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BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793
Installation and
User's Guide
Welcome.
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade server.
server features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
Installation and User's Guide
contains information for setting up,
configuring, and using your
blade server.
Additionally, a service information
label is attached to each BladeCenter
unit and blade server. This label
provides a graphical summary of
many of the installation and service
activities that are associated with
each device.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
CD or download them from the
IBM Support Web site.
Go to
http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/
Your blade
Documentation
Before installing the BladeCenter QS22
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
that comes with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply input power to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade server into the
BladeCenter unit, install optional components
such as memory modules and expansion cards
in the blade server.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install the operating system.
See Chapter 6 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions that
come 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 BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793 Before installing the BladeCenter QS22 in a BladeCenter unit, complete the following procedures: Installation and Install and configure the rack according to the documentation that came with the rack. User’s Guide Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and configure it, according to the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 2 Is the server working correctly? Register the server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Update the firmware to the latest level. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. solved? View support telephone numbers at Check all cables for loose connections http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
  • Page 3 BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Warranty and Support Information document for your blade server type on the Documentation CD. Fourth Edition (October 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006, 2008. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Support for local storage ..... 3 Support for IBM Director ..... 3 Major components of the blade server .
  • Page 6 Using a boot device on the network ....55 Configuring IBM Boot Disk System as a SAS boot device ..56 Configuring the IBM BladeCenter S unit local drives as a SAS boot device Using the optional modular flash drive .
  • Page 7 Appendix A. Using the SMS utility ....69 Starting the SMS utility ..... . 69 The SMS utility menu .
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  • Page 9: 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 IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...
  • 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 43W9859 or 03N2449 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 13 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 14 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 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 16 California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    BladeCenter unit. Note: In this document, unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to the IBM BladeCenter H unit, the IBM BladeCenter HT unit, and the IBM BladeCenter S (non RAID type only) unit.
  • Page 18 2 IBM PowerXCell 8i processor chips (IBM PowerXCell 8i-0 and IBM PowerXCell 8i-1) operating at 3.2 GHz v 8 DDR2 VLP DIMM slots (4 slots per IBM PowerXCell 8i) for system memory, v 2 IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chips, one per IBM PowerXCell 8i chip v 2.5 GHz DDR full duplex front side bus (with 2 Bytes bidirectional transfer, the...

  • Page 19: Power Configuration And Power Throttling

    You can install the optional SAS expansion card for access to SAS storage. Apart from the expansion card on the blade server, you need one or two IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Modules in the rear of the BladeCenter unit, and various options to attach IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System to the connectivity modules.

  • Page 20: Major Components Of The Blade Server

    Memory Scrubbing on DDR2 system memory v DDR2 System memory failure isolation for memory errors to a specific memory channel (a pair of DIMMs attached to IBM PowerXCell 8i-0 or IBM PowerXCell 8i-1) v DDR2 I/O Buffer memory failure isolation to a specific DIMM...

  • Page 21: Registering Your Bladecenter Qs22 Blade Server

    Registering your BladeCenter QS22 blade server Record information about the blade server in the following table. You need this information when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Product name...

  • Page 22: Using This Book

    Safety Information document. v Warranty and Support Information This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and about service and assistance. v IBM Software Development Kit for Multicore Acceleration documentation Documentation in PDF can be downloaded from http://www.ibm.com/...

  • Page 23: The Documentation Cd

    You can check for the most recent versions of all BladeCenter documentation http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/ or at the BladeCenter information center. The BladeCenter information center is available in the IBM Systems information center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/. In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the planning and installation documents for your BladeCenter hardware available at http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/.
  • Page 24 Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

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

    In the event of a power failure the BladeCenter unit and then the blade server can start automatically when power is restored. You must configure this through the BladeCenter Advanced Management Module. See the BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide for further information about this feature. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...

