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- Page 1 b ullx blade system 3 2 H I nstallation Guide 3 4 H REFERENCE 8 6 A1 48 FB 02 3 5 H...
- Page 3 3 7 H I nstallation Guide 3 8 H H ardware 3 9 H M arch 2010 4 0 H BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 8 6 A1 48 FB 02 4 1 H...
- Page 4 Quoting of brand and product names is for information purposes only and does not represent trademark misuse. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
7 5 H 2.5.2 Rear view....................... 7 6 H Chapter 3. Installing the bullx blade system in the cabinet ........7 7 H bullx blade system cabinet requirements ................7 8 H Preparing the bullx blade chassis rack-mount kit..............7 9 H... - Page 6 8 9 H Testing LAN connections ....................9 0 H Setting up the bullx blade system for remote access via the CHC ........... 9 1 H Setting up the bullx B500 compute blades for remote access via the BHC .......
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Page 7: List Of Figures
Securing the bullx blade chassis in the cabinet............... 1 7 H 1 1 3 H F igure 4-1. Connecting the bullx blade system to the site LAN ............1 8 H 1 1 4 H F igure 4-2. Chassis Hardware Console page ................. -
Page 8: List Of Tables
List of tables T able 2-1. Record information....................... 2 1 H 1 1 7 H T able 3-1. Rack-mount kit items ....................2 2 H 1 1 8 H bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 9: Preface
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide, 86 A7 51FB 00 • explains how to maintain, service, and upgrade the bullx blade system. This guide is intended for use by qualified support personnel bullx blade chassis User's Guide, 86 A1 50FB 00 •... -
Page 10: Legal Information
Compliance with these directives requires: An EC declaration of conformity from the manufacturer • An EC label on the product • Technical documentation • Mechanical structures IEC 60297 • EIA-310-E • bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Bull SAS may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. -
Page 12: Laser Compliance Notice
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The • total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating viii bullx blade system - Installation Guide... - Page 13 Use only power cables that are approved for use in the respective country. The power • cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the equipment from the electrical outlet •...
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Page 14: Electrical Safety
International Electro technical Commission (IEC) 60825-1: 2001 and CENELEC EN 60825-1: 1994 for Class 1 laser products. CAUTION Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments. bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 15: Data Integrity And Verification
Data integrity and verification CAUTION Bull products are designed to reduce the risk of undetected data corruption or loss. However, if unplanned outages or system failures occur, users are strongly advised to check the accuracy of the operations performed and the data saved or transmitted by the system at the time of outage or failure. -
Page 16: Installation Flowchart
Powering the bullx S ection 4.2 2 6 H blade system Connecting the bullx Connect the bullx blade system to the site S ection 4.5 2 7 H blade system to the LAN and test network connections. Setting up the bullx... -
Page 17: Chapter 1. Delivery
Chapter 1. Delivery This chapter explains delivery, unpacking, and inspection for the bullx blade system. Chapter 1. Delivery... -
Page 18: Introduction
Introduction The bullx blade system is a high-density and high-performance rack-mounted server system developed for medium-to-large businesses. The bullx blade system is delivered in a box that contains all the data and items required for installation. Figure 1-1. bullx blade system CAUTION It is mandatory for the bullx blade system to be transported vertically. -
Page 19: Inspecting The Bullx Blade System Packing
Inspecting the bullx blade system packing Before unpacking, inspect the bullx blade system packing to check its condition: Check for any damages or any visible defects on the packaged bullx blade system • Shockwatch label should be in white color, which indicates that the package has not •... -
Page 20: Unpacking The Bullx Blade System
Unpacking the bullx blade system After ensuring that the bullx blade system package is devoid of damages, you have to unpack and store it in a proper place. DANGER Authorized service personnel only may unpack and physically install the bullx blade system. -
Page 21: Checking The Bullx Blade System
Perform a preliminary visual inspection after unpacking the bullx blade system. The following list helps in your inspection: Check that the bullx blade system delivered is compliant with the Purchase Order • Check for internal damage, alterations and obvious safety hazards, such as broken •... -
Page 23: Chapter 2. Getting To Know The Bullx Blade System
Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system This chapter gives an overview at the bullx blade system-level architecture and a high-level description of each of these modules. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system... -
Page 24: Overview
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations during the design of the bullx blade system. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today, while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future. -
Page 25: Figure 2-1. User Label
Up to four Power Supply Unit modules (PSU) providing N+1 redundancy on power • Two Fan blades in the front of the bullx blade chassis, to provide cooling to the Quad • Switch Module, CMM, and ESM Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system... -
Page 26: What Your Bullx Blade System Offers
B500 compute blades, CMM in hot-plug bays without removing power from the bullx blade system by first ensuring the module is not in use by the system, which means that no active software or applications are running. The rear power supply bays on the bullx blade system are also hot-swappable. - Page 27 Network environment support Your bullx blade system supports up to two Ethernet Switches: One in the CMM and the second one in the ESM. These Ethernet Switch Modules can be used for bullx B500 compute blade communication with the network.
