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IBM BladeCenter T Type 8730 Hardware Maintenance Manual (180 pages)
IBM Server Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.8 MB
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting Guide
1
About this Manual
5
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
6
Support Telephone Numbers
6
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. General Information
11
Related Publications
13
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
14
Features and Specifications for the Bladecenter T Type 8720 Unit
15
Features and Specifications for the Bladecenter T Type 8730 Unit
17
Major Components of the Bladecenter T Types 8720 and 8730 Unit
19
Front View
19
Management Module Controls and Indicators
20
Media Tray
21
Power Modules
23
Rear View
25
Bladecenter T Unit Power, Controls, and Indicators
29
Starting the Bladecenter T Unit
29
Shutting down the Bladecenter T Unit
31
Chapter 2. Configuring the Bladecenter T Unit
33
Setting up the Remote Connection
35
Cabling the Ethernet Port
35
Management and Configuration Program
36
Setting up the Management and Configuration Program
36
Starting the Management and Configuration Program
37
Setting Management and Configuration Program Options
38
Saving and Restoring the Configuration File
39
Configuring an I/O Module
39
What to Configure
39
Supporting Ethernet Failover
40
Configuring the Ethernet Controllers in the Blade Servers
40
Bladecenter T Networking Guidelines
41
Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.11 Update 3 or Later
43
Using IBM Director
43
Communicating with the IBM Director Software
43
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
45
Diagnostic Tools Overview
45
Identifying Problems Using the Light Path Diagnostics Feature
45
Chapter 4. Setting up the Bladecenter T Hardware
47
Setting up the Bladecenter T Unit
47
Installation Guidelines
47
Preparing for System Power
48
System Reliability Considerations
49
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
50
Preinstallation Steps
52
Removing and Installing the Bezel Assembly
53
Removing the Bezel Assembly
53
Installing the Bezel Assembly
54
Removing and Installing the Bezel Air Filter
54
Removing and Installing Power Modules
56
Removing a Power Module
57
Installing a Power Module
58
Removing and Installing the Media Tray
59
Removing the Media Tray
60
Installing the Media Tray
60
Removing and Installing Management Modules
61
Removing a Management Module
62
Installing a Management Module
63
Removing and Installing Blower Modules
64
Removing a Blower Module
65
Installing a Blower Module
65
Removing and Installing the KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module
66
Removing the KVM Module
67
Installing the KVM Module
67
Removing and Installing the LAN Module
68
Removing the LAN Module
69
Installing the LAN Module
69
Removing and Installing I/O Modules
70
Removing an I/O Module
72
Installing an I/O Module
72
Blade Servers
73
Blade Server Expansion Options
73
Removing and Installing a Blade Server or Filler Module
74
Installing a Blade Server
75
Completing the Installation
76
Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units
77
DC Terminal Cover with Fasteners
78
AC Rear Panel
79
DC Rear Panel
80
Upper Flex Circuit Assembly
81
Lower Flex Circuit Assembly
82
Docking Board/Blower Housing Assembly - (DC Type 8720 and Ac Type 8730)
85
Rear Chassis Stiffener Bracket
87
Backplane
89
Backplane Insulator
91
Air Damper
92
Mechanical Chassis
95
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index
99
Error Symptoms
99
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
108
Temperature Error Messages
110
Blower Error Messages
110
Power Error Messages
110
Blade Server Error Messages
111
KVM Error Message
112
Switch Error Messages
112
Management-Module Error Messages
113
Bus Error Messages
114
Undetermined Problems
114
Problem Determination Tips
115
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Bladecenter T Type 8720 and 8730
117
Type 8720 and 8730 - Front View
117
Type 8720 and 8730 - Rear View
118
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
121
Before You Call
121
Using the Documentation
121
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
121
Software Service and Support
122
Hardware Service and Support
122
Appendix B. Related Service Information
123
Safety Information
123
General Safety
123
Electrical Safety
124
Safety Inspection Guide
125
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
