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Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 77, the Warranty Information document, and the IBM Safety Information and the Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
. 63 Instructions for IBM Business Partners . . 18 Configuring the LAN over USB interface How to send DSA data to IBM . . 19 manually . . 64 Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit .
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Index ....85 d'Industrie Canada . . 81 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . 81 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . 81 BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.” BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with your system or optional device before you install the device. Statement 1 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
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Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Statement 4 viii BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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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.
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Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039 blade server is compatible with ® IBM BladeCenter units. This high density, high performance, single-wide blade server is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. The IBM BladeCenter HS23E blade server supports up to two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors and...
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A set of blank labels for your blade server comes with the BladeCenter unit. When you install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, write identifying information BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
Integrated Management Module II User's Guide This document explains how to use the functions of the IMM2 that is installed in an IBM server. The IMM2 works with IBM UEFI firmware to provide ® systems-management capability for System x servers and blade servers.
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your blade server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. You can run the IBM Documentation CD on any computer that meets the hardware and software requirements. Hardware and software requirements Use this information to determine the minimum hardware and software requirements for the blade server.
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.
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) The integrated management module II (IMM2) combines service processor functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced service-processor control, BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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By using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies for IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms. For more information, see “IBM Systems Director” on page 9.
Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week 1. Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value.
Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo_all/ diricinfoparent.html or http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
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If there is no response when you press the KVM select button, you can use the Advanced-Management-Module web interface to determine whether local control has been disabled on the blade server. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/ management/ for more information. Notes: BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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1. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to recognize and use the keyboard and mouse, even if the keyboard and mouse have PS/2-style connectors. 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.
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.ibm.com/systems/management/ for more information. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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.
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IBM Business Partners must also complete the following steps: 1. Before you configure a server for a customer, complete the Solution Assurance checklist at http://w3.ibm.com/support/assure/assur30i.nsf/webindex/ sa294/. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
3. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 4. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.
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. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit”...
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10. Follow the instructions provided with the expansion unit to install an option in the expansion unit. 11. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 43. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
Removing an optional expansion unit Use these instructions to remove the optional expansion unit from the blade server. To remove an optional expansion unit, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17.
Use this information to remove a hot-swap storage drive. The blade server has two hot-swap storage bays for installing or removing hot-swap storage devices. To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive or drive filler, complete the following steps. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
CPU throttling may occur within the BladeCenter E's ambient air temperature specification range if these limitations are not followed as below: v DIMM: – IBM option part number 90Y3221 (CRU part number 90Y3223) - 16 GB 4R x 4 1066 MHz VLP RDIMM 1.35V. v Limitation: –...
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For rank sparing mode memory installation order on a blade server with quad-rank DIMMs, see Table 3. The following tables show the order that single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs are installed to use rank sparing mode: BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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Table 4. Rank sparing mode DIMM installation sequence for single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs (one microprocessor) DIMM pair DIMM connector First 5, 6 Second 3, 4 Third 1, 2 Table 5. Rank sparing mode DIMM installation sequence for single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs (two microprocessors) DIMM pair DIMM connector...
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Make sure that the small tabs on the retaining clips are in the notches on the DIMM. If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly installed. Press the DIMM firmly into the BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
connector, and then press the retaining clips toward the DIMM until the tabs are fully seated. When the DIMM is correctly installed, the retaining clips are parallel to the sides of the DIMM. 11. If the DIMM access door is open, use your fingers to close it. 12.
2 filler shows that microprocessor socket 2 is not supported. The following illustration shows how to install a microprocessor and heat sink in the blade server. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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Attention: 1. Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the release levers on the microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board. 2. Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts might result in permanent damage to the system board.
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Twist the handle on the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket. The microprocessor is keyed to ensure that the microprocessor is installed correctly. The microprocessor rests flush on the socket only if properly installed. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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Attention: v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket. v Do not touch exposed pins of the microprocessor socket. v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer. v Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or on top of the microprocessor.
15. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 43. Thermal grease Use this information to determine the guidelines for using thermal grease on a heat sink and processor. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease. To replace damaged or contaminated thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps: 1.
