you stand safely without slipping. - Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. - Use a slow lifting force. while the BladeCenter S system is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for
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    a hot-swap drive or a filler panel installed. v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v Cables for the optional modules are routed correctly. v indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 26 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    for information about installing any required device drivers. To obtain the latest firmware and device drivers, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product Support, click BladeCenter. Chapter 2. Installing the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 27
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    the latest version of Storage Configuration Manager, go to the Support for IBM Systems Management Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/management. Setting up your BladeCenter S system Use this checklist to set up the BladeCenter S system hardware. Before you begin, make sure that you have
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    the unit, remove all the blades, power supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight. 108 kg (237 lbs) (2X) (6X) (4X) (4X) 43.2 kg (95 lbs) 1. Remove components from the front of the BladeCenter S chassis. a. Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26
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    Release handles (open) Blade server c. Remove all storage modules. 2. Remove the bezel from the front of the BladeCenter S chassis. 30 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    Bezel Release tabs 3. Remove components from the rear of the BladeCenter S chassis. a. Remove all power modules. Power module 3 Power module 4 Release handle (open) Chapter 2. Installing the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 31
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    review the "Installation guidelines" on page 25. If you are installing the BladeCenter S chassis in the Office Enablement Kit, see the Office Enablement Kit Installation and User's Guide . v Rack weight-handling capacity must be sufficient for the aggregate weight of the BladeCenter S chassis,
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    brackets is provided in the rack installation kit. If you need to order additional shipping brackets, you must order the miscellaneous parts kit. See the IBM BladeCenter S Type 8886 Problem Determination and Service Guide for the Miscellaneous parts kit part number. Chapter 2. Installing the
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    3. Position the rack-mounting template that is supplied with your BladeCenter S system on the rack so that the edges of the template do not overlap any the cage nuts. For racks with round holes, use the clip nuts. Clip Cage nut nut 34 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    that the rail pins protrude through the mounting flanges and the rack cabinet rails. 8. Remove the two blue shipping screws from each side of the BladeCenter S chassis. Chapter 2. Installing the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 35
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    rail on the rear of the rack cabinet. Rear view 10. Optionally, install the shipping brackets. There is a set of shipping brackets provided in the BladeCenter S chassis rack installation kit. Rear view To install the upper right shipping bracket (if you are facing the rear of the
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    to the rack cabinet. 12. Install the bezel on the front of the BladeCenter S chassis. Bezel Installing components After you install the BladeCenter S chassis in a rack, install all components in the BladeCenter S chassis. Installing the battery backup unit If you are installing SAS RAID controller
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    disk drive into the hard disk drive bay. Note: Four power modules are required in the BladeCenter S chassis if two storage modules are installed. If you are installing a storage module in storage the storage module bay until it stops. 38 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    S system. If SAS RAID controller modules are installed in the BladeCenter S chassis, make sure that you install SAS hard disk drives. SATA hard disk drives are not currently supported when using SAS RAID controller modules. c. Close the release handle (rotate the handle down). Chapter 2. Installing
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    a blade server is determined by the SAS connectivity module zoning configuration that you have selected for the BladeCenter S system. See the IBM BladeCenter S Type 8886 Planning Guide for more information about zoning configuration. 3. Open both release handles (rotate the top handle up and the
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    way block the ventilation holes on the bezel. Installing a serial pass-thru module Install a serial pass-thru module in the rear of the BladeCenter S chassis by opening the release handle and sliding the serial pass-thru module into the module bay. Module filler Serial pass-thru module Release
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    that should not be removed. Power module fillers Power module 3 Power module 4 1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26. 42 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    To install an I/O module, open the release handle, slide the module into the I/O module bay of the BladeCenter S chassis. Before installing an I/O module, read any installation instructions that comes with that I/O module. I/O module Module filler Release handle (open) Note: You can find the
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    To determine which I/O modules are compatible with the BladeCenter S chassis, see the IBM ServerProven Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/eserver.html. 1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 26. 2. Open the release handle (
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    Important: Allow slack in all cables to avoid tension in the cables and to allow you to remove adjacent modules from the BladeCenter S chassis without having to remove the cables. 4. Use the cable ties and cable straps to secure the cables together and attach them to the rack
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    to other BladeCenter S systems. Note: For more information about Storage Configuration Manager, see the IBM Storage Configuration Manager Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide. To download the latest version of IBM Director, go to http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/management and
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    48 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    you quickly configure components of the BladeCenter S system, and it provides support for the following procedures: a. Connecting the notebook computer to the advanced management module. b. that comes with the I/O module for information about updating firmware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2010 49
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    BladeCenter information → I/O modules. To determine which I/O modules are compatible with the BladeCenter S chassis, see the IBM ServerProven Web site at http://www.ibm . It contains specific instructions that might differ slightly from those BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    the SAS expansion card slot. For more information about setting up the SAS hard disk drive configuration, see the IBM BladeCenter SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) Installation and User's Guide. b. Save the BIOS configuration and restart the blade server. c. When you are prompted, press Ctrl-C to start the
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    tray or the keyboard-video-mouse (KVM). BladeCenter resources such as power modules, cooling, system press the CD button on that blade server. The BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 assigns the resource to the USB support for the blade server to recognize and use the media tray. The BladeCenter S
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    and software is supported by BladeCenter systems. v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that
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    from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM BladeCenter systems, optional devices, services, and support at http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. For service information, click Support. The latest and most up-to-date product information for
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    , and software problems with BladeCenter products. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see http://www.ibm.com/services/ or see
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    view parts listing The front of the BladeCenter S chassis contains components such as the media tray and bays for storage modules and blade servers. 7 8 6 1 5 2 3 4 See the IBM BladeCenter S Type 8886 Problem Determination and Service Guide for part numbers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2010 57
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    such as the management module, fan modules, and I/O modules. 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 See the IBM BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886 Problem Determination and Service Guide for part numbers. Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Midplane Shuttle (with card and cable assembly) Filler, I/O module Advanced
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    Index Description Cable, fan module to midplane Miscellaneous parts kit Kit, rack Appendix B. Parts listing 59
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    right may be used instead. However, it is the user's 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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    United States, other countries, or both. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 62 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    supported drives that are available from IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and services in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
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    including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found 64 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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    a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. European Community contact: IBM Technical Relations Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569 Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de
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    22 FCC Class A notice 63 features 1, 5 firmware 27 front view BladeCenter S chassis 6 parts list 57 G getting help 54 guidelines handling static-sensitive devices 26 installation 25 system reliability 26 H hardware service and support telephone numbers 55 hardware setup 28 heat output 5 help getting
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    service, IBM Taiwan 55 R rack installing BladeCenter S chassis 32 rear view BladeCenter microcode 5 W weight 5 X X- service and support before you call 53 hardware 55 software 55 size 5 software service and support telephone numbers 55 68 BladeCenter S Type 7779/8886: Installation and User's Guide
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