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...network topology considerations and deployment considerations. Blade servers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii v Use Chapter 3, "Deployment considerations," on page 9 to plan for the physical environment for installing BladeCenter units. v Use Chapter 5, "Configuration considerations," on page 73 ...includes, space, power, cooling and cabling. management module - The worksheets provide the basis for selecting the features and options for each blade server, where the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit and a rack location for each BladeCenter unit. Fibre channel...
...network topology considerations and deployment considerations. Blade servers. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii v Use Chapter 3, "Deployment considerations," on page 9 to plan for the physical environment for installing BladeCenter units. v Use Chapter 5, "Configuration considerations," on page 73 ...includes, space, power, cooling and cabling. management module - The worksheets provide the basis for selecting the features and options for each blade server, where the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit and a rack location for each BladeCenter unit. Fibre channel...
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... infrastructure 30 Setting up the management connection 31 Deployment Examples 33 IBM Director and DHCP 33 IBM Director without DHCP 34 Web-based interface 36 Preparing for more information 6 BladeCenter documentation and operating system installation instructions . . 6 Hardware Documentation ...Power modules 15 Blowers 15 Acoustic attenuation option 16 Switch modules 16 Ethernet switch module 17 Standards 19 Fibre Channel switch module 20 Chapter 3. Introducing the BladeCenter unit 1 Why choose the BladeCenter technology 1 What the BladeCenter unit offers 1 BladeCenter...
... infrastructure 30 Setting up the management connection 31 Deployment Examples 33 IBM Director and DHCP 33 IBM Director without DHCP 34 Web-based interface 36 Preparing for more information 6 BladeCenter documentation and operating system installation instructions . . 6 Hardware Documentation ...Power modules 15 Blowers 15 Acoustic attenuation option 16 Switch modules 16 Ethernet switch module 17 Standards 19 Fibre Channel switch module 20 Chapter 3. Introducing the BladeCenter unit 1 Why choose the BladeCenter technology 1 What the BladeCenter unit offers 1 BladeCenter...
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... vi BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide four BladeCenter units in 42U racks 65 Power layout sample 7 - single BladeCenter units 52 Power layout sample 2 - Installation considerations 41 Physical planning 41 Dimensions 41 Weight considerations 41 Floor space 41 Noise considerations 42 Rack considerations 43 IBM NetBAY 43 Moving IBM NetBAY racks safely 44 Using non-IBM racks 44 Power considerations 45 Rack requirements 45 Power...
... vi BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide four BladeCenter units in 42U racks 65 Power layout sample 7 - single BladeCenter units 52 Power layout sample 2 - Installation considerations 41 Physical planning 41 Dimensions 41 Weight considerations 41 Floor space 41 Noise considerations 42 Rack considerations 43 IBM NetBAY 43 Moving IBM NetBAY racks safely 44 Using non-IBM racks 44 Power considerations 45 Rack requirements 45 Power...
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... configuration worksheet 95 Ethernet switch module configuration worksheet 98 Blade server configuration planning 106 Appendix C. Planning worksheets 85 Blade Server worksheet 86 8677 BladeCenter worksheet 88 Rack worksheet 90 Cabling worksheet 92 Power worksheet 94 Appendix B. Network protocols 74 Security 74 Ethernet switch module configuration planning 74 Switch settings 75 Port settings 76 SNMP...
... configuration worksheet 95 Ethernet switch module configuration worksheet 98 Blade server configuration planning 106 Appendix C. Planning worksheets 85 Blade Server worksheet 86 8677 BladeCenter worksheet 88 Rack worksheet 90 Cabling worksheet 92 Power worksheet 94 Appendix B. Network protocols 74 Security 74 Ethernet switch module configuration planning 74 Switch settings 75 Port settings 76 SNMP...
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... in a small amount of existing IBM technologies to build powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers. The IBM BladeCenter™ Type 8677 is based on IBM Enterprise ERserver X-Architecture™ Technology1 The BladeCenter unit is a high-density, high-performance rack-mounted server system developed for the IBM®® ERserver BladeCenter™ unit. What the BladeCenter unit offers The design of...