  • Page 26: Turning Off The Blade Server

    For further information about the LEDs and how they can be used to assist in troubleshooting, see Problem Determination and Service Guide. Information Media-tray select button Location Blade-error Activity Power-control Power-on button reset-button Figure 4. Power-control button and LEDs BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: System Board Leds

    Advanced Management Module Event Log. The information LED remains on until turned off by Advanced Management Module or through IBM Director Console. Blade error LED: This amber LED lights when a system error has occurred in the blade server.

  • Page 28: System Board Internal And Expansion Card Connectors

    Pressing the light path diagnostics switch lights the appropriate LED to indicate where an error has occurred. System board internal and expansion card connectors The following illustration shows the location of the connectors for user-installable options. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 DIMM 8 slot DIMM 7 slot DIMM 6 slot IOBUF 2 DIMM slot DIMM 5 slot PCIe high-speed connector Reserved Flash drive connector PCI-X expansion connectors Battery Control panel DIMM 4 slot connector IOBUF 1 DIMM slot DIMM 3 slot DIMM 2 slot DIMM 1 slot Figure 6.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Installing The Blade Server

    BladeCenter unit. For more information about determining the power requirements for the blade server, see the IBM BladeCenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...

  • Page 32: Installing The Blade Server

    Use the installation instructions that come with the operating system. For more information, see Chapter 6, “Installing the operating system,” on page 55. 11. Check http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/ for any software or firmware updates. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 12. Update the firmware or software if required. Note: You may be required to reboot the blade server. Once you have installed the operating system and performed any required updates, the blade server is ready for use. If you have not already done so, turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server”...
  • Page 34 BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Installing And Removing Replaceable Units

    Note: There are no hot-swappable components on the QS22 blade server. To replace parts, you must turn off the blade server and remove it from the BladeCenter unit. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...

  • Page 36: System Reliability Guidelines

    Therefore, you can install or remove the blade server without removing power from the BladeCenter unit. However, you must turn off the blade server before removing it from the BladeCenter unit. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Opening And Removing The Blade Server Cover

    Attention: v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the BladeCenter unit for more than 1 minute without a blade server or blade fillers installed in each blade bay. v Note the number of the bay that contains the blade server before you remove it. You must reinstall the blade server in the same bay from which it was removed.

  • Page 38: Removing The Bladecenter Pci Express I/O Expansion Unit

    Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server. Removing the BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit You must remove BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit, if installed, to access, install or remove any of the replaceable items. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Removing The Blade-Server Front Bezel Assembly

    Cover pins Cover release Cover release Figure 10. Removing the expansion unit Complete the following steps to remove BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Carefully place the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the expansion unit side facing up.

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Modular Flash Drive

    BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 20. 3. Open the blade server cover. See “Opening and removing the blade server cover” on page 21. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing An Optional High-Speed Expansion Card

    4. Locate the flash drive retention clip and connector on the system board. Flash drive Connector Retention clip Figure 12. Fitting the modular flash drive If you have already installed a high-speed expansion card, this card can block access to the connector and retention clip for the modular flash drive. If this is the case, remove the high-speed expansion card before installing the modular flash drive.
  • Page 42 6. Remove the connector cover. 7. Locate the expansion card locator pins on the standoffs at the back of the system board. 8. Locate the connector and the ball socket on the high-speed expansion card. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Adding Or Changing System Memory

    35. Adding or changing system memory There are 8 DIMM slots for system memory. Each IBM PowerXCell 8i processor has two memory channels and there are two DIMM slots per memory channel. You can use VLP DDR2 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB memory modules. The maximum memory configuration has a 4 GB memory module in each DIMM slot which provides 16 GB to each processor and 32 GB in total.
  • Page 44 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB To change the system memory configuration, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Adding Or Changing I/O Buffer Ddr2 Memory Modules

    “Adding or changing system memory” on page 27. Each IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chip has one DIMM slot for I/O buffer memory. The QS22 blade server supports VLP DDR2 1 GB DIMMs. You must add memory as a pair of DIMMs, one for each IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chip.
  • Page 46 4. Locate the DIMM slots for the I/O buffer DDR2 memory modules. There are two DIMM slots, one for each IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chip. The slots are labelled IOBUF 1 and IOBUF 2. You must install a 1 GB DIMM for both IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chips.

