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BladeCenter HC10
Type 7996
Installation and
User's Guide
Welcome.
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade workstation.
workstation features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
Installation and User's Guide
contains information for setting up,
configuring, and using your
blade workstation.
Additionally, a service information
label is attached to each BladeCenter
unit and blade workstation. This label
provides a graphical summary of
many of the installation and service
activities that are associated with
each device.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
CD or download them from the
IBM Support Web site.
Go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/
Your blade
Documentation
Before installing the BladeCenter HC10
Type 7996 blade workstation in a BladeCenter
unit, complete the following procedures:
Install and configure the rack according
to the documentation that came with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and
configure it, according to the documentation
provided with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply 200-240 V ac to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade workstation into the
BladeCenter unit, install options such as drives
or memory modules in the blade workstation,
if applicable. Install the blade workstation in
the BladeCenter unit. See Chapter 3 for more
information.
Configure the blade workstation.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
If the operating system is not pre-
installed, install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions provided
with the applications.
The blade workstation is
now ready to use. Be sure to
register and profile your
blade workstation on the
IBM Support Web site.
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- Page 1 Be sure to features, you can view the register and profile your blade workstation on the publications on the Documentation IBM Support Web site. CD or download them from the IBM Support Web site. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/...
- Page 2 Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
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- Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 49 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter device.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Related documentation ..... . 3 The IBM Documentation CD ....4 Hardware and software requirements . - Page 6 Hardware service and support ....48 IBM Taiwan product service ....48 Appendix B.
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Page 7: Safety
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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007... - Page 8 Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1”, translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”...
- 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 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
- Page 11 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
- Page 12 Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. 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. BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction
“Related documentation” on page 3. If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The blade workstation might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the blade workstation, and the documentation... - Page 14 Record information about the blade workstation in the following table. You will need these numbers when you register the blade workstation with IBM. You can register the blade workstation at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Product name BladeCenter HC10 Machine type 7996 Model number...
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Page 15: Related Documentation
The following documentation also comes with the blade workstation: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. -
Page 16: The Ibm Documentation Cd
Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements You can run the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD on any system that meets the hardware and software requirements. The IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: ®... -
Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document
Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document. -
Page 18: Features And Specifications
Features and specifications This section provides a summary of the features and specifications of the blade workstation. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific microprocessor that is in the blade workstation. Notes: 1. Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit. -
Page 19: What Your Blade Workstation Offers
The memory controller provides support for up to four industry-standard 240-pin double-data-rate (DDR2), PC2-5300, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) DIMMs. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Included thin client support The remote user communicates with the blade workstation operating system and... -
Page 20: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features
IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage servers and blade workstations. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three of the most important features in blade workstation design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). -
Page 21: Major Components Of The Blade Workstation
Major components of the blade workstation You must remove the blade workstation from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover to see the components. The following illustration shows the major components of a BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996 blade workstation. SATA storage drive DIMMs Bezel... - Page 22 BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, Jumpers, Switches, And Indicators
Note: After you turn off the blade workstation, wait at least 5 seconds before you press the power-control button to turn on the blade workstation again. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007... -
Page 24: The Control Panel Buttons And Leds
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the blade workstation. v The management module can turn off the blade workstation. v The thin client can turn off the blade workstation. The control panel buttons and LEDs This section describes the controls and LEDs on the blade workstation. - Page 25 Sleep mode. The blade workstation can be put in the Sleep or Hibernate mode by the operating system or by the thin client. The blade workstation can be awakened through the management-module Web interface, through IBM Director Console, or by the thin client.
