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IBM BladeCenter S Problem Determination And Service Manual (146 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 9.86 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
Related Documentation
16
The IBM Bladecenter Documentation CD
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
19
Components of the Bladecenter S System
19
Front View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
20
Rear View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
26
Systems and Storage Management
35
IBM Director
35
Storage Configuration Manager
36
Disconnecting Power from the Bladecenter Unit
36
Connecting to Your Bladecenter S Types 7779 and 8886
37
Chapter 2. Diagnostics
39
Diagnostic Tools
39
Light Path Diagnostic Leds
39
Event Log
43
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
47
Updating Firmware
47
Service Bulletins
48
Isolating Component Failures
48
Troubleshooting Symptoms by Component
50
Troubleshooting Advanced Management Module Problems
50
Troubleshooting Blade Server Problems
54
Troubleshooting Fan Module Problems
65
Troubleshooting I/O Module Problems
67
Troubleshooting Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
72
Troubleshooting Media Tray Problems
73
Troubleshooting Monitor or Video Problems
76
Troubleshooting Power Problems
78
Troubleshooting Serial over LAN (Sol) Problems
80
Troubleshooting Storage Module Problems
84
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Bladecenter Components
87
Installation Guidelines
87
System Reliability Guidelines
88
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
88
Returning a Device or Component
88
Parts Listing
89
Front View Parts Listing
89
Rear View Parts Listing
90
Power Cords - C14 Power Module
91
Power Cords - C20 Power Module
93
Removing and Replacing Crus
95
Removing a Bezel
95
Installing a Bezel
96
Removing the Media Tray
97
Installing the Media Tray
98
Removing the DVD Drive
99
Installing the DVD Drive
99
Removing the Battery Backup Unit
100
Installing the Battery Backup Unit
101
Removing an Advanced Management Module
102
Installing an Advanced Management Module
102
Removing a Blade Server
103
Installing a Blade Server
104
Removing a Fan Module
106
Installing a Fan Module
106
Removing an I/O Module
107
Installing an I/O Module
107
Removing a Power Module
109
Installing a Power Module
110
Removing a Serial Pass-Thru Module
111
Installing a Serial Pass-Thru Module
111
Removing a Storage Module
112
Installing a Storage Module
113
Removing and Replacing Frus
114
Removing the SPC Chassis (Shuttle)
114
Installing the SPC Chassis (Shuttle)
116
Removing the Midplane
117
Installing the Midplane
118
Removing a Midplane-To-Fan Cable
120
Installing a Midplane-To-Fan Cable
121
Removing an Air Damper
123
Installing an Air Damper
125
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
129
Before You Call
129
Using the Documentation
130
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
130
How to Send DSA Data to IBM
130
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
130
Software Service and Support
131
Hardware Service and Support
131
IBM Taiwan Product Service
131
Notices
133
Trademarks
133
Important Notes
134
Particulate Contamination
135
Documentation Format
136
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
136
Electronic Emission Notices
136
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
136
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
137
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
137
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
137
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
137
Germany Class a Statement
137
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
138
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
139
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
139
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
139
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
139
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
140
Index
141
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IBM BladeCenter S Planning Manual (130 pages)
Type 7779/8886
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. Introduction
7
Related Documentation
8
The IBM Bladecenter Documentation CD
9
Notices and Statements in this Document
10
Features and Specifications
11
Components of the Bladecenter S System
12
Front View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
12
Rear View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
19
Systems and Storage Management
28
IBM Director
28
Storage Configuration Manager
29
Chapter 2. Planning for the Physical Environment
31
Dimensions
31
Weight Considerations
31
Floor Space
31
Rack Requirements
32
IBM and Non-IBM Racks
33
Noise Considerations
34
Power Considerations
34
Power Source Requirements
35
Power Consumption Guidelines
35
Power Management Policies
36
Power Allocation Guidelines
37
Power Attachment Diagrams
38
Cooling Considerations
41
Air Temperature and Humidity
41
Airflow Considerations
42
Heat Output
42
Prevention of Air Recirculation
42
Room Cooling
42
Chapter 3. Planning for Deployment
45
Network Topology
45
Deployment of the Bladecenter S System
46
Hardware for the Bladecenter S System
46
Deployment Tools
48
Management Connection
49
Deployment of Blade Servers
50
Hardware Considerations for Blade Servers
50
Operating System Considerations
51
Application Considerations
52
Chapter 4. Planning for Configuration
53
Configuration Tools
53
Bladecenter Open Fabric Manager
53
Bladecenter Start Now Advisor
53
Storage Configuration Manager for the Bladecenter S System
54
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
54
Planning for Advanced Management Module Configuration
55
Advanced Management Module General Settings
55
Advanced Management Module User Profile Settings
55
Advanced Management Module Alert Settings
57
Advanced Management Module Serial Port Settings
57
Advanced Management Module Port Assignments
57
Advanced Management Module Network Interface Settings
58
Advanced Management Module Network Protocols Settings
58
Advanced Management Module Security Settings
58
Ethernet Switch Module Configuration Planning
59
Planning for SAS Connectivity Module Zoning
60
User-Defined Configurations
61
Predefined Configurations
62
Planning for SAS RAID Controller Module
72
Defining Storage Pools
72
Defining Volumes
73
Zone for SAS RAID Controller Modules
74
Replacing SAS Connectivity Modules with SAS RAID Controller Modules
74
Appendix A. Installation Planning Worksheets
77
Blade Server and Workstation Blade Installation Worksheet
77
Bladecenter S Types 7779 and 8886 Installation Worksheet
91
Rack Installation Worksheet
