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BladeCenter HS20
Type 8843
Installation and
User's Guide
Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade server.
Your blade
server features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
Installation and User's Guide
contains information for installing,
configuring, and using
your blade server.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
CD or download from the
IBM Support Web site, at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
Documentation
Before installing the BladeCenter HS20
Type 8843 blade server 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 server into the
BladeCenter unit, install options such as
drives, memory modules, or expansion cards
in the blade server, if applicable.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 3 for more information.
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
Install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions provided
with the applications.
The blade server is now
ready to use. Be sure to
register and profile your
blade server on the
IBM Support Web site.

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  • Page 1 Documentation publications on the CD or download from the Install additional applications IBM Support Web site, at according to the instructions provided http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. with the applications. The blade server is now ready to use. Be sure to...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you ® installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ solved?
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  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 69 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 87. Second Edition (January 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Related documentation ..... . 4 The IBM Documentation CD ....4 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....68 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General Terms ..... . 69 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms .
  • Page 7 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ..91 Taiwanese Class A warning statement ....91 Chinese Class A warning statement ....92 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement .
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  • Page 9 Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 10 IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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.
  • Page 14 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    “Related documentation” on page 4. Record information about the blade server in the following table. You will need these numbers when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/. Product name...
  • Page 16 The BladeCenter HS20 blade server has one of the bezels shown in the following illustration. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware. Release levers Release button Eserver BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 A set of user labels comes with the BladeCenter HS20 blade server. When you install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, write identifying information on a label and place the label on the BladeCenter unit bezel. The following illustrations show the placement of the labels, adjacent to the blade servers, on two typical BladeCenter unit types.

  • Page 18: Related Documentation

    Depending on your BladeCenter product, additional documents might be included on the Documentation CD. In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit type for information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration. This document is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/eserver/bladecenter.

  • Page 19: Notices And Statements Used In This Document

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

  • Page 20: Features And Specifications

    BladeCenter T unit, the SCSI controller is able to interface to the solid-state flash hard disk drives. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.
  • Page 21 IBM Enterprise X-Architecture IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology leverages proven innovative IBM technologies to build powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers. Enterprise X-Architecture technology includes features such as light path diagnostics, Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA), and Advanced System Management. ™ v IBM ServerGuide...
  • Page 22 – Redundant with performance impact – Non-redundant You can configure and monitor the power environment by using the management module. For more information about configuring and using power throttling, see the management-module documentation or http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Eserver BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Bladecenter Hs20 Specifications For Non-Nebs/Etsi Environments

    BladeCenter HS20 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843 blade server operating in a non-NEBS/ETSI environment. Note: Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit. Microprocessor: Integrated functions: Electrical Input: 12 V dc...

  • Page 24: Major Components Of The Blade Server

    Major components of the blade server You must remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover to see the components. The following illustration shows the major components of a BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843 blade server. DIMM Blade expansion unit connector Heat sink...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, Jumpers, Switches, And Indicators

    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 server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 26: Understanding The Control Panel And Leds

    v The management module can turn off the blade server. Understanding the control panel and LEDs This section describes the controls and LEDs on the BladeCenter HS20 blade server. Note: The control panel door is shown in the closed (normal) position in the following illustration.
  • Page 27 The location LED on the BladeCenter unit will be lit also. The location LED can be turned off through the management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. Information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a system error for the blade server has been placed in the system error log.

  • Page 28: System Board Illustration

    System board illustration The following illustration shows the system-board components, including connectors for user-installable options, for the blade server. Blade expansion connector (J132) I/O expansion DIMM 1 (J113) option connector (J34) DIMM 2 (J111) DIMM 3 (J112) I/O expansion option connector (J131) DIMM 4 (J110) Microprocessor 1 and heatsink (U66)
  • Page 29 Table 1. Switch block 2 (SW2) settings Switch number Description Switch block 2 has eight switches: v 1 - BIOS backup page – Off: the BIOS starts from the Primary BIOS page. – On: the BIOS starts from the backup BIOS page. v 2 - Wake On LAN bypass –...

