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... more information. See Chapter 3 for more information. See Chapter 4 for setting up, configuring, and using your BladeCenter components and features, you can view the publications on the IBM Support Web site. BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 LS41 Type 7972 Installation and User's Guide Welcome. This Installation and User's Guide contains information for more information. Go to...
... more information. See Chapter 3 for more information. See Chapter 4 for setting up, configuring, and using your BladeCenter components and features, you can view the publications on the IBM Support Web site. BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 LS41 Type 7972 Installation and User's Guide Welcome. This Installation and User's Guide contains information for more information. Go to...
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...system without ServerGuide 49 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Related documentation 3 The IBM Documentation CD 4 Hardware and software requirements 4 Using the Documentation Browser 5 Notices and statements used in a BladeCenter unit 40 Updating the blade server ... 17 Installation guidelines 17 System reliability guidelines 18 Handling static-sensitive devices 18 Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit 19 Opening the blade server cover 20 Removing an expansion unit 21 Removing the bezel assembly 22 Installing ...
...system without ServerGuide 49 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Related documentation 3 The IBM Documentation CD 4 Hardware and software requirements 4 Using the Documentation Browser 5 Notices and statements used in a BladeCenter unit 40 Updating the blade server ... 17 Installation guidelines 17 System reliability guidelines 18 Handling static-sensitive devices 18 Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit 19 Opening the blade server cover 20 Removing an expansion unit 21 Removing the bezel assembly 22 Installing ...
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... Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 65 Index 67 iv BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Solving problems 55 Diagnostic tools overview 55 ServerGuide problems 56 ...Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance 57 Before you call 57 Using the documentation 57 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 58 Software service and support 58 Hardware service and support 58 IBM...
... Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 65 Index 67 iv BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Solving problems 55 Diagnostic tools overview 55 ServerGuide problems 56 ...Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance 57 Before you call 57 Using the documentation 57 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 58 Software service and support 58 Hardware service and support 58 IBM...
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...caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. vi BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number.... the device. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
...caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. vi BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number.... the device. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
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... with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains lithium and can explode ... radiation exposure. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 viii BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Laser radiation when open....
... with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains lithium and can explode ... radiation exposure. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 viii BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Laser radiation when open....
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... protection requirements. Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. x BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. To avoid these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 13: DANGER...
... protection requirements. Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. x BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. To avoid these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 13: DANGER...
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... data storage. Procedures for your blade server on the Documentation CD. The blade server comes with IBM BladeCenter units. Introduction The IBM® BladeCenter® LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are made periodically to all BladeCenter and BladeCenter T units. For documentation updates, click the Install and use tab, and click Product documentation. Chapter 1. You...
... data storage. Procedures for your blade server on the Documentation CD. The blade server comes with IBM BladeCenter units. Introduction The IBM® BladeCenter® LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972 blade servers are made periodically to all BladeCenter and BladeCenter T units. For documentation updates, click the Install and use tab, and click Product documentation. Chapter 1. You...
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... hardware. Some models come with IBM. The LS21 Type 7971 blade servers and the LS41 Type 7972 blade servers without the optional MPE are a double-width type blade servers. Note: The illustrations in the BladeCenter unit. Record information about the blade server in the BladeCenter unit. The single-width type...width type blade server and require only one blade bay in two configurations. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number BladeCenter LS21 or LS41 7971 or 7972 The model number and serial number are on the ID label that is behind the control panel door on the front ...
... hardware. Some models come with IBM. The LS21 Type 7971 blade servers and the LS41 Type 7972 blade servers without the optional MPE are a double-width type blade servers. Note: The illustrations in the BladeCenter unit. Record information about the blade server in the BladeCenter unit. The single-width type...width type blade server and require only one blade bay in two configurations. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number BladeCenter LS21 or LS41 7971 or 7972 The model number and serial number are on the ID label that is behind the control panel door on the front ...
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... the blade server. Release handles A set of the warranty and getting service and assistance. Depending on your BladeCenter unit for recommended label placement. The double-width type LS41 Type 7972 blade server is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. The following illustration. Chapter 1. See the documentation for service technicians. Each caution and danger...
... the blade server. Release handles A set of the warranty and getting service and assistance. Depending on your BladeCenter unit for recommended label placement. The double-width type LS41 Type 7972 blade server is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. The following illustration. Chapter 1. See the documentation for service technicians. Each caution and danger...
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... comes with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can run the Documentation Browser. 4 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The IBM Documentation CD You can install it when you find information quickly. v 100 MHz microprocessor. The blade server might have features...
