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BladeCenter HT
Type 8740 and 8750
Installation and User's
Guide
Welcome.
This
Installation and User's Guide
contains information for setting
up and configuring your BladeCenter HT
unit and its components.
For additional information about
your BladeCenter HT device, view
the publications on the
Documentation CD.
also find the most
current information about
BladeCenter HT devices at
http://www.ibm.com/support/.
You can
Read the BladeCenter HT overview in
Chapter 1 of this
Installation and User's Guide
Define and document the configuration
parameters for your BladeCenter HT unit
using the worksheets in Appendix A of this
Installation and User's Guide
Set up your operating environment and
install the rack using the
instructions that come with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter HT unit in the rack
using the instructions in the
BladeCenter
HT 2-Post Rack Installation Instructions
or the
4-Post Rack Installation Instructions.
Install the power modules and
management modules in the BladeCenter HT
unit using the instructions in this
and User's Guide
and the documents
that come with each component.
Perform initial BladeCenter HT unit
configuration using the instructions in the
Management Module User's Guide.
Install and configure I/O modules in the
BladeCenter HT unit using the instructions in
Installation and User's Guide
this
and the documents that come
with each I/O module.
Install and configure blade servers in the
BladeCenter unit using the instructions in
this
Installation and User's Guide
and the documents that come
with each blade server.
.
.
Installation

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  • Page 1 User's Guide and the documents that come with each component. current information about BladeCenter HT devices at http://www.ibm.com/support/. Perform initial BladeCenter HT unit configuration using the instructions in the Management Module User's Guide. Install and configure I/O modules in the...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    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/.
  • Page 3 BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 81 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 83. Third Edition (February 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Alarm panel module ..... . 7 The IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD ....7 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 BladeCenter HT networking guidelines ....64 Chapter 5. IBM Director ..... 65 Chapter 6.
  • Page 7 Hardware service and support ....82 IBM Taiwan product service ....82 Appendix C.
  • Page 8 BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: 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. 2008...
  • 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 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 12 Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements.
  • Page 13 Statement 29: CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the earthed conductor of the dc supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. If this connection is made, all of the following conditions must be met: v This equipment shall be connected directly to the dc supply system earthing electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the dc supply system earthing electrode...
  • Page 14 Statement 31: 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 power source.
  • Page 15 Statement 32: CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight. 65.5 kg (5X) (144 lbs) (4X) 154 kg (12X) (340 lbs) (4X) Statement 33: CAUTION: This device does not provide a power control button. Removing power supply modules or turning off the server blades does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 16 Statement 34: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: v This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1, First Edition, The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. v Connect the equipment to a properly grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    BladeCenter HT unit. The CDs can be used with a USB or network CD-ROM drive. You can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/BladeCenter. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 18: Locating And Recording Bladecenter Ht Unit Information

    Locating and recording BladeCenter HT unit information Record information about your BladeCenter HT unit in the following table. You will need this information for future reference. Product name BladeCenter HT Machine type _____________________________________________ Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________ The serial number, machine type and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear of the chassis.

  • Page 19: Deployment Scenarios

    Deployment scenarios The IBM BladeCenter HT unit can be deployed to support a variety of networking goals and environments, such as: v Central Office (CO) environment The IBM BladeCenter HT is ideally suited for network telecommunications facilities or carrier-grade environments that require maximum equipment operability.

  • Page 20: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter HT unit. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Media tray (on front): Management module: Environment (per Telcordia GR-63-CORE): v Minimum: One hot-swap media tray v Minimum: One hot-swap advanced...

  • Page 21: The Bladecenter Ht Components

    The BladeCenter HT components The BladeCenter HT unit supports the following hot-swap components: v Blade servers v Media tray v Advanced management modules v I/O modules v Power modules v Fan modules v Multiplexer expansion modules v Alarm panel module See “Major components of the BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit”...

