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User`s Manual MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server

1. Blade servers Filler blades Figure 18 MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Front View MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 43 44 Table 5 MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Front Elements Element Description Front system LED panel The LEDs on this panel provide status information for your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase See System LED Panel chapter 5 for more information USB port Use this port to attach an external USB device CD ROM drive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the CD ROM drive is in use CD eject button Diskette drive activity LED Press this button to release a CD from the drive When this LED is lit it indicates that the diskette drive is in use Diskette eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the drive Blade control panel This panel contains indicators and controls for the blade server See the documentation that comes with your blade server for information about the blade control panel System service card This card contains system service instructions and a writable area for your use Writeable area
2. System service card Figure 19 System Service Card Components Controls and LEDs Rear View This section identifies the components and indicators on the rear of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Switch module bay 3 Switch module 1 Power module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 TAXI i rj n Management oO module o Oo o nu i i n olf O I i o 9 o ol a a lol Reserved O o 2 OQ O o O O a E D aa Va MM e Blower module 2 Power module 2 Power module bay 4 Rear system LED panel Switch module 2 Switch module bay 4 Figure 20 Rear View Rear System LED Panel The LEDs on this panel provide status information for your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase These LEDs duplicate the LEDs in the front system LED panel See System LED Panel chapter 5 for more information about these LEDs MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 45 Blower Module LEDs This amber LEDs lit and stay lit when an error has been detected in the blower The system error LED on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase LED panels will also be lit Blower error lt r LEDs Le i
3. Figure 21 Blower Module Ethernet Switch Module LEDs The LEDs on the switch module indicate the condition of the Ethernet switch and the links to the network For additional information see the Light Path Diagnostics section in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA BladeBase Resource CD Power on IL a Ethernet switch error So Hn E 1 TW p vee p 2 D mm ae Ethernet link Ethernet activity La zi 3 NE Hv p ux 14 Figure 22 Ethernet Switch Module Table 6 Ethernet Switch Module LEDs When this green LED is lit it indicates that the switch module has power Ethernet switch error When this amber LED is lit it indicates that an error has been detected somewhere in the switch module The system error LED on each of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase LED panels is also lit When this green LED is lit there is an active connection through the port to the network Ethernet activity When this green LED is flashing it indicates that there is activity through the port over the network link 46 Components Controls and LEDs Power Module LEDs These green LEDs indicate the condition of the power module For additional information see the Light Path Diagnostics section in the BladeBase Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDAT
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5. Figure 9 Installing Removing a Blade Server Complete the following steps to install a blade server in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 1 Read chapter 1 Safety Information and also Installation Guidelines and Handling Static Sensitive Devices in chapter 3 2 Install any options needed such as disk drives an I O expansion card or memory in the blade server See the documentation that comes with the blade server for instructions Select the bay for the blade server Remove the filler blade from the bay and store in a safe place CAUTION Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade CAUTION To help ensure proper cooling performance and system reliability make sure that each of the blade bays on the front of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has a blade server expansion unit or filler blade installed Do not operate the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase for more than one minute without either a blade server expansion unit or filler blade installed in each blade bay NOTE If a blade server has a SCSI storage expansion option installed on it the blade server and expansion option require two adjacent blade bays NOTE If you install a blade server or option in bay 7 through 14 you must install power modules in power bays 3 and 4 Installing Options Ensure that the release levers on the blade server are in the open positio
6. and console ac Ethernet p Lg S m 2 rior Video bs Cx Mouse gt l iau a Ey S Keyboard i E 1 r 3 Oo Switch E module E j ie gt Ethernet eL T8 8 al AC power IS ra z On i a 220 volts O 1 a o 4 LO e Uu g o o ooo e z Figure 11 Input Output Connectors Video Connector Each BladeBase management module contains one standard video connector The integrated video controller on each blade server is compatible with SVGA and VGA and communicates through this video port Use this connector to connect a video monitor to the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 38 Figure 12 Video Connector Installing Options Keyboard Connector Each BladeBase management module contains one PS 2 style keyboard connector Use this connector to connect a PS 2 keyboard to the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 6 O O 5 40 O 3 O O 21 Figure 13 Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Each BladeBase management module contains one PS 2 style mouse connector Use this connector to connect a PS 2 mouse to the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 6 O O 5 4QO O3 O OQ 2 1 Figure 14 Mouse Connector Universal Serial Bus Connector Each BladeBase has one Universal Serial Bus USB version 1 1 connector on the front of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Use the USB connector to connect a USB device other than a mouse or keyboard to the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase USB technology transfers data at up to 12 MB