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Page 28: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability (Ras)
The following is a list of RAS features that your bullx blade system supports: Shared key components, such as power, cooling, and I/O •... -
Page 29: Features And Specifications
Features and specifications Following is a summary of the features and specifications for your bullx blade system: The bullx blade system, 18 server, 7U Chassis, rack-able within a standard 19 cabinet • includes front panel, power supplies and Midplane Dual CPU socket bullx B500 compute blades using the EP family of Xeon processors •... -
Page 30: External Connections/Interfaces
2.4.4 External connections/interfaces Following are external connections available in the bullx blade system: Eighteen IB QDR connections (QSFP connector with power) on the Quad Switch • Module Three1Gb Ethernet ports -RJ45 connectors on the ESM • Three1Gb Ethernet ports -RJ45 connectors and a serial COM port for maintenance •... -
Page 31: Components, Controls, And Leds
E. Chassis Management Module F. Power Supply Unit module G. Quad Switch Module H. Ultra Capacitor Module Ethernet Switch Module Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system... -
Page 32: Front View
The 18 bullx B500 compute blades are distributed in two rows, with eight on top row and 10 on the bottom row. All the blades are inserted from the front of the bullx blade system and plugged vertically into the Midplane. - Page 33 B500 compute blades through an embedded ConnectX QDR component and the Quad Switch Module. Figure 2-4. bullx B500 compute blade (18 in total) Figure 2-5. bullx B500 compute blade A. Power LED B. Fault LED C. LAN1 LED Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system...
- Page 34 This indicator is managed by the hardware. Fault LED • The fault LED indicator is red. This indicator allows display fault detected by the integrated Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) firmware. This indicator is managed by the iBMC firmware. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
- Page 35 DANGER Hazardous energy is present when the bullx B500 compute blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before inserting the blades into the bullx blade chassis. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system...
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Page 36: Figure 2-6. Fan Blades
Replace a failed Fan blade as soon as possible to restore cooling redundancy. See the bullx blade system Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide on the bullx blade system Resource and Documentation CD for instructions. Figure 2-6. Fan blades A. -
Page 37: Figure 2-7. Local Control Panel
CMC or locally through the identification button of the LCP. Power LED • The power LED indicator is green. This indicator indicates the 12V main power presence within the bullx blade chassis. This indicator is managed by the CMC firmware. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system... -
Page 38: Rear View
F. PSU2 G. ESM H. PSU1 2.5.2.1 bullx blade chassis The rear side of the bullx blade chassis provides bays for bullx blade system PSUs, CMM, Quad Switch Module, UCM, and the ESM modules. bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 39: Figure 2-9. Power Supply Unit
2.5.2.2 Power Supply Unit module There are four PSU modules in the bullx blade system, each of 2900W rating. These take in the AC input of 180VAC to 264VAC and provide 12V main and 3.3V standby outputs. The four PSU modules provide N+1 redundancy. The typical system power dissipation is around 7900W depending on the configuration and the customer’s applications. - Page 40 The Power LED indicator is green. Slow blinking green indicates that AC is being applied to the PSU module and also that the 3.3V stand by voltage is available. Once 12V is enabled this LED becomes steady. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
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Page 41: Figure 2-10. Chassis Management Module
Chassis Management Module The CMM’s primary function is to provide the bullx blade chassis-level management functionality for the bullx blade system. This includes detection, power On/Off, management status monitoring for the bullx B500 compute blades and other hardware modules within the bullx blade chassis, PSU management status monitoring, and system fan controls. - Page 42 Blinking amber: the CMC firmware is alive − LAN activity and status LED • Two LEDs are integrated in each of the three Ethernet connectors: One for the link status, the second for the link activity. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
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Page 43: Figure 2-11. Quad Switch Module
2.5.2.4 Quad Switch Module The bullx blade system supports a Quad Switch Module, based on a 36 port QDR switch Board (QSB) to provide the quad switching function between the 18 bullx B500 compute blades and the external QSFP ports. The Quad Switch Module plugs into the Midplane from the rear side of the bullx blade chassis. - Page 44 D. Charge LEDs E. Identification LED F. Fault LED G. Charge LEDs Following are the other features of the UCM: Able to offset power outages up to 250 ms • Max hold-up time 480 ms • bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
- Page 45 These indicators are managed by the hardware. Fault LED • The fault power LED indicator is amber. This indicator indicates the detection of an Ultra capacitor failure. This indicator is managed by the CHC firmware. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system...
