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  • Page 1 BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 3 BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 129, and the IBM Safety Information and IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuring blade servers ....24 Using IBM Director ..... . . 24 About the wizard .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....84 IBM Taiwan product service ....84 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Grounding requirements ....89 Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) ....89 Appendix C.
  • Page 8 BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Prenez connaissance de toutes les consignes de type Attention et Danger avant de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions. Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen. Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo prima di effettuare qualsiasi operazione. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009...

  • Page 10: Online Support

    You can download the most current diagnostic, H8 flash, and device driver files from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support on the World Wide Web. Support telephone numbers View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ on the World Wide Web. viii BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. General Information

    Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter model and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web.
  • Page 12 The serial number and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear of the chassis, as shown in the following illustration. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. A set of user labels comes with each blade server. Write whatever identifying information you want on a label, and place it on the BladeCenter bezel just below the blade server, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 13: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    Use the IBM Documentation CD to access the blade server documentation in PDF format. You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any personal computer that meets the hardware and software requirements. The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your blade server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.

  • Page 14: Related Publications

    LAN (SOL) connection. There is a unique Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for each management module type. Additional publications might be included on the IBM BladeCenter E Type 8677 Documentation CD. BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book provided on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statements in the safety book.
  • Page 16 The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for a BladeCenter unit that does not have a diskette drive bay in the media tray. Media tray (on front): Management module: Acoustical noise emissions: v SATA CD/DVD drive v Minimum: One hot-swap advanced v Without acoustic attenuation module: Sound v USB v2.0 port...
  • Page 17 The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for a BladeCenter unit that has a diskette drive bay in the media tray. Media tray (on front): Management module: Acoustical noise emissions: v Diskette drive: 1.44 MB v Minimum: One hot-swap management v Without acoustic attenuation module: Sound v IDE CD or DVD module providing the following features:...

  • Page 18: Major Components Of The Bladecenter Type 8677 And 1881 Unit

    Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881 unit The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your BladeCenter unit. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, each module bay must contain either a module or a filler module;...

  • Page 19: Front View

    Front view The following illustration shows the locations of components and indicators on the front of the BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881 unit. See “BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs” on page 13 for details about these components and indicators. Chapter 1. General information...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the locations of components and indicators on the rear of the BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881 unit. See “BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs” on page 13 for details about these components and indicators. BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 21: Bladecenter Unit Power, Controls, And Indicators

    BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to start and shut down the BladeCenter unit. Notes: 1. The removable media drives, keyboard, and mouse in the BladeCenter unit are viewed as USB devices by the blade server operating system. 2.

  • Page 22: Shutting Down The Bladecenter Unit

    Shutting down the BladeCenter unit You can shut down the BladeCenter unit by turning off the blade servers and disconnecting the BladeCenter unit from the power source. Complete the following steps to shut down the BladeCenter unit: 1. Refer to your blade server operating-system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down the operating system in the blade servers;...

  • Page 23: Bladecenter Components, Controls, And Leds

    BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front and rear of your BladeCenter unit. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Front view This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front of your BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 24 Writeable area System service card Rear view This section identifies the components and indicators on the rear of your BladeCenter unit. Switch module bay 3 Switch module 1 Power module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 Management module Reserved Blower module 2 Power module 2...
  • Page 25 Rear system LED panel: The LEDs on this panel provide status information for your BladeCenter unit. These LEDs duplicate the LEDs in the front system LED panel, see “System LED panel” on page 17 for more information about these LEDs. Blower module: Blower error LEDs...
  • Page 26 The following illustration shows the rear view for the currently available power modules. Power module LEDs: These LEDs indicate the condition of the power module. For additional information, see “Identifying problems using the Light Path Diagnostics feature” on page 29. v AC power: When this green LED is lit, ac input to the power module is present and within specifications.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Bladecenter Unit

    Note: You can turn off the location LED and the information LED through the Web interface or the IBM Director console. Power-on: When this green LED is lit, power is present in the BladeCenter unit. When this LED is off, the power subsystem, the ac power, or the LED has failed, or the management module is not present or not functioning.
  • Page 28 See the IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide for more information about the BladeCenter unit. See the Installation and User’s Guide for your blade server for more information about the blade server power controls and turning on or turning off the blade server.

