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BladeCenter HS21
Type 8853
Installation and
User's Guide
Welcome.
Thank you for buying an
IBM blade server.
server features superior
performance, availability,
and scalability.
This
Installation and User's Guide
contains information for setting up,
configuring, and using your
blade server.
Additionally, a service information
label is attached to each BladeCenter
unit and blade server. This label
provides a graphical summary of
many of the installation and service
activities that are associated with
each device.
For more information about your
BladeCenter components and
features, you can view the
publications on the
CD or download them from the
IBM Support Web site.
Go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Your blade
Documentation
Before installing the BladeCenter HS21
Type 8853 blade server in a BladeCenter unit,
complete the following procedures:
Install and configure the rack according
to the documentation that came with the rack.
Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack and
configure it, according to the documentation
that comes with the BladeCenter unit.
Supply power to the BladeCenter unit.
Install the latest firmware in all BladeCenter
components.
Before you install the blade server into the
BladeCenter unit, install devices such as
drives, memory modules, and processor or
expansion cards in the blade server, if applicable.
Install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit.
See Chapter 3 for more information.
Configure the blade server.
See Chapter 4 for more information.
Install the operating system.
See Chapter 5 for more information.
Install additional applications
according to the instructions that
comes with the applications.
The blade server is now
ready to use. Be sure to
register and profile your
blade server on the
IBM Support Web site.

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  • Page 1 Be sure to features, you can view the register and profile your blade server on the publications on the Documentation IBM Support Web site. CD or download them from the IBM Support Web site. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
  • Page 3 BladeCenter HS21 Type 8853 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 55 and the Warranty and Support Information document for your blade server type on the IBM Documentation CD. Fourth Edition (August 2007) ©...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ... . . 8 IBM Director ......9 Major components of the blade server .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....54 IBM Taiwan product service ....54 Appendix B.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 8 IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 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 11 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 12 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 13: 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...
  • Page 14 Record information about the blade server in the following table. You will need these numbers when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Product name BladeCenter HS21 Machine type 8853 Model number...

  • Page 15: Related Documentation

    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.IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit for information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration.

  • Page 16: Using The Documentation Browser

    Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (if available).

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear 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 18: Features And Specifications

    Humidity: v Additional memory support when an v Redundant buses for – Blade server on: 8% to 85% optional IBM BladeCenter Memory communication with keyboard, – Blade server on (short term): 5% and I/O Expansion Blade is mouse, and removable media to 90% but not to exceed 0.024...

  • Page 19: What Your Blade Server Offers

    The blade server supports up to two 2.5-inch small-form-factor (SFF) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives. 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 documentation on the IBM Director CD.

  • Page 20: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    You can configure and monitor the power environment by using the management module. For more information about configuring and using power throttling, see the management-module documentation or http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).

  • Page 21: Ibm Director

    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 IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.

  • Page 22: Major Components Of The Blade Server

    Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fqm0_main.html ®...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, And Indicators

    You can press the power-control button on the blade server (behind the control panel door, see “Control panel buttons and LEDs” on page 12). This starts an orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by the operating system. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 24: Control Panel Buttons And Leds

    – Through the management-module Web interface, you can also configure the management module to turn off the blade server. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide. Control panel buttons and LEDs This section describes the controls and LEDs on the blade server.
  • Page 25 When this LED is turned on, the location LED on the BladeCenter unit is also lit. The location LED can be turned off through the management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console. Information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a system error in the blade server has been placed in the management-module event log.

  • Page 26: Blade Server Connectors

    Power (J164), if equipped SAS hard disk drive 1 (J137) Memory (J150) SAS hard disk drive 0 (J136) Battery (BH1) The following illustration shows components on the optional IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade. Blade expansion (J14) Expansion card (J17)

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing Options

    When you are finished working on the blade server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the blade server, go to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 28: System Reliability Guidelines

    System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each microprocessor socket always contains either a microprocessor heat-sink filler or a microprocessor and heat sink. If the blade server has only one microprocessor, it must be installed in microprocessor socket 1.

  • Page 29: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Unit

    Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit The following illustration shows how to remove a blade server from a BladeCenter unit. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information. Release handles (open) Attention:...