7. Needed for Installing the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase in a Rack Figure 26 shows the items that you need to install the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit in your rack cabinet If any items are missing or damaged contact your place of purchase M6 Screws Rear 10 Y 7 of Rail Rail 2 Front of Rail DOA Figure 26 Items Needed for Installing the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase In A Rack 52 Rack Installation Instructions Step by Step Installation Instructions STCSSSSSSssoeseoesgoagsoesgggess YY SSSTSSVSSCESSSSVSess oss ggsssssgsggss Position the template on the rack so that the edges of the template do not overlap any other devices to be installed Line up and select the holes on the front and rear of the rack in the locations indicated by the arrows on the attached template amp 3 amp 3 amp 5 F F ALSO B S G5 amp 5 SS GS Use a screwdriver to install the cage nuts or the clip nuts as required for your rack into the selected holes NOTE For racks with square holes use the cage nuts For racks with round holes use clip nuts Mounting Flange A set of rail pins and a mounting flange are on each end of the rail Position the rail as shown in the illustration then pull back on the finger pull 1 while pressing in on the rail latch Release the rail latch and let it click into place locking the rail pins in the open position Open the
8. for expansion options The blade server receives its power network connection and I O devices CD ROM and diskette drives keyboard mouse and video ports USB port remote monitoring port from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase reducing the server s physical size and reducing the number of cables needed Blade Server Expansion Options Some blade servers contain connectors for options that add capabilities to the blade server You can add these options before installing the blade server in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase I O Expansion Option Some blade servers have connectors for adding an I O expansion option The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase routes network communication signals from the I O expansion option to switch modules 3 and 4 on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The I O expansion option is attached directly to the blade server but does not occupy an additional blade bay NOTE If an I O expansion option is installed on any blade server switch modules for that network interface must be installed in I O module bays 3 or 4 on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Storage Expansion Option Some blade servers have a connector for adding a SCSI expansion unit The storage expansion unit supports up to two hot swap SCSI hard disk drives The expansion option is attached directly to the blade server the blade server and expansion option together use two blade bays MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 33 34 Installing a Blade Server
9. heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation Connect the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit to a 220 V power distribution unit PDU or to a properly grounded 220 V power outlet Do not overload the power outlet when installing multiple devices in the rack cabinet Install your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit in a rack that meets the following requirements e Minimum depth of 70 mm 2 76 in between the front mounting flange and inside of the front door e Minimum depth of 157 mm 6 18 in between the rear mounting flange and inside of the rear door e Minimum depth of 559 mm 22 in and maximum depth of 762 mm 30 in between the front and rear mounting flanges AN CAUTION To avoid personal injury before lifting the unit remove all the blades to reduce the weight 2102 kg 225 Ibs MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 51 AN CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting 218 kg 39 7 Ibs 232 kg 70 5 Ibs 255 kg 121 2 Ibs N CAUTION Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg 110 Ib on top of rack mounted devices gt 50 kg 110 Ibs A CAUTION If you install a strain relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device you must connect the other end of the power cord to an easily accessible power source Items
10. per second Mbps with a maximum of 127 devices and a maximum signal distance of 5 meters 16 ft per segment Using Plug and Play technology USB devices are configured automatically The following illustration shows a USB connector 1 4 Figure 15 Universal Serial Bus Connector Use a USB cable to connect a device to a USB connector If you need to connect more USB devices than the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has USB connectors use a USB hub to connect additional devices If you connect a USB keyboard that has a mouse port the keyboard emulates a mouse and you cannot disable the mouse settings in the blade server Configuration Setup Utility program MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 39 40 Switch Module Ethemet Connector Each Ethernet switch module contains four Ethernet connectors Connect a Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair cable to this connector The 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Fast Ethernet standards require Category 5 or higher The following illustration shows an Ethernet connector that is on an Ethernet switch module e 8 1 Figure 16 Switch Module Ethernet Connector Remote Management and Console Ethernet Connector Your BladeBase management module contains one 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port that provides the remote connection to the network management station on the network Use this port for remote management and remote console The network management station through this po
