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Installation and User's Guide
Machine Types: 7873, 7872, 1910, 1909

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  • Page 1 BladeCenter HX5 Blade Server Installation and User's Guide Machine Types: 7873, 7872, 1910, 1909...
  • Page 2 The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal. Fifteenth Edition (July 2017) © Copyright Lenovo 2017. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ....iii Installing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5 ..Safety statements ....iv Removing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5 .
  • Page 4 Index ....127 IBM Taiwan product service ..117 BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    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 Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 6: Safety Statements

    Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with your system or optional device before you install the device. Statement 1 BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 7 Do not: • Throw or immerse into water • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) • Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Note: © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 8 Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. UL regulatory information This device is for use only with supported blade chassis. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    12. Note: You can combine two BladeCenter HX5 blade servers to form a scalable blade complex. You can also combine a single BladeCenter HX5 blade server with an IBM MAX5 expansion blade for expanded memory access.
  • Page 10 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click BladeCenter HX5 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the blade server. The blade server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document for your blade server.

  • Page 11: Related Documentation

    A set of blank labels for your blade server comes with the BladeCenter chassis. When you install the blade server in the BladeCenter chassis, write identifying information about the blade server on a label. Then place the label on the BladeCenter chassis bezel. See the documentation for your BladeCenter chassis for recommended label placement.

  • Page 12: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. 2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter. 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select BladeCenter HX5 . You can also find documentation that is related to BladeCenter products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/ infocenter/bladectr/documentation/index.jsp.

  • Page 13: Notices And Statements In This Document

    • If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following procedures: – If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive and click Start → Run.
  • Page 14 USB media drives and devices. The BladeCenter chassis uses USB for internal communications with these devices. The following table is a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter HX5 blade server. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 15 • Redundant buses for – Blade server off: 8% to 80% communication with keyboard, – Blade server storage: 5% to 80% If two BladeCenter HX5 blade servers mouse, and removable media – Blade server shipping: 5% to are assembled into a scalable blade...

  • Page 16: What Your Blade Server Offers

    • Hard disk drive support The blade server supports up to two solid state drives (SSDs). You can implement RAID 0 or RAID 1 for the SSDs. • IBM ServerGuide Setup and InstallationCD BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 17 DIMMs installed on the system board. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Note: If two BladeCenter HX5 blade servers are assembled into a scalable blade complex, up to 512 GB of system memory is available to the scalable blade complex.

  • Page 18: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    In addition, scalability indicators are available through the front bezel. These indicators enable you to tell whether BladeCenter HX5 blade servers are operating independently or as a single hardware partition. • Mobile access to IBM Service Information website The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the IBM Service Information website.

  • Page 19: Ibm Systems Director

    • Registered ECC DDR3 memory • Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST) during power-on self-test (POST) • Microprocessor serial number access • PCI PMI 2.2 • PCI Express 1.0a • POST • ROM-resident diagnostics • Service processor that communicates with the advanced management module to enable remote blade server management •...

  • Page 20: Working With A Scalable Blade Complex

    Working with a scalable blade complex You can assemble two BladeCenter HX5 blade servers together to create a scalable blade complex. A scalable blade complex supports the following implementation modes: • Single partition. The complex functions as a single server that contains up to four multi-core processors and up to 32 DIMMs.
  • Page 21 Secondary blade Primary server blade server • Multiple partitions (independent partitions). The blade servers are combined into a scalable blade complex, but each of the blade servers is set up as a single partition. • Stand-alone mode. The blade servers operate independently. Important: If you install the primary blade server of a scalable blade complex in blade server bay 7 of a BladeCenter H Type 8852 chassis, the secondary blade server is installed in blade server bay 8.
  • Page 22 • If you press the power button on one blade server, both blade servers in the partition either power up or power down, depending on the state of the blade servers when you press the power button. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, And Indicators

    • You can press the power button on the blade server (see “Blade server controls and LEDs” on page 16). Pressing the button starts an orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by the operating system. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 24: Blade Server Controls And Leds