  • Page 47: Installing The Optional Sas Expansion Card

    Installing the optional SAS expansion card The QS22 blade server does not have any built-in disk storage. The SAS expansion card allows you to use SAS attached storage. Use the blue handling areas to handle the card. Connectors Ball socket Figure 20.

  • Page 48: Installing The Bladecenter Pci Express I/O Expansion Unit

    Installing the BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit Important: v A BladeCenter QS22 with the BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit installed takes up two contiguous slots in the BladeCenter chassis. v You must remove any expansion card that uses the high-speed connector before installing the expansion unit.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Battery

    5. Carefully close the expansion unit as shown in Figure 23 on page 32 until it clicks into place. 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 50 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 43W9859 or 03N2449 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 51: Finishing The Installation

    b. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket. c. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. 7. Insert the new battery: a. Make sure the positive (+) side is facing upwards. b.

  • Page 52: Installing The Front Bezel Assembly

    3. Carefully slide the front bezel assembly onto the blade server, as shown in Figure 25, until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure that you do not pinch any cables when you reinstall the front bezel assembly. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: 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. Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 5. Configuring The Blade Server

    41 for further information. Using the Advanced Management Module The Advanced Management Module is the main means of administering the BladeCenter system. Use the Advanced Management Module Web-based management and configuration program to: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...

  • Page 56: Using The Web Interface

    Advanced Management Module must be configured as described in the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide, and the BladeCenter unit must be configured as described in the IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Using The Serial Interface

    Using the serial interface Use the serial interface to: v Observe firmware progress. v Run the SMS Utility program v Access the Linux terminal in order to configure Linux. You can connect a PC serially through the BladeCenter unit using a specific UART cable.

  • Page 58: Viewing Fru Information

    1. Start SMS by completing the steps in “Starting SMS” on page 41. The SMS menu appears: PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Menu 1. Select Language 2. Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load) 3.

  • Page 59: Updating The System And Bmc Firmware

    Prepares the system for the operating system boot The packages are delivered separately and do not follow the same versioning scheme. IBM periodically makes updates to both BMC and system firmware. These may be downloaded from http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/. Chapter 5. Configuring the blade server...

  • Page 60: Updating Steps

    Complete the following steps to update the BMC and system firmware images: 1. Check the revision level of the firmware on the blade server and the level of the updates on http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/. If the level on the Web site is higher than the version currently installed, continue with the updating steps.

  • Page 61: Updating The Bmc Firmware

    If the two match, then the blade server has the latest firmware. If not, download the firmware package from the IBM Support Web site. See “Updating the BMC firmware” or the IBM Support Web site for installation instructions. You can also view the system firmware level from within the operating system by...
  • Page 62 6. Choose the blade you want to update (target) and browse to the firmware image file. 7. Click on Update. 8. The validity of the image is checked, then the following screen appears: Click Continue. 9. The next screen shows the firmware update progress: BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing The System Firmware

    61 for further information about troubleshooting the QS22 blade server. You can update the system firmware: v Through IBM Director. See the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD for further information. v Using the update package available from http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/. See “Updating the system firmware automatically”...

  • Page 64: The Firmware Update Package

    A readme file for the update package. This contains specific installation and configuration information. v An XML file. This file is for use by IBM Systems Management tools, including IBM Director Update Manager, UpdateXpress CD, and UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.

  • Page 65: Updating The System Firmware Automatically

    1. Check the README before attempting to update the system firmware as it contains specific information about the particular firmware release. 2. Download the update package from http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/. The update package has a .sh extension. 3. Change to the directory where you have downloaded the package.

  • Page 66: Updating The System Firmware Images

    IBM periodically makes updates available for both SAS and high-speed expansion cards. These may be downloaded from http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/. Integrating the Gigabit Ethernet controller into the BladeCenter One dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller is integrated on the blade server system board.