  • Page 30: Using Light Path Diagnostics To Troubleshoot The System Board

    Using light path diagnostics to troubleshoot the system board You have to remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit, open the cover, and press the light path diagnostics switch (SW4) to light any error LEDs that were turned on during processing. These LEDs can be used to help troubleshoot system-board component problems.
  • Page 31 The following illustration shows the light path diagnostics panel on the system board. NMI error LED Microprocessor speed mismatch error LED SBRD System-board error LED TEMP Over temperature error LED Light path diagnostics LED (CD111) Light path diagnostics switch (SW4) Table 3.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Installing Options

    To work properly, the wrist strap must have a good contact at both ends (touching your skin at one end and firmly connected to the ESD connector on the front or back of the BladeCenter T unit). © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 34: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Unit

    v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. v 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. 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 you are installing the device in for at least...

  • Page 35: Opening The Blade Server Cover

    3. Pull the blade server out of the bay. Spring-loaded doors further back in the bay move into place to cover the bay temporarily. 4. Place either a filler blade or another blade in the bay within 1 minute. The recessed spring-loaded doors will move out of the way as you insert the blade or filler blade.

  • Page 36: Removing The Blade Server Bezel Assembly

    Removing the blade server bezel assembly To install certain options, you must first remove the blade server bezel assembly. The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel assembly. Bezel-assembly release Bezel-assembly release Control panel connector Control-panel cable To remove the blade server bezel assembly, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 37: Installing A Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a SCSI hard disk drive The blade server has two connectors on the system board for installing optional Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives. Each Ultra320 SCSI connector is on the same bus. Depending on the blade server model, at least one SCSI hard disk drive might already be installed. If the blade server is equipped with one SCSI hard disk drive, you can install an additional SCSI hard disk drive.

  • Page 38: Removing A Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade server, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. v Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information for the blade server. After installing or removing a DIMM, you must change and save the new configuration information by using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  • Page 39 configuration has changed. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. See “Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices” on page 42 for more information. To install a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 19.

  • Page 40: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports...
  • Page 41 The following illustration shows how to install the second microprocessor on the system board for the blade server. Heat sink Microprocessor Heat sink filler Microprocessor locking lever To install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 19.
  • Page 42 Lever fully open Lever closed Lever fully open Lever closed d. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the triangle on the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner of the socket and carefully press the microprocessor into the socket. Microprocessor Alignment marks Microprocessor...

  • Page 43: Installing An I/O Expansion Card

    Other expansion cards are available only as standard-form-factor cards. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ for a list of available I/O-expansion cards and their form-factor types. When you add an I/O-expansion card, you must make sure that the I/O modules it is mapped to both support the expansion card network-interface type.

  • Page 44: Installing A Small-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    modules are typically installed in I/O module bays 3 and 4 on the BladeCenter unit. For example, if you add an Ethernet expansion card to a blade server installed in a Type 8677 BladeCenter unit, the I/O modules in I/O module bays 3 and 4 on the BladeCenter unit must both be compatible with the expansion card.

  • Page 45: Installing A Standard-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Expansion Card a. Orient the expansion card. b. Slide the notch in the narrow end of the card into the raised hook on the tray; then, gently pivot the card into the expansion card connectors. For device-driver and configuration information needed to complete the installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the expansion card.
  • Page 46 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, non-conductive surface. 4. Open the cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 21 for instructions). 5. If a drive is connected to SCSI connector 1, remove the drive and tray (see “Removing a SCSI hard disk drive”...

  • Page 47: Installing An Optional Expansion Unit

    IBM documentation that comes with the expansion units. Replacing the battery IBM has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.
  • Page 48 4. Open the blade server cover (see “Opening the blade server cover” on page 21 for instructions). 5. Locate the battery on the system board. Battery 6. To remove the battery, use your finger to press down on one side of the battery;...