11. this LED is off the power subsystem the AC power or the LED has failed or the management module is not present or not functioning Location When this blue LED is lit or flashing it has been turned on by the system admin istrator to aid in visually locating the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase If a blade server requires attention the location LED on the blade server usually will also be lit After the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has been located you can have the system administrator turn off the location LED Over temperature When this amber LED is lit the temperature in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase exceeds the temperature limits or a blade server reports an over temperature condition The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase might have already taken corrective action such as increasing the blower speed This LED turns off automatically when there is no longer an over temperature condition Information When this amber LED is lit a noncritical event has occurred that requires atten tion such as the wrong I O module inserted in a bay or power demands that exceed the capacity of power modules currently installed The event is recorded in the event log Check the LEDs on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and the blade servers to isolate the component see the Hardware Maintenance Manual andTroubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Resource CD for instructions on viewing the event log and checking the LEDs After the situa tion is han
12. wave input 50 60 Hz single phase required e Input voltage Minimum 200 V AC Maximum 240 V AC Heat output Approximate heat output in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 1461 Btu hour 428 watts e Maximum configuration 4 1800 watt power supplies 13 654 Btu hour 4000 W e For all other power supplies see the documentation that comes with the power supply NOTE For details about the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase port specifications see Input Output 16 Connectors chapter 3 NOTE For information on which types of I O modules can be installed in which l O module bays see I O Modules chapter 3 NOTE The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to recognize anduse the keyboard mouse CD ROM drive and diskette drive The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase uses USB for internal communication with these devices Introduction What Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Offers The design of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase takes advantage of advancements in server technology It provides up to 14 functionally separate servers and their shared resources in a single unit chassis Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase combines Innovative Technology Proven innovative technologies to build powerful scalable reliable Intel Processor based servers The technology includes features such as Predictive Failure Analysis PFA and Real Time Di
13. 26 Items Needed for Installing the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase In A Rack sssssss 52 Tables 1 Safety Wamings and Cautioris ciiiai sete ae pesci tee quta mmec E AENEA uia p rna lUe QE ARM aae 7 2 Features and Specifications ccccccccccccccceccsseeceescssuececeecseeeeeeeeceeeesessaeeeesssseeeesessseeeeessseeesenenaes 15 3 Switch and I O Module Configuration Guide iicet itn rre ete ei tha Fen 27 4 Power Module FUNCTIONS ccce betreut he eet une epe quse Ee uin uia aee rbd vut aiaa unn 28 5 MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Front Elements srianan aa 44 6 Ethernet Switch Module EEDS 2 2aecie tortor etch seine eaea esr ien i ee eiii 46 7 Power Module EEDS teits pie eet trop adem use Five i de PUE ais e Em M Er Puer 47 8 Management Module EDS tact tee eere pases ut hoec hl telae iae t obo edet 48 9 System LED Panel LEDS ssepe kr NENSI AE E NENEA ANEAN AE EENAA 50 MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 5 1 Safety Information This document applies to MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Boards MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Chassis pedestal and rack mount and installed peripherals To reduce the risk of bodily injury electrical shock fire and equipment damage read this document and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your MAXDATA PLATINUM server product In the event of a conflict between the information in this document and information provided with the product or on the website for
14. A BladeBase Resource CD AC Power yO AC lo DC DC Power Figure 23 Power Module LEDs Table 7 Power Module LEDs LED AC power Description When this LED is lit AC input to the power module is present and within specifications During typical operation both the AC and DC power LEDs are lit For any other combina tion of LEDs see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA BladeBase Resource CD DC power When this LED is lit the DC output from the power module to the other components and blade servers is present and within specifications During typical operation both the AC and DC power LEDs are lit For any other combination of LEDs see the Hardware Main tenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA BladeBase Resource CD MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 47 Management Module LEDs These LEDs provide status information about the management module and remote management connection For additional information see the Light Path Diagnostics section in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Resource CD Active Management module error Power on ox Ww yy Ethernet link De FOUR im Ethernet activity o09o IP reset button Figure 24 Management Module LEDs Table 8 Management Module LEDs module error LED Description P
15. ATINUM BladeBase This Installation and User s Guide and other publications that provide detailed information about your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase are provided in Portable Document Format PDF on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Resource CD Figure 1 Chassis Front and Rear MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 13 A set of user labels comes with each blade server Write appropriate identifying information a label and place it on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase bezel just below the blade server as shown in the following illustration User label Figure 2 Placing of User Label A IMPORTANT Do not place the label on the blade server itself and do not block the ventilation holes on the blade server Shipping Notices Do not ship the MAXDATA BladeBase chassis with blade servers installed Ship the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and blade servers separately in the original packaging to avoid damage 14 Introduction Features an
