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  • Page 1 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 3 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 4 “Notices” on page 83 and the Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide, Warranty Information documents on the IBM Documentation CD. The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Eleventh Edition (July 2011) © Copyright IBM Corporation 2011.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..1 Using the Setup utility. . 60 Related documentation . Setup utility menu . . 60 The IBM Documentation CD . Using passwords . 63 Hardware and software requirements . Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . 63 Using the Documentation Browser .
  • Page 6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement . . 86 statement . . 89 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class statement . . 86 A statement . . 89 Avis de conformité à la réglementation People's Republic of China Class A electronic d'Industrie Canada .

  • Page 7: Safety

    Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 8: Safety Statements

    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. Safety statements These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation.
  • Page 9 Statement 2 CAUTION: ® When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 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.
  • Page 10 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 11 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 12 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.
  • Page 13 Rack Safety Information, Statement 2 DANGER v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. v Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 14 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The blade server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the blade server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the blade server documentation.
  • Page 16 To check for updates, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.

  • Page 17: Related Documentation

    This document is in PDF on the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. This document explains how to use the functions of the IMM installed in an IBM server. The IMM works with IBM System x Server Firmware to provide systems-management capability for System x and BladeCenter servers.

  • Page 18: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    Depending on your BladeCenter product, additional documents might be included on the IBM Documentation CD. In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit for information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration.

  • Page 19: Notices And Statements In This Document

    The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 20 v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Use this table to view specific information about the blade server, such as blade server hardware features and the dimensions of the blade server. Notes: 1. Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit. 2.
  • Page 22 The following table is a summary of the features and specifications of the blade server. Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Supports up to two Drives: Supports up to two hot-swap, Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors. alerts: small form factor (SFF) Serial Attached Note: Use the Setup utility to v Microprocessors...

  • Page 23: What Your Blade Server Offers

    RAID 0 and RAID 1 support, up to 300 GB per drive. ® v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to ® centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director ®...
  • Page 24 ECC DDR3 on Very Low Profile (VLP) form factor DIMMs installed on the system board. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see the ® ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/ compat/us/. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose problems.

  • Page 25: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Reliability, availability, and serviceability features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the blade server, the availability of the blade server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems. Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).

  • Page 26: Ibm Director

    View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a variety of platforms ®...

  • Page 27: Major Components Of The Blade Server

    Major components of the blade server Use this information to locate the major components on the blade server. The major components of the blade server include Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs), and optional devices. The following illustration shows the major components of the blade server. Chapter 1.
  • Page 28 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, And Indicators

    Advanced-Management-Module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. For more information about the Advanced-Management-Module Web interface, see ® http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/. For more information about IBM ® Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 30 Advanced-Management-Module Web interface. NMI button (recessed): The nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) dumps the partition. Use this recessed button only as directed by IBM Support. Note: You can also send an NMI event to the selected blade server remotely using the AMM. For more information, see the BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User's Guide.
  • Page 31 2. If you install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system on the blade server while it is not the current owner of the keyboard, video, and mouse, a delay of up to 1 minute occurs the first time that you switch the keyboard, video, and mouse to the blade server.

  • Page 32: Turning On The Blade Server

    The management module can turn off the blade server through the Advanced-Management-Module Web interface. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide or go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/ for more information. BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Blade Server Connectors

    Blade server connectors Use this information to locate blade server system-board components and connectors for optional devices. The following illustration shows the system-board components, including connectors for user-installable optional devices, in the blade server. BladeCenter GPU expansion unit LED The following illustration identifies the fault LED on the front of the BladeCenter GPU expansion (BGE) unit.
  • Page 34 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Installing Options

    To download firmware updates for your blade server, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 36: System Reliability Guidelines

    System reliability guidelines Use this information to make sure that the blade server meets the proper cooling and reliability guidelines. To help make sure that proper cooling and system reliability requirements are met, review the following guidelines: v To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the BladeCenter unit without a blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler installed in each blade-server bay.

  • Page 37: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Unit

    Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit Use these instructions to remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. The following illustration shows how to remove a single-width type of blade server or blade filler from a Type 8677 BladeCenter unit. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different;...

  • Page 38: Removing The Blade Server Cover

    ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 5. Place either a blade filler or another blade server in the blade server bay within 1 minute. Removing the blade server cover Use these instructions to open the blade server cover. The following illustration shows how to open the cover on the blade server.