  • Page 22: I/O Modules

    I/O modules The BladeCenter HT unit has eight hot-swap I/O-module bays that are compatible with three types of I/O modules (see “BladeCenter HT components and LEDs” on page 18 for the location of the I/O module bays). These bays can be used as follows: Notes: 1.

  • Page 23: Alarm Panel Module

    The IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD The IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD contains documentation for your BladeCenter HT unit in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements...

  • Page 24: Related Documentation

    In addition to this Installation and User’s Guide, the following related documentation is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/ or on the IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter HT unit: v BladeCenter HT Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Documentation CD.
  • Page 25 IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, 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 26: 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 HT Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 27: Major Components Of The Bladecenter Ht Type 8740 And 8750 Unit

    Major components of the BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit The following illustrations show the locations of the major components in the BladeCenter HT unit. Front view Double height filler for the high-speed I/O-module bay High-speed interposer tray Single height filler for the high-speed I/O-module bay High-speed...
  • Page 28 Rear view Notes: 1. The BladeCenter HT unit comes with two dc power boxes or two ac power boxes. The power boxes cannot be changed from the type that is already installed. 2. If you have a dc power box in your BladeCenter HT unit, the type of dc terminal cover you have might vary.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Bladecenter Ht Unit Power, Components, And Indicators

    Important: The release handles on the fan shuttle have a safety switch that disables power output from the power boxes. If the release handles are not secured to the chassis with the thumbscrews, the BladeCenter HT unit will not power on. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Bladecenter Ht Type 8740 To Dc Power

    Only trained service personnel, other than IBM service technicians, are authorized to make the connections to and disconnections from the dc power source. IBM service technicians are not certified or authorized to install or remove the dc power cables. The customer is responsible for ensuring that only trained service personnel install or remove the dc power cables.
  • Page 31 Flat washer (optional) Split washer When connecting a wire to each stud, install a flat washer (optional) on the stud, install the wire, install a flat washer (optional), install a split washer and then install the nut. The following guidelines are provided for connecting a 60 A BladeCenter HT unit to a -48 V dc power source: v The power source must have a minimum of 80 A overcurrent protection.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Bladecenter Ht Type 8750 To Ac Power

    Connecting the BladeCenter HT type 8750 to ac power: The BladeCenter HT unit has four ac-power C20 input connectors. Two C20/C19 type ac jumper cords are supplied with the BladeCenter HT unit. To supply power to the BladeCenter HT unit, connect one end of each power cord to a power connector on the rear of the BladeCenter HT unit and the other end of each power cord to a 200-240 volt 20 amp power distribution unit or appropriate electrical outlet.
  • Page 33 Only trained service personnel, other than IBM service technicians, are authorized to make the connections to and disconnections from the -48 volt dc power source. IBM service technicians are not certified or authorized to install or remove the -48 volt power cable.

  • Page 34: Bladecenter Ht Components And Leds

    b. Disconnect all power cords on the BladeCenter HT unit from the power connectors. BladeCenter HT components and LEDs This section identifies the components and LEDs on the front and rear of the BladeCenter HT unit. Front view This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front of the BladeCenter HT unit.

  • Page 35: Power Modules

    Power modules The following illustration shows the LEDs on each power module. Input power LED Power module error LED Fan error LED Output power LED The LEDs on each power module indicate the condition of the power module and fan pack. Note: The orientation of the power module that is shown in the illustration is for one of the top power modules.

  • Page 36: Management Modules

    USB connectors: Use these connectors to attach USB v2.0, or earlier, compatible devices. Management modules See the management module documentation on the IBM BladeCenter HT Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter HT unit for a description of the LEDs and connectors on the module.

  • Page 37: Rear View

    Rear view This section identifies the components, connectors, and LEDs on the rear of the BladeCenter HT unit. The following illustration shows a BladeCenter HT Type 8750 with ac-power connectors. ESD connector Network-clock bay 2 Power connector 1 Power connector 3 Network-clock bay 1 Multiplexer expansion...