93
Cabling Worksheet
95
Power Worksheet
97
Appendix B. Configuration Planning Worksheets
99
Advanced Management Module Configuration Worksheet
99
SAS Connectivity Module Configuration Worksheet
107
SAS RAID Controller Module Configuration Worksheet
109
Appendix C. Parts Listing
111
Front View Parts Listing
111
Rear View Parts Listing
112
Power Cords - C14 Power Module
113
Power Cords - C20 Power Module
115
Notices
119
Trademarks
120
Important Notes
120
Electronic Emission Notices
121
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
121
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
121
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
122
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
122
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
122
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
122
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
122
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
123
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (FCS) Statement
123
Index
125
IBM BladeCenter S Installation And User Manual (84 pages)
Type 7779/8886
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.33 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
8
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
14
The IBM Bladecenter Documentation CD
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
Components of the Bladecenter S System
18
Front View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
18
Rear View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
25
Power Modules
32
Systems and Storage Management
34
IBM Director
34
Storage Configuration Manager
35
Chapter 2. Installing the Bladecenter S Types 7779 and 8886
37
Installation Guidelines
37
System Reliability Guidelines
38
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
38
Preparing to Install Your Bladecenter S System
39
Verifying Ship Group Contents
39
Obtaining Firmware and Device Drivers
39
Obtaining Configuration, Systems Management, and Storage Management Software
40
Setting up Your Bladecenter S System
40
Removing Components
41
Installing the Bladecenter S Chassis in a Rack
44
Installing Components
49
Installing a Fan Module
55
Cabling the Bladecenter S Chassis
57
Connecting the Bladecenter S Chassis to Power
58
Disconnecting Power from the Bladecenter Unit
58
Chapter 3. Installing IBM Director Server (Optional)
59
Chapter 4. Configuring the Bladecenter S System
61
Configuring I/O Modules
61
Configuring Blade Servers
62
Selecting Shared Bladecenter Resources
64
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
65
Before You Call
65
Using the Documentation
66
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
66
How to Send DSA Data to IBM
66
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
66
Software Service and Support
66
Hardware Service and Support
67
IBM Taiwan Product Service
67
Appendix B. Parts Listing
69
Front View Parts Listing
69
Rear View Parts Listing
70
Notices
73
Trademarks
73
Important Notes
74
Particulate Contamination
75
Documentation Format
76
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
76
Electronic Emission Notices
76
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
76
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
77
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
77
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
77
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
77
Germany Class a Statement
77
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
78
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
79
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
79
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
79
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
79
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
80
Index
81
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IBM BladeCenter S Installation And User Manual (82 pages)
Type 7779/8886
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 6.18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
14
The IBM Bladecenter Documentation CD
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
Components of the Bladecenter S System
18
Front View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
18
Rear View of the Bladecenter S Chassis
25
Systems and Storage Management
35
IBM Director
35
Storage Configuration Manager
35
Chapter 2. Installing the Bladecenter S Types 7779 and 8886
37
Installation Guidelines
37
System Reliability Guidelines
38
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
38
Preparing to Install Your Bladecenter S System
39
Verifying Ship Group Contents
39
Obtaining Firmware and Device Drivers
39
Obtaining Configuration, Systems Management, and Storage Management Software
40
Setting up Your Bladecenter S System
40
Removing Components
41
Installing the Bladecenter S Chassis in a Rack
44
Installing Components
49
Cabling the Bladecenter S Chassis
56
Connecting the Bladecenter S Chassis to Power
57
Disconnecting Power from the Bladecenter Unit
57
Chapter 3. Installing IBM Director Server (Optional)
59
Chapter 4. Configuring the Bladecenter S System
61
Configuring I/O Modules
61
Configuring Blade Servers
62
Selecting Shared Bladecenter Resources
64
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
65
Before You Call
65
Using the Documentation
66
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
66
Hardware Service and Support
67
Software Service and Support
67
IBM Taiwan Product Service
67
Appendix B. Parts Listing
69
Front View Parts Listing
69
Rear View Parts Listing
70
Notices
73
Trademarks
74
Important Notes
75
Electronic Emission Notices
75
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
75
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
76
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
76
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
76
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
76
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
76
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
77
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
77
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (FCS) Statement
77
Index
79
IBM BladeCenter S Product Manual (40 pages)
IBM BladeCenter Chasis Product Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Chassis
| Size: 2.35 MB
Table of Contents
Ibm Bladecenter Chassis
1
Table of Contents
2
Overview
3
Bladecenter Chassis Positioning
4
IBM Bladecenter Chassis
6
Power Modules
16
Bladecenter I/O Modules
30
Rack Vs. Blades Positioning
33
Citrix Solution
37
Virtualization Solution
38
For more Information
40
Legal Information
40
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