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Page 46: Figure 2-13. Ethernet Switch Module
B. Handle C. Thumb screw D. Reset button E. Default button F. Power and health status LED G. Identification LED H. Dynamically configurable stacking or Ethernet port Computer port Activity LED K. Link LED bullx blade system - Installation Guide... - Page 47 The LAN activity for the buried links of the embedded Ethernet switch (between the Ethernet switch and each bullx B500 compute blade) are displayed on a LED in the front of each bullx B500 compute blade. Chapter 2. Getting to know the bullx blade system...
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Page 49: Chapter 3. Installing The Bullx Blade System In The Cabinet
Chapter 3. Installing the bullx blade system in the cabinet This chapter explains how to install the bullx blade system in a Bull Cabinet. It includes the following topics: Preparing the bullx blade chassis rack-mount kit • Installing rack-mount rails in the cabinet •... -
Page 50: Bullx Blade System Cabinet Requirements
The following condition is required: bullx blade system has to be installed in a 42U Bull Cabinet • Figure 3-1. Recommended position of bullx blade system bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Preparing The Bullx Blade Chassis Rack-Mount Kit
Preparing the bullx blade chassis rack-mount kit 3.2.1 Checking the rack-mount kit The bullx blade system is delivered with a mounting kit (Bull PN 11011422) for installation in a Bull Cabinet. The rack-mount kit contains the following items: Item Bull P/N/MPN... -
Page 52: Installing Rack-Mount Rails In The Cabinet
Front and Rear ends: Insert the two M5X12 screws with M5 washers through the − right angled bracket bends and rack vertical rails. Figure 3-2. Installing rack-mounted rail in cabinet bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Securing The Bullx Blade Chassis In Position
The bullx blade chassis weighs 125 kgs. Use suitable lifting equipment like forklift, cranes… for lifting the bullx blade chassis. From the front of the cabinet, insert bullx blade system into the rack and ensure that it is sitting on the Teflon tape properly, which is stuck on the bullx blade chassis. -
Page 55: Chapter 4. Connecting And Testing The Bullx Blade System
Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system This chapter provides instructions for connecting and configuring the bullx blade system. Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system... -
Page 56: Connecting The Bullx Blade System To The Site Power Supply
Connecting the bullx blade system to the site power supply Plug one end of each power cord into a PSU module and the other end into a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) that is plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet. Note The drawer powering depends on the setting Start Mode. -
Page 57: Powering On The Bullx Blade System For The First Time
Powering on the bullx blade system for the first time After you connect the bullx blade system to the power supply, the CMM comes up first. However, the bullx B500 compute blades in the bullx blade system are not turned on. You... -
Page 58: Checking Correct Operation
Checking correct operation To check for bullx blade system’s correct operation: Ensure that the following LEDs are glowing – CMM ID should be blinking, • irrespective of the Power Mode setting, you should see: The CMM ID LED starts blinking after a few seconds of power On. -
Page 59: Powering Off The Bullx Blade System
B500 compute blade. This is not a recommended option in normal circumstances. You can power off the bullx blade system by turning off the bullx B500 compute blades and disconnecting the bullx blade system from the power source. Wait at least 30 seconds for the bullx B500 compute blades drives to stop spinning. -
Page 60: Connecting The Bullx Blade System To The Site Lan
Connecting the bullx blade system to the site LAN To manage the bullx blade system and bullx B500 compute blades, you must first set up the remote connection through the Ethernet port on the CMM. Complete the following steps to connect the Ethernet cable to the CMM. - Page 61 If you are configuring the CHC’s IP address for the first time, you need to give specific IP address to CHC based on: MAC address BULL_Chassis_CMC Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system...