16. If the ambient temperature is above 72xF the blowers will run at 8096 of their maximum rotational speed increasing their speed as required to control the internal BladeBase temperature If a blower fails the remaining blower continues to cool the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and blade servers IMPORTANT Replace a failed blower as soon as possible to restore cooling redundancy see the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the Resource CD for instructions Installing Options Installing a Module The following illustration shows how to install a power module management module or I O module in the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase See the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the Resource CD for information about replacing a blower module Figure 6 Installing Removing a Module Before you begin read the documentation that comes with your I O module option AN CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached o A Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Complete the following steps to install a module amp NOTE These instructions assume the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase is conn
17. LATINUM BladeBase are nearly identical for all modules except the blower modules To install or remove a blower module see the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the BladeBase Resource CD Each module is keyed so that it can only be inserted in the appropriate bay You can insert an I O module only in an O module bay for example In addition most modules must be installed in a specific sequence or under specific circumstances The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Modules The standard MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase contains the following hot swap modules two power modules a management module and two blower modules See Rear View chapter 2 for the location of each module These modules supply common functions to the blade servers that are installed in the blade bays at the front of the chassis The chassis and the management module supply I O resources diskette drive CD ROM drive USB port keyboard video and mouse which are used by all the blade servers but available to only one blade server at a time The chassis can contain up to 14 blade servers A ATTENTION To help ensure proper cooling performance and system reliability make sure that each of the module bays on the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has a module or filler module installed When replacing a module do not operate the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase for more than one minute without either a module or a filler module ins
18. MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server User s Manual Contents 1 Safety Information 7 Safety Warnings and CAUTOMS sci iis ces cbe sup cetus ntsinchatalmnnehsnnangeacadnins Qon o DR ona ERARE Qaa qu 7 Intended Application Uses sss e menn eene een enn n nennen enne nne n sin nnns sss se e enn 7 Gerieral VV ARMING eese emer ENEE AEE E A E A N trt attentat bant d ERN Re 8 Site SClOCTION RENTRRTTEE O Om 9 Equipment Handling Practice S ELE 9 Power Cord WarningS ccccccccccesecceeecsseeeeececseeeeeeeccseeeeeeecseseeeeecceeeeesensesseeescsessseeecesnsseeesesstseeseenteaeess 10 SYStEMACCESS VWaNMINGS E deoa incaveadabseesdadataviadexsciuedexesdatdesebedabavicedteabiadevcdah Fra pede tede deed 10 Hack Mount VVatTnitigs eterne ptetu feet petere acenedinted eeu bant Revue etf M eerte blame Mete dpud 11 Electrostatic Discliarge ES erre e rer marte qe bre ases no dp rcr etre tete 11 Other EazatdS assets peiores tis AE E S AEE NE T E E A E E TA 11 Battery ReplaGepmment ascia tate ode neutesuadoussleaesvesiedvares a senda ede meg EREE AEREE aS apa E EE 11 Cooling and AWON ausaitedecetheseasiarundeds vatadeaied atthedanuluetededanththdesworathlgedeinathedediunt tigate aathiadeamntedeeatey 11 Laser Peripherals or Devices ssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeee ee eere nennen nennen rtr enr nnne nenne enne 12 2 Introduction 13 Kjnielegemecscce eT 14 Features and Eje plecti m 15
19. PDU than power modules 2 and 4 then connect each PDU to an AC power source building power source or service entrance that is controlled by a separate circuit breaker The following table summarizes the application for each power module Table 4 Power Module Functions Bays Power module function 1 and 2 Provides power to all the BladeBase modules and to blade bays 1 through 6 3 and 4 Provides power to blade bays 7 through 14 Power modules are not needed in bays 3 and 4 until you begin installing blade servers and options in blade bays 7 through 14 Each active power module supplies 12 V of power to the blade bays it services NOTE If you install a blade server that has a storage expansion unit option attached in blade bay 6 the option will use blade bay 7 power modules will be required in power bays 1 2 3 and 4 The BladeBase Chassis support multiple power supplies These power supplies may require different type power cords Please refer to the BladeBase Component Enabling document for detailed specifications Blower Modules Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase comes with two hot swap blowers for cooling redundancy The blower speeds vary depending on the ambient air temperature at the front of the BladeBase If the ambient temperature is 72xF or below the BladeBase blowers will run at 3096 of their maximum rotational speed increasing their speed as required to control the internal BladeBase temperature