  • Page 30: Opening The Blade Server Cover

    Opening the blade server cover Note: If the blade server has an expansion unit installed in place of the cover, remove it (see “Removing an expansion unit” on page 19). The following illustration shows how to open the cover on a blade server. Blade-cover release Blade-cover...

  • Page 31: Removing An Expansion Unit

    Removing an expansion unit The following illustration shows how to remove an expansion unit from a blade server. Memory and I/O expansion blade Blade-cover release Blade-cover release To remove the expansion unit, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 15.

  • Page 32: Removing The Blade Server Bezel Assembly

    Removing the blade server bezel assembly To install certain options, you must first remove the blade server bezel assembly. The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel assembly. Bezel-assembly release (both sides) Control-panel cable Bezel Control-panel connector To remove the blade server bezel assembly, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 33 The following illustration shows how to install a SAS hard disk drive. SAS ID 1 Hard disk drive release lever SAS ID 0 Hard disk drive release lever Note: Do not install a SAS hard disk drive in SAS connector 1 (SAS ID 1) if you intend to also install an optional standard-form-factor expansion card.

  • Page 34: Removing A Sas Hard Disk Drive

    DIMMs: v The system board contains four DIMM connectors. If an optional IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade is installed on your blade server, it provides four additional DIMM connectors. The server supports two-way memory interleaving.
  • Page 35 v If the blade server does not have a Memory and I/O Expansion Blade, when you install memory, you must install a pair of matched DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the following order: Table 1. Caption. Description Pair DIMM connectors First 1 (J141) and 3 (J143) Second...
  • Page 36 Install only fully buffered double-data-rate dual-channel (FB-DDR2), PC2-5300, registered SDRAM with ECC DIMMs. For a current list of supported DIMMs for the blade server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. v Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information of the blade server.

  • Page 37: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    Before installing a new microprocessor, download and install the most current level of BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. v The microprocessors terminate themselves; therefore, no terminator card is required if microprocessor socket 2 (U7) is empty. However, for proper airflow, this socket must contain a microprocessor heat-sink filler, sometimes called a microprocessor baffle.
  • Page 38 The following illustration shows how to install the second microprocessor on the system board. Heat sink Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 and heat sink Microprocessor heat sink filler To install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 15.
  • Page 39 12. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the blade server or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack you are installing the microprocessor in for at least 2 seconds; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.

  • Page 40: Installing A Concurrent Kvm Feature Card

    20. Press firmly on the captive screws and tighten them with a screwdriver, alternating between screws until they are tight. If possible, rotate each two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force.

  • Page 41: Installing An I/O-Expansion Card

    The blade server supports various types of I/O expansion cards. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of available I/O expansion cards and their form-factor types. The following notes describe information that you must consider when installing I/O-expansion modules: v Some expansion cards are available as both small-form-factor cards and standard-form-factor cards.

  • Page 42: Installing A Small-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Installing a small-form-factor expansion card The following sections describe how to install an I/O expansion card in the blade server. The illustrations show installation of the I/O expansion cards in the system board: installing the cards in an expansion unit is similar. The following illustration shows how to install a small-form-factor expansion card.

  • Page 43: Installing A Standard-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    Installing a standard-form-factor expansion card The following sections describe how to install an I/O expansion card in the blade server. The illustrations show installation of the I/O expansion cards in the system board: installing the cards in an expansion unit is similar. If a SAS drive is connected to SAS connector 1 (J137), you must remove it and the SAS drive tray before you can install a standard-form-factor expansion card and expansion card bracket on the system board (see “Removing a SAS hard disk...

  • Page 44: Installing A High-Speed Expansion Card

    8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion card from the package. 9. Locate the expansion-card connectors and orient the expansion card. 10.

  • Page 45: Installing An Expansion Unit

    7. Orient the expansion-card and slide the slots at the back end of the card onto the pins on the expansion card standoff; then, gently pivot the card into the blade-expansion connector. 8. Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the 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.

  • Page 46: Completing The Installation

    7. Orient the expansion unit as shown in the illustration. 8. Lower the expansion unit so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the cover pins at the rear of the blade server. 9. Close the expansion unit (see the documentation for the expansion unit for information and instructions): a.

