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vRedundancy capabilities

The redundant components in the rear of your BladeCenter unit enable continued operation if one of the components fails.

–Power modules and blowers: Normally, the redundant power modules and blowers share the load. If one of the power modules or blowers fails, the non-failing power module or blower handles the entire load. You can then replace the failed blower or power module without shutting down the BladeCenter unit.

–Management modules: Only one management module will be active at a time. If the active management module fails, the secondary, or redundant, management module becomes the active management module, containing current BladeCenter configuration and status information. You can then replace the failed management module without shutting down the BladeCenter unit.

vRedundant network connection capabilities

Configuring a pair of Ethernet switch modules in I/O-module bays 1 and 2 identically provides support for Ethernet failover configured on blade servers. See “Configuring a switch module” on page 46 for more information. If the I/O expansion options in your blade servers can be configured for failover, configuring a pair of switch modules in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 identically provides support for the failover configured on the I/O expansion options.

Other network-interface I/O expansion options, such as the IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card, can have similar capability for redundant network connections. See the documentation that comes with your I/O expansion and switch module options for more information about configuring for redundant network connections.

vSystem-management capabilities

Your BladeCenter unit comes with a service processor in the management module. This service processor, in conjunction with the system-management firmware that is provided with your BladeCenter unit and the service processor in each blade server, enables you to remotely manage the BladeCenter unit, its components, and the blade servers. The management module also multiplexes the keyboard, mouse, and video ports and the USB port across the multiple blade servers.

The service processor in each blade server provides blade server system monitoring, event recording, and alert capability.

See Chapter 4, “Configuring your BladeCenter unit”, on page 37 for more information.

vNetwork environment support

Your BladeCenter unit supports up to two Ethernet-compatible I/O modules (switch modules or pass-thru modules), for blade server integrated Ethernet controller communication with the network. Each I/O module provides one internal connection to each blade server, up to 14 internal connections per I/O module.

The BladeCenter unit also supports two additional I/O modules, for a total of four I/O modules. The two additional I/O modules support the network interface on the optional I/O expansion card installed on one or more blade servers in the BladeCenter unit.

Note: The two additional I/O modules must be compatible with the network interface on the optional I/O expansion cards in the blade servers.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Chapter Sharing resources among the blade servers Configuring your BladeCenter unitAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Safety ViiTo Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Safety Xii BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide This Installation and User’s Guide provides information to IntroductionFront System requirements Using the IBM Documentation BrowserAbout your documentation CD Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserUsing the search feature Related publications Introduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsExpansion capabilities What your BladeCenter unit offersIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology Hot-swap capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit CD-ROMFront view Rear viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installation guidelines Installing optionsInstalling the BladeCenter unit in a rack Use safe practices when liftingSystem reliability considerations Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling and removing modules BladeCenter modulesModules Power modules Installing a module Blower modulesInstalling options Removing a module Installing and removing the acoustic module option Installing the acoustic module optionInstalling and removing blade servers Removing the acoustic module optionInstalling a blade server Blade server expansion optionsLabel Removing a blade server Completing the installation Input/output connectorsMouse connector Video connectorKeyboard connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators Starting the BladeCenter unitShutting down the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs Writeable area Rear system LED panel Module Ethernet activity System LED panel Configuring your BladeCenter unit Resolution Refresh rate Cabling the Ethernet port Setting up the remote connectionConfiguring the management module for remote access Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Verifying your Wake on LAN configurationUsing the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationStarting the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet portSaving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet portAbout the wizard Using IBM DirectorStarting the wizard Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later Configuring a switch moduleWhat to configure Supporting Ethernet failoverConfiguring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers BladeCenter networking guidelinesGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewTroubleshooting charts Monitor problemsManagement module problems Power problemsBlower module problems Options problems Light path diagnostics featureLight path diagnostics LEDs Lit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panelLit LED Cause Action Power module Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Part 1 General Terms What this Warranty CoversWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsExchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Governing Law Part 2 Country-unique TermsJurisdiction United States Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China Malaysia Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Arbitration The following is added under this heading Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries Following paragraphs are added to this section Egypt Hungary Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaTypes of Warranty Service Part 3 Warranty InformationWarranty Period Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service EU Country Telephone ListAppendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali Appendix C. Notices BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Index RAS Index BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Page Part Number 59P6595
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