    (light path diagnostics). See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information. This button is also the power LED. This green LED indicates the power status of the blade server: • Flashing rapidly: The LED flashes rapidly for one of the following reasons: BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 25 – The blade server has been installed in a chassis. When you install the blade server, the LED flashes rapidly for up to 90 seconds while the integrated management module (IMM) on the blade server is initializing and synchronizing with the advanced management module. –...
  • Page 26 The following LEDs are available on the IBM MAX5 expansion blade light path diagnostic panel: See Light Path Below (LP1) This amber LED indicates that there is a problem with the BladeCenter HX5 to which the IBM MAX5 expansion blade was attached. If this LED is lit, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 27: Scalability Indicators

    2. Press the power button on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server to determine which LEDs are lit on the blade server. The See Light Path Below (LP1) LED is referred to as MEU Look Below in the system event log.

  • Page 28: Blade Server Connectors - Bladecenter Hx5

    LEDs When a BladeCenter HX5 blade server is part of the scalable blade complex operating in single partition mode, the scalability indicators move up the first blade server, cross over to the second blade server, and then move down the second blade server.

  • Page 29: Blade Server Connectors - Ibm Max5

    Power sharing Scaling card connector connector I/O expansion I/O expansion DIMMs connector connector (CIOv) 1 - 8 Control panel (SSD) connector Microprocessor 1 Microprocessor 2 Battery DIMMs Hypervisor Blade expansion 9 - 16 inteposer connector connector Note: The optional SSD expansion card is installed in the I/O expansion connector (SSD). Blade server connectors - IBM MAX5 Use this information to locate the IBM MAX5 expansion blade connectors.
  • Page 30 The Ethernet controllers on the blade server communicate with the network through the Ethernet-compatible I/O modules in the BladeCenter chassis. Network signals to and from the blade server or any expansion cards are automatically routed to a same-network-interface I/O module through circuitry in the BladeCenter chassis. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices

    To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe these precautions. Attention: Static electricity can damage the blade server and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 32: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Chassis

    Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter chassis Use these instructions to remove a BladeCenter HX5 blade server or a scalable blade complex from a BladeCenter chassis. The following illustration shows how to remove a BladeCenter HX5 blade server from a chassis.

  • Page 33: Removing The Blade Server Cover

    Step 2. If the blade server is operating, shut down the operating system. Step 3. Press the power button to turn off the blade server (see “Turning off the blade server” on page 15 for more information). Note: If the blade server is part of a scalable blade complex operating in single partition mode, pressing the power button on one blade server causes both blade servers to shut down.

  • Page 34: Disassembling A Scalable Blade Complex

    Stand the blade servers upright on a clean, flat work surface, with the 2-node scalability card facing Step 5. Release the lower handles (rotate the lower handles down) to allow the blade servers to sit flat on the work surface BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Removing The 2-Node Scalability Card

    Step 7. Press the blade server cover release on each side of the blade server and lift the topmost blade server from the bottom blade server as shown in the following illustration. Secondary BladeCenter HX5 blade server Blade server cover release...

  • Page 36: Removing The Ibm Max5 1-Node Scalability Card

    Alignment pins Note: When you remove the 2-node scalability card, the BladeCenter HX5 blade servers are no longer scaled; each blade server operates independently in a chassis. Removing the IBM MAX5 1-node Scalability card Use this information to remove the IBM MAX5 1-node scalability card from a blade server.

  • Page 37: Removing An Ibm Max5

    Removing an IBM MAX5 Use these instructions to remove an IBM MAX5. To remove an IBM MAX5, complete the following steps: Chapter 3 Installing optional devices...

  • Page 38: Installing An Expansion Unit

    Step 5. Complete the following steps if you are not going to install another IBM MAX5 expansion blade: Note: To use a BladeCenter HX5 blade server that has tall heat sinks, you must install another IBM MAX5 expansion blade. Locate the power sharing connector on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server and install the power sharing cover (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5”...

  • Page 39: Removing An Expansion Unit

    Step 3. Locate the blade expansion connector and remove the cover if one is installed (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Step 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the optional expansion unit to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...
  • Page 40 Important: Do not return the blade cover. You will need to install the blade cover from the BladeCenter HX5 on to the new expansion unit. The BladeCenter HX5 blade cover contains the system-service label on the bottom of the cover.