... in a small amount of existing IBM technologies to build powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers. The IBM BladeCenter™ Type 8677 is based on IBM Enterprise ERserver X-Architecture™ Technology1 The BladeCenter unit is a high-density, high-performance rack-mounted server system developed for the IBM®® ERserver BladeCenter™ unit. What the BladeCenter unit offers The design of...
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...power modules and blowers share the load. Likewise, configuring blade server I/O expansion options for redundant network connections. The management module also multiplexes the keyboard, mouse, and video ports across all blade servers. v Network environment support The BladeCenter unit supports up to two Gb Ethernet Switch Modules (in the blade servers. 2 BladeCenter Type 8677...replace the failed blower or power module without removing power from the BladeCenter unit. The system-management processor in hot-swap bays without shutting down the BladeCenter unit. Each switch module ...
...power modules and blowers share the load. Likewise, configuring blade server I/O expansion options for redundant network connections. The management module also multiplexes the keyboard, mouse, and video ports across all blade servers. v Network environment support The BladeCenter unit supports up to two Gb Ethernet Switch Modules (in the blade servers. 2 BladeCenter Type 8677...replace the failed blower or power module without removing power from the BladeCenter unit. The system-management processor in hot-swap bays without shutting down the BladeCenter unit. Each switch module ...
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...connection v Additional management module optional for the BladeCenter unit. or 7 U) v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.) v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in . Sound power, idle: 6.9 bels maximum - Minimum: 0.40 kVA (two power supplies) - Introducing the BladeCenter unit 3 BladeCenter unit features The following table provides a summary... of the features and specifications for redundancy. BladeCenter unit off : 8% to 7000 ft) - Maximum: 4 kVA (four power supplies) v Input voltage: 200-240 Vac Heat output: Approximate heat output in the BladeCenter unit. Although the keyboard and mouse use PS...
...connection v Additional management module optional for the BladeCenter unit. or 7 U) v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.) v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in . Sound power, idle: 6.9 bels maximum - Minimum: 0.40 kVA (two power supplies) - Introducing the BladeCenter unit 3 BladeCenter unit features The following table provides a summary... of the features and specifications for redundancy. BladeCenter unit off : 8% to 7000 ft) - Maximum: 4 kVA (four power supplies) v Input voltage: 200-240 Vac Heat output: Approximate heat output in the BladeCenter unit. Although the keyboard and mouse use PS...
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...;Exchange), Web 4 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide v Versatility. You can be included inside the BladeCenter unit rather than up to twice the rack density at the front of the BladeCenter unit and connects to integrate into an open bay in one BladeCenter unit, regardless of the power cables and power distribution units that includes, power, blowers, CD...
...;Exchange), Web 4 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide v Versatility. You can be included inside the BladeCenter unit rather than up to twice the rack density at the front of the BladeCenter unit and connects to integrate into an open bay in one BladeCenter unit, regardless of the power cables and power distribution units that includes, power, blowers, CD...
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...IBM® BladeCenter unit can be deployed to support a variety of networking goals and environments, such as: v Server consolidation The IBM BladeCenter... blade out of the BladeCenter unit, which contains multiple...v High-performance computing The IBM BladeCenter unit can support Enterprise infrastructure... is installed. commerce applications (IBM WebSphere® Application Servers, ...v Enterprise infrastructure The IBM BladeCenter unit can be used... in the BladeCenter unit. Introducing the BladeCenter unit 5...blades in conventional rack servers, such...IBM BladeCenter unit can then notify the...
...IBM® BladeCenter unit can be deployed to support a variety of networking goals and environments, such as: v Server consolidation The IBM BladeCenter... blade out of the BladeCenter unit, which contains multiple...v High-performance computing The IBM BladeCenter unit can support Enterprise infrastructure... is installed. commerce applications (IBM WebSphere® Application Servers, ...v Enterprise infrastructure The IBM BladeCenter unit can be used... in the BladeCenter unit. Introducing the BladeCenter unit 5...blades in conventional rack servers, such...IBM BladeCenter unit can then notify the...