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Default Ip Address On A New Bladecenter

    Registering and profiling the BladeCenter products You can register and profile the BladeCenter unit and blade servers on the World Wide Web. v To register, go to: http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ v To profile, go to: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Important: 1. Do not switch control of a shared removable media drive to another blade server until the activity lights on the drive is off, indicating that no read or write operations are in progress.
  • Page 30 BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Configuring Your Bladecenter Unit

    You can use these programs to perform tasks such v Defining the login IDs and passwords v Selecting recipients for alert notification of specific events © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009...

  • Page 32: Bladecenter Unit Power Requirement

    BladeCenter unit is viewed as a USB device by the blade server operating system.) Note: The IBM Director program is a system-management tool 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.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Bladecenter Unit

    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 34: Configuring I/O Modules

    The IBM Director program is a system-management product that comes with the BladeCenter unit. Through the remote connection on the management module, you can use the IBM Director software at the IBM Director console to configure the BladeCenter unit, modify the configuration, and set up more advanced features.

  • Page 35: About The Wizard

    BladeCenter units. In addition to performing initial configuration on BladeCenter units, you can use the built-in IBM Director tasks in the wizard to modify the configuration and to set up more advanced features. You can also create a reusable profile in the wizard for configuring or reconfiguring BladeCenter units.

  • Page 36: Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 Or Later

    RDM program to log into the BladeCenter system and install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system or BIOS update. Go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/director/about/director52/ extensions/rdm.html on the World Wide Web for updated information about the RDM program and to download the software:...
  • Page 37 A typical, preferred BladeCenter network topology is shown in the following illustration. See the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for more information and other topologies and guidelines. Chapter 2. Configuring your BladeCenter unit...
  • Page 38 Multiport aggregation group 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps links Switch A L2 Switch 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mgmt 10/100 Mbps management IBM Director links - Chassis management Switch B - Application deployment - Internal switches L2+ Switch Switch A...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Diagnostics

    BladeCenter unit. The Real Time Diagnostics software is available from the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support. It is run from the IBM Director Management Console window (under the BladeCenter task in the Task panel).
  • Page 40 To locate the actual component that caused the error, you must locate the lit error LED on that component. For example: A system error has occurred, and you have noted that the BladeCenter system-error LED is lit on the system LED panel. You then locate the module or blade server that also has an error LED lit (see “BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators”...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Installing Options

    BladeCenter unit and options. v The orange color on components and labels in your BladeCenter unit identifies hot-swap components. You can install or remove hot-swap modules and, with © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009...

  • Page 42: System Reliability Considerations

    BladeCenter unit itself. v For a list of supported options for your BladeCenter unit, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a module or filler module installed.

  • Page 43: Installing And Removing Modules

    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 “Replacing a blower module” on page 47. To install or remove all other modules, follow the instructions in this section.
  • Page 44 I/O modules. Table 1 on page 35 identifies the type of I/O module you can install in each I/O-module bay. Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support to see the list of supported I/O modules. Your BladeCenter unit supports a minimum of one hot-swap Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module, in I/O-module bay 1.
  • Page 45 The following table summarizes the types of modules that can be used in each I/O-module bay. See “Rear view” on page 10 for the location of the I/O-module bays on the BladeCenter unit. Table 1. Hot-swap I/O module types by location Bays I/O-module function Permissible I/O module...
  • Page 46 Power modules Note: The IBM BladeCenter E type 8677 and 1881 chassis must be configured to support 2320-watt power modules. See the IBM BladeCenter E 2320 Watt Power Modules Installation Guide for specific information and instructions. Your BladeCenter unit comes with one pair of 220-volt hot-swap power modules in power bays 1 and 2 that provides power to all the BladeCenter modules and to blade bays 1 through 6.