  • Page 39: Installing An Optional Expansion Unit

    1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. To determine the type and number of expansion units that can be installed on your blade server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. 2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit”...

  • Page 40: Removing An Optional Expansion Unit

    4. Locate the blade expansion connector on the blade server system board or the expansion unit and remove the cover if one is installed (see “Blade server connectors” on page 19). 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the optional expansion unit to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...

  • Page 41: Installing A Hot-Swap Storage Drive

    4. Remove the blade server cover, if one is installed (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 24 for instructions). 5. Remove the expansion unit: a. If the expansion unit has an extraction device, use the extraction device to disengage the expansion unit from the blade server.

  • Page 42: Removing A Hot-Swap Storage Drive

    3. If a storage-bay filler is installed, remove it from the blade server by pulling the release lever and sliding the filler away from the blade server (see “Removing a hot-swap storage drive”). 4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap storage drive to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...

  • Page 43: Installing A Memory Module

    The blade server supports very low profile (VLP) DDR3 DIMMs with error code correction (ECC) in 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB capacities. For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
  • Page 44 Table 4. System memory configuration for independent channel mode (2 microprocessors) DIMM socket Installed memory 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 5 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 7 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 9 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 11 DIMMs 12 DIMMs v Mirrored channel mode: In mirrored channel mode, channels 2 and 5 are unused.
  • Page 45 identical population with regards to size and organization. DIMMs within a channel do not have to be identical. The population ordering for spare channel mode is shown in the table below. Note: Spare channel mode is only supported if the blade server has an Intel Xeon 5600 series microprocessor.
  • Page 46 To install a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs. 3. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit”...

  • Page 47: Removing A Memory Module

    a. Make sure that the retaining clips are in the open position, away from the center of the DIMM connector. b. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the DIMM connector on the system board. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the clips gently.

  • Page 48: Installing A Gpu Adapter In The Bladecenter Gpu Expansion Unit

    6. Move the retaining clips on the ends of the DIMM connector to the open position by pressing the retaining clips away from the center of the DIMM connector. Note: To access DIMM connector seven through twelve, use your fingers to lift the DIMM access door.
  • Page 49 9. Carefully turn over the expansion-unit riser assembly, and use a Phillips screwdriver to install the four non-captive retaining screws, as shown in the following illustration. 10. Turn over the expansion-unit riser assembly and install the riser assembly into the expansion unit system board, as shown in the following illustration. 11.

  • Page 50: Removing A Gpu Adapter From The Bladecenter Gpu Expansion Unit

    14. Connect the cable to the expansion-unit system board. Replace the retention bracket and tighten the screws (B), as shown in the illustration above. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 54. Removing a GPU adapter from the BladeCenter GPU expansion unit Use this information to remove a GPU adapter from the BladeCenter GPU expansion unit.
  • Page 51 b. Loosen the screws and remove the retention bracket, then disconnect the cable from the expansion-unit system board (B). c. Locate the tray-release button on the bottom of the expansion unit. Tray release button d. Press in and hold the tray-release button; then, pull the expansion-unit riser assembly out of the expansion-unit system board.
  • Page 52 6. Carefully turn over the expansion-unit riser assembly, and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four non-captive retaining screws, as shown in the following illustration. Store the screws in a safe location. 7. Carefully turn the expansion-unit riser assembly back over. Unplug the GPU adapter from the PCI connector in the riser assembly and lift it out of the riser assembly.

  • Page 53: Installing A Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    Installing a microprocessor and heat sink The following illustration shows how to install a microprocessor and heat sink in the blade server. Heat sink Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 and heat sink Microprocessor heat sink filler Attention: 1. Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the locking lever on the microprocessor socket.
  • Page 54 a. Rotate the release lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and locked position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a 135° angle). b. Rotate the microprocessor retainer on the microprocessor socket from its closed position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a 135°...
  • Page 55 Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the microprocessor installation tool handle. 11. Install the microprocessor. a. Align the installation tool with the microprocessor socket as shown in the following illustration. Installation tool Microprocessor Alignment pins b.

  • Page 56: Thermal Grease

    Attention: v Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. v Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink. Touching the thermal material will contaminate it. If the thermal material on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service technician.

