IBM Type 8730 - Manual

Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Online support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Support telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Chapter 1. Ge...

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . 111 Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Appendix B. Related service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Safety info...

viii BladeCenter T Type 8720 and 8730: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

Userlabel CMM 1 CMM 2 Important: Do not place the label on the blade server itself or in any way block the ventilation holes on the blade server. Related publications This Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). It contains information to help yo...

System service cards These cards contain system service instructions and a writable area for your use. The cards are located in a slot just above the management-module bays. To access the service cards, slide out the cards as shown in the following illustration. CMM 1 CM M 2 ESD System service card ...

v Error: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that an error has been detected somewhere on the management module. When this LED is lit, the system error LED (critical, major, or minor) on each of the BladeCenter T system-status panels is also lit. Management module IP reset button: Do not press ...

Power modules AC in LED DC out LED DC in LED Error LED AC power module DC power module DC out LED Error LED Power module LEDs: Each power module has three LEDs to indicate the status of the power module. v AC (or DC) in: When continuously lit, this green LED indicates that the input power source is ...

Rear view This section identifies the components and indicators on the rear of the BladeCenter T unit. I/O module 2 I/O module 1 I/O module 4 ESD connector I/O module 3 LAN module KVM module Blower module 2 Blower module 4 Blower module 1 Blower module 3 TOP D TOP D BTM E BTM E 2 4 1 3 CRT MJR MNR 2...

Note: The service processor, management module, or systems-management function must monitor the alarm reset inputs to maintain the fault condition that you set for the unit. The alarm reset inputs can be voltages in excess of standard logic levels, so you must electrically or optically isolate them ...

Notes: 1. Within 2 minutes after power has been connected to the BladeCenter T unit, the management module applies power to the I/O modules. 2. If a power failure occurs, the BladeCenter T unit restarts automatically when power is restored. 3. The blade-server power button turns on or turns off the ...

Complete the following steps to connect the Ethernet cable to the management module. 1. Connect one end of a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to an Ethernet connector on the LAN module. Connect the other end of an Ethernet cable to the network. 2. Check the Ethernet LEDs to make sure that the net...

A typical, preferred BladeCenter T network topology is shown in the following illustration. See the IBM Eserver BladeCenter T Planning and Installation Guide for more information and other topologies and guidelines. MAC 1a1b2a2b3a3b4a4b5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MAC 1a1b2a2b3a3b4a4b5a5b6a6b7a7...

Before you begin to install options in the BladeCenter T unit, read the following information: v Read the safety information beginning on page 113 and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40. This information will help you work safely with your BladeCenter T unit and options...

(see the documentation that comes with your blade server for information about turning on the blade server). Make sure that you shut down the blade-server operating system before turning off a blade server, to avoid damaging the hard disk drives. Notes: 1. Within two minutes after power has been con...

Power module 1 Power module 2 CMM 1 CM M 2 Power module 3 ESD Power module 4 Release handle Filler module Release button Removing a power module Complete the following steps to remove a power module or filler panel from the front of the BladeCenter T unit. The procedure is the same for both ac-power...

Removing and installing I/O modules For blade server communication with the network, the BladeCenter T unit supports up to four hot-swap I/O modules. Table 5 identifies the types of I/O modules that you can install in each I/O-module bay. Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/...

Table 5. Hot-swap I/O module types by location for redundancy (continued) Bays I/O-module function Permissible I/O module 3 and 4 Network connections 3 and 4 (for all I/O expansion options on blade servers in the BladeCenter T unit) One of the following combinations. v Two Ethernet switch modules v ...

Blade servers The BladeCenter T unit supports up to eight high-performance blade servers. Each blade server is an enclosure that contains microprocessors, memory, a control chip set, an I/O bus, Ethernet controllers, hard disk drives or flash drives, and user-interface controls, and connectors for e...

10. If you have other modules to install at the front of the unit, do so now. Otherwise reinstall the bezel assembly on the front of the BladeCenter T unit. Note: Reinstall the bezel assembly on the BladeCenter T unit after you have finished installing the blades. However, if you installed an option...

Chapter 5. Service replaceable units This chapter describes the removal of server components. Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM xSeries products. See the parts listing in Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter T Type 8...

Backplane Complete the following steps to replace the backplane in your BladeCenter T unit Note: v Read “Installation guidelines” on page 37. v Read the safety notices at ″ Safety information ″ on page 113. v Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40. 1. Shut down the system, and remove po...

Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index This index supports the Eserver BladeCenter T Type 8720 and 8730 systems. Notes: 1. Check the configuration before you replace a FRU. Configuration problems can cause false errors and symptoms. 2. For IBM devices not supported by this index, refer to the manual for th...

Table 6. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Device Suggested action “Media not found” error message and other file system error occur on a blade server running Linux or DOS. Attempting to access the mounted CD-ROM drive (media tray) after it has been switched to another blade server results in I/O e...

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 appendix contains information about where to go for additional informa...

Appendix B. Related service information Note: The service procedures are designed to help you isolate problems. They are written with the assumption that you have model-specific training on all computers, or that you are familiar with the computers, functions, terminology, and service information pr...

Instrução 1 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque: v Não conecte ou desconecte cabos e não realize instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos ...

Notice n° 1 DANGER Le courant électrique passant dans les câbles de communication, ou les cordons téléphoniques et d’alimentation peut être dangereux. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique: v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfigurat...

ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque de blessure, retirez tous les Serveurs lame de l’unité avant de la soulever. Notice n° 21 ATTENTION: Un courant électrique dangereux est présent lorsque le Serveur lame est connecté á une source d’alimentation. Remettez toujours en place le carter du Serveur lame a...

Hinweis 1 VORSICHT Elektrische Spannungen von Netz-, Telefon- und Datenübertragungsleitungen sind gefährlich. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an ei...

Avviso 1 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica circolante nei cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di segnale è pericolosa. Per evitare il pericolo di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare i cavi, non effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione di questo prodotto durante i ...

PRECAUCIÓN: Para prevenir ferimentos pessoais, antes de levantar a unidade retire todas as låminas para diminuir o peso. Declaración 21 PRECAUCIÓN: Existe energia perigosa quando a låmina está ligada à fonte de alimentação. Substitua sempre a cobertura da låmina antes de instalar a mesma. Appendix B...

Appendix C. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently availab...

Index A ac power LED 13 acoustical noise emissions 5, 7 B bezel installing 45 removing 45 bezel assembly installing 44 removing 43 removing and installing 43 blade filler, installing 65 blade server installing 64, 65 removing 66 BladeCenter T unit configuring 23 networking guidelines 31 shutting dow...