  • Page 41: Installing A Dimm - Ibm Max5

    2 GB (Type 7873 models), 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB (Type 7873 models), and 32 GB (Type 7873 models) memory DIMMs. Typically, you will install all memory supported by the BladeCenter HX5 blade server before installing memory in the IBM MAX5 expansion blade.
  • Page 42 Table 4. System memory configuration for performance DIMM connector Installed memory 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 12 DIMMs BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 43 Step 2. Read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs. Step 3. Locate the DIMM connectors (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Determine the DIMM connector into which you will be installing memory. Step 4. If another memory module is already installed in the DIMM connector, remove it (see “Removing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5”...

  • Page 44: Removing A Dimm - Ibm Max5

    Removing a DIMM - IBM MAX5 Use this information to remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM) from the IBM MAX5 expansion blade. The following illustration shows how to remove a DIMM from the expansion blade. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing An Ssd Expansion Card

    To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps: Step 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Carefully lay the expansion blade on a flat, static-protective surface. Step 3. Open the expansion blade cover (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 25 for instructions).

  • Page 46: Removing An Ssd Expansion Card

    You can install up to two solid state drives in the SSD expansion card. The blade server supports using RAID 0 or RAID 1 when two storage drives are installed. See “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 83 for information about RAID configuration. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Removing A Solid State Drive

    To install a solid state drive, complete the following steps: Step 1. Remove the SSD expansion card (see “Removing an SSD expansion card” on page 38 for instructions). Step 2. Turn over the SSD expansion card. Step 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the solid state drive to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...

  • Page 48: Installing A Dimm - Bladecenter Hx5

    2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs The following table lists the memory configurations and installation order for the BladeCenter HX5 when two processors are installed. Table 8. System memory configuration for a two processors (2 microprocessors) DIMM socket...
  • Page 49 For example, if you are installing four DIMMs in a scalable blade complex consisting of two BladeCenter HX5 blade servers, you would install two DIMMs (in sockets 1 and 4) of each blade server. The BladeCenter HX5 blade server supports memory mirroring. When enabled, the first DIMM quadrant is duplicated onto the second DIMM quadrant for each processor.
  • Page 50 Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Locate the DIMM connectors (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Determine the DIMM connector into which you will be installing memory.

  • Page 51: Removing A Dimm - Bladecenter Hx5

    Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Locate the DIMM connectors (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Determine which DIMM you want to remove from the blade server.
  • Page 52 If you are using the BladeCenter HX5 blade server in a virtualized environment, you might need to install a hypervisor key, depending on the virtualization software that you are using. If you are using a scalable blade complex that is configured as a single hardware partition, install the hypervisor key in the bottom (left) blade server in the complex.
  • Page 53 (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Use your fingers to push the adapter into the connector on the blade server.

  • Page 54: Removing A Hypervisor Key

    Use this information to remove a hypervisor key from the blade server. The following illustration shows the removal of a hypervisor key from the blade server. Interposer card To remove the hypervisor key, complete the following steps: BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing An I/O Expansion Card

    Step 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Remove the access panel if you have the standard heat sinks installed. Note: If you have the tall heat sinks installed, you do not need to remove the access panel. Using a screwdriver or a coin, turn each of the screws toward the middle of the blade server until they are in the unlocked position.

  • Page 56: Installing A Ciov Expansion Card

    For information about installing an SSD expansion card, see “Installing an SSD expansion card” on page 37. To determine which expansion cards are supported in the BladeCenter HX5 blade server, see http://www. ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Product documentation for expansion cards is available at “” on page .

  • Page 57: Installing A Cffh Expansion Card

    If a CFFh expansion card is installed, remove it (see “Removing a CFFh expansion card” on page 50 for instructions). Step 3. Locate the CIOv expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Step 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...

  • Page 58: Removing An I/O Expansion Card

    Step 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Locate the blade server expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Step 3. If a cover is installed on the blade expansion connector, remove it by using your fingers to lift the cover from the blade expansion connector.