126
Grounding Requirements
127
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
127
Appendix C. Notices
167
Edition Notice
167
Trademarks
168
Important Notes
168
Product Recycling and Disposal
169
Battery Return Program
169
Electronic Emission Notices
170
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
170
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
170
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
170
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
170
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
171
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
171
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
171
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
171
Power Cords
172
Index
175
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IBM BladeCenter T Type 8730 Planning And Installation Manual (140 pages)
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Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 3.05 MB
Table of Contents
Summary of Changes
7
Table of Contents
9
Figures
13
Chapter 1. Introducing the Bladecenter T Units
15
Why Choose the Bladecenter T Technology
15
What the Bladecenter T Unit Offers
16
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
18
Features and Specifications for the Bladecenter T Type 8720
20
Features and Specifications for the Bladecenter T Type 8730
21
Why Blade Servers
22
Blade Server Benefits
22
Deployment Scenarios
23
Where to Go for more Information
24
Bladecenter T Documentation and Operating System Installation Instructions
24
Hardware Documentation
24
Redbooks Publications
25
Operating System Installation Instructions
26
Web Sites
26
Chapter 2. Bladecenter T Unit Components
27
Major Bladecenter T Components
27
Chassis
28
Front View
28
Rear View of the Bladecenter T Unit
29
Components on the Rear of the Bladecenter T Unit
29
Input/Output Connectors
30
Bladecenter T Type 8720 Rear View - I/O Connectors
31
Bladecenter T Type 8730 Rear View - I/O Connectors
31
2-Way Blade Servers
32
Features and Specifications for the HS20 Type 8843 for a Non-NEBS/ETSI Environment
33
Bladecenter T Unit
33
Features and Specifications for the HS20 Type 8843 for a NEBS/ETSI Environments
34
4-Way Blade Server
35
Bladecenter HS40 Type 8839 Blade Server
35
Bladecenter HS40 Type 8839 Features and Specifications for Non-NEBSI/ETSI Environment
36
Bladecenter HS40 Type 8839 Features and Specifications for a NEBS/ETSI Environment
37
Media Tray
38
Bladecenter T Media Tray
38
Management Module
39
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Module
42
Bladecenter T KVM Module
42
LAN Module Indicators and Input/Output Connectors
44
Bladecenter T LAN Module
44
Alarms Connector
45
I/O Modules
46
Power Modules for Type 8720
49
Bladecenter T Power Module for Type 8720
49
Power Modules for Type 8730
50
Bladecenter T Power Module for Type 8730
50
Blowers
51
Bladecenter T Blower Module
51
Blade Servers
52
Blade Server Expansion Options
52
Expansion Unit Option
52
I/O Expansion Option
52
PCI I/O-Expansion Unit Option
52
Storage Expansion Unit Option
52
Chapter 3. Deployment Considerations
53
Network Topologies
53
Integrated Infrastructure
53
Single Bladecenter T Chassis
53
Single Bladecenter T Chassis
54
Multiple Bladecenter T Chassis
55
Multiple Bladecenter T Units as a Network Infrastructure
55
Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.11 Update 3 or Later
56
Using IBM Director
56
Communicating with the IBM Director Software
56
Preparing for Bladecenter T Deployment
57
Deployment Tools
57
Deployment Infrastructure
59
Setting up the Management Connection
60
Cabling the Ethernet Port
61
Ethernet Leds
62
Deployment
63
Preparing for Blade Server Deployment
63
Hardware Considerations
63
Firmware Considerations
63
Operating System Considerations
64
Device Driver Considerations
64
Application Considerations
64
Chapter 4. Installation Considerations
65
Physical Planning
65
Dimensions
65
Weight Considerations
65
Floor Space
66
Noise Considerations
67
Rack Considerations
68
IBM Netbay and Non-IBM Racks
68
Moving IBM Netbay Racks Safely
69
General Requirements for Racks
70
Power Considerations for Type 8720
70
Rack Requirements for Type 8720
71
Power Considerations for Type 8730
71
Rack Requirements for Type 8730
72
Power Distribution Units
72
Wall and Floor Power Drop Requirements
74
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
75
Electrical Input for Type 8720
76
Electrical Input for Type 8730
76
