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Introduction

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System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Features and specifications

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Notices and statements used in this book

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What your BladeCenter unit offers . . .

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability .

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Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit

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Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2. Installing options

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Installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack

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Installation guidelines

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System reliability considerations

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Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing and removing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The BladeCenter modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Management module.

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I/O modules . . . .

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Power modules

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Installing a module . .

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Removing a module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing and removing the acoustic module option

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Installing the acoustic module option

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Removing the acoustic module option . . . .

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Installing and removing blade servers

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Blade server expansion options

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I/O expansion option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Storage-expansion option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Removing a blade server

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Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Input/output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Video connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Keyboard connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mouse connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remote management and console Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . 27 I/O-module connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 3. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators . . .

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Starting the BladeCenter unit

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Shutting down the BladeCenter unit

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BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs

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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 viewBladeCenter 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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