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Page 26: System-Board Connectors
BIOS. See the information about how and when to use the switches, jumpers, or buttons in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. BIOS recovery jumper Clear CMOS button... -
Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices
Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007... -
Page 28: Removing The Blade Workstation From The Bladecenter Unit
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the device for at least 2 seconds. -
Page 29: Opening The Blade Workstation Cover
Opening the blade workstation cover The following illustration shows how to open the cover on a blade workstation. Cover pins Blade-cover release Blade-cover release To open the blade workstation cover, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 15. -
Page 30: Removing The Blade Workstation Bezel Assembly
Removing the blade workstation bezel assembly To install certain optional devices, you might choose to first remove the blade workstation bezel assembly. The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel assembly. Bezel-assembly release Bezel-assembly release Bezel Control-panel cable Control-panel connector To remove the blade workstation bezel assembly, complete the following steps: 1. -
Page 31: Installing A Sata Storage Drive
SATA storage drive, see the instructions in “Removing a SATA storage drive,” and then complete the steps in this section. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported SATA storage drives for the blade workstation. -
Page 32: Installing Memory Modules
PC2-5300 SDRAM DIMM specification, which is available from http://www.jedec.org/. For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade workstation, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. v Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration of the blade workstation. - Page 33 5. Open the blade workstation cover (see “Opening the blade workstation cover” on page 17 for instructions). DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 connector DIMM 3 DIMM 4 connector 6. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board (see the illustration), and determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs.
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Page 34: Completing The Installation
Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following tasks. Instructions for each task are in the following sections. 1. Reinstall the blade workstation bezel assembly, if you removed it (see “Installing the blade workstation bezel assembly” for information on installing the bezel assembly). -
Page 35: Closing The Blade Workstation Cover
Closing the blade workstation cover Important: The blade workstation cannot be inserted into the BladeCenter unit until the cover is installed and closed. Do not attempt to override this protection. The following illustration shows how to close the blade workstation cover. Cover pins Blade-cover... -
Page 36: Installing The Blade Workstation In A Bladecenter Unit
Installing the blade workstation in a BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to install the blade workstation into a typical BladeCenter unit. To install a blade workstation in a BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps. Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. -
Page 37: Updating The Blade Workstation Configuration
8. Make sure that the power-on LED on the blade workstation control panel is lit continuously, indicating that the blade workstation is receiving power and is turned on. 9. (Optional) Write identifying information on one of the user labels that come with the blade workstations and place the label on a BladeCenter unit bezel. -
Page 38: Input/Output Connectors And Devices
and you must configure SMP to enable dual core. See Chapter 6, “Installing the operating system,” on page 43 and your operating-system documentation for additional information. Input/output connectors and devices The input/output connectors that are available to the blade workstation for external devices are supplied by the BladeCenter unit. -
Page 39: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Workstation
“Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 35. For information about setting up the network configuration for remote management, such as with the IBM Director products, see the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit. You can obtain the planning guides from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. -
Page 40: Changing The Compression Card Ip Address
Changing the compression card IP address The IP address and communications firmware that is stored on the compression card in the blade workstation is used for communication with the thin client only. All blade workstation compression cards have Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled by default. -
Page 41: Using Another Computer To Change The Compression Card Ip Address
5. Change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of the compression card. 6. Press Enter. Press Enter again in response to the Save Network Settings in Compression Card panel and the Compression Card Settings Saved panel. 7. Press Esc twice to return to the main menu. 8. -
Page 42: Changing The Blade Workstation Ip Address For The Integrated Ethernet Controller
Changing the blade workstation IP address for the integrated Ethernet controller Use the blade workstation operating system to view or change the IP address of the integrated Ethernet controller. See the documentation that comes with the operating system for information about changing the Ethernet controller IP address. Changing the IP address for the SOL function The IP address of the SOL function of the BMC on the blade workstation is assigned automatically according to the specified IP address range for blades in the... -
Page 43: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program
If you are managing the blade workstation from a remote location, see the User’s Guide or Command-Line Interface Reference Guide that came with your management module or the IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions. - Page 44 – Processor summary Select this choice to view the information about the microprocessor, including the type, speed, and cache size. v System Information Select this choice to view information about the blade workstation, such as the version of the system BIOS code that is installed. When you make changes through other choices in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, some of those changes are reflected in the system information;...
- Page 45 v Startup Option Select this choice to view or change the start options. Changes in the start options take effect when you start the blade workstation. You can set keyboard operating characteristics, such as keyboardless operation, or specify whether the blade workstation starts with the keyboard number lock on or off.