  • Page 47: Installing The Blade Server Bezel Assembly

    Installing the blade server bezel assembly The following illustration shows how to install the bezel assembly. Bezel-assembly release (both sides) Control-panel cable Bezel Control-panel connector To install the blade server bezel assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 15.

  • Page 48: Installing The Blade Server In A Bladecenter Unit

    4. Lower the cover so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the pins at the rear of the blade server, as shown in the illustration. Before you close the cover, make sure that all components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the blade server.
  • Page 49 4. Select the bay for the blade server; at least one blade bay is required. Notes: v When any blade server or option is in blade bays 7 through 14 (in a BladeCenter unit) or in blade bays 5 through 8 (in a BladeCenter T unit), power modules must be present in all four power-module bays.

  • Page 50: Updating The Blade Server Configuration

    Updating the blade server configuration When the blade server starts for the first time after you add or remove an internal option, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration settings.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server

    The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for purchase. You can use IBM RDM Version 4.20 (or later) to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM program.

  • Page 52: Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices

    Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices The following choices are on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Depending on the version of the BIOS, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. v System Summary Select this choice to display configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of installed memory.
  • Page 53 22. Set Memory Configuration to Flat to disable memory mirroring and sparing. Note: Memory mirroring is available only when an optional IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade is installed on the blade server. Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server...

  • Page 54: Using Passwords

    – CPU Options Select this choice to disable the microprocessor cache or to set the microprocessor cache to use the write-back or write-through method. Write-back caching generally provides better system performance. You can also select this choice to enable or disable hyper-threading and adjust microprocessor performance settings.

  • Page 55: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    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 56: Typical Operating-System Installation

    If you have already configured the blade server hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install the operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 57: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. Firmware updates IBM periodically makes BIOS code, service processor (BMC) firmware, and diagnostic firmware updates available for the blade server. Before you install the blade server in a BladeCenter unit, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to download the latest firmware for the blade server.

  • Page 58: Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration

    Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the blade server. For updated information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. failover, which provides automatic The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support redundancy for the Ethernet controllers.

  • Page 59: Configuring A Raid Array

    Two SAS hard disk drives in the blade server can be used to implement and manage RAID level-0 (striping) or RAID level-1 (mirror) arrays in operating systems that are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. For the blade server, you must configure the SAS RAID using the LSI Configuration Utility program.
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  • Page 61: 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. 2007...

  • Page 62: Using Rdm Version 4.20 Or Later To Install The Operating System

    Downloading installation instructions To download operating-system installation instructions, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter. 3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click BladeCenter support search. 4. From the Task menu, select Install.

  • Page 63: 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...

  • Page 64: Serverguide Problems

    I/O modules, removable-media drives, and the blade servers, while the operating system is running. Real Time Diagnostics can be plugged into an existing IBM Director environment or installed without IBM Director present. For documentation and download information for Real Time Diagnostics, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...

  • Page 65: Appendix A. 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. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 66: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM ™ systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/.

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 68: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: FlashCopy TechConnect IBM (logo) i5/OS Tivoli Active Memory IntelliStation Tivoli Enterprise Active PCI NetBAY Update Connector Active PCI-X Netfinity Wake on LAN...

  • Page 69: 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. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 70 EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. BladeCenter HS21 Type 8853: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 72: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 73: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 74: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement BladeCenter HS21 Type 8853: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Index

    Ethernet 40 forgotten power-on password, bypassing 42 enable or disable SCSI 40 Ethernet 45 memory 8 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 20 getting help 53 controller enumeration 46 Gigabit Ethernet card, I/O expansion 29 cover closing 35 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 76 28, 29 notes, important 57 Myrinet 29 notices 55 types supported 29 electronic emission 60 IBM Director 7, 9 FCC, Class A 60 IBM Support Line 54 installation order for memory modules 23 installing bezel assembly 35 online documentation 1...
  • Page 77 system reliability 16 system-board components RDM, using 50 location of 10 recycling and disposal, product 57 system-board connectors 14 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) systems management 9 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) array 20 related documentation 3 reliability features 8 telephone numbers 54 Remote Deployment Manager, using 50 thermal material...
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  • Page 80 Part Number: 44W1496 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44W1496...

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