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  • Page 1 BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006,” on page 33 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 55. Third Edition (February 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . 23 Chapter 4. Configuring the management module . . 25 Configuring remote access . . 26 Communicating with the IBM Director software . . 26 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . 29 Before you call .
  • Page 6 IBM Taiwan product service . . 31 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006 Part 1 - General Terms . . 33 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . 38 Part 3 - Warranty Information . . 50 Appendix C.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 8 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction ® This Installation Guide contains information about installing your IBM ® BladeCenter Advanced Management Module. This Installation Guide provides the following information: v Chapter 2, “External indicators, controls, and connectors,” on page 7 v Chapter 3, “Installing a management module,” on page 11 v Chapter 4, “Configuring the management module,”...

  • Page 12: Related Documentation

    This document contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: The Ibm 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 for information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration.
  • Page 14 Click a document to view it, and press Ctrl+F to use the Acrobat search function or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements 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 BladeCenter Unit Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2. External Indicators, Controls, And Connectors

    Management module error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that an error has been detected in the management module. When this LED is lit, the BladeCenter unit system error LED is also lit. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 18: Management-Module Input And Output Connectors

    For example, you can connect a notebook computer to the serial connector and a terminal emulator program to configure the IP addresses, user accounts, and other management settings through the CLI user interface. See the management-module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for more information. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 v Video connector: Use this connector to connect a compatible SVGA or VGA video monitor to the BladeCenter unit. See Table 1 on page 17 for more information about compliant video settings. v Remote management and console (Ethernet) connector: Use this connector for an Ethernet remote connection to a network-management station on the network.
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  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Installing A Management Module

    See the BladeCenter Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions. Failure to replace a blade server or module with another blade server, module, blade filler, or module filler within 1 minute can affect performance in the blade servers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 22: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (with latest Service Pack installed) v Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later v Mozilla FireFox version 1.3 or later Note: The Remote Disk feature works only with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system or later. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing A Management Module

    The following server operating systems have USB support, which is required for the Remote Control feature: v Microsoft Windows Server 2003 v Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later v Red Hat Linux version 7.3 v SUSE LINUX version 8.0 v Novell NetWare 6.5 The management-module Web interface does not support double-byte character set (DBCS) languages.
  • Page 24 See “Management-module indicators and controls” on page 7 to locate the LED. 12. Connect the cables to the management module. See “Management-module video settings” on page 17 for more information. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Removing A Management Module

    13. Replace any external components that you removed in step 3 on page 14. 14. If this is the only management module in the BladeCenter unit, configure the new management module. See Chapter 4, “Configuring the management module,” on page 25 for more information. If this is a standby management module, and you followed the instructions in “Preparing for management-module redundancy”...

  • Page 26: Preparing For Management-Module Redundancy

    2 was the active module before power was removed. 2. For the most recent version of IBM Director software that you can use to manage redundant management modules, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/.

  • Page 27: Management-Module Video Settings

    Management-module video settings The following table lists the video resolution and refresh-rate combinations for KVM-equipped blade servers that are supported for all system configurations. Table 1. Compliant video settings Resolution Refresh rate 640 x 480 60 Hz 640 x 480 72 Hz 640 x 480 75 Hz...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Management Module To The Network

    For direct connection of a computer to the management-module remote management and console (Ethernet) connector, you need an Ethernet cable. Network connections through the serial connector can access only the management-module CLI. See the management-module Command-Line Interface BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Networked Connection

    Reference Guide for information about accessing the management-module CLI. The following sections describe how to make typical network connections for a management module. Networked connection To connect the Ethernet cable to the management module, complete the following steps: 1. Connect one end of a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to the remote management and console (Ethernet) connector on the management module.