  • Page 38: Power Connectors

    Power connectors Connect a power cord from each power connector to an appropriate power source. See “Supplying power to the BladeCenter HT unit” on page 13 for more information. Fan modules Fan module orientation mark Fan module fault LED When the amber LED on a fan module is lit, an error has been detected in the fan module.
  • Page 39 blade server requires attention, the location LED on the blade server usually will also be lit. After the BladeCenter HT unit has been located, you can have the system administrator turn off the location LED. v Critical system fault: When this LED is lit, the BladeCenter HT unit has a critical system fault.

  • Page 40: Multiplexer Expansion Module

    Pin # Description Input/Output signal Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved The electrical specifications for the alarm panel interface connector are as follows: – Outputs - Voltage range: 0 V dc to -100 V dc (maximum current 0.3 A at 100 V dc) - Current range: 0 A to 1 A (maximum voltage 30 V dc at 1 A) - Worst-case VA: 1 A at -30 V dc (30 VA maximum) indefinitely –...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Installing The Bladecenter Ht Unit And Options

    BladeCenter HT unit” on page 13 for more information. __ 8. Make sure that the latest level of firmware is installed on all of the BladeCenter HT components. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ for additional information. __ 9. Configure the management module in the BladeCenter HT unit. See the BladeCenter HT Advanced Management Module Installation Guide that comes with your management module for information and instructions.

  • Page 42: Installing The Bladecenter Ht Unit In A Rack

    BladeCenter HT unit. v For a list of supported optional devices for the BladeCenter HT unit, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following...

  • Page 43: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the BladeCenter HT unit and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the release of stored static electricity that can damage electric circuits.

  • Page 44: Removing Components From A Bladecenter Ht Unit

    The cable management trays can be installed with or without the BladeCenter HT bezel. To remove the cable management trays and the BladeCenter HT bezel, see the IBM BladeCenter HT Bezel Installation Instructions for more information. To remove a cable management tray that is installed without the BladeCenter HT...

  • Page 45: Removing A Power Module

    Removing a power module To remove a power module, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 3rd power module Power-module filler Handle (open) 4th power Handle module (open) 2.

  • Page 46: Removing A Blade Server

    Removing a blade server Attention: Note the bay number. Reinstalling a blade server into a different bay other than the one from which it was removed can have unintended consequences. Some configuration information and update options are established according to bay number.

  • Page 47: Removing A Media Tray

    Removing a media tray To remove a media tray, complete the following steps. Media tray 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull the media tray release handle to the open position. The media tray moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).
  • Page 48 Button (out position) Raised edge Narrow guide slot 3. Press the release button next to the CompactFlash module that you are removing. The release button extends from the media tray. 4. Press the release button again to eject the CompactFlash module from the media tray.

  • Page 49: Removing An I/O Module

    Removing an I/O module To remove an I/O module or module filler, complete the following steps. I/O module Handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull the release handle to the open position. The module moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

  • Page 50: Removing An I/O-Module Interposer

    Removing an I/O-module interposer To remove an I/O-module interposer or tray, complete the following steps. I/O filler tray I/O bay filler Handle (open) I/O module interposer 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2.

  • Page 51: Removing A High-Speed I/O Module

    Removing a high-speed I/O module To remove a high-speed switch module or module filler, complete the following steps. Double-height high-speed I/O filler High-speed I/O bay 7 High-speed High-speed I/O bay 8 I/O module 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26.

  • Page 52: Removing A Management Module

    Removing a management module To remove a management module or module filler, complete the following steps. Management module Handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull the module release handle to the open position. The module moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

  • Page 53: Removing A Management-Module Interposer

    Removing a management-module interposer To remove a management-module interposer or interposer-filler tray, complete the following steps. Management module tray filler Management module filler Management module interposer Handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26.