Cooling Considerations
76
Air Temperature and Humidity for Telecom/Nebs Environment
76
Air Temperature and Humidity for Non-NEBS Environment
76
Airflow Considerations
77
Heat Output for Types 8720 and 8730
77
Prevention of Air Recirculation
78
Air Filtration
78
Room Cooling
78
Power Connections for Type 8720
78
Power Connections for Type 8730
79
Power Layout Example 1- Single Bladecenter T Units
81
Single Bladecenter T Type 8730 Installed in a Netbay 25 or 42U Rack with 1300-W Power Supplies
81
Power Layout Example 2 - Two Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in Netbay 25 or 42U Racks
82
Two Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units Installed in Netbay 25 to 42U Racks with 1300-W Power Supplies (24 or 48 Amp (North American) or 32 or 63 Amp [International])
82
Power Layout of Two Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units Installed in Netbay 25 to 42U Racks with 1300-W Power Supplies (3-Phase)
82
Power Layout Example 3 - Three Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in Netbay 25 or 42U Racks
83
Three Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in a Netbay 25 or 42 Rack with 1300-W Power Supplies (24 or 48 Amp (North American) or 32 or 63 Amp (International)
83
Three Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in a Netbay 25 or 42 Rack; 1300-W Power Supplies (3-Phase)
83
Power Layout Example 4 - Four Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in Netbay 42U Racks
84
Power Layout for Four Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in a Netbay 42U Rack with 1300-W Power Supplies (1- and 3-Phase)
85
Power Layout Example 5 - Five Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in Netbay 42U Racks
86
Power Layout for Five Bladecenter T Type 8730 Units in a Netbay 42 Rack with 1300-W Power Supplies (32 Amp 3-Phase)
87
Physical Installation Time
88
Chapter 5. Configuration Considerations
89
Management Module Configuration Planning
89
General Settings
90
Login Profiles
90
Alerts
90
Port Assignments
90
Network Interfaces
90
Network Protocols
91
Security
91
Configuration File
91
Firmware Update
91
Restore Defaults
91
Restart MM
91
Ethernet Switch Module Configuration Planning
91
Switch Settings
92
Port Settings
93
Snmp
93
User Accounts
93
Tftp
94
Virtual Lans
94
VLAN Example
94
VLAN Configuration Example on a Single Bladecenter T Unit
95
Multicasting
96
Port Mirroring
96
VLAN Configuration Example for Multiple Bladecenter T Units
96
Spanning Tree
97
Class of Service
97
Link Aggregation
97
Link Aggregation Group Recommendations
98
Link Aggregation Control Protocol Recommendations
99
Link Aggregation Example
99
Fibre-Channel Switch Module Configuration Planning
100
Blade Server Configuration Planning
100
Appendix A. Planning Worksheets
103
Blade Server Worksheet
104
Bladecenter T Types 8720 and 8730 Worksheet
107
Rack Worksheet
109
Cabling Worksheet
111
Power Worksheet for Type 8720
113
Power Worksheet for Type 8730
114
Appendix B. Configuration Worksheets
115
Management Module Configuration Worksheet
115
Ethernet Switch Module Configuration Worksheet
118
Fibre-Channel Switch Module Configuration Planning
126
Blade Server Configuration Planning
129
Appendix C. Notices
131
Trademarks
131
Important Notes
132
IBM BladeCenter T Type 8730 Installation And User Manual (128 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 4.04 MB
Table of Contents
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
Inventory Checklist
17
Related Documentation
17
Features and Specifications of the Bladecenter T Type 8720 Unit
19
Features and Specifications of the Bladecenter T Type 8730 Unit
20
The IBM Eserver Bladecenter T Documentation CD
21
Hardware and Software Requirements
21
Using the Documentation Browser
21
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
22
What the Bladecenter T Unit Offers
22
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
25
Major Components of the Bladecenter T Types 8720 and 8730
26
Front View
26
Rear View Type 8720
27
Rear View Type 8730
27
Chapter 2. Setting up the Bladecenter T Hardware
29
Rack Installation Guidelines
29
Option Installation Guidelines
30
System Reliability Considerations
30
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
31
Connecting the Bladecenter T Unit to Power
33
Connecting the Bladecenter T Type 8720 to DC Power
34
Connecting the Bladecenter T Type 8730 to Ac Power
35
Starting the Bladecenter T Unit
36
Shutting down the Bladecenter T Unit
38
