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IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Configuration And Options Manual (548 pages)
IBM eServer Configuration and Options Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.08 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Summary of Changes
5
Information Sources
7
Intellistation Video Adapter Selection Guide
9
Chapter 1. Intellistation M Pro 6218
11
Chapter 2. Intellistation Z Pro 62
23
Chapter 3. Intellistation Z Pro 9228
39
Chapter 4. Intellistation a Pro 6217
47
Chapter 5. Xseries 100
61
Chapter 6. Xseries 206M
67
Chapter 7. Xseries 226
87
Chapter 8. Xseries 236
113
Chapter 9. Xseries 306M
123
Chapter 10. Xseries 336
137
Chapter 11. Xseries 346
151
Chapter 12. System X3400
171
Chapter 13. System X3400
173
Chapter 14. System X3500
191
Chapter 15. System X3550
201
Chapter 16. System X3650
215
Chapter 17. System X3650 T
223
Chapter 18. System X3800 and Xseries 260
229
Chapter 19. System X3850 and Xseries
241
Chapter 20. System X3950 and Xseries 460
255
Chapter 21. Datacenter Solution Program
273
Chapter 22. Eserver 326M
295
Chapter 23. Bladecenter
305
Chapter 24. Bladecenter
313
Chassis 8677
321
Chapter 26. Bladecenter H 8852
329
Chapter 27. Bladecenter HS20
341
Chapter 28. Bladecenter HS20
351
Chapter 29. Bladecenter ® HS21
355
Chapter 30. Bladecenter ® HS40
357
Chapter 31. Bladecenter ® JS20
361
Chapter 32. Bladecenter ® JS21
367
Chapter 33. Bladecenter ® LS20
369
Chapter 34. Blade Server Storage and I/O
375
Expansion
375
Chapter 35. Vmware Offerings
379
Chapter 36. Xseries Network Operating System Offerings
389
Chapter 37. IBM and Third Party Software Applications
401
Chapter 38. EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit
417
Chapter 39. EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit
419
System
425
Chapter 43. System Storage DS4200 Disk
433
Chapter 44. Totalstorage DS4300 Disk
437
Chapter 45. Totalstorage DS4500 Disk
443
Chapter 40 . Totalstorage DS300 Disk Appendix B. External Tape and Tape Library
447
Chapter 41 . Totalstorage DS400 Disk Appendix C. UPS Runtime Estimate
447
System
447
Chapter 46. Totalstorage DS4700 Disk
447
Chapter 47. Totalstorage DS4800 Disk
451
Chapter 48. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit
455
Chapter 49. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP710
457
Chapter 50. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Unit
459
Chapter 51. Additional Fibre Channel Components
461
Chapter 52. External Storage Configuration
465
Examples
465
Chapter 53. Rack Cabinets and Options
469
Chapter 54. Rack Console Options
479
Chapter 55. Xseries Rack Power Configurator
485
Enterprise Racks
488
Part 2. Appendixes
501
Appendix A. Internal Tape Drive Attributes
503
Tape Libraries
507
Appendix D. System Management Overview
523
Appendix D. System Management Overview
525
Appendix D. System Management Overview
527
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes
531
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes
533
Appendix F. Bladecenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines
535
Appendix G. Xseries DC Power and NEBS-Compliant Models
543
Important Notices
545
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IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Service Manual (116 pages)
for IBM BladeCenter Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 3.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
8
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
8
Safety Statements
9
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
Related Documentation
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
LS20 Type 8850 Specifications for Non-NEBS/ETSI Environments
17
Blade Server Control Panel Buttons and Leds
18
Turning on the Blade Server
20
Turning off the Blade Server
20
System-Board Layouts
21
System-Board Connectors
21
System-Board Jumpers
21
System-Board Leds
22
Chapter 2. Diagnostics
23
Diagnostic Tools
23
Post
23
POST Beep Codes
23
Beep Code Descriptions
24
Error Logs
31
POST Error Codes
33
Checkout Procedure
40
About the Checkout Procedure
40
Performing the Checkout Procedure
41
Troubleshooting Tables
41
CD or DVD Drive Problems
42
Diskette Drive Problems
43
General Problems
43
Hard Disk Drive Problems
44
Intermittent Problems
44
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
45
Memory Problems
46
Microprocessor Problems
46
Monitor or Video Problems
47
Network Connection Problems
48
Optional-Device Problems
49
Power Error Messages
49
Power Problems
51
Serverguide Problems
52
Service Processor Problems
53
Software Problems
53
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
53
Light Path Diagnostics
54
Viewing the Light Path Diagnostics Leds
54
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
56
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
57
Running the Diagnostic Programs
57
Diagnostic Text Messages
58
Viewing the Test Log
59
Diagnostic Error Codes
59
Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
63
Service Processor (BMC) Error Codes
64
Solving SCSI Problems
64
Solving Undetermined Problems
64
Calling IBM for Service
65
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8850
67
Server Replaceable Units
68
Product Recovery Cds
69
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Blade Server Components
73
Installation Guidelines
73
System Reliability Guidelines
74
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
74
Returning a Device or Component
74
Removing and Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
75
Operating the Blade Server Cover
78
Removing and Replacing the Bezel Assembly
80
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
81
SCSI Hard Disk Drive
81
Memory Modules (Dimms)
83
I/O Expansion Card
86
Battery
90
Removing and Replacing Frus
92
Microprocessor
92
System Board Assembly
98
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions
99
Updating the Firmware
99
Configuring the Blade Server
100
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
100
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
101
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
101
Using Passwords
101
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
102
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
103
Configuring a SCSI RAID
103
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
105
Before You Call
105