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Page 46: Using Passwords
Remove the blade workstation battery and then reinstall it (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD). v Press the clear CMOS button on the system board to clear out CMOS information including the power-on password. -
Page 47: Enabling The Broadcom Netxtreme Ii Ethernet Boot Agent
Gigabit Ethernet controller, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. -
Page 48: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program
4. To change the setting of the selected item, follow the instructions on the screen. Firmware updates IBM periodically makes firmware updates available for the blade workstation. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and check the firmware versions that are available. Click Monitors → Firmware VPD in the Advanced Management Module user interface to check the firmware levels in the blade workstation. -
Page 49: Blade Workstation Ethernet Controller I/O Module Association
Table 2. Minimum level of management module firmware required Firmware Build ID Date Revision AMM Firmware BPET29I 06/15/2007 Use the following table to determine the methods that you can use to install the blade workstation firmware updates. Important: To avoid problems and to maintain system performance, always make sure that the BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent for all blade workstations within the BladeCenter unit. - Page 50 2. Make sure that the ports on the switch module or pass-thru module are enabled (click I/O Module Tasks → Management → Advanced Management in the management module Web-based user interface). 3. Enable the Ethernet controller on the blade workstation. Note the designation that the blade workstation operating system has for the controller.
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Page 51: Chapter 5. Setting Up Serial Over Lan For The Hc10 Blade Workstation
SOL, where that information differs from the information in the BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide. The BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide is on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD that comes with the blade workstation. You can also download the latest version of the guide from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. -
Page 52: Configuring The Bladecenter Unit
A only. 1. Update the blade workstation BIOS: a. Download the latest version of BIOS code for the blade workstation from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. b. Update the blade workstation BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. -
Page 53: Using Sol
Note: Do not use Planar Ethernet for PXE/DHCP booting or installation. When this network interface attempts to boot through PXE or DHCP, the network interface is reset, causing the current SOL session to be dropped and have a new status of Not Ready. f. - Page 54 Keyboard key Escape-key sequence Esc 6 Esc 7 Esc 8 Esc 9 Esc 0 Esc ! Esc @ Home Esc h Insert Esc + Left arrow Esc [ D Page Down Esc / Page Up Esc ? Print Screen Esc [ i Right arrow Esc [ C Shift+Print Screen...
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Page 55: Chapter 6. Installing The Operating System
USB ports. Downloading installation instructions To download operating-system installation instructions, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. - Page 56 BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 57: Chapter 7. Solving Problems
If the blade workstation does not start after you have performed the preceding actions, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for your blade workstation on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related... - Page 58 BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 59: 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 section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary. -
Page 60: Software Service And Support
You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. -
Page 61: Appendix B. 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 62: Important Notes
Active PCI Predictive Failure Analysis XA-32 Active PCI-X ServeRAID XA-64 ServerGuide X-Architecture Alert on LAN ServerProven XpandOnDemand BladeCenter System x xSeries Chipkill Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. -
Page 63: Product Recycling And Disposal
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. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality. -
Page 64: Battery Return Program
United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment. - Page 65 For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. For California: Perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate/.
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Page 66: 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 67: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. European Community contact: IBM Technical Regulations Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569 Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com... - Page 68 BladeCenter HC10 Type 7996: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 69: Index
Ethernet controller 35 short name for 7 connectors VPD information 26 battery 14 input/output 26 memory 14 microprocessor 14 SATA 14 hardware problems 45 system board 14 hardware requirements, SOL 39 hardware service and support 48 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007... - Page 70 1 opening the blade workstation cover 17 operating system IBM Director 8 installing 43 IBM Support Line 48 supported 43 install blade workstation 24 optional devices, installing 15 installation order, memory modules 20 order of installation, memory modules 20...
- Page 71 storage drive support 7 support, web site 47 system board connectors 14 system board switches using 14 system reliability 15 telephone numbers 48 trademarks 49 troubleshooting 45 turning off the blade workstation 11 turning on the blade workstation 11 United States electronic emission Class A notice 54 United States FCC Class A notice 54 updating firmware 36 using...
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