Chapter 3. Removing and Installing Bladecenter T Modules and Options
39
Preinstallation Steps
40
Removing and Installing the Bezel Assembly
41
Removing the Bezel Assembly
42
Installing the Bezel Assembly
42
Removing and Installing Power Modules
43
Removing a Power Module
44
Installing a Power Module
45
Removing and Installing the Media Tray
46
Removing the Media Tray
47
Installing the Media Tray
47
Removing and Installing Management Modules
48
Removing a Management Module
49
Installing a Management Module
50
Removing and Installing Blower Modules
51
Removing a Blower Module
52
Installing a Blower Module
52
Removing and Installing the KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module
53
Removing the KVM Module
54
Installing the KVM Module
54
Removing and Installing the LAN Module
55
Removing the LAN Module
56
Installing the LAN Module
56
Removing and Installing I/O Modules
57
Removing an I/O Module
59
Installing an I/O Module
59
Blade Servers
60
Blade Server Expansion Options
60
Expansion Unit Option
60
I/O Expansion Option
60
PCI I/O-Expansion Unit Option
60
Storage Expansion Unit Option
60
Removing and Installing a Blade Server or Filler Module
61
Installing a Blade Server
62
Removing a Blade Server
63
Chapter 4. Bladecenter T Components, Controls, and Leds
65
Front View
65
System Service Cards
65
Management Module Controls and Indicators
66
Media Tray
67
Power Modules
68
Rear View
69
Blower Modules
69
KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module Indicators and Input/Output Connectors
70
LAN-Module Indicators and Input/Output Connectors
72
I/O Modules
73
Chapter 5. Configuring the Bladecenter T Unit
75
Setting up the Remote Connection
77
Cabling the Ethernet Port
77
Management and Configuration Program
78
Setting up the Management and Configuration Program
78
Starting the Management and Configuration Program
79
Setting Management and Configuration Program Options
81
Configuring the External Ethernet Port
81
Configuring the Internal Ethernet Port
81
Configuring Management Ports on I/O Modules
82
Saving and Restoring the Configuration File
82
Configuring an I/O Module
82
What to Configure
82
Supporting Ethernet Failover
83
Configuring the Ethernet Controllers in the Blade Servers
83
Bladecenter T Networking Guidelines
84
Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.11 Update 3 or Later
86
Using IBM Director
86
Communicating with the IBM Director Software
86
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
89
Diagnostic Tools Overview
89
Troubleshooting Charts
90
Monitor Problems
90
Power Problems
91
Management Module Problems
91
Blower Module Problems
91
Options Problems
92
Light Path Diagnostics Feature
92
Identifying Problems Using the Light Path Diagnostics Feature
92
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
93
Chapter 7. Sharing Resources Among the Blade Servers
95
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
97
Before You Call
97
Using the Documentation
97
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
98
Software Service and Support
98
Hardware Service and Support
98
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002
99
Part 1 - General Terms
99
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
102
Part 3 - Warranty Information
113
Appendix C. Notices
115
Edition Notice
115
Trademarks
116
Important Notes
116
Product Recycling and Disposal
117
Battery Return Program
117
Electronic Emission Notices
118
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
118
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
118
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
118
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
118
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
119
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
119
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
119
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
119
Power Cords
120
Index
123
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IBM BladeCenter T Type 8730 Installation And User Manual (132 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 4.59 MB
Table of Contents
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
Inventory Checklist
17
Related Documentation
17
Features and Specifications of the Bladecenter T Type 8720 Unit
19
Features and Specifications of the Bladecenter T Type 8730 Unit
20
The IBM Eserver Bladecenter T Documentation CD
21
Hardware and Software Requirements
21
Using the Documentation Browser
21