  • Page 59: Removing A Ciov Expansion Card

    Remove the CFFh expansion card, if one is installed (see “Removing a CFFh expansion card” on page 50 for instructions). Step 3. Locate the CIOv expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5” on page 20). Step 4. Using your fingers, move the retaining clips away from the CIOv card; then, lift the card out of the connector.
  • Page 60 Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. Step 3. Remove the access panel if you are installing standard heat sinks. Note: If you installing tall heat sinks, you do not need to remove the access panel. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 61 Using a screwdriver or a coin, turn each of the screws toward the middle of the blade server until they are in the unlocked position. While you lift the back of the access panel, slide the panel away from the bezel. Step 4.
  • Page 62 Carefully remove the microprocessor from the static-protective bag, touching only the edges of the microprocessor. If there is a plastic protective cover on the bottom of the microprocessor, carefully remove it. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 63 Protective cover Microprocessor Put the microprocessor back in the box, component side down, on the solid piece of foam. Twist the handle of the installation tool counterclockwise so that it is in the open position. Using the triangle on the microprocessor to align it with the installation tool, place the microprocessor on the underside of the tool.
  • Page 64 If the thermal material on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service technician. • Do not touch exposed pins of the microprocessor socket. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing The 1-Node Speed Burst Card

    0.15 in-lbs). Step 13. Make sure that, at a minimum, memory modules are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 4. See “Installing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5” on page 40 for more information on installing a memory module. Step 14. Install the access panel if you removed it earlier.

  • Page 66: Removing The 1-Node Speed Burst Card

    Note: If you are using a torque driver, the correct torque is 15 in-lb. Removing the 1-node speed burst card Use this information to remove the 1-node speed burst card from a blade server. To remove the 1-node speed burst card, complete the following steps. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 67: Completing The Installation

    Alignment pins Step 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Stand the blade server upright on a clean, flat work surface, with the scalability connector facing Step 3. Open the lower handle (rotate the lower handles down) to allow the blade server to sit flat on the work surface.

  • Page 68: Assembling A Scalable Blade Complex

    Pivot the topmost blade server to the closed position, as shown in the illustration, until it clicks into place. Step 4. Install the 2-node scalability card (see “Installing the 2-node scalability card” on page 62). BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 69 Installing the scalability tray Use this information to install the scalability tray on a blade server. To install the scalability tray, complete the following steps: Step 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2.
  • Page 70 Align the pins on the bottom of the IBM 2-node scalability card with the holes on the scalability connector on the blade server. Step 5. Press down firmly so that the 2-node scalability card is flush with the scalability connector on the blade server. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Installing An Ibm Max5

    Note: Before installing the IBM MAX5 expansion blade, make sure that you have updated the firmware on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server to the latest level. If you attach and try to use the IBM MAX5 expansion blade without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on.
  • Page 72 Before you begin, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 23. Step 2. Remove the cover on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server if one is installed (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 25 for instructions).
  • Page 73 Using a screwdriver, remove each of the screws on the right access panel. b. Lift the access panel away from the blade server. 3. Install the EMC gasket on the upper ridge of the BladeCenter HX5 blade server bezel. 4. Install the operator control panel access panel:...
  • Page 74 Align the holes in the access panel with the holes in the blade server. b. Use a screwdriver to install the screws in the holes of the access panel. 6. Remove the heat sink access plates on the IBM MAX5 expansion blade. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing The Ibm Max5 1-Node Scalability Card

    a. Lay the IBM MAX5 expansion blade on a flat, static-protective surface, cover side down. b. Use a screwdriver to remove both heat sink access plates. Step 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the IBM MAX5 to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...
  • Page 76 Press down firmly so that the 1-node scalability card is flush with the scalability connector on the blade server. Step 9. Make sure that the 1-node scalability card is flush with the edge of the blade server. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing The Blade Server Cover

    Step 10. Alternately tighten the screws on the 1-node scalability card by hand to ensure that the screw threads start properly. Important: Always hand tighten each screw before you use the 3/16" hex driver. Installing the blade server cover Use these instructions to install and close the cover for a blade server or for the topmost blade server in a scalable blade complex.

  • Page 78: Installing A Blade Server In A Bladecenter Chassis

    Use these instructions to install a BladeCenter HX5 blade server in a BladeCenter chassis. The following illustration shows how to install a BladeCenter HX5 blade server into a BladeCenter chassis. See the documentation for your BladeCenter chassis for additional information.