  • Page 47: Installing A Module

    Installing a module The following illustration shows how to install a power module, management module, or I/O module in the rear of the BladeCenter unit. See “Replacing a blower module” on page 47 for information about replacing a blower module. Before you begin, read the documentation that comes with your option.

  • Page 48: Removing A Module

    7. Attach any cables or cords required by the module. See “Input/output connectors” on page 46 for the location of connectors on the BladeCenter unit. Be sure to route the power cord on a power module through the strain-relief clamp on the power module. 8.
  • Page 49 1. Read the safety information beginning on page 85 and “Installation guidelines” on page 31 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 32. 2. Remove the acoustic module option, if installed, from the rear of the BladeCenter unit. See “Installing and removing the acoustic module option” on page 40 for instructions.

  • Page 50: Installing And Removing The Acoustic Module Option

    Installing and removing the acoustic module option For server environments where noise reduction is essential, you might choose to install the BladeCenter acoustic attenuation module option (acoustic module) on the BladeCenter unit. The acoustic module reduces the sound level of the BladeCenter unit to below 7.2 Bel using a T-shaped baffle.

  • Page 51: Removing The Acoustic Module Option

    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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Installing A Blade Server

    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.
  • Page 54 10. If desired, write identifying information on one of the user labels that come with the blade server; then, place the label on the BladeCenter bezel just below the blade server, as shown in the following illustration. User label Important: Do not place the label on the blade server or in any way block the ventilation holes on the blade server.

  • Page 55: Removing A Blade Server

    Removing a blade server Complete the following steps to remove a blade server from the BladeCenter unit. Attention: v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the BladeCenter unit for more than one minute without either a blade server or a filler blade installed in each blade bay.

  • Page 56: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation After you connect the cables to the modules and route the cables (if necessary, see the Rack Installation Instructions for information about routing the cables), start the BladeCenter unit (if it is not already started), and verify that it is working properly, as follows: 1.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

    This chapter describes the removal of server components. Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM products. See the parts listing in Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine if the component being replaced is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) or a FRU.

  • Page 58: Media Tray

    Media tray This section describes removing and opening the media tray. Removing the media tray Complete the following steps to remove the media tray. Note: v Read “Installation guidelines” on page 31. v Read the safety notices at “Safety information” on page 85. v Read “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices”...

  • Page 59: Optical Or Diskette Drive

    Lift points Tabs Pressure points Slots Reverse these instructions to reinstall the media tray cover. Press the rear of the cover down onto the two fasteners to secure the cover in place. Optical or diskette drive Note: The diskette drive is not present in all BladeCenter unit models. The optical drive and the diskette drive have the same securing mechanism, a wire-retention spring.

  • Page 60: Installing Suse To A Scsi Drive

    3. If you are removing the diskette drive, disconnect the cable from the rear of the drive. 4. Slip the wire spring out from under the retention hook, and pull it away from the drive. Set the wire spring aside. 5.

  • Page 61: Cd Interposer Board

    Fasteners Customer interface card USB connector 3. Disconnect the cables from the customer interface card. 4. Lift the two rear corners of the customer interface card to release it from the fasteners. 5. Slide the customer interface card toward the rear of the media tray until the USB connector is free of the opening;...

  • Page 62: Switch, Power, And Cooling (Spc) Chassis

    5. Lift the end of the interposer board that is closer to the customer interface card, and slide it toward the customer interface card until the other end of the interposer board is free of the retaining bracket. To install the replacement CD interposer board, reverse the previous steps, making sure to insert the tab on one end of the interposer board into the guide that is near the diskette drive.

  • Page 63: Media-Cable Tray

    Shipping bracket SPC chassis thumbscrews SPC chassis thumbscrews Release latch a. To disengage the shipping brackets, slide the shipping brackets towards the blowers. 7. Unscrew the captive thumbscrews at the bottom corners of the chassis, and pull them until the SPC chassis moves out about 1.27 cm (0.5 inches). 8.
  • Page 64 Fasteners Media cable tray 3. Remove the media tray cable. To replace or reinstall the media cable tray, reverse the previous steps. BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 65: Midplane

    Midplane Complete the following steps to replace the midplane. Note: v Read “Installation guidelines” on page 31. v Read the safety notices at “Safety information” on page 85. v Read “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 88. 1. Shut down the BladeCenter, and remove the SPC chassis (see “Switch, power, and cooling (SPC) chassis”...