Using the Documentation
105
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
106
Software Service and Support
106
Hardware Service and Support
106
Appendix B. Notices
107
Edition Notice
107
Trademarks
108
Important Notes
109
Product Recycling and Disposal
109
Battery Return Program
110
Index
111
IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Installation And User Manual (68 pages)
for IBM BladeCenter blade server
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.94 MB
Table of Contents
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
15
The IBM Documentation CD
15
Hardware and Software Requirements
15
Using the Documentation Browser
16
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
What Your LS20 Type 8850 Blade Server Offers
18
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
19
IBM Director
19
Major Components of the Blade Server
21
Chapter 2. Power, Controls, Jumpers, Switches, and Indicators
23
Turning on the Blade Server
23
Turning off the Blade Server
23
The Control Panel Buttons and Leds
24
System Board Components and Jumpers
26
Chapter 3. Installing Options
27
Installation Guidelines
27
System Reliability Guidelines
27
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
27
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
28
Opening the Blade Server Cover
29
Removing the Blade Server Bezel Assembly
30
Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
31
Removing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
32
Installing Memory Modules
32
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
34
Installing an I/O Expansion Card
38
Installing a Small-Form-Factor Expansion Card
38
Installing a Standard-Form-Factor Expansion Card
39
Completing the Installation
41
Installing the Blade Server Bezel Assembly
41
Closing the Blade Server Cover
41
Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
42
Updating the Blade Server Configuration
44
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
44
Chapter 4. Configuring the Blade
45
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
45
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
46
Using Passwords
48
Firmware Updates
49
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
50
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
50
Configuring a SCSI RAID Array
51
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
51
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
52
Chapter 5. Installing the Operating System
53
Using RDM Version 4.20 or Later to Install the Operating System
54
Downloading Operating-System Installation Instructions
54
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
55
Notices
57
Trademarks
57
Important Notes
58
Product Recycling and Disposal
59
Battery Return Program
60
Electronic Emission Notices
60
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
60
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
61
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
61
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
61
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
61
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
62
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
62
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
62
Index
63
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IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Deployment Manual (54 pages)
Part 3 - Blades
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.67 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
6
Bladecenter Subsystems
6
Overview
6
Notes
7
Contributors
7
Figure 1 Bladecenter Chassis - Rear View
7
Installation and Configuration
8
2 Preparatory Steps
8
Figure 2 Bladecenter Internal Network
8
Network Configuration
8
Bladecenter Management Module
9
Figure 3 JVM Selection in IE
9
Remote Control Hints and Tips
9
Figure 4 Disable Key Repeats
10
Figure 5 KVM and Media Ownership
10
Figure 6 Remote Control Window
11
Embedded Fibre Channel Switches
12
SAN Configuration
12
Figure 7 Logoff and Close the Browser Messages
12
Disabling Ports on the Qlogic Switch
13
Figure 9 Storage Connection Diagram
13
Figure 10 Port Status Online
13
Figure 11 Port Status Offline
14
Figure 12 Sansurfer Switch Faceplate
14
Figure 13 Port Properties
15
Blade Configuration and Installation
16
3 Configuring the Blades for Remote Boot
16
Disabling IDE Devices
16
Check the Boot Order
16
Figure 14 Disable the IDE Devices, HS20 and HS40
16
Figure 15 HS20 Boot Sequence
17
Figure 16 HS40 Boot Sequence
17
Configuring the Qlogic HBA
18
Acquiring HBA Wwpns (World Wide Port Names)
18
Figure 17 Changing Boot Order from Management Module for HS20
18
Configuring the Path to the Boot LUN
19
Figure 18 Configuring the Qlogic HBA
19
Figure 19 Host Adapter Settings
19
Figure 20 Enable Selectable Boot Illustration
20
Figure 21 Bootable LUN Address
20
Testing the Path to the Boot LUN
21
Figure 22 Save Your Changes
21
Figure 23 Confirm the Media Is Accessible
21
Ethernet Port Numbering
22
Figure 24 Verify Disk Media
22
Figure 25 Blade POST with HBA Configured
22
4 Installation Process for Red hat Linux
24
Red hat Advanced Server 2.1/3.0 Installation
24
Figure 26 Change Media Tray Owner
24
Figure 27 Remote Media Via the Remote Console
24
Figure 28 Loading the Remote Diskette
25
Figure 29 Power On/Restart Blade
25
Kickstart Information
27
Multipath Red hat Installation
27
Red hat Linux as Broadcom Driver Installation
29
Issues Related to Red hat as 2.1/3.0 and Blades
30
Other Linux Distributions and Blades
34
RDAC Installation and Configuration
35
Serial over LAN (SOL) for Blades
35
Overview
35
Summary of Linux Changes for SOL
36
Alt-Sysrq
37
Netdump
38
5 Install Process for Windows 2000 and 2003 Remote Boot
40
Operating System Installation
40
Installing Broadcom Netxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Device Drivers
40
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite Installation
41
List of Limitations
41
6 Remote Update of the Firmware on an HS20 or HS40
42
BIOS and ISMP
42
BMC Update for the HS20 (8843) and LS20
42
7 Flash the Qlogic HBA BIOS
44
8 Red hat Boot Diskette Modification Process
45
Modify or Create the Post-Install Driver Diskette Image
48
Appendix A. Firmware Versions
50
Table 3 HS20 – Model 8832 Firmware Information
50
Table 4 HS20 – Model 8843 Firmware Information
51
Appendix B. Worksheets
53
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