  • Page 79: Updating The Blade Server Configuration

    Step 5. Push the release handles on the front of the blade server to the closed position. Note: After the blade server is installed, the IMM in the blade server initializes and synchronizes with the advanced management module. This process takes approximately 90 seconds to complete.
  • Page 80 BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server

    “Updating firmware for each blade server independently” on page 85. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 82: Partitioning A Scalable Blade Complex

    Follow the instructions on the screen. The following menu items are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), some menu items might differ slightly from these descriptions. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 83 Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed, and cache size of the microprocessors, machine type and model of the server, the serial number, the system UUID, and the details about the memory that is installed in the BladeCenter HX5 blade server and the IBM MAX5 expansion blade.
  • Page 84 Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to interact with PCI mass storage devices that are non- UEFI compliant. The default is Enable. – System Security Select this choice to view or configure security options for Trusted Platform Module (TPM). BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 85 – Network Select this choice to view or configure the network device options, such as iSCSI, PXE, and Broadcom. – Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Select this choice to view and configure TPM settings. • Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time for the server. The date is set in month/day/year format. The time is set in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second).

  • Page 86: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    Turn off the blade server. Step 2. Restart the blade server. Step 3. Press F12 (Select Boot Device). If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is displayed. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Using The Advanced Settings Utility (Asu)

    Step 4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot Selection Menu and press Enter. The next time the blade server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility. Using the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) You can use the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) to modify firmware settings from the command line on multiple operating systems, such as Linux, Windows, and Windows Professional Edition (PE).
  • Page 88 [user imm_user_id[[password imm_password] Where: imm_external_ip The external IMM LAN IP address. There is no default value. This parameter is required. imm_user_id The IMM account (1 of 12 accounts). The default value is USERID. imm_password BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 89: Updating The Dmi/Smbios Data

    The IMM account password (1 of 12 accounts). The default value is PASSW0RD (with a zero, not a letter O). The following commands are examples of using the user ID and password default values and not using the default values: Example that does not use the user ID and password default values: asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SYsInfoUUID uuid_value host imm_ip user user_id password password...
  • Page 90 Examples that do not use the user ID and password default values: asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SYsInfoProdName m/t_model asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SYsInfoSerialNum s/n asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SYsEncloseAssetTag asset_tag • Remote LAN access. Use the following syntax: BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 91: Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    Note: When using the remote LAN access method to access IMM using the LAN from a client, the host and the imm_external_ip address are required parameters. host imm_external_ip [user imm_user_id][password imm_password] imm_external_ip The external IMM LAN IP address. There is no default value. This parameter is required. imm_user_id The IMM account (1 of 12 accounts).

  • Page 92: Updating Firmware And Device Drivers

    “Updating firmware for each blade server independently” on page 85 server independently” on page 85 For more information about updating firmware and the preferred methods, see the Firmware Update Best Practices white paper at http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid= MIGR-5082923&brandind=5000020. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Updating Firmware For Blade Servers Operating As A Single Partition