  • Page 49: 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 server bezel assembly, if you removed it (see “Installing the blade server bezel assembly” for information on installing the bezel assembly). 2.

  • Page 50: Closing The Blade Server Cover

    Closing the blade server cover Important: The blade server cannot be inserted into the BladeCenter unit until the cover is installed and closed or an expansion unit is installed. Do not attempt to override this protection. The following illustration shows how to close the blade server cover. Cover Pins To close the blade server cover, complete the following steps:...

  • Page 51: Installing The Blade Server In A Bladecenter Unit

    Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to install the blade server into a typical BladeCenter unit. To install a blade server in a BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps. Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source.

  • Page 52: Updating The Blade Server Configuration

    7. Turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 11 for instructions). 8. Make sure that the power-on LED on the blade control panel is lit continuously, indicating that the blade server is receiving power and is turned on. 9.

  • Page 53: Input/Output Connectors And Devices

    Input/output connectors and devices The input/output connectors that are available to the blade server are supplied by the BladeCenter unit. See the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit for information about the input/output connectors. The blade server has two selection buttons on the control panel: the CD/diskette/USB select button and the keyboard/mouse/video select button.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server

    The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for purchase. You can use IBM RDM Version 4.20 (or later) to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM program.

  • Page 56: Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices

    If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide, IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBM Eserver BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
  • Page 57 – System MAC Addresses Select this choice to set and view the MAC addresses for the Ethernet controllers on the blade server. v Date and Time Select this choice to set the system date and time, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). v System Security Select this choice to set a power-on password.

  • Page 58: Using Passwords

    adhere to the special requirements described in “Installing memory modules” on page 24. Set the Memory Configuration to Flat to disable memory mirroring and sparing. – CPU Options Select this choice to disable the microprocessor cache or to set the microprocessor cache to use the write-back or the write-through method.

  • Page 59: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and installation program that is designed for the IBM blade server. The ServerGuide program detects the blade server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware.

  • Page 60: Setup And Configuration Overview

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade server.

  • Page 61: Installing The Operating System Without Serverguide

    4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. Firmware updates IBM will periodically make firmware updates available for the blade server. Use the following table to determine the methods that you can use to install these firmware updates.
  • Page 62 IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Use the management-module Web interface to update the service processor (BMC) firmware. The Web interface is described in the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide. Before installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to download the latest firmware for the blade server...

  • Page 63: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the blade server. For updated information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support failover, which provides automatic redundancy for the Ethernet controllers.

  • Page 64: Configuring A Scsi Raid Array

    RAID array. Important: Depending on your RAID configuration, you must create the array before you install the operating system in the blade server. See the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for more information. Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program To start the LSI configuration utility program, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 65: Using The Serveraid Configuration Programs

    Properties, additional screens are displayed. Using the ServeRAID configuration programs The IBM ServeRAID Support CD contains the ServeRAID Manager program, which you can use to configure the hard disk drives for use with the LSI SCSI controller on the expansion unit. For details about using these programs, see the documentation that comes on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD.
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  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Installing The Operating System

    Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 applied. Instructions for creating a Windows 2000 Integrated CD are contained in the latest operating-system installation instructions for Windows 2000 on the IBM Support Web page. Important: 1. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, CD-ROM drive, and diskette drive (or external diskette drive on a BladeCenter T unit).

  • Page 68: Using Rdm Version 4.20 Or Later To Install The Operating System

    Downloading installation instructions To download operating-system installation instructions, complete the following steps: 1. Go to the IBM Support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 2. From the Browse by product list, select Servers. 3. Under Select your product, from the Family list, select your server model;...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    I/O modules, removable media drives, and the blade servers, while the operating system is running. 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/xseries_sm.html.

  • Page 70: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    POST beep code descriptions POST emits one beep to signal successful completion. If POST detects a problem during startup, other beep codes might occur. Use the following beep code descriptions to help diagnose and solve problems that are detected during startup. See “Diagnostics”...