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21. a particular product the product documentation takes precedence Your server should be integrated and serviced only by technically qualified persons You must adhere to the guidelines in this guide and the assembly instructions in your server manuals to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals Use only the described regulated components specified in this guide Use of other products components will void the UL Listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and may result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region s in which the product is sold Safety Warnings and Cautions To avoid personal injury or property damage before you begin installing the product read observe and adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information The following safety symbols may be used throughout the documentation and may be marked on the product and or the product packaging Table 1 Safety Warnings and Cautions Indicates potential hazard if indicated information is ignored Indicates shock hazard that result in serious injury or death if safety instruc tion are not followed Indicates hot components and surfaces Indicates electrostatic discharge cautions Indicates do not touch fan blades may result in injury TONDRE gt LE Indicates to unplug all AC power cord s to disconnect AC power Coe Intended Application Uses This product was evalua
22. agnostics Expansion Capabilities You can add blade servers to the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase as needed up to a maximum of 14 blade servers Some blade servers have connectors for options that add capabilities to the blade server such as an I O expansion card to add a network interface or a storage expansion unit to add SCSI hard disk drives NOTE When any blade server or option is in blade bay 7 through 14 4 power modules are required Hot swap Hot plug Capabilities The front bays on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase are hot plug blade bays The rear switch and management bays on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase are hot plug module bays You can add remove or replace blade servers management modules or I O modules in hot plug bays without removing power from the BladeBase by first ensuring the module is not in use by the system i e with no active software or applications running The rear blower and power supply bays on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase are hot swap module bays You can add remove or replace the power or blower modules from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase without first removing power from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase AN ATTENTION To maintain proper system cooling each unoccupied bay must contain a filler blade or filler module Redundancy Capabilities The redundant components in the rear of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase enable continued operation if one of the components fails e Power modules and blowe
23. d Specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your MAXDATA BladeBase Table 2 Features and Specifications Feature Media tray on front Description Diskette drive 1 44 MB CD ROM drive IDE Universal Serial Bus USB v1 1 port Front system LED panel Module bays on rear Four hot plug 220 V power module bays Two hot swap management module bays Four hot plug I O module bays Two hot swap blower bays Blade bays on front 14 hot plug blade bays Redundant cooling Two variable speed hot swap blowers Power modules Standard Two 1800 W or greater 220 V 200 240 V AC hot swap power modules Power modules 1 and 2 supply 12V to all modules and to blade bays 1 through 6 Power modules 1 and 2 provide redundancy to each other Maximum Four 1800 watt or greater Power modules 1 and 2 supply 12V to all modules and to blade bays 1 through 6 Power modules 3 and 4 supply 12V to blade bays 7 through 14 Power modules 1 and 2 provide redundancy to each other Power modules 3 and 4 provide redundancy to each other I O modules Standard None Maximum Four Management module Standard One hot plug management module providing the following features System management functions for the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Video port analog PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port 10 100 Mbps Ethernet remote management connec
24. dled have the system administrator turn off the information LED System error When this amber LED is lit it indicates that a system error has occurred such as a failed module or a system error in a blade server An LED on one of the compo nents or on a blade server is also lit to further isolate the error For more infor mation see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Resource CD 50 Components Controls and LEDs 6 Rack Installation Instructions Rack Installation Safety Guidelines Install the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase in a rack before installing any blade servers in the chassis If your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has blade servers already installed remove them first Blade servers are installed from the front of the chassis Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling information Before installing your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit in a rack cabinet review the following guidelines Three or more people are required to install the device in a rack cabinet after all the blade servers are removed Do not leave any unused U space within a rack cabinet open Blank filler panels must be used to prevent recirculation of warm air Install your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit only in a rack cabinet with perforated front and rear doors Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet Install the
25. eceooee ooo 54 Rack Installation Instructions WELL 2 cle 2 eee eee Te jeceeceecsoo e e S e N 9 D e Reinstall the blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit Be sure to reinstall the blade servers in the same bays from which they were removed Make sure the release levers on the blade servers are in the open position 1 before you slide them into the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 2 unit MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Unit Power Supply Redundancy Power supplies in bays 1 and 2 supply power for blade bays 1 through 6 Power supplies in bays 3 and 4 supply power for blade bays 7 through 14 OAC oDC op rcp om OAC oDC o 0000000000000000 OAC oDC go oo o o ooo OAC ODC e Jooo e p x 00000000000000 Attach the power cords and other cables to the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit Route the power cables through the strain relief clamps 1 then route all the cables as shown in the illustration NOTE Allow slack in all cables to avoid tension in the cables and to allow you to remove adja cent modules without uncabling the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit Use the cable ties and cable straps to secure the cables together and to the rack cabinet rails System Power Redundancy To mainta