  • Page 66: Rear System-Led Panel

    Rear system-LED panel The rear system-LED panel is on the SPC chassis. Complete the following steps to replace the rear system-LED panel. Note: v Read “Installation guidelines” on page 31. v Read the safety notices at “Safety information” on page 85. v Read “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices”...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    1. Check the configuration before you replace a FRU. Configuration problems can cause false errors and symptoms. 2. For IBM devices not supported by this index, refer to the manual for that device. 3. Blade modules (I/O, management, power) and blowers must be replaced during service within two minutes.
  • Page 68 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts Device Suggested action Blade server problem Blade servers turn off for no All blade bays must have a blade server, expansion unit, or filler blade in them. Blade apparent reason. bays that do not have these items installed or have them installed improperly disturb airflow in the BladeCenter unit with an adverse effect on BladeCenter unit cooling.
  • Page 69 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Device Suggested action CD-ROM cannot be The customer interface card (FRU number 59P6629) is not compatible with the JS20 configured with a JS20 blade blade server and must be replaced with the latest level FRU. server but works with a HSxx Note: The customer interface card installed in the BladeCenter is listed as the blade server.
  • Page 70 If you try to install SuSE Linux, Linux does not install. Download the latest operating system installation instructions for your operating system from the IBM Support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. The necessary workaround is described in the instructions for your operating system.
  • Page 71 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Device Suggested action Remote control does not work The remote console requires a display setting of 1024x768@60Hz in the blade server with default SuSE Linux, operating system. The default resolution in SuSE is 1024x768, but the default refresh version 8.0, display settings.
  • Page 72 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Device Suggested action Diskette drive is seen as Both Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux see the diskette drive as /dev/sdx (where x is /dev/sdx by Red Hat Linux the last SCSI device in the line) instead of /dev/fd0. When you try to mount the drive 7.3 and SuSE version 8.0 as fd0, the Linux operating system does not recognize the device (“not a valid block device”).
  • Page 73 (>1) in the ping request, and ignore the first ping response from that request. See the IBM 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module for BladeCenter Installation Guide for instructions on how to ping through the Telnet interface.
  • Page 74 Note: You can enable or disable the WOL feature on a blade server through the management-module Web interface or through the IBM Director console. Do not rely on the BladeCenter graphic in the Ethernet switch-module firmware Web interface to determine the presence or absence of blade servers in the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 75 USB device. Note: You can restart the management module through the Web interface to the management module or from a network management station such as the IBM Director console. Some failures on the BladeCenter unit can result in the management module restarting automatically.
  • Page 76 Suggested action Monitor problems The monitor works when you See the IBM 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module for BladeCenter Installation Guide for start the BladeCenter unit, but instructions on how to ping through the Telnet interface. goes blank when you start some application programs in the blade servers.
  • Page 77 You will need to select the mouse manually. Download the latest operating system installation instructions for your operating system from the IBM Support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. The steps for selecting the mouse are described in the instructions for your operating system.
  • Page 78 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Device Suggested action Updating the I/O-module If you log in to the Ethernet switch module directly (through the Ethernet configuration through the switch-module Web interface or Telnet interface instead of through the management I/O-module does not save the module Web interface) and update the I/O module configuration, saving the new management-module configuration saves only to the I/O-module NVRAM, not to the management-module...

  • Page 79: Light Path Diagnostics Table

    Light Path Diagnostics table The system-error LED on the system LED panel is lit when certain system errors occur. If the system-error LED on your BladeCenter unit is lit, use the following table to help determine the cause of the error and the action you should take. Table 3.

