IBM 8677 manual Installing and removing modules, BladeCenter modules

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Installing and removing modules

The procedures for installing or removing a module on the BladeCenter unit are nearly identical for all modules except the blower modules. To install or remove a blower module, see the BladeCenter Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the BladeCenter Documentation CD. To install or remove all other modules, follow the instructions in this section.

Each module is keyed so that it can be inserted only in an appropriate bay. You can insert an I/O module only in an I/O-module bay, for example. In addition, most modules must be installed in a specific sequence or under specific circumstances.

The BladeCenter modules

Your BladeCenter unit contains the following hot-swap modules: power modules, I/O modules, management modules, and blower modules. See “Rear view” on page 33 for the location of each module. These modules supply common functions to the blade servers that are installed in the blade bays in the front of the BladeCenter unit.

The chassis and the active management module supply I/O (diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, USB port, keyboard, video, and mouse) that is available to all the blade servers, selected by any one blade server at a time. The chassis can contain up to 14 blade servers.

Attention: To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure that each of the module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has a module or filler module installed. When replacing a module, do not operate the BladeCenter unit for more than one minute without either a module or a filler module installed in each module bay.

Management module

Your BladeCenter unit comes with one hot-swap management module in the management bay. You can add a management module in management bay 2.

Note: Only one management module will be active; the second management module, if present, provides redundancy.

The management module functions as a service processor and a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) multiplexor for the multiple blade servers. The management module also configures the BladeCenter unit and modules, configuring information such as switch module IP addresses. The management module provides the following external connections: keyboard, mouse, and video for use by a local console, and one RJ-45 connector for a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet remote management connection.

The service processor in the management module communicates with the service processor in each blade server for functions such as:

vBlade server power-on requests

vBlade server error and event reporting

vBlade server requests for keyboard, mouse, and video

vBlade server requests for diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, and USB port

The management module also communicates with the I/O modules, power modules, blower modules, and blade servers to detect presence or absence and any error conditions, sending alerts when required.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Configuring your BladeCenter unitChapter Sharing resources among the blade servers Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Vii SafetyTo 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 Introduction This Installation and User’s Guide provides information toFront About your documentation CD Using the IBM Documentation BrowserSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserRelated publications Using the search featureIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology What your BladeCenter unit offersExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability CD-ROM Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unitRear view Front view BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack Installing optionsInstallation guidelines Use safe practices when liftingHandling static-sensitive devices System reliability considerationsBladeCenter modules Installing and removing modulesModules Power modules Blower modules Installing a moduleInstalling options Removing a module Installing the acoustic module option Installing and removing the acoustic module optionRemoving the acoustic module option Installing and removing blade serversBlade server expansion options Installing a blade serverLabel Removing a blade server Input/output connectors Completing the installationKeyboard connector Video connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors Starting the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicatorsShutting 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 Configuring the management module for remote access Setting up the remote connectionCabling the Ethernet port Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unitStarting the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationUsing the management and configuration program Configuring the external Ethernet port Management and configuration program optionsConfiguring the internal Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration fileStarting the wizard Using IBM DirectorAbout the wizard Configuring a switch module Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or laterSupporting Ethernet failover What to configureBladeCenter networking guidelines Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade serversGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Diagnostic tools overview Solving problemsMonitor problems Troubleshooting chartsBlower module problems Power problemsManagement module problems Light path diagnostics feature Options problemsLit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panel Light path diagnostics LEDsLit LED Cause Action Power module Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceSoftware service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Does not Cover What this Warranty CoversPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General TermsWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Jurisdiction Part 2 Country-unique TermsGoverning Law 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 Slovakia Items for Which IBM is Not LiableWarranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCourier or Depot Service On-site ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone ListEdition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Electronic emission noticesIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance 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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