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
22
What the Bladecenter T Unit Offers
22
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
25
Major Components of the Bladecenter T Types 8720 and 8730
26
Front View
26
Rear View Type 8720
27
Rear View Type 8730
27
Chapter 2. Setting up the Bladecenter T Hardware
29
Rack Installation Guidelines
29
Option Installation Guidelines
30
System Reliability Considerations
30
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
31
Connecting the Bladecenter T Unit to Power
33
Connecting the Bladecenter T Type 8720 to DC Power
34
Connecting the Bladecenter T Type 8730 to Ac Power
35
Starting the Bladecenter T Unit
36
Shutting down the Bladecenter T Unit
38
Chapter 3. Removing and Installing Bladecenter T Modules and Options
39
Preinstallation Steps
40
Removing and Installing the Bezel Assembly
41
Removing the Bezel Assembly
41
Installing the Bezel Assembly
41
Removing and Installing the Bezel Air Filter
42
Removing and Installing Power Modules
44
Removing a Power Module
45
Installing a Power Module
46
Removing and Installing the Media Tray
47
Removing the Media Tray
48
Installing the Media Tray
48
Removing and Installing Management Modules
49
Removing a Management Module
50
Installing a Management Module
51
Removing and Installing Blower Modules
52
Removing a Blower Module
53
Installing a Blower Module
53
Removing and Installing the KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module
54
Removing the KVM Module
55
Installing the KVM Module
55
Removing and Installing the LAN Module
56
Removing the LAN Module
57
Installing the LAN Module
57
Removing and Installing I/O Modules
58
Removing an I/O Module
60
Installing an I/O Module
60
Blade Servers
61
Blade Server Expansion Options
61
Removing and Installing a Blade Server or Filler Module
62
Installing a Blade Server
63
Removing a Blade Server
64
Chapter 4. Bladecenter T Components, Controls, and Leds
65
Front View
65
System Service Cards
65
Management Module Controls and Indicators
66
Media Tray
67
Power Modules
68
Rear View
69
Blower Modules
69
KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module Indicators and Input/Output Connectors
70
LAN-Module Indicators and Input/Output Connectors
72
I/O Modules
73
Chapter 5. Configuring the Bladecenter T Unit
75
Setting up the Remote Connection
77
Cabling the Ethernet Port
77
Management and Configuration Program
78
Setting up the Management and Configuration Program
78
Starting the Management and Configuration Program
79
Setting Management and Configuration Program Options
81
Saving and Restoring the Configuration File
82
Configuring an I/O Module
82
What to Configure
82
Supporting Ethernet Failover
83
Configuring the Ethernet Controllers in the Blade Servers
83
Bladecenter T Networking Guidelines
84
Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.11 Update 3 or Later
86
Using IBM Director
86
Communicating with the IBM Director Software
86
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
89
Diagnostic Tools Overview
89
Troubleshooting Charts
90
Monitor Problems
90
Power Problems
91
Management Module Problems
91
Blower Module Problems
92
Options Problems
92
Light Path Diagnostics Feature
93
Identifying Problems Using the Light Path Diagnostics Feature
93
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
94
Chapter 7. Sharing Resources Among the Blade Servers
97
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
99
Before You Call
99
Using the Documentation
99
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
100
Software Service and Support
100
Hardware Service and Support
100
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004
101
Part 1 - General Terms
101
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
104
Part 3 - Warranty Information
116
Appendix C. Notices
119
Edition Notice
119
Trademarks
120
Important Notes
120
Product Recycling and Disposal
121
Battery Return Program
121
Electronic Emission Notices
122
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
122
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
122
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
123
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
123
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
123
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
123
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
124
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
124
Power Cords
124
Index
127
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