  • Page 80: Temperature Error Messages

    Table 3. Light Path Diagnostics (continued) Lit LED Cause Action Power module A critical error has occurred in the power Replace the module. If your BladeCenter unit error module. has a redundant module for this power module, the BladeCenter unit continues to function using the redundant module.

  • Page 81: Power Error Messages

    Power error messages Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician. Message Action Power module 3 or 4 is required to Ensure power modules 3 and 4 are installed and connected to ac power blades 7 to 14 power.

  • Page 82: Blade Server Error Messages

    Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician. Message Action System is under recommended voltage 1. Reseat the management module. for +5V 2.

  • Page 83: Management-Module Error Messages

    Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician. Message Action Switch module%d IP configuration was Information only. Take action as required. changed ENET [X] DHCP HSTN=X, DN=X, IP @= Ethernet configuration information.

  • Page 84: Bus Error Messages

    Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician. Message Action Remote access attempt failed. Invalid Failed attempt to log into the management module. userid or password received.

  • Page 85: Undetermined Problems

    Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881,” on page 77 to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician. Message Action Failure reading I2C device. Check 1. Reseat the I/O modules. devices on bus 5. 2.

  • Page 86: Problem Determination Tips

    Note: The front and rear panel LEDs will not function with the media tray removed. 3. Move the power module to bay 2. 4. Remove and reconnect the power cord to the power module. 5. Replace the management module. 6. Replace the power module. 7.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Bladecenter Type 8677 And 1881

    Front Bezel (models 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 46C5450 BladeCenter system service label (all models except 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 26K9419 4Tx, 3Xx) BladeCenter system service label (models 3Rx, 3Xx) 39M3313 BladeCenter system service label (models 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 46C5451 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009...
  • Page 88 Index System (BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881) FRU No. CRU/FRU Diskette drive, USB (primary) (all models except 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 39M0109 Diskette drive, USB (alternate) (all models except 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 39M0109 CD-RW/DVD-ROM, slim (primary) (models 3Rx, 3Xx) 43W4581 CD-RW/DVD-ROM (alternate) (models 3Rx, 3Xx) 39M3551...

  • Page 89: Rear View

    Rear view Index System (BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881) FRU No. CRU/FRU Midplane card (all models except 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Xx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 26K9450 Midplane card (models 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 46M0540 Midplane card (models 3Rx, 3Xx) 39R8563 SPC chassis (all models except 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Xx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 49P2530 SPC chassis (models 3Rx, 3Sx, 4Sx, 3Xx) 39M3223...
  • Page 90 Index System (BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881) FRU No. CRU/FRU Media cable with bracket (models 3Sx, 3Tx, 4Sx, 4Tx) 46C5452 1Gb 4-Port Ethernet Expansion Card (optional all models) 44W4488 6 Port Server Connectivity module (optional all models) 46M6151 10GbE 850NM Fibre SFP Plus Transceiver 44W4411 Bezel assembly, (optional all models) 43X0438...
  • Page 91 Index System (BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881) FRU No. CRU/FRU Miscellaneous Parts Kit (all models) 26K9699 v CD-ROM spring retainer (1) v Diskette drive spring retainer (1) v Mounting hardware assembly (1) v Upper damper (4) v Lower damper (4) v Screw, M3.5 slotted (8) v Label, customer write on (2) Miscellaneous Parts Kit (model 3RX)
  • Page 92 Index System (BladeCenter Type 8677 and 1881) FRU No. CRU/FRU Switch, 10 port Qlogic (optional all models) 32R1910 Switch, BladeCenter SAS module (optional all models) 39Y9193 Switch, Brocade (optional all models) 90P0164 Switch, CISCO Ethernet (optional all models) 13N2285 Switch, CISCO Ethernet (optional all models) 25R5391 Switch, CISCO Fibre Channel Ethernet module assembly (optional all 32R1891...

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Appendix B. Related Service Information

    Safety information The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.

  • Page 96: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

  • Page 97: Safety Inspection Guide

    This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide.

  • Page 98: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.