  • Page 57: Installing A Usb Flash Key

    4. Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the microprocessor; then, dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed. 0.02 mL of thermal grease Microprocessor 5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place nine uniformly spaced dots of 0.02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor.

  • Page 58: I/O Expansion Cards

    (CFFh) expansion cards and the other connector supports vertical-combination-I/O (CIOv) expansion cards. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of available I/O expansion cards for your blade server. Make sure that the BladeCenter unit and the I/O modules to which the I/O expansion card is mapped support the network-interface type of the I/O expansion card.

  • Page 59: Installing A Horizontal-Compact-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Setup utility by selecting System Settings and Devices and I/O Ports. v 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card for BladeCenter v Broadcom 10 Gb 2-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter v Broadcom 10 Gb 4-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter To install a CFFh expansion card, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 60: Removing A Horizontal-Compact-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Note: For device-driver and configuration information to complete the installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the expansion card. 10. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 54. Removing a horizontal-compact-form-factor expansion card Use these instructions to remove a compact-form-factor expansion card from the blade server.

  • Page 61: Installing A Ciov-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Setup utility by selecting System Settings and Devices and I/O Ports. v Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter v QLogic 4 Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter v SAS Connectivity Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 62: Removing A Ciov-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    9. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 54. Removing a CIOv-form-factor expansion card Use these instructions to remove a CIOv-form-factor expansion card in the blade server. The following illustration shows how to remove a vertical-combination-I/O (CIOv) expansion card.

  • Page 63: Installing A Storage Interface Card

    Installing a storage interface card Use this information to install a storage interface card in the blade server. The storage interface card controls the SAS hot-swap storage drives. The following illustrations and installation instructions shows how to install a ServeRAID-MR10ie controller into the CIOv expansion connector of the blade server.
  • Page 64 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the storage interface card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the storage interface card from the package. 7.
  • Page 65 Note: For device-driver and configuration information to complete the installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the storage interface card. 11. Install the backup battery for the storage interface card into DIMM connector seven (see “Blade server connectors” on page 19 and “Installing a memory module”...

  • Page 66: Removing A Storage Interface Card

    Removing a storage interface card Use this information to remove a storage interface card from the blade server. The storage interface card controls the SAS hot-swap storage drives. The following illustrations and installation instructions shows how to remove a ServeRAID-MR10ie CIOv storage interface card from the blade server. The illustrations and removal instructions are similar for other CIOv storage interface cards.
  • Page 67 b. Gently push the retaining clips away from the expansion card; then, lift the card out of the expansion-card connector. c. Remove the cable from the storage interface card by holding the card in one hand; then, use your other hand to pull the cable away from the card. When pulling the cable, make sure that you hold the cable where there is a blue touchpoint.

  • Page 68: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following tasks. 1. Reinstall the optional expansion unit, if you removed one to install other devices (see “Installing an optional expansion unit” on page 25 for information on installing the expansion unit). 2.

  • Page 69: Closing The Blade Server Cover

    Closing the blade server cover Use these instructions for information about how to close the blade server cover. Attention: You cannot insert the blade server into the BladeCenter unit until the cover is installed and closed or an expansion unit is installed. Do not attempt to override this protection.

  • Page 70: Installing The Blade Server In A Bladecenter Unit

    Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit Use these instructions to install the blade server in a BladeCenter unit. The following illustration shows how to install a blade server into a BladeCenter unit. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different; see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
  • Page 71 3. Make sure that the release handles on the blade server are in the open position (perpendicular to the blade server). Attention: Two people are required to install a Type 1911 blade server into the bay. Statement 4: (for Type 1911) ≥...

  • Page 72: Updating The Blade Server Configuration

    Updating the blade server configuration Use this information to update the blade server configuration. When the blade server starts for the first time after you add or remove an internal device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration settings.

  • Page 73: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server

    For information about using this utility program, see “Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 66. The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.4 program is available for purchase. You can use RDM to install a UEFI code update onto a blade server. For the latest information about RDM, including which operating systems that RDM supports and how to purchase the software, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/...

  • Page 74: Using The Setup Utility

    KVM select button on the blade server (see “Blade server controls and LEDs” on page 15 for information). v If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide, IBM BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
  • Page 75 – Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports. You can configure the remote console redirection, enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers, and the SAS controller. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).
  • Page 76 v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). This choice is on the full UEFI Setup Utility menu only. v Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options, including the startup sequence, keyboard NumLock state, PXE boot option, and PCI device boot priority.

