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  • Page 1 BladeCenter Management Module Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 BladeCenter Management Module Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 35 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 59. Fourth Edition (November 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety . Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module . Related documentation . About your documentation CD . System requirements . Using the Documentation Browser . Notices and statements used in this book . Overview of the management module .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support . . 34 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General Terms . . 35 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . 39 Part 3 - Warranty Information . . 54 Appendix C.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Ennen kuin 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. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 8 Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to an easily accessible power source. viii BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 12 California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introducing The Ibm Eserver Bladecenter Management Module

    The product name, machine type and serial number are located on the identification label on the side of the BladeCenter Management Module. You will need this information when you register your BladeCenter Management Module with IBM. The media access control (MAC) address also is located on © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    Related documentation In addition to this Installation Guide, the following documentation might be on the Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter management module. Depending on your BladeCenter product, additional documents might also be included on the Documentation CD. The most recent versions of all BladeCenter documentation is at http://www.ibm.com/support/.

  • Page 15: About Your Documentation Cd

    In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit type for information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration.
  • Page 16 Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information book.

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Management Module

    For information about the indicators and ports on the front of the management module, see Chapter 3, “Management module LEDs and external ports,” on page 17. For more information about the MAC address, see the BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing And Removing A Management Module

    You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter unit from power to install or replace any of the hot-swap modules on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. Shut down the © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...

  • Page 20: System Reliability Considerations

    BladeCenter unit before removing the blade server, but you do not have to shut down the BladeCenter unit itself. v For a list of supported options for your BladeCenter unit, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations Attention: To help ensure proper BladeCenter cooling and system reliability,...

  • Page 21: Preparing For Management Module Redundancy

    Complete the following steps to prepare your management modules for redundancy: 1. See the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips, and the latest firmware. 2. Download the latest management module firmware and use the management module Web interface to apply it to your current management module (see “Using the management and configuration program”...

  • Page 22: Installing A Management Module

    2. See the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ for the version of IBM Director software that you can use to manage redundant management modules. Installing a management module Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 23 The following illustration shows how to install a management module in the rear of a typical BladeCenter unit. Management module Chapter 2. Installing and removing a management module...
  • Page 24 BladeCenter unit or any unpainted surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds. 6. Remove the management module from its static-protective package. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 However, if you have not already done so, you must apply the latest level firmware from the IBM Support Web site to the primary management module to ensure smooth changeovers;...

  • Page 26: Removing A Management Module

    32 for more information about applying a saved configuration file. v If you have just installed a second management module in the BladeCenter unit, do not remove the first (primary) management module for up to 10 minutes; the second (secondary) management BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Cabling The Management Modules

    8. Replace the acoustic attenuation module option, if you removed it in step 2. Cabling the management modules When two management modules are installed in an IBM BladeCenter unit, only one management module is active; the second management module, if present, provides redundancy.
  • Page 28 BladeCenter unit to be handled when changeover occurs, and cable the management modules accordingly. Complete the following steps to cable the management modules in an IBM BladeCenter unit: 1. Connect the Ethernet port on each management module to your Ethernet network.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Management Module Leds And External Ports

    Chapter 3. Management module LEDs and external ports This chapter describes the LEDs and controls on the IBM BladeCenter Management Module. This chapter also identifies the external ports on the management module. Management module controls and indicators Active LED Management...
  • Page 30 Press this recessed button to reset the IP configuration of the management module network interfaces (Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, gateway address, and so on) to the factory defaults and then restart the management module. Use a straightened paper clip to press the button. BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Management Module Input/Output Connectors

    Management module input/output connectors The management module has the following I/O connectors: v One video ® v One PS/2 keyboard v One PS/2 mouse v One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for remote console and management The following illustration shows the I/O connectors on the management module.

  • Page 32: Video Connector

    Video connector Your BladeCenter management module contains one standard video connector. Use this connector to connect a compatible SVGA or VGA video monitor to the BladeCenter unit. Blade server integrated video controllers share the management-module video connector through the BladeCenter KVM interface.