  • Page 71: Post Error Messages

    POST error messages The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. See “Diagnostics” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for your blade server type for more information about the POST error messages. Table 5.

  • Page 72: Serverguide Problems

    Table 5. Abbreviated list of POST error messages (continued) POST message Failing device or problem found Suggested action I9990305 POST could not find an operating Install an operating system. system. ServerGuide problems The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. Table 6.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Charts

    Troubleshooting charts The following tables list problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for your blade server type for more detailed troubleshooting charts. If you cannot find the problem in these charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.

  • Page 74: Monitor Problems

    Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video connector on the blank when you direct it to a management module. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a working blade server, or it problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for goes blank when you start adjusting and testing instructions.

  • Page 75: Mouse Problems

    Symptom Suggested action Wrong characters appear on If the wrong language is displayed, update the firmware or operating system with the the screen. correct language in the blade server that has ownership of the monitor. If the problem remains, call for service. Mouse problems Symptom Suggested action...

  • Page 76: Option Problems

    Local power control for the blade server is enabled (use the management-module Web interface to verify), or the blade server was instructed through the management module (Web interface or IBM Director) to turn on. Note: For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

  • Page 77: Service Processor (Bmc) Problems

    Service processor (BMC) problems Symptom Suggested action The service processor reports Shut down the operating system and turn off the blade server; then, remove the a general monitor failure. blade server from the BladeCenter unit, wait for 30 seconds, reinstall the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, and restart the blade server.

  • Page 78: Light Path Diagnostics Leds

    Light path diagnostics LEDs The following table lists the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel, the problems that they indicate, and actions to solve the problems. The following illustrations show the light path diagnostics panel and LEDs on the system board. NMI error LED Microprocessor speed mismatch error LED SBRD...
  • Page 79 Table 7. Light path diagnostics Problem Action None An error has occurred and cannot be Check the system error log in the management isolated, or the service processor has module for more information about the error. failed. The error is not represented by a light path diagnostics LED.
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  • Page 81: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

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

  • Page 82: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

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

  • Page 83: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 84 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 85 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 86: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 87 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 88 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 89 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 90 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 91 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
  • Page 92 The phrase “the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” is replaced 1) “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia; 2) “the laws of France”...
  • Page 93 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 94 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this Statement of Limited...
  • Page 95 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 96 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to...
  • Page 97 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 98: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 99 IBM at any time on your request. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine.
  • Page 100 When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair. ® * This type of service is called ThinkPad EasyServ or EasyServ in some countries.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Trademarks

    Chipkill ThinkPad EtherJet Tivoli e-business logo Tivoli Enterprise Eserver Update Connector FlashCopy Wake on LAN XA-32 IBM (logo) XA-64 IntelliStation X-Architecture NetBAY XceL4 Netfinity XpandOnDemand NetView xSeries OS/2 WARP Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 103: 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 may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 104: Electronic Emission Notices

    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. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 105: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

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

  • Page 106: Chinese Class A Warning Statement

    Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Eserver BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Index

    14 controller hardware and software enable or disable Ethernet 42 requirements 4 enable or disable SCSI 42 hardware problems 55 Ethernet 49 hot-spare memory 43 memory 7 controller enumeration 49 cover closing 36 opening 21 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 108 I/O expansion card problems 59 BMC 5704S Gigabit Ethernet card description 29 specifications 9 daughter card 30 memory module IBM Director 6 installing 24 install order of installation 24 SCSI drive option 23 specifications 7, 9 install blade server 37...
  • Page 109 problems starting the blade server 11 hardware 55 startup sequence, setting 43 memory 59 static electricity 19 microprocessor 59 static-sensitive devices, handling 19 monitor 60 stopping the blade server 11 mouse 61 SW2 system board switch option 62 description 15 power 62 SW4 location service processor 63...
  • Page 110 Eserver BladeCenter HS20 Type 8843: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 112 Part Number: 59P4365 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 59P4365...

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