... comes with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can run the Documentation Browser. 4 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide The IBM Documentation CD You can install it when you find information quickly. v 100 MHz microprocessor. The blade server might have features...
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.... A caution statement is on the IBM Documentation CD. A danger statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. Each statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 6 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide v Caution...
.... A caution statement is on the IBM Documentation CD. A danger statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. Each statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 6 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide v Caution...
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...server on : 10° to 32° C (50° to 95° F). Double-width models: 5.8 cm (2.28 inches) v Maximum weight: - Introduction 7 The BladeCenter unit uses USB for the blade server to determine the type and speed of the blade server. Single-width models: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) - Blade server... buses for communication with these devices. Notes: v Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit. Altitude: 914 to 2134 m (3000 to 32 GB in single-width models or 64 GB in double-width models Drives: Supports small...
...server on : 10° to 32° C (50° to 95° F). Double-width models: 5.8 cm (2.28 inches) v Maximum weight: - Introduction 7 The BladeCenter unit uses USB for the blade server to determine the type and speed of the blade server. Single-width models: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) - Blade server... buses for communication with these devices. Notes: v Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit. Altitude: 914 to 2134 m (3000 to 32 GB in single-width models or 64 GB in double-width models Drives: Supports small...
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.... Both controllers also support Wake on the system board for optional expansion cards for adding more network communication capabilities to centrally manage servers. v IBM Director IBM Director is on page 47. Provides RS-485 interfaces to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch...the following functions: - Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features - The blade server double-width types also have expansion card connectors in the MPE. 8 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
.... Both controllers also support Wake on the system board for optional expansion cards for adding more network communication capabilities to centrally manage servers. v IBM Director IBM Director is on page 47. Provides RS-485 interfaces to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch...the following functions: - Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features - The blade server double-width types also have expansion card connectors in the MPE. 8 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
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... supported DIMMs, see the ServerProven® list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. For more information, see the management-module documentation or http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and click Support. Response time will vary by using power ...throttling, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide. v Power throttling Each blade server is inserted into the BladeCenter unit. Reliability, availability, and serviceability...
... supported DIMMs, see the ServerProven® list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. For more information, see the management-module documentation or http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and click Support. Response time will vary by using power ...throttling, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide. v Power throttling Each blade server is inserted into the BladeCenter unit. Reliability, availability, and serviceability...
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... that supports advanced server tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can perform the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service...of remote systems, in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. 10 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide It includes the following key features: v ...
... that supports advanced server tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can perform the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service...of remote systems, in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. 10 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide It includes the following key features: v ...
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... components installed in two types: single width and double width. For the double-width type blade server, you must remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover to see the components. The following illustration shows the major components of the MPE. The double-width type blade server...
... components installed in two types: single width and double width. For the double-width type blade server, you must remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover to see the components. The following illustration shows the major components of the MPE. The double-width type blade server...
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...to requests from the BladeCenter unit. The blade server can start in any of the blade server (behind the control panel door, see "Understanding the control panel and LEDs" on page 14) to turn on LAN feature can turn off the blade server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 13 ... module is supported by using the management module. Power, controls, and indicators This chapter describes the power features, how to power through the BladeCenter unit, the blade server can start automatically when power is restored, if the blade server is still connected to turn on and turn on...
...to requests from the BladeCenter unit. The blade server can start in any of the blade server (behind the control panel door, see "Understanding the control panel and LEDs" on page 14) to turn on LAN feature can turn off the blade server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 13 ... module is supported by using the management module. Power, controls, and indicators This chapter describes the power features, how to power through the BladeCenter unit, the blade server can start automatically when power is restored, if the blade server is still connected to turn on and turn on...
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... the keyboard, video, and mouse control to the blade server. Using a keyboard that it occupies. 14 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide KVM select button Activity LED Location LED Information LED Blade-error LED Media-tray ...and mouse has been transferred to the management-module, you can turn off the blade server. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide. v The following sequence to switch KVM control between blade servers: NumLock NumLock blade_server_number Enter Where blade_server_number...
... the keyboard, video, and mouse control to the blade server. Using a keyboard that it occupies. 14 BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide KVM select button Activity LED Location LED Information LED Blade-error LED Media-tray ...and mouse has been transferred to the management-module, you can turn off the blade server. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide. v The following sequence to switch KVM control between blade servers: NumLock NumLock blade_server_number Enter Where blade_server_number...