  • Page 54: Removing A Network Clock Filler

    Removing a network clock filler To remove a network clock filler, complete the following steps. Network clock-module filler Release handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull the release handle to the open position. The filler moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

  • Page 55: Removing A Multiplexer Expansion Module

    Removing a multiplexer expansion module To remove a multiplexer expansion module, complete the following steps. Multiplexer expansion module Release handle open 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull the release handle to the open position. The module moves out of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

  • Page 56: Removing An Alarm Panel Module

    Removing an alarm panel module To remove an alarm panel module or module filler, complete the following steps. Release handle open Alarm panel module 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2.

  • Page 57: Removing A Fan Module

    Removing a fan module To remove a fan module, complete the following steps. Release levers Fan module 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. Fan module 3 orientation mark Push down on these levers to partially eject Push down on...

  • Page 58: Removing A Dc Terminal Cover

    Release lever Shipping block Screw a. Remove the phillips-head screw that attaches the shipping block to the BladeCenter HT unit. b. Pull the shipping block away from the BladeCenter HT unit. Place the shipping block and screw in a safe place. Note: When the BladeCenter HT unit is shipped, a shipping block must be installed for each fan module.

  • Page 59: Removing The Fan Shuttle

    DC terminal cover Screws To remove a dc terminal cover from an IBM BladeCenter HT type 8740, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Shut down each blade server. See the documentation that comes with your blade servers for the procedure for shutting down the operating system.

  • Page 60: Installing Components Into A Bladecenter Ht Unit

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Shut down the operating systems and turn off any blade servers in the BladeCenter HT unit. See the documentation that comes with the blade server for detailed instructions.

  • Page 61: Installing The Fan Shuttle

    Installing the fan shuttle To install the shuttle, complete the following steps. Fan shuttle Chassis Captive thumb screws Captive screws (4 places) Release handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2.

  • Page 62: Installing A Fan Module

    9. Reconnect any cables that you disconnected from the modules in the rear of the BladeCenter HT unit. 10. Reconnect the power to the BladeCenter HT unit (see “Supplying power to the BladeCenter HT unit” on page 13). 11. Restart any blade servers that were shut down in the BladeCenter HT unit. See the documentation that comes with each blade server for detailed instructions.

  • Page 63: Installing A Network Clock Filler

    4. If you are shipping the BladeCenter HT unit to another location, install the shipping block that came with the BladeCenter HT unit. Note: When the BladeCenter HT unit is shipped, a shipping block must be installed for each fan module. The shipping block is installed below the release lever that is on the same side as the fan module orientation mark.

  • Page 64: Installing A Multiplexer Expansion Module

    3. Slide the filler into the module bay until it stops. 4. Push the release handle to the closed position. Installing a multiplexer expansion module To install a multiplexer expansion module or module filler, complete the following steps. Multiplexer expansion module Release handle open...

  • Page 65: Installing An Alarm Panel Module

    Installing an alarm panel module To install an alarm panel module or module filler, complete the following steps. Release handle open Alarm panel module 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2.

  • Page 66: Installing A Management-Module Interposer

    Installing a management-module interposer To install a management-module interposer or filler tray, complete the following steps. Management module tray filler Management module filler Management module interposer Handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26.

  • Page 67: Installing A Management Module

    Installing a management module To install a management module, complete the following steps. Management module Handle (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Remove the management-module filler, if one is installed (see “Removing a management module”...

  • Page 68: Installing An I/O-Module Interposer

    Installing an I/O-module interposer Note: Before you install a new I/O-module interposer, read the documentation that comes with the interposer for detailed instructions. To install an I/O-module interposer, complete the following steps. I/O filler tray I/O bay filler Handle (open) I/O module interposer 1.

  • Page 69: Installing An I/O Module

    Installing an I/O module The BladeCenter HT unit has 4 hot-swap I/O-module bays that are compatible with three types of I/O modules (see “BladeCenter HT components and LEDs” on page 18 for the location of the I/O-module bays). Each I/O module requires an I/O-module interposer to be installed first.