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...installation instructions for installing BladeCenter units in a rack. You can obtain up-to get help you solve BladeCenter problems yourself, and information for service technicians. v IBM BladeCenter Rack Installation Instructions Eserver This document contains instructions for the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet...Ethernet switch module, and how to -date information about features, how to configure your IBM BladeCenter unit. v IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Eserver Troubleshooting Guide This document contains the information to go for download from...
...installation instructions for installing BladeCenter units in a rack. You can obtain up-to get help you solve BladeCenter problems yourself, and information for service technicians. v IBM BladeCenter Rack Installation Instructions Eserver This document contains instructions for the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet...Ethernet switch module, and how to -date information about features, how to configure your IBM BladeCenter unit. v IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Eserver Troubleshooting Guide This document contains the information to go for download from...
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... document describes the installation, functionality, and advantages of environment. From this Web site, search for managing the installation. v IBM BladeCenter Power Supply Modules Eserver This document contains instructions for installing the optional microprocessor in an IBM Eserver BladeCenter environment. Redpapers and redpieces The following publications are available and important items to consider before performing an installation...
... document describes the installation, functionality, and advantages of environment. From this Web site, search for managing the installation. v IBM BladeCenter Power Supply Modules Eserver This document contains instructions for installing the optional microprocessor in an IBM Eserver BladeCenter environment. Redpapers and redpieces The following publications are available and important items to consider before performing an installation...
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...v You can link to configuration tools and information (such as the Rack Configurator and the Configuration Options Guide from this site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us /eserver/xseries/systems_management/rdm.html v Information about IBM Cluster Systems Management (CSM) for Linux is available at this Web site... Linux Eserver and Samba. It also provides tips for the BladeCenter unit at this Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/education/course_catalog.html 8 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide From the IBM Support Web page select Servers; Web sites You can find ...
...v You can link to configuration tools and information (such as the Rack Configurator and the Configuration Options Guide from this site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us /eserver/xseries/systems_management/rdm.html v Information about IBM Cluster Systems Management (CSM) for Linux is available at this Web site... Linux Eserver and Samba. It also provides tips for the BladeCenter unit at this Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/education/course_catalog.html 8 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide From the IBM Support Web page select Servers; Web sites You can find ...
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... includes a media tray that contains a CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, and USB port. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 9 BladeCenter unit components The following illustration shows the locations of major components in the BladeCenter unit. Chapter 2. Management module Power module Blower module Blade server USB port Media tray Blade server with storage-expansion unit CD...
... includes a media tray that contains a CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, and USB port. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 9 BladeCenter unit components The following illustration shows the locations of major components in the BladeCenter unit. Chapter 2. Management module Power module Blower module Blade server USB port Media tray Blade server with storage-expansion unit CD...
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..., and LEDs on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. Switch module bay 3 Switch module 1 Power module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 AC DC MmMmaoaondndauauglegleee1mmeenntt AC DC MReasneargveemd ent module bay 2 Blower module 2 Power module bay 4 Switch module 2 Switch module bay 4 Power module 2 Rear system LED panel 10 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide USB port CD...
..., and LEDs on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. Switch module bay 3 Switch module 1 Power module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 AC DC MmMmaoaondndauauglegleee1mmeenntt AC DC MReasneargveemd ent module bay 2 Blower module 2 Power module bay 4 Switch module 2 Switch module bay 4 Power module 2 Rear system LED panel 10 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide USB port CD...
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... automatically. The network management station, through a network connected to connect a video monitor. Chapter 2. USB technology transfers data at up to the BladeCenter unit. Connect a Category 3, 4, 5, or higher unshielded twisted-pair cable to the system management station on each switch module. One 10/100... Mbps Ethernet for remote console and management The BladeCenter management module contains one Universal Serial Bus (USB) version 1.1 connector on each blade server is compatible with SVGA and VGA...