(see “Installing a CIOv-form-factor expansion card” on page 40). 13. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 43. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
(CFFh) expansion cards and the other connector supports vertical-combination-I/O (CIOv) expansion cards. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/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.
4. Remove the blade server cover (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 20). 5. If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an optional expansion unit” on page 23). BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
6. Locate the blade server expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors” on page 15). 7. If a cover is installed on the expansion connector, remove it by using your fingers to lift the cover from the expansion connector. 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;...
System Settings and Devices and I/O Ports. To install a CIOv expansion card, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 19 for instructions). 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Remove the blade server cover (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 20).
ServeRAID H1135 controller into the CIOv expansion connector of the blade server. The illustrations and installation instructions are similar for other CIOv storage interface cards. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
To install a storage interface card, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit”...
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. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
5. Pivot the cover to the closed position, as shown in the illustration, until it clicks into place. Press down the cover to make sure the cover is installed securely. 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.
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Setup utility and install the blade server operating system. See “Updating the blade server configuration” on page 47 and Chapter 5, “Installing the operating system,” on page 67 for details. BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
If you have changed the configuration of the blade server or if you are installing a different blade server from the one that you removed, you must configure the blade server through the Setup utility, and you might have to install the blade server operating system.
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59 for more information. v IBM FastSetup IBM FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and deployment of selected IBM BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The intuitive graphical interface initializes all phases of server setup, including discovery, update, and configuration.
KVM select button on the blade server (see “Blade server controls and LEDs” on page 11 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.
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Note: Before you configure a UEFI-compatible device, you should update the firmware for your blade server. See “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page 57 for information about how to update the firmware for your blade server. To configure a UEFI-compatible expansion adapter, complete the following steps: 1.
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Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer. v POST Watchdog Timer Value Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value in minutes. v Reboot System on NMI BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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Select this choice to enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) occurs. Enable is the default. v Halt on Severe Error Select this choice to enable or disable the system from booting into OS, displaying the POST event viewer whenever a severe error was detected. Disable is the default.
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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.
To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 14). BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
Updating firmware and device drivers IBM periodically makes UEFI code, service processor (IMM) firmware, diagnostic firmware updates, and device driver updates available for the blade server. Provisioning is the set of actions you take to update the firmware and device drivers, and install the operating system.
® updates from UpdateXpress System Packs, which contain Windows and Linux firmware updates. Typically, use IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator for the initial set up of a blade server. For more information about the IBM Bootable Media Creator, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC...
However, you must install a device driver to enable the blade server operating system to address the Ethernet controller. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, go to http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/ . Creating an array using the ServeRAID H1135 configuration utility Use these instructions to create an array using the ServeRAID H1135 configuration utility.
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives Use this information to create a RAID array of hard disk drives. To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps: BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
6. Press C to create the disk array. 7. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array. Note: For more information, see the Installation and User's Guide for ServeRAID H1135 at http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5088601&brandind=5000008. Creating an array using the ServeRAID C105 configuration utility Use these instructions to create a software RAID array of hard disk drives.
Because the IMM might obtain a random 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.
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.
When you install Windows, there will be an unknown RNDIS device in the device manager. IBM provides a Windows INF file that identifies this device. The signed version of the INF is included in all of the Windows versions of the IMM, UEFI, and DSA update packages.
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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.
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Note: To determine whether an RDM supports an operating system, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ . Downloading installation instructions Use these instructions to download the operating-system installation instructions. To download operating-system installation instructions, go to http:// www.ibm.com/supportportal/ . BladeCenter HS23E Type 8038 and 8039: Installation and User's Guide...
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.
(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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with your IBM products. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/supline/products.
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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.
“total bytes written” (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.
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.
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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.
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.
Japan VCCI Class A statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
I/O expansion card 37, 38 option, SAS 24 SAS hard disk drive 24 installing 38 DSA, sending data to IBM 74 how to send DSA data to IBM 19 removing 37 completing the blade server installation 43 components illustrated 10...
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50 Light path diagnostics 69 SCSI 24 Problem isolation tables 69 sending diagnostic data to IBM 74 turning off the blade server 14 sending DSA data to IBM 19 turning on the blade server 14 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
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