  • Page 70: Installing A High-Speed I/O-Module Interposer Tray

    Installing a high-speed I/O-module interposer tray Note: Before you install a new high-speed I/O-module interposer, read the documentation that comes with the interposer for detailed instructions. To install a high-speed I/O-module interposer or tray, complete the following steps. High-speed High-speed I/O bay 7 interposer tray (upper)

  • Page 71: Installing A High-Speed I/O Module

    Installing a high-speed I/O module The BladeCenter HT unit has 4 hot-swap high-speed I/O-module bays (see “Major components of the BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750 unit” on page 11 for the location of the I/O-module bays). Each high-speed I/O module requires a high-speed I/O-module interposer to be installed first.

  • Page 72: Installing A Compactflash Module

    Installing a CompactFlash module To install a CompactFlash module, complete the following steps. Media tray Primary connector Secondary connector 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Pull out the media tray from the BladeCenter HT unit so that the CompactFlash connectors are accessible (see “Removing a media tray”...

  • Page 73: Installing A Media Tray

    Installing a media tray To install a media tray, complete the following steps. Media tray 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Make sure that the media tray release lever is in the open position and the CompactFlash release buttons are pushed into the in position.

  • Page 74: Installing A Power Module

    Installing a power module To install a power module, complete the following steps. 3rd power module Power-module filler Handle (open) 4th power Handle module (open) 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2.

  • Page 75: Installing A Blade Server

    Installing a blade server 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. Attention: If this is the initial installation of a blade server in the BladeCenter HT unit, you must configure the blade server by using the blade server Configuration/Setup Utility program and install the blade server operating system.

  • Page 76: Installing The Cable Management Trays Without A Bezel

    Installing the cable management trays without a bezel The cable management trays can be installed with or without the BladeCenter HT bezel option. If installing the BladeCenter HT bezel, see the IBM BladeCenter HT Bezel Installation Instructions that comes with the BladeCenter HT bezel for more information.

  • Page 77: Installing A Dc Terminal Cover

    Locking tabs DC terminal cover Screws To install a dc terminal cover on an IBM BladeCenter HT type 8740, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 26. 2. Make sure power has been disconnected from the BladeCenter HT unit. See “Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter HT unit”...

  • Page 78: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation After you connect the cables to the modules and route the cables (see the cable routing instructions that come with the rack, if necessary), complete the following steps to start the BladeCenter HT unit and verify that it is working correctly: 1.

  • Page 79: Chapter 4. Configuration And Networking Guidelines

    You can also install a pass-thru module that is connected to an external Ethernet switch in either or both of these I/O-module bays. See the documentation that comes with your blade server and operating system for instructions. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 80: Bladecenter Ht Networking Guidelines

    BladeCenter HT networking guidelines Make sure the network infrastructure is configured before you connect the BladeCenter HT unit to a LAN switch or similar network device. Each blade server has two independent Ethernet controllers, each with its own MAC address and a dedicated 1000 Mbps link to one of the switch modules in I/O-module bays 1 and 2.

  • Page 81: Chapter 5. Ibm Director

    Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the BladeCenter HT unit, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/rev2/topic/diricinfo/ fqm0_main.htm, and the IBM Systems x Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html,...
  • Page 82 BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Chapter 6. Shared Bladecenter Ht Resources

    When you use some keyboards, such as the 28L3644 (37L0888) keyboard, you must hold down the Shift key while you enter this key sequence. Note: The KVM control key sequence does not change the ownership of the media tray resources. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 84 It can take up to 20 seconds for the operating system in the switched-to blade server to recognize the media tray or the KVM. If you install Microsoft Windows 2000 on a blade server while it is not the current owner of the media tray or the KVM, the first time the blade server requests ownership after the operating system has been installed, it can take up to 1 minute for the operating system to recognize the devices (this is a one-time-only occurrence).