... automatically. The network management station, through a network connected to connect a video monitor. Chapter 2. USB technology transfers data at up to the BladeCenter unit. Connect a Category 3, 4, 5, or higher unshielded twisted-pair cable to the system management station on each switch module. One 10/100... Mbps Ethernet for remote console and management The BladeCenter management module contains one Universal Serial Bus (USB) version 1.1 connector on each blade server is compatible with SVGA and VGA...
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... Type 8678 blade server is based on the rear of existing IBM technologies to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html. 12 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide For more information about IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Technology, go to build powerful, scalable, and reliable Intel processor-based servers. Control panel Release...
... Type 8678 blade server is based on the rear of existing IBM technologies to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html. 12 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide For more information about IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Technology, go to build powerful, scalable, and reliable Intel processor-based servers. Control panel Release...
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... input: v Input voltage: 12 V dc Chapter 2. Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678 and 8832 blade servers. Microprocessor: Supports up to 2 microprocessors v Intel™ Xeon 2.0 GHz or faster v 512 KB ECC...video controller v Light Path Diagnostics™ v Local system-management processor v IDE hard disk drive controller v RS-485 interface for communication with BladeCenter management module v USB buses for up to 7000 ft) - Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (2998.69 ft to two Ultra320 SCSI...
... input: v Input voltage: 12 V dc Chapter 2. Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678 and 8832 blade servers. Microprocessor: Supports up to 2 microprocessors v Intel™ Xeon 2.0 GHz or faster v 512 KB ECC...video controller v Light Path Diagnostics™ v Local system-management processor v IDE hard disk drive controller v RS-485 interface for communication with BladeCenter management module v USB buses for up to 7000 ft) - Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (2998.69 ft to two Ultra320 SCSI...
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...module in each blade server for such functions as: v Blade server power-on requests v Blade server error and event reporting v Requests for...bay. The management module is dedicated to configure the BladeCenter unit and modules, configuring such information as a system...power modules, blower modules, and blade servers to the Ethernet switch modules. Active Power-on the network path to detect presence or absence and any error conditions, sending alerts when required. Management module The BladeCenter...different network path to the BladeCenter unit if you experience an outage on Management ...
...module in each blade server for such functions as: v Blade server power-on requests v Blade server error and event reporting v Requests for...bay. The management module is dedicated to configure the BladeCenter unit and modules, configuring such information as a system...power modules, blower modules, and blade servers to the Ethernet switch modules. Active Power-on the network path to detect presence or absence and any error conditions, sending alerts when required. Management module The BladeCenter...different network path to the BladeCenter unit if you experience an outage on Management ...
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... blower modules to their normal operating speed. Each power module supplies 12 volts to cool the BladeCenter unit. However, a failing blower must replace the failing power module or restore ac power as soon as possible Chapter 2. When any blade server or option is not supported in BladeCenter units. Power modules are not needed in bays 3 and 4 until...
... blower modules to their normal operating speed. Each power module supplies 12 volts to cool the BladeCenter unit. However, a failing blower must replace the failing power module or restore ac power as soon as possible Chapter 2. When any blade server or option is not supported in BladeCenter units. Power modules are not needed in bays 3 and 4 until...
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...options on the acoustic module for visibility. to all the I /O expansion option on any blade server, you might choose to install the BladeCenter Acoustic Attenuation option (acoustic option). The switch modules in bays 3 and 4 provide network connections to provide network connection 4 for the option...as the first connection (or Local Area Connection) by Microsoft Windows 2000, but is installed on a blade server, 16 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide The system LED panel is operating-system dependent. to avoid potential thermal problems. Blower error LEDs ...
...options on the acoustic module for visibility. to all the I /O expansion option on any blade server, you might choose to install the BladeCenter Acoustic Attenuation option (acoustic option). The switch modules in bays 3 and 4 provide network connections to provide network connection 4 for the option...as the first connection (or Local Area Connection) by Microsoft Windows 2000, but is installed on a blade server, 16 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide The system LED panel is operating-system dependent. to avoid potential thermal problems. Blower error LEDs ...