  • Page 67: Updating The Ethernet Controller Firmware

    A readme file for the update package. This contains specific installation and configuration information. v An XML file. This file is for use by IBM Systems Management tools, including IBM Director Update Manager, UpdateXpress CD, and UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.

  • Page 68: Firmware Update Steps

    1. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module, in I/O bay 1. 2. Make sure that the ports on the switch module or pass-thru module are enabled (Switch Tasks → Management → Advanced Switch Management in the BladeCenter Management Module Web interface). BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Finishing The Configuration

    For information about setting up your network configuration for remote management, see the IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide or the Installation and User's Guide for your BladeCenter unit. You can find this documentation at http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/.
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  • Page 71: Chapter 6. Installing The Operating System

    For more information on DIM see http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/tech/dim/. Note: IBM may add support for later versions of the operating systems or other operating systems. You can check the IBM support Web site or the...

  • Page 72: Configuring Ibm Boot Disk System As A Sas Boot Device

    Installation source NFS server Figure 27. Installation overview for NLS boot device For details check for QS22 documentation on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/ and in the IBM Systems Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/. Note: Be aware that your blade server has two Ethernet ports and can be connected to two Ethernet switches.
  • Page 73 For setup and configuration information see the BladeCenter Boot Disk System information on the BladeCenter support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ bladecenter/support/. For a general introduction with setup examples see IBM System Storage DS3000: Introduction and Implementation Guide, SG24-7065, at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247065.pdf.

  • Page 74: Configuring The Ibm Bladecenter S Unit Local Drives As A Sas Boot Device

    Configuring the IBM BladeCenter S unit local drives as a SAS boot device If you have installed your blade server in an IBM BladeCenter S unit, you can use local SAS drives of the BladeCenter S unit as a boot device.

  • Page 75: Preparing The Installation Source

    If you want to use SOL, configure and enable SOL on the blade server to establish an SOL connection, then open an SOL session. For instructions, see the IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide and the BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide.

  • Page 76: Post Installation Configuration

    If your operating system does not have the required device drivers, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller, or see your operating system documentation for additional information. If you want to use the Wake on LAN feature, ensure that it is active. You might have to activate it with ethtool.

  • Page 77: Chapter 7. Solving Problems

    This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some common problems that might occur while setting up your blade server. A problem with the BladeCenter QS22 can relate either to the BladeCenter QS22 or the BladeCenter unit. A problem with the blade server exists if the BladeCenter unit contains more than one blade server and only one of the blade servers has the symptom.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Charts

    Table 2. Explanation of LEDs and their states State Explanation Suggested action Blade error LED yellow A system error has occurred on Check the BladeCenter error the blade server. log, see QS22 Problem Determination and Service Guide. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Event Log. The information LED BladeCenter Management remains on until turned off by Module User's Guide for further Advanced Management Module information about the error. or through IBM Director Console. Activity LED Green There is network activity. No action required. For further...

  • Page 80: Power Problems

    Power throttling Be aware that the BladeCenter unit automatically reduces the BladeCenter QS22 processor speed if certain conditions are met. One such condition is temperature thresholds being exceeded, for example, when the blade server is running in acoustic mode.

  • Page 81: Service Processor Problems

    Service processor problems Service processor symptom Suggested action Service processor reports a 1. If the blade server is operating, shut down the operating system. general monitor failure. 2. If the blade server was not turned off, press the power-control button (behind the blade server control-panel door) to turn off the server.

  • Page 82: Recovering The System Firmware Code

    The system firmware displays the progress of the startup process on the serial console from the time that ac power is connected to the system until the operating system login prompt is displayed following a successful operating system startup. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Checkpoints

    Take note of the checkpoint code and any message, then attempt to reboot the blade server. If the problem persists, contact your IBM service representative with details of the checkpoint and any message associated with it.
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  • Page 85: Appendix A. Using The Sms Utility

    Some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Menu 1. Select Language 2.

  • Page 86: Select Language

    Select this choice to change the language that is used to display the SMS menus. A screen similar to the following appears: PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Select Language 1. ISO8859-1 English (United States) *...