  • Page 99: Grounding Requirements

    Korean v Spanish Important: All caution and danger statements in this IBM documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in this section.
  • Page 100 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. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
  • Page 101 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 102 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
  • Page 103 Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. Importante: Todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo da IBM documentation começam com um número. Este número é utilizado para fazer referência cruzada de uma instrução de cuidado ou perigo no idioma inglês com as versões traduzidas das instruções de cuidado ou perigo encontradas nesta seção.
  • Page 104 Instrução 1 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque: v Não conecte ou desconecte cabos e não realize instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
  • Page 105 Instrução 2 CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria IBM, Número de Peça 33F8354 ou uma bateria de tipo equivalente, recomendada pelo fabricante. Se o seu sistema possui um móídulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas pelo mesmo tipo de mídulo, do mesmo fabricante.
  • Page 106 Instrução 4 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CUIDADO: Ao levantar a máquina, faça-o com segurança. Instrução 5 CUIDADO: Os botões Liga/Desliga localizados no dispositivo e na fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação.
  • Page 107 Instrução 20 CUIDADO: Para prevenir acidentes, antes de erguer a unidade, remova todas as láminas para reduzir o peso. Instrução 21 CUIDADO: A energia é uma ameaça quando a låmina estiver conectada à fonte de alimentação. Sempre substitua a cobertura da låmina antes de efetuar a instalação. Appendix B.
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  • Page 114 Luokan 1 Laserlaite BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 115 Important: Toutes les consignes Attention et Danger indiquées dans la bibliothèque IBM documentation sont précédées d'un numéro. Ce dernier permet de mettre en correspondance la consigne en anglais avec ses versions traduites dans la présente section. Par exemple, si une consigne de type Attention est précédée du chiffre 1, ses traductions sont également précédées du chiffre 1 dans la présente section.
  • Page 116 Notice n° 1 DANGER Le courant électrique passant dans les câbles de communication, ou les cordons téléphoniques et d'alimentation peut être dangereux. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique: v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d'alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
  • Page 117 ATTENTION: Remplacez la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement - voir la référence IBM - ou par une pile équivalente recommandée par le fabricant. Si votre système est doté d'un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
  • Page 118 Notice n° 4 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Faites-vous aider pour soulever ce produit. Notice n° 5 ATTENTION: Le bouton de mise sous tension/hors tension de l'unité et l'interrupteur d'alimentation du bloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas l'arrivée de courant électrique à...
  • Page 119 á une source d'alimentation. Remettez toujours en place le carter du Serveur lame avant d'installer le Serveur lame. Wichtig: Alle Sicherheitshinweise in dieser IBM documentation beginnen mit einer Nummer. Diese Nummer verweist auf einen englischen Sicherheitshinweis mit den übersetzten Versionen dieses Hinweises in diesem Abschnitt.
  • Page 120 Hinweis 1 VORSICHT Elektrische Spannungen von Netz-, Telefon- und Datenübertragungsleitungen sind gefährlich. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen.
  • Page 121 Hinweis 2 ACHTUNG: Eine verbrauchte Batterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der IBM Teilenummer 33F8354 oder durch eine vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Wenn Ihr System ein Modul mit einer Lithium-Batterie enthält, ersetzen Sie es immer mit dem selben Modultyp vom selben Hersteller. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
  • Page 122 Hinweis 4 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Beim Anheben der Maschine die vorgeschriebenen Sicherheitsbestimmungen beachten. Hinweis 5 ACHTUNG: Mit dem Betriebsspannungsschalter an der Vorderseite des Servers und dem Betriebsspannungsschalter am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für den Server nicht unterbrochen. Der Server könnte auch mehr als ein Netzkabel aufweisen. Um die gesamte Stromversorgung des Servers auszuschalten, muß...
  • Page 123 Stromschlags. Bringen Sie die Abdeckung der Blades immer an, bevor Sie sie installieren. Importante: Tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo riportati nella pubblicazione IBM documentation iniziano con un numero. Questo numero viene utilizzato per confrontare avvisi di attenzione o di pericolo in inglese con le versioni tradotte riportate in questa sezione.
