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IBM eserver Cluster 1350 Installation And Service Manual (122 pages)

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Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Safety Information
9
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
15
Chapter 1. System Overview

17
- Cluster Components
  20
- Cluster Nodes
  21
- Management Node
  21
- Storage Nodes
  21
- Storage Servers
  22
- Storage Expansion Units
  22
- SCSI/RAID Storage Controller Adapters
  22
- Console
  22
- KVM Switch
  22
- 10/100 Mb Ethernet Switch
  22
- Gb Ethernet Switch
  23
- SMC Mini-GBIC Expansion Module
  23
- Terminal Server
  23
- High-Speed Myrinet Switch
  23
- Myrinet Cluster Expansion Card
  23
- High-Speed Cisco Switch
  23
- Power Management Module
  23
- Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
  23
- Related Publications
  24
Chapter 2. Unpacking the Cluster 1350

25
Chapter 3. Placing the Cabinets

27
- Customer Responsibilities
  27
- Installer Responsibilities
  27
Chapter 4. Cabling the Cluster 1350

29
- VLAN Options
  30
- Connecting the Cables
  36
- Gb Ethernet Cabling
  36
- High-Speed (Myrinet) Switch Cabling
  36
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet Cabling
  37
- Fibre Channel Cabling
  37
- KVM Cabling
  37
- Remote Console Manager Cabling
  37
- Replacing a Defective Cable in a Harness
  38
Chapter 5. Checking the Cluster 1350 Cabling Process

39
Chapter 6. Installing the Software

43
Chapter 7. Administering the Cluster 1350

51
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems

53
- Isolating Network, Node, and Linux Problems
  54
- Clustering with One Network
  55
- Clustering with Two Networks
  55
- Isolating Hardware Problems
  58
- Node Checks
  58
- Service Processor Network
  60
- Checking Storage
  61
- Checking the Terminal Server
  62
- Troubleshooting the KVM Network
  63
- File-System Failure
  63
- PFA Alert Indicates Internal Disk
  63
- I/O Errors in Syslog
  63
- Isolating Software Problems
  64
- Operating-System Checks
  64
- CSM Checks
  64
- GPFS Checks
  65
- SNMP Monitoring
  65
- Configuring SNMP Alerts from Myrinet
  65
- Resetting the Remote Supervisor Adapter Card
  66
- Checking Service Processor Logs
  66
- Management, Cluster, and Storage Node Problems
  66
- Disk Drive Failures
  67
- System Board Failures
  68
- Xseries 335 Problems
  68
- Bladecenter Problems
  68
- Power Problems
  69
- Related Publications
  70
Chapter 9. Configuring the KVM Switch

71
Chapter 10. Using the KVM Switch

73
Chapter 11. Configuring the Terminal Server after Device Replacement

75
Chapter 12. Configuring and Replacing the Cisco 10/100 Switch

77
Chapter 13. Configuring and Replacing the Cisco Gigabit Switch

79
- Replacement Procedure
  79
- Configuring after Device Replacement
  79
- Setup Troubleshooting
  80
- Additional Information
  80
Chapter 14. Replacing the Cisco 4000 Series Switch

81
- Installation, Removal, Replacement, and Troubleshooting Procedures
  81
- Additional Information
  81
Chapter 15. Replacing the Myrinet 2000 Gigabit Switch

83
Chapter 16. Configuring and Replacing the Power Management Module

85
Chapter 17. Removing and Replacing the Power Distribution Unit

87
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

89
- Before You Call
  89
- Hardware Service and Support
  89
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Questions

91
Appendix C. Error and Event Logs

93
Appendix D. Known Problems

95
- Node
  95
- Amber Light on Node
  95
- COM Port Settings in BIOS
  95
- Csm
  95
- Stale NFS Mounts
  95
- Rpower Hard Shut down
  95
- Storage
  95
- Driver Module Ordering
  95
- Kvm
  96
- GUI Does Not Appear on First Node
  96
- 2X8 Switch Powers on with Console Port B
  96
- Cluster Port 1 Reboots
  96
- Subsequent Kvms Unresponsive
  96
- RSA and Service Processor
  97
- RSA Unable to Load Firmware
  97
- Rsa/Service Processor Invalid Naming
  97
- Light Path Points to PCI LED
  97
- Myrinet Communication Fails
  97
Appendix E. Configuring Network Switches

99
Appendix F. International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs

105
- Part 1 - General Terms
  105
- Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
  107
- License Information
  108
Appendix G. Notices

109

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. System Overview

Chapter 2. Unpacking the Cluster 1350

Chapter 3. Placing the Cabinets

Chapter 4. Cabling the Cluster 1350

Chapter 5. Checking the Cluster 1350 Cabling Process

Chapter 6. Installing the Software

Chapter 7. Administering the Cluster 1350

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems

Chapter 9. Configuring the KVM Switch

Chapter 10. Using the KVM Switch

Chapter 11. Configuring the Terminal Server after Device Replacement

Chapter 12. Configuring and Replacing the Cisco 10/100 Switch

Chapter 13. Configuring and Replacing the Cisco Gigabit Switch

Chapter 14. Replacing the Cisco 4000 Series Switch

Chapter 15. Replacing the Myrinet 2000 Gigabit Switch

Chapter 16. Configuring and Replacing the Power Management Module

Chapter 17. Removing and Replacing the Power Distribution Unit

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix C. Error and Event Logs

Appendix D. Known Problems

Appendix E. Configuring Network Switches

Appendix F. International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs

Appendix G. Notices

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