  • Page 87: Ip Parameters

    PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NIC Adapters (NET) 1. /axon@10000000000/plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/ethernet@1 2. /axon@10000000000/plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/ethernet@1,1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys: M = return to Main Menu ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services...

  • Page 88: Adapter Configuration

    PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IP Parameters NET /axon@10000000000/plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/ethernet@1 1. Client IP Address [000.000.000.000] 2. Server IP Address [000.000.000.000] 3. Gateway IP Address [000.000.000.000] 4. Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys:...

  • Page 89: Ping Test

    Ping Test This enables you to verify the static IP addresses you have set. PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ping Test NET /axon@10000000000/plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/ethernet@1 Speed, Duplex: auto, auto Client IP Address [000.000.000.000]...

  • Page 90: Select Boot Options

    PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Select Console To select this console as the active console press 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys: M = return to Main Menu ESC key = return to previous screen...
  • Page 91 PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Select Device Number Device Name NET /axon@10000000000/plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/ethernet@1 CDROM .../plb5/plb4/pcix@4000004600000000/usb@1/hub@1/hub@2/cdrom@3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys: M = return to Main Menu ESC key = return to previous screen...

  • Page 92: Firmware Boot Side Options

    Enter. To save your selection, press M to return to the menu. Firmware Boot Side Options Normally the BladeCenter QS22 boots from the Temporary side and you should not change this. However, there may be occasions, for example boot failure, where you must change the setting.

  • Page 93: Fru Information

    PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- View Progress Indicator History 1. Current Boot Progress Indicator 2. Previous Boot Progress Indicator 3. Previous Failover Permanent Side Boot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys: M = return to Main Menu...

  • Page 94: Adding Fru Information

    PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRU Information Machine Type and Model: 079338x Machine Serial Number: ABCDEFG Universal Unique ID: 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789ABC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation Keys: M = return to Main Menu ESC key = return to previous screen...
  • Page 95 PowerPC Firmware Version QD0123000 SLOF-SMS 1.1 (c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enter Type Model Number (Must be 7 characters, only A-Z, a-z, 0-9 allowed. Press Esc to skip) Enter Type Model Number : Type the model number according to the instructions on the screen and press Enter to continue.

  • Page 96: Sas Settings

    IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System or you installed the blade server into an IBM BladeCenter S unit. Note: You must use this option when configuring an IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System or local SAS drives in an IBM BladeCenter S unit for the first time. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System for more information about the Storage System Profile utility. When configuring an IBM BladeCenter S local SAS drive as a boot device, the SAS address can obtained from the blade host firmware output.
  • Page 98 IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System for more information about the Storage System Profile utility. When configuring an IBM BladeCenter S local SAS drive as a boot device, use 0 as the LUN Id. BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Appendix B. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

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

  • Page 100: Software Service And Support

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

  • Page 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

    Trademarks IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. If these and other IBM trademarked terms are marked on their first ® ™ occurrence in this information with a trademark symbol ( ), these symbols indicate U.S.

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

  • Page 104: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.
  • Page 105 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 106: 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 107: Deutschland: Einhaltung Des Gesetzes Über Die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit Von Geräten

    Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 108: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Index

    Serial over LAN 40 viewing level, BMC firmware 44 connectors firmware code battery 12 recovering 66 I/O expansion card 12 flash drive input/output 37 installing 24 memory 12 frequency throttling 64 microprocessor 12 system board 12 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008...
  • Page 110 11 BladeCenter QS22 5 memory reject function, TEMP image 66 specifications 2 reliability, availability, serviceability modular flash drive See RAS boot device 58 removing installing 24 battery 34 blade server 20 BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 replacing turning off the blade server 10 battery 33 turning on the blade server 9 United States electronic emission Class A notice 90 boot device 56 United States FCC Class A notice 90 configuration 56 update_flash 47 SAS expansion card -c option 50 connectors 31 updates...
  • Page 112 BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 114 Part Number: 44R5161 (1P) P/N: 44R5161...

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