    For additional instructions about updating the firmware before attaching a IBM MAX5 expansion blade, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085756 Updating firmware for blade servers operating as a single partition If you are performing inband updates to firmware on blade servers operating as a single partition in a scalable blade complex, updates made to the firmware on the primary blade server are also applied to the secondary blade server.
  • Page 94 (CLI) commands for updating the firmware for both blade servers. Complete the following steps to use an Expect type script: 1. Download the firmware for the BladeCenter HX5 blade server from http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral/systemx/groupView? query.productGroup=ibm%2FBladeCenter. Place the files on a TFTP server that is on the same TCP/IP subnet as the advanced management module for the chassis in which the blade servers are installed.
  • Page 95 ################################################################################ # Init the logging system. ################################################################################ proc log_init { display_stdout } { global fm_logfile if {$display_stdout == 0} { log_user 1 set fm_logfile "/tmp/expect_logs.txt" ################################################################################ # Log to a directory. ################################################################################ proc log_init_directory { directory } { global fm_logfile set fm_logfile "$directory/ExpectLogs.txt"...
  • Page 96 { } ;# Array of uEFI firmware levels. ################################################################################ # Unexpected EOF handler. ################################################################################ proc eof_handler { } { global save_amm save_userid save_password ft_log "Unexpected EOF talking to AMM." # Clean up any zombies. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 97 catch {close -i $amm_id} wait -nowait # The AMM closed the connection on us -- try to resume. set amm_id "" set rv [ amm_login $save_amm $save_userid $save_password ] set rv [ amm_restore_save_target ] ################################################################################ # Save off the current target value. ################################################################################ proc amm_save_target { string } { global save_target...
  • Page 98 # Reset all of the configured blades in the chassis. ################################################################################ proc reset_all_blades { } { global blade_presence_bits for {set slot 1} {$slot < 15} {incr slot 1} { if { ! [info exists blade_presence_bits($slot)]} { continue set present $blade_presence_bits($slot) BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 99 if {$present == 1} { set rv [ reset_blade $slot ] if {$rv != 0} { ft_log "Blade: $slot did not reboot." ################################################################################ # Reset a blade via the AMM. Returns 0 on success and 1 on timeout. ################################################################################ proc reset_blade { blade } { global amm_id # Reboot the blade.
  • Page 100 [ amm_save_target "system:mm\[$mm\]" ] return 0 return 1 ################################################################################ # Set the CLI target to 'system'. Returns 0 on success and 1 on failure. ################################################################################ proc amm_set_system_target { } { global amm_id BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 101 send -i $amm_id "env -T system\r" expect -i $amm_id "OK" { set rv [ amm_save_target "system" ] return 0 return 1 ################################################################################ # Set the CLI target to a blade. Returns 0 on success and 1 on failure. ################################################################################ proc amm_set_blade_target { blade_no } { global amm_id send -i $amm_id "env -T system:blade\[$blade_no\]\r"...
  • Page 102 # if you close the connection on it too soon). ################################################################################ proc amm_logout { } { global amm_id # Log out and let the CLI figure out what happened. send -i $amm_id "exit\r" catch {close -i $amm_id} BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 103 # Reap the child process. wait ft_log "AMM: Logout -- id: $amm_id" set amm_id "" ################################################################################ # Collect the blade info from the AMM. ################################################################################ proc collect_blade_info { blade } { global amm_id amm g_imm_fw_levels g_uefi_fw_levels send -i $amm_id "info -T blade\[$blade\]\r" # Find the BIOS string.
  • Page 104 ################################################################################ # Delete a file from the AMM. ################################################################################ proc delete_file_from_amm { filename } { global amm_id send -i $amm_id "files -d ${filename}\r" expect -i $amm_id "OK" { return 0 return 1 ################################################################################ BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 105 # Code from source : support/include/MultiNode.exp ################################################################################ set multinode_complex [ list ] ############################################################################# # Build a list of complexes. ############################################################################# proc populate_complex_list { } { global amm_id multinode_complex set multinode_entry [ list ] send -i $amm_id "scale\r\n" expect { # Find the complex ID. -i $amm_id "Complex ID:"...
  • Page 106 $temp { if {$temp1 == $slot_no} { return $temp return $empty ############################################################################# # Send the update command for the blade. ############################################################################# proc flash_update_mn_blade { blade_no firmware_image } { global amm_id tftp_server g_normal_timeout_value BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 107 # Tell the AMM no timeout. send -i $amm_id "telnetcfg -t 0\r\n" expect -i $amm_id -exact "OK" # Populate a list of multi node targets. set slots [ list ] set slots [ get_multinode_list_for_slot $blade_no ] # Validate it has data. set count [ llength $slots ] if {$count == 0} { ft_error "Unable to find any valid multi node configuration."...
  • Page 108 -i $amm_id "files -T system:mm\[1\]\r\n" expect { -i $amm_id "Available:" { return } -i $amm_id "volatile/*.upd*" { puts "\n\n Must delete: $expect_out(buffer)\n\n" return ############################################################################# # Send the update command for the blade. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 109 ############################################################################# proc flash_update_blade { blade_no firmware_image } { global amm_id tftp_server g_normal_timeout_value # Get a big timeout value while we flash. set timeout 1000 # Make sure the AMM knows too. send -i $amm_id "telnetcfg -t 0\r\n" expect -i $amm_id -exact "OK" # Populate a list # Send the update command.
  • Page 110 # Code start. ############################################################################# set rv [ log_init 1 ] set rv [ amm_login $amm $userid $password ] set rv [ purge_old_upd_files ] set rv [ populate_complex_list ] set rv [ amm_set_mm_target ] BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 111 set rv [ flash_update_mn_blade $blade_no $tftp_filename ] # Display user output data. if {$rv == 0} { ft_log "FlashStatusOut: success" } else { ft_log "FlashStatusOut: failure" exit Chapter 4 Configuring the blade server...
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  • Page 113: Chapter 5. Installing The Operating System