  • Page 85: Chapter 7. Solving Problems

    Real Time Diagnostics tests the major components of the BladeCenter HT unit, including the management modules, I/O modules, removable-media drives, and the blade servers. Real Time Diagnostics can be plugged into an existing IBM Director environment or installed without IBM Director present. For documentation and download information for Real Time Diagnostics, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting Tables

    Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. Note: The symptoms for monitor, keyboard, and mouse apply only to the devices that are connected to the management module; they do not apply to the remote console.

  • Page 87: Monitor Or Video Problems

    Note: These symptoms apply only to the monitor that is connected to the management module; they do not apply to the remote console. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the documentation that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor.

  • Page 88: Management Module Problems

    Management module problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the BladeCenter HT Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 89: Fan Module Problems

    Fan module problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the BladeCenter HT Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 90: Light Path Diagnostic Leds

    Light path diagnostic LEDs Light path diagnostic LEDs are a system of LEDs on the BladeCenter HT unit and the BladeCenter HT components that can be used to diagnose system errors. If the front or rear system-error LED on the BladeCenter HT unit is lit, one or more error LEDs on the BladeCenter HT components also might be lit.
  • Page 91 Lit LED Cause Action Critical system fault When this LED is lit, the BladeCenter HT unit 1. Check the error log for messages. has a critical system fault. A critical system 2. Look for a lit error LED on the modules and fault is an error or event that is detected by the blade servers to locate a failing component: system with a significant impact to the system.
  • Page 92 BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Appendix A. Bladecenter Ht Management-Module Configuration Worksheet

    BladeCenter HT unit through the management module. Information about using the worksheet is provided in the Management Module User’s Guide for your management module. General settings Management-module name Contact name Physical location Clock settings Login profiles Login ID Password Authority level © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 94 External network interface (eth0) DHCP __ DHCP with rollover to static __ DHCP only __ Static IP only Host name Static IP configuration (configure only if DHCP is disabled) IP address ___.___.___.___ Subnet mask ___.___.___.___ Gateway IP address ___.___.___.___ Internal network interface (eth1) Interface IP address ___.___.___.___ Subnet mask...
  • Page 95 Alerts Remote alert recipients Receives critical alerts only Status Notification method __ SNMP over LAN __ E-mail over LAN __ IBM Director Host name (or IP address) E-mail address Global remote alert settings Remote alerts retry limit Delay between retries...
  • Page 96 Network protocols SNMP SNMP agent __ Enable __ Disable SNMP traps __ Enable __ Disable Community name Host name (or IP address) SMTP Host name (or IP address) __ Enable __ Disable DNS server IP address 1 ___.___.___.___ DNS server IP address 2 ___.___.___.___ DNS server IP address 3 ___.___.___.___...

  • Page 97: Appendix B. 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 additional...

  • Page 98: Software Service And Support

    Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with BladeCenter HT products. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 101: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Attention: 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.

  • Page 105: Index

    18 FRU ready for removal configuration sheet LEDs 23 management module 77 configuring BladeCenter HT unit 63 I/O module 63 getting help 81 configuring the management module 63 connectors front 18 serial connector 23 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 106 33 major system fault 20 I/O-module interposer LEDs 23 installing 52 management module 5 removing 34 alerts 79 IBM Director 65 configuration sheet 77 installation completion 62 configuring 63 installation requirements 25 description 5 installing external network interface 78...
  • Page 107 network clock filler safety information installing 47 overview viii removing 38 serial connector networking guidelines 64 connectors 23 size 4 status LEDs 18, 21 system reliability 26 system specifications 4 options systems management 65 installing 26 overview safety information viii Telco alarm connector connectors 23 troubleshooting 69...
  • Page 108 BladeCenter HT Type 8740 and 8750: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 110 Part Number: 44R5188 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44R5188...

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