  • Page 77: Using Passwords

    To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is in this document. The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks: v An easy-to-use interface Chapter 4.

  • Page 78: Serverguide Features

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM blade server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade server.

  • Page 79: Typical Operating-System Installation

    IBM Web site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

  • Page 80: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    Configuring UEFI compatible devices Use this information to configure UEFI compatible devices. Your IBM BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911 blade server is UEFI compatible. UEFI compatible expansion cards can be configured through the Setup utility. To configure a UEFI compatible expansion card, complete the following...

  • Page 81: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    Ethernet controller. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 82: Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    Because the IMM might obtain a different IP address for the LAN over USB interface, the IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) and firmware flash utilities, DSA, and the IBM Director Agent use the Service Location Protocol (SLP) to discover the IMM IP address. These tools perform an SLP multicast discovery on the LAN over USB interface.

  • Page 83: Potential Conflicts With The Lan Over Usb Interface

    Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface In some situations, the IMM LAN over USB interface can conflict with certain network configurations, applications, or both. For example, Open MPI attempts to use all of the available network interfaces on a server.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Lan Over Usb Interface Manually

    LAN over USB manually, use one of the following processes. For more information about LAN over USB configuration on different operating systems, see the IBM white paper Transitioning to UEFI and IMM on the IBM web site (see “Related documentation” on page 3 for information on how to find publications for your blade server).
  • Page 85 Network Adapters. 11. Open a command prompt, type ipconfig, and press Enter. The local area connection for the IBM USB RNDIS appears with an IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx with a subnet mask set to 255.255.0.0.
  • Page 86 network device in the operating system. To discover the name that the operating system has assigned to the IMM USB network interface, type: dmesg | grep -i cdc ether The interface is configured with ifconfig to have an IP address in the range 169.254.xxx.xxx.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5. Installing The Operating System

    View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features. d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system and adapter. e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs. f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 88: Using Rdm To Install The Operating System

    Use these instructions to download the operating-system installation instructions. To download operating-system installation instructions, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 89: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    BladeCenter unit, and then restart the blade server. If the blade server does not start after you have performed the preceding actions, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for your blade server on the IBM Documentation CD. Diagnostic tools overview Use this overview to locate specific diagnostic tools to diagnose and solve hardware-related problems.

  • Page 90: Serverguide Problems

    (UEFI) configuration The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.
  • Page 91 Symptom Suggested action The ServerGuide program will Make sure that the operating-system CD is supported by the ServerGuide not start the operating-system program. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of supported operating-system versions. The operating system cannot be Make sure that the operating system is supported on the blade server.
  • Page 92 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Appendix. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix. 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. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 94: Using The Documentation

    The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.

  • Page 95: Ibm Taiwan Product Service

    7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. IBM Taiwan product service Use this information to contact IBM Taiwan product service. IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.
  • Page 96 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 97: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 98: Important Notes

    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. BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 99: Particulate Contamination

    If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 100: Documentation Format

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 101: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    Klasse A ein. 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 102: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    914-499-1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist: IBM Deutschland Technical Regulations, Department M456 IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15-2937 Email: tjahn@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse...

  • Page 103: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc) Statement

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guidelines with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement...
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  • Page 105: Index

    FCC Class A notice 86 installing 44 configuring features IBM Director 9, 12 Gigabit Ethernet controller 67 ServerGuide 64 IBM Taiwan product service 81 RAID array 67 features, blade server 9 UEFI compatible devices 66 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 106 15 installation order for memory processor summary information 60 memory modules 29 product data 60 configuration changes 29 installing product service, IBM Taiwan 81 specifications 7 blade server 56 publications memory module CFFh 45 online 1 installing 29...
  • Page 107 SAS connectivity card, I/O expansion turning off the blade server 18 card turning on the blade server 18 installing 44 SAS hard disk drive hot-swap storage device 27 installing 27 UEFI compatible devices SAS hard disk drives configuring 66 support 9 United States electronic emission Class A save settings 60 notice 86...
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  • Page 110 Part Number: 90Y5613 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 90Y5613...

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