    The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have the operating- system CD to install the operating system. The ServerGuide program has the following features: © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 114: Typical Operating-System Installation

    2. Under Support type, select BladeCenter. 3. Under Popular links, select Operating system installation. 4. Under Choose the system you want instructions for, click BladeCenter HX5. 5. From the Installation list, select your operating system to display the available installation documents.

  • Page 115: Using Ibm Serverguide Scripting Toolkit

    Using IBM ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit The ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit is a collection of system-configuration tools and installation scripts that you can use to deploy software to your IBMBladeCenter blade server in a repeatable, predictable manner. When used with IBM ServerGuide, the ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit provides a total solution for deploying IBMBladeCenter blade servers in an unattended mode.
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  • Page 117: Chapter 6. Accessing The Imm

    • For conflicts with Open MPI, configure the application so that it does not attempt to use this interface. • Take down the interface (run i i f f d d o o w w n n under Linux). © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 118: Configuring The Lan Over Usb Interface Manually

    7. When you are prompted Please choose your search and installation options, select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install. Click Next to continue. 8. When you are prompted Select a hardware type, and then click Next, select Network adapters. Click Next to continue. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 119: Installing The Lan Over Usb Linux Device Driver

    9. When you are prompted with the statement Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Finish. Note: A new local area connection appears. If the message This connection has limited or no connectivity is displayed, ignore this message. 10. Return to the Device Manager. IBM USB Remote NDIS Network Device appears under Network Adapters.
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  • Page 121: Chapter 7. Solving Problems

    DSA Preboot collects and analyzes system information, as well as offers a rich set of diagnostic tests to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server: © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 122: Serverguide Problems

    The ServerGuide program will Make sure that the operating-system CD is supported by the ServerGuide program. not start the operating-system See theServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of supported operating- system versions. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 123: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating system or program. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 124: Using The Documentation

    Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with your IBM products. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http:// www.ibm.com/services/supline/products. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 125: Hardware Service And Support

    For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see http://www.ibm.com/services or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM- SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld and click Business Partner Locator.
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  • Page 127: Appendix B. Notices

    Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., in the United States, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 128: Important Notes

    Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the device that is described in this document. BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 129: Documentation Format

    Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the device to malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer.

  • Page 130: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    Attention: This is an EN 55022 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. Responsible manufacturer: BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Germany Class A Statement

    International Business Machines Corp. New Orchard Road Armonk, New York 10504 914-499-1900 European Community contact: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Department M372 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941 Email: lugi@de.ibm.com Germany Class A statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die...

  • Page 132: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...

  • Page 133: Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement

    Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B. Notices...
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  • Page 135: Index

    Canada Class A electronic emission statement Caution notice, meaning CFFh expansion card I/O expansion card 49–50 chassis, support for IBM BladeCenter HX5 Type 7873, electronic emission Class A notice 7872, 1910, and 1909 Ethernet controller China Class A electronic emission statement...
  • Page 136 Linux driver, LAN over USB SSD expansion card load-sharing integrated management module, See IMM power throttling I/O expansion card location LED CFFh 49–50 Logic Configuration Utility, LSI CIOv expansion card LSI Logic Configuration Utility program BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 137 Setup utility specifications problems, solving BladeCenter HX5 processors, Setup utility speed burst card product service, IBM Taiwan installing publications CD removing publications, related PXE boot agent utility program © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 138 Setup utility using Documentation Browser utility PXE boot agent program UUID, updating website ServerGuide weight, BladeCenter HX5 Windows driver, LAN over USB BladeCenter HX5 Blade ServerInstallation and User's Guide...
  • Page 140 Part Number: 00V9872 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 00V9872...
  • Page 141 *1P00V9872*...

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