  • Page 33: Remote Management And Console Ethernet Connector

    Remote management and console Ethernet connector Your BladeCenter management module contains one 10/100 Mb Ethernet connector that provides the remote connection to the network management station on the network. Use this port to establish connections with the remote management and remote console features of the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 34 BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Configuring The Management Module

    I/O modules. v The IP address for the management port on each I/O module (see the information beginning on page BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide for instructions) for communication with the management module. You configure this port by configuring the IP address for the I/O module.
  • Page 36 The following server operating systems have USB support, which is required for the Remote Control feature. v Microsoft Windows Server 2003 v Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later v Red Hat Linux version 7.3 v SUSE LINUX version 8.0 BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Note: The IBM Director program is a system-management product that comes with the BladeCenter unit. To configure the remote alert recipients for IBM Director over LAN, the remote alert recipient must be an IBM Director-enabled server. You also can use the management-module Web interface and management-module command-line interface to view some of the blade server configuration settings.

  • Page 38: Setting Up The Remote Connection

    When the green Ethernet activity LED is flashing, it indicates that there is activity through the port over the network link. The following illustration shows the locations of the Ethernet LEDs. Ethernet link LINK TX/RX Ethernet activity BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Configuring The Management Module For Remote Access

    Configuring the management module for remote access After you connect the active management module to the network, the Ethernet port connection is configured in one of the following ways: v If you have an accessible, active, and configured dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network, the host name, IP address, gateway address, subnet mask, and DNS server IP address are set automatically.

  • Page 40: Communicating With The Ibm Director Software

    Console main window) that represents the BladeCenter unit. If the BladeCenter management module IP address is known, the network administrator can create an IBM Director managed object for the unit. If the IP address is not known, the IBM Director software can automatically discover the BladeCenter unit (out-of-band, using the Ethernet port on the BladeCenter management module) and create a managed object for the unit.

  • Page 41: Using The Management And Configuration Program

    If you do not want to keep the factory-defined static values, you can configure the static IP address, host name, and subnet mask for the management module through the Web interface. Using the management and configuration program This section provides instructions for using the management and configuration program in the active management module.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Ports

    2. Configure the two Ethernet interfaces: external (remote management and console), and internal (communication with the I/O modules). Note: For I/O module communication with a remote management station, such as the IBM Director server, through the management module BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 external Ethernet port, the I/O module internal network interface and the management module internal and external interfaces must be on the same subnet. v External Network Interface (eth0) - This is the interface for the remote management and console port. –...

  • Page 44: Restoring A Saved Configuration File

    (in-band) port on an Ethernet I/O module. See the Installation and User’s Guide for your BladeCenter unit type for information about configuring external ports on Ethernet I/O modules. See the BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide for more information about the management-module Web interface. Restoring a saved configuration file If you have a saved configuration file, you can apply it to the primary or only management module.

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for...

  • Page 46: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Eserver and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

  • Page 47: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 48 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 49 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 50 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 51: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 52 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 53 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 54 Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this section: BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 56 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 57 Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
  • Page 58 Machine from the IBM entity within the country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service on that Machine in that country. Warranty service in Africa is available within 50 kilometers of an IBM approved service provider.
  • Page 59 Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 60 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this...
  • Page 61 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those...
  • Page 62 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as...
  • Page 63 In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged). GERMANY What this Warranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first...
  • Page 64 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 65 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 66: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 67 IBM at any time on your request. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine.
  • Page 68 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.
  • Page 69 Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the warranty service contact telephone number in a country subsequently added to the EU and not yet reflected in the list below, contact IBM in that country or visit the website above for a current telephone listing.
  • Page 70 BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 72: Edition Notice

    © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights — Use, duplication, or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both:...

  • Page 73: Important Notes

    These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Appendix C. Notices...

  • Page 74: Product Recycling And Disposal

    IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.

  • Page 75: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 76: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 77: Chinese Class A Warning Statement

    Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Appendix C. Notices...
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  • Page 79: Index

    7 electronic emission Class A notice 63 media access control (MAC) Ethernet address 6 configuring remote connection 27 serial number 6 port, cabling 26 Ethernet activity LED 18 Ethernet connector, remote management and console 21 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 80 2 remote management connector 21 removing acoustic attenuation module 12 I/O module 14 serial number 6 starting the documentation CD 4 static electricity 8 static-sensitive devices, handling 8 system reliability 8 trademarks 60 BladeCenter Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 Part Number: 25K8438 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 25K8438...

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