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IBM BladeCenter LS42 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 IBM BladeCenter LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM BladeCenter LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit 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 Z125-4753-10 08/2008,” on page 15 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 35. First Edition (November 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation November 2008.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IBM Taiwan product service . . 14 Index ....43 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-10 08/2008 ..15 © Copyright IBM Corp. November 2008...
  • Page 6 IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. November 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 21 CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. Safety...
  • Page 10 IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM BladeCenter LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit is an optional ® expansion unit for single-wide models of the BladeCenter LS42 Type 7902 blade server. The Multiprocessor Expansion Unit (MPE) provides up to eight additional dual-inline memory (DIMM) connectors, and two additional microprocessors. It also supports the installation of standard-form-factor, small-form-factor, high-speed-form-factor, or combination-form-factor I/O-expansion cards.

  • Page 12: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the blade server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following...
  • Page 13 grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the device for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the blade server without putting it down.
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installing The Multiprocessor Expansion Unit

    5. If an LS22 optimizer card is installed on your blade server, remove it (see “Removing the LS22 optimizer” on page 9). Put the LS22 optimizer card in a safe place. © Copyright IBM Corp. November 2008...
  • Page 16 12. Install the cover from the blade server on to the MPE. The following illustrations show how to install the cover. 13. Install the blade server and MPE into the BladeCenter unit (see “Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 11). IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 17: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Unit

    Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to remove a LS22 Type 7901 blade server from a Type 8677 BladeCenter unit. Removal of the LS42 Type 7902 blade server and MPE follows the same steps. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different.

  • Page 18: Opening The Blade Server Cover

    4. Press the blade-cover release on each side of the blade server and lift the cover open, as shown in the illustration. 5. Lift the cover from the blade server and store it for future use. IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 19: Removing The Ls22 Optimizer

    The following illustration shows how to remove the LS22 optimizer card from the blade server. The LS22 optimizer card is installed in the single-wide configuration of the BladeCenter LS42 Type 7902 blade server. To remove the LS22 optimizer card, complete the following steps.

  • Page 20: Closing The Blade Server Cover

    3. Pivot the cover to the closed position, as shown in the illustration, until it clicks into place. IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 21: Installing The Blade Server In A Bladecenter Unit

    Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to install a double-width type blade server into a Type 8677 BladeCenter unit. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
  • Page 22 If this is the initial installation for the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, you must configure the blade server through the Configuration/Setup Utility program and install the blade server operating system (see the Installation and User’s Guide for your blade server for instructions). IBM BladeCenter: LS42 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit...

  • Page 23: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 24: 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 ™ systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x ® and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/.

  • Page 25: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-10 08/2008

    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 effective on its Date of Installation.
  • Page 26 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 27 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM or its subcontractor or the reseller is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 28 Machine or provide a replacement Machine to you at its expense, unless IBM specifies otherwise. 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; and...

  • Page 29: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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...
  • Page 30 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 31 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. Where that condition...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 The words “SPECIAL” and “ECONOMIC” in item 3 in the last paragraph are deleted. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA) THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES: The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or an IBM reseller. How to Obtain Warranty Service:...
  • Page 35 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 36 598 (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 37 EU countries provided the Machines have been announced and made available in such countries. DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, ITALY, LIECHTENSTEIN, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-10 08/2008...
  • Page 38 (if IBM is at fault) or of such cause, for a maximum amount equal to the charges you paid for the Machine. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”...
  • Page 39 The minimum warranty period for Machines is 12 months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a price reduction 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 40 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 41 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 42: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU. Installation of a Tier 1 CRU 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 43 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 IBM Directory of Worldwide Contacts at the following IBM Internet website: http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
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  • Page 45: 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.

  • Page 46: Important Notes

    A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at “Copyright and trademark information” at http://www.ibm.com/ legal/copytrade.shtml. Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 47: 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 might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Electronic Emission Notices

    For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. This notice is provided in accordance with Royal Decree 106/2008 of Spain: The retail price of batteries, accumulators, and power cells includes the cost of the environmental management of their waste.

  • Page 50: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    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 51: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A Warning Statement Appendix C. Notices...
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  • Page 53: Index

    33 same day service level 33 service levels 33 software service and support 14 static electricity 2 IBM Support Line 14 static-sensitive devices, handling 2 install support, web site 13 blade server 11 © Copyright IBM Corp. November 2008...
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  • Page 56 Part Number: 44R5343 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44R5343...

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