  • Page 124 Avviso 1 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica circolante nei cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di segnale è pericolosa. Per evitare il pericolo di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare i cavi, non effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione di questo prodotto durante i temporali. v Collegare tutti i cavi di alimentazione ad una presa elettrica correttamente cablata e munita di terra di sicurezza.
  • Page 125 Avviso 2 ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo una batteria IBM con numero parte 33F8354 o batterie dello stesso tipo o di tipo equivalente consigliate dal produttore. Se il sistema di cui si dispone è provvisto di un modulo contenente una batteria al litio, sostituire tale batteria solo con un tipo di modulo uguale a quello fornito dal produttore.
  • Page 126 Avviso 4 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ATTENZIONE: Durante il sollevamento della macchina seguire delle norme di sicurezza. Avviso 5 ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante del controllo dell'alimentazione situato sull'unità e l'interruttore di alimentazione posto sull'alimentatore non disattiva la corrente elettrica fornita all'unità.
  • Page 127 Avviso 20 ATTENZIONE: Per evitare incidenti, prima di sollevare l’unità, rimuovere tutte le lame in modo da ridurre il peso. Avviso 21 ATTENZIONE: Quando la lama è collegata alla sorgente elettrica è presente una tensione pericolosa. Sostituire sempre il coperchio della lama prima di installarla. Appendix B.
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  • Page 133 Importante: Todas las declaraciones de precauciín de esta IBM documentation empiezan con un número. Dicho número se emplea para establecer una referencia cruzada de una declaraciín de precauciín o peligro en inglés con las versiones traducidas que de dichas declaraciones pueden encontrarse en esta secciín.
  • Page 134 Declaración 1 PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica de los cables telefínicos, de alimentaciín y de comunicaciones es perjudicial. Para evitar una descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte ningún cable ni realice las operaciones de instalaciín, mantenimiento o reconfiguraciín de este producto durante una tormenta. v Conecte cada cable de alimentaciín a una toma de alimentaciín eléctrica con conexiín a tierra y cableado correctos.
  • Page 135 PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando desee sustituir la batería de litio, utilice únicamente el número de pieza 33F8354 de IBM o cualquier tipo de batería equivalente que recomiende el fabricante. Si el sistema tiene un mídulo que contiene una batería de litio, sustitúyalo únicamente por el mismo tipo de mídulo, que ha de estar creado por el mismo fabricante.
  • Page 136 Declaración 4 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Tome medidas de seguridad al levantar el producto. Declaración 5 PRECAUCIÓN: El botín de control de alimentaciín del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentaciín de la fuente de alimentaciín no apagan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo.
  • Page 137 Declaración 20 PRECAUCIÓN: Para prevenir ferimentos pessoais, antes de levantar a unidade retire todas as låminas para diminuir o peso. Declaración 21 PRECAUCIÓN: Existe energia perigosa quando a låmina está ligada à fonte de alimentação. Substitua sempre a cobertura da låmina antes de instalar a mesma. Appendix B.
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  • Page 139: 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 140: Important Notes

    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. BladeCenter E Type 8677 and 1881: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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 143: Power Cords

    Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 144 IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 39M5294 Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Channel Islands, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman,...

  • Page 145: Index

    5 diskette drive activity 13 Dynamic Host Control Protocol 23 error blower 15 system 17 front of server 17 eject button front view 13 diskette drive 13 information optical drive 13 system LED panel 17 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009...
  • Page 146 LEDs (continued) power cords 133 location power module 36 blade server 17 error LED description 16 BladeCenter 17 specifications 5 optical drive activity 13 power supply, specifications 6, 7 over-temp 17 power-on LED power-on system LED panel 17 system LED panel 17 problem rear view 14 hardware 29...
  • Page 147 web site publication ordering 83 support 83 support line, telephone numbers 84 Web site 1 compatible options 32 weight 5, 6, 7 World Wide Web 1 Index...
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  • Page 150 Part Number: 49Y0145 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 49Y0145...

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