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Page 62: Testing Lan Connections
Check the link activity if it is blinking; if not recheck the LAN cable connection at the bullx blade system or LAN outlet ends. Ping to the IP address of the Ethernet switch (IP address of Ethernet switch can be found from the DHCP server log based on MAC address or BULL_Blade_NCB_BMC. -
Page 63: Setting Up The Bullx Blade System For Remote Access Via The Chc
• IPMI V2.0 • WEB GUI • SMASH/CLP • Figure 4-2. Chassis Hardware Console page Note For more information on configuring the bullx blade system, see bullx blade chassis User’s Guide. Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system... -
Page 64: Setting Up The Bullx B500 Compute Blades For Remote Access Via The Bhc
CHC through the management I2C interface provided by each bullx B500 compute blade. The CHC can define a static address, request the BHC to return to default settings or define as static the last address received from the DHCP server. bullx blade system - Installation Guide... -
Page 65: Figure 4-3. Blade Hardware Console Page
Click Launch Console to see a pop up of the KVM console window. This connects the console to the blade. For more information on configuring the bullx B500 compute blades, see bullx B500 compute blade User’s Guide. Chapter 4. Connecting and testing the bullx blade system... -
Page 67: Appendix A. Bullx Blade System Specifications
Appendix A. bullx blade system specifications The bullx blade system is delivered rack-mounted in 42U cabinet. You may consult the following web site for general site preparation information: ttp://www.cs.bull.net/aise. 3 1 H Cabinet Dimensions /Weight Unpacked Unpacked Height: 30.7 cm (12 in) Height: 62 cm (24.4 in) - Page 68 230 VAC (Phase / Neutral) Voltage range 210 to 240V AC Frequency 60 Hz 0.3% Breaker Protection (Mains Power) 16A per PSU Maximum inrush current 210A / per quarter period Table A.1. bullx blade system specifications bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
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Page 69: Glossary
Glossary BHC: Blade Hardware Console Web based GUI, used to control and monitor an individual bullx B500 compute blade in a bullx blade chassis. ABR: Automatic BIOS Recovery BIOS: Basic Input Output System This invention describes a recovery method for a computer system that has corrupted initialization, A program stored in flash EPROM or ROM that or boot code. - Page 70 CHC: Chassis Hardware Controller CPU: Central Processing Unit Webs based GUI, used to control and monitor the It is an electronic circuit that can execute computer whole of the BULLX BLADE SYSTEM. programs. Chipset CRU: Customer Replaceable Unit The term chipset is commonly used to refer to a set...
- Page 71 The hardware is same as that of CMM without the OPMA card for management. See CMM. DIMM socket Ethernet Controller The socket used in Bullx blade system is for 240- pin DDR-3 memory modules. The Ethernet controller is located on either a MiniPCI card, Communications Daughter Card DN: Distinguished Name (CDC), or integrated on the system board.
- Page 72 HOST name It is a unique name by which a network-attached device (which could consist of a computer, file server, network storage device, fax machine, copier, cable modem, etc.) is known on a network. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
- Page 73 Boundary-Scan Architecture for test access ports used for testing printed circuit boards using Refers to the bullx B500 compute blade or NCB. boundary scan. bullx blade system Refers to the overall system including the bullx blade chassis, bullx B500 compute blades, and Modules.
- Page 74 Type of database used to manage the devices in a communications network. OPMA board Microprocessor bullx blade system uses an OPMA based daughter An integrated circuit that processes data and card as the Chassis Management Controller or controls basic computer functions.
- Page 75 PCI - E slots Refers to the power supply unit that supplies 12V and 3v3 standby to the bullx blade system. It takes Slots for add in PCI-E cards. bullx blade system in the AC input voltages and converts them to the does not have any PCI-E slots.
- Page 76 An internet standard for electronic mail (e-mail) RPM: Rotations Per Minute transmission across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol The protocol governing network management and the monitoring of network devices and their functions. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
- Page 77 SO-DIMM: Small Outline Dual In-line Memory USB: Universal Serial Bus Module A plug-and-play interface between a computer and Smaller alternative to a DIMM, being roughly half add-on device. The USB interface allows a new the size of regular DIMMs device to be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to SSD: Solid State Drive turn the computer off.
- Page 78 WS-MAN: Web Service Management Public standard for remotely exchanging management data with any computer device that implements the protocol. XML: eXtended MarkUp Language General-purpose specification for creating custom markup language No entries. No entries. bullx blade system - Installation Guide...
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Page 79: Index
Identification, 21 interconnectivity, 16 Power, 21 Chassis Management Module, 9, 25 Local Control Panel, 21 Components, 47 Connecting the bullx blade system to the site LAN, Management monitoring, 11 Delivery, 1 Nehalem CPU blade, 9 Ethernet Switch Module, 30 Identification LED, 31... -
Page 80: Ultra Capacitor Module 2
Fault LED, 29 Fault LED, 18 Identification LED, 29 HDD activity LED, 19 IB activity LED, 19 LAN 0 activity LED, 19 Web interface, 43 LAN1 activity LED, 19 Power LED, 18 specific features, 18 bullx blade system - Installation Guide... - Page 82 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 8 6 A1 48 FB 02 1 1 9 H...