  • Page 30: Serial Connection

    RxD in green TxD out RTS out white CTS in CTS in brown RTS out DTR out black DSR in DSR in blue DTR out DCD in orange DCD in RI in RI in BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Remote Console To The Management Module For The First Time

    Connecting a remote console to the management module for the first time The following sections describe how to connect a remote console to the management module to perform initial configuration of the BladeCenter unit. The management module has the following default settings: v IP address: 192.168.70.125 v Subnet: 255.255.255.0 v User ID: USERID (all capital letters)

  • Page 32: Ethernet Connection (Cli)

    After you connect to the management module for the first time, perform initial configuration of the BladeCenter unit. See the management-module User’s Guide for GUI-configuration instructions or the management-module Command-Line Interface Guide for CLI-configuration instructions. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery The management module battery is not a field or customer replaceable item. When a management module is no longer needed, remove the battery from the module and recycle or properly dispose of both the management module and battery according to applicable local and national ordinances or regulations.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Configuring The Management Module

    BladeCenter unit at a time can be added onto the network for discovery. Adding multiple units to the network without a unique IP address assignment for each BladeCenter unit results in IP address conflicts. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 36: Configuring Remote Access

    Console main window) that represents the BladeCenter unit. If the management-module IP address is known, the network administrator can create an IBM Director managed object for the unit. If the IP address is not BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 (out-of-band, using the Ethernet port on the management module) and create a managed object for the unit. For the IBM Director software to discover the BladeCenter unit, your network must initially provide connectivity from the IBM Director management server to the management-module Ethernet port.
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  • Page 39: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

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

  • Page 40: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. 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 systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM ™...

  • Page 41: Ibm Taiwan Product Service

    IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance...
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  • Page 43: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006

    Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. An IBM part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part. An IBM part that is added to a Machine without replacing a previously-installed part is subject to warranty...
  • Page 44 This warranty does not cover the following: 1. failure or damage resulting from misuse (including but not limited to use of any Machine capacity or capability, other than that authorized by IBM in writing), accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by you;...
  • Page 45 IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. Contact information for IBM is provided in Part 3. 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 46 Machine that you return to IBM. You acknowledge that, to perform its responsibilities under this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBM may ship all or part of the Machine or its software to other IBM or third party locations around the world, and you authorize IBM to do so.
  • Page 47 THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY 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...

  • Page 48: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    During the warranty period, IBM provides repair and exchange service for the Machine under the type of warranty service IBM designates for the Machine. The warranty period for the Machine is a fixed period starting on its original Date of Installation.
  • Page 49 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 50 As applies to transactions initiated and performed in Hong Kong S.A.R., phrases throughout this Agreement containing the word “country” (for example, “country of purchase” and “country of Installation”) are replaced with “Hong Kong S.A.R.” BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 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 52 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 53 Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican State, and any country subsequently added to the European Union, as from the date of accession): Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006...
  • Page 54 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 55 English. The decision of the arbitrators will be final and binding upon both parties. Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-09 08/2006...
  • Page 56 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...
  • Page 57 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 is limited to the compensation of only those...
  • Page 58 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 59 2. Subject always to the Items for Which IBM is Not Liable below, IBM will accept unlimited liability for physical damage to your tangible property resulting from the negligence of IBM. 3. Except as provided in items 1 and 2 above, IBM’s entire liability for actual...

  • Page 60: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of Defaults which together result in, or contribute to, substantially the same loss or damage will be treated as one Default. Circumstances may arise where, because of a Default, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM.
  • Page 61 Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU. 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 62 Machine if IBM does not receive the failing Machine within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement Machine. (*) 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.
  • Page 63 IBM Contact Information For IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (or 1-800-426-7378). For IBM in the European Union (EU), Asia Pacific, and Latin America countries, contact IBM in that country or visit the following IBM Internet website: http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/.
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  • Page 65: 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 66: Trademarks

    Red Hat, the Red Hat “Shadow Man” logo, and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: 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 68 IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos de tecnología de la información (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 69: Battery Return Program

    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 70 Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Appendix C. Notices...
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  • Page 75: Index

    38 help, getting 29 courier or depot service 51 customer carry-in service 51 customer replaceable unit (CRU) service 51 IBM Director communications, description 26 IBM Support Line 30 installation guidelines 11 installation procedure 14 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 76 2 product recycling and disposal 57 MAC address, label location 2 machine exchange service 52 machine or part, exchange of 36 mail-in service 51 record product information 2 recycling and disposal, product 57 BladeCenter Advanced Management Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 52 Web site same business day 52 compatible options 11 same day 53 IBM products 2 software service and support 30 Web-based interface 3, 18, 25 standby management module 1, 13, 15, 16, 25 starting, the documentation CD 4...
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  • Page 80 Part Number: 44R5269 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44R5269...

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