Blade server expansion options | IBM 8677 specification

Blade server expansion options

Some blade servers contain connectors for options that add capabilities to the blade server. You can add these options before installing the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.

Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web for a list of available options for your IBM blade server.

I/O expansion option

Some blade servers have connectors for adding an I/O expansion option, such as the IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card. The BladeCenter unit routes network communication signals from the I/O expansion option to I/O modules 3 and 4 on the BladeCenter unit. The I/O expansion option is attached directly to the blade server but does not occupy an additional blade bay.

Note: If an I/O expansion option is installed on any blade server, I/O modules compatible with that network interface must be installed in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 on the BladeCenter unit. See “I/O modules” on page 16 for more information.

Storage-expansion option

Some blade servers have a connector for adding a SCSI expansion unit, such as the IBM HS20 SCSI Storage Expansion Unit. The storage expansion unit supports up to two hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives. The expansion option is attached directly to the blade server; the blade server and expansion option together use two blade bays.

Installing a blade server

Complete the following steps to install a blade server in the BladeCenter unit.

Statement 21:

CAUTION:

Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

1.Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 13 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 14.

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IBM 8677 manual Blade server expansion options, Installing a blade server

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 Vii Safety To 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 to Front About your documentation CD Using the IBM Documentation BrowserSystem requirements Starting the IBM Documentation Browser Related publications Using the search feature Introduction Features and specifications Features and specifications IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology What your BladeCenter unit offersExpansion capabilities Hot-swap capabilities Redundant network connection capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Network environment support Reliability, availability, and serviceability CD-ROM Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit Rear 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 lifting Handling static-sensitive devices System reliability considerations BladeCenter modules Installing and removing modules Modules Power modules Blower modules Installing a module Installing options Removing a module Installing the acoustic module option Installing and removing the acoustic module option Removing the acoustic module option Installing and removing blade servers Blade server expansion options Installing a blade server Label Removing a blade server Input/output connectors Completing the installation Keyboard connector Video connectorMouse connector Remote management and console Ethernet connector Module connectors Starting the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators Shutting 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 LED Communicating with the IBM Director software Verifying your Wake on LAN configuration Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Using the management and configuration program Linux-specific configurationStarting the management and configuration program Configuring the external Ethernet port Management and configuration program options Configuring the internal Ethernet port Saving and restoring the configuration file About the wizard Using IBM DirectorStarting the wizard Configuring a switch module Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later Supporting Ethernet failover What to configure BladeCenter networking guidelines Configuring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers Gbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Diagnostic tools overview Solving problems Monitor problems Troubleshooting charts Management module problems Power problemsBlower module problems Light path diagnostics feature Options problems Lit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panel Light path diagnostics LEDs Lit LED Cause Action Power module Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Software service and support Hardware service and support What this Warranty Does not Cover What this Warranty CoversPart 1 General Terms Part 1 General Terms What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation 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 Slovakia Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Warranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Courier or Depot Service On-site ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service EU Country Telephone List Edition notice Appendix C. Notices Important notes Trademarks Product 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 statement Appendix 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