26. ected to power 1 Read chapter 1 Safety Information and also Installation Guidelines and Handling Static Sensitive Devices in chapter 3 2 Remove the acoustic module option if installed from the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase See Installing and Removing the Acoustic Module Option chapter 3 for instructions Remove the filler module from the bay Ensure that the release lever on the module is in the open position Slide the module into the appropriate module bay until it stops oo Oe w Push the release lever on the front of the module closed MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 29 30 7 Attach any cables or cords required by the module See Input Output Connectors chapter 3 for the location of connectors on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Be sure to route the power cord on a power module through the strain relief clamp on the power module 8 Make sure the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating properly Verify that e The DC power LED and the AC power LED on each power module are lit e The OK LED on the management module is lit e The OK LED on each switch module is lit 9 f you have other modules to install do so now otherwise go to step 10 10 Replace the acoustic module option if you removed it in step 17 Removing a Module Complete the following steps to remove a power module management module or switch module See the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Hardware Maintenance Manual and Tr
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28. ent A failed blower is replaced as soon as possible to restore cooling redundancy MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 23 Handling Static Sensitive Devices A ATTENTION Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system To avoid damage keep static sensitive devices in their static protective packages until you are ready to install them 24 To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge observe the following precautions Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or its frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed printed circuitry Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the system unit without setting the device down If it is necessary to set down the device place it back into its static protective package Do not place the device on your system unit or on a metal surface Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity Installing Options Installing and Removing Modules The procedures for installing or removing a module on the MAXDATA P
29. er you must install a hot swap switch module of the same network interface in I O module bay 3 to obtain network connection 3 for the option to provide network connection 4 for the option install a switch module of that same network interface in I O module bay 4 The switch modules in bays 3 and 4 provide network connections to all the I O expansion options in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase IMPORTANT The switch modules in I O module bays 3 and 4 and all blade server I O expansion options in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase must use the same network interface For example if you install a Fibre Channel I O expansion option on a blade server the switch modules you install in 1 0 module bays 3 and 4 must be Fibre Channel and all other I O expansion options installed on blade servers must also be Fibre Channel I O expansion options The following table summarizes the application configuration requirements for each switch module See Rear View chapter 2 for the location of the I O module bays on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Installing Options Table 3 Switch and I O Module Configuration Guide Bay I O module function Permissible switch module 1 Network connection 1 Ethernet Link 1 for all Ethernet switch module blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 2 Network connection 2 Ethernet Link 2 for all Ethernet switch module blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 3 Network connection 3 from all blade s
30. erver One of the following modules I O expansion options in the MAXDATA Ethernet switch module PLATINUM BladeBase Switch module of another network communication standard such as Fibre Channel Important The module must support the network inter face used on the I O expansion options and must match the type of module installed in bay 4 4 Network connection 4 from all blade server One of the following modules I O expansion options in the MAXDATA Ethernet switch module PLATINUM BladeBase Switch module of another network communication standard such as Fibre Channel Important The module must support the network inter face used on the I O expansion options and must match the type of module installed in bay 3 1 Install only one switch module in I O module bay 1 2 Enable only one of the Ethernet controllers on the blade server Make note of the designation that the blade server operating system has for the controller 3 Ping an external computer on the network connected to the switch module If you can ping the external computer the Ethernet controller you enabled is the upper controller in the blade server and is associated with Ethernet switch 2 NOTE Enumeration of the Ethernet controllers is operating system dependent For example the Ethernet controller located nearer the top of the blade server whose communications are routed through Ethernet switch module 1 is designated as the f
31. es Table 3 identifies the type of I O module you can install in each O module bay Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase must have at least one hot swap Ethernet switch module in I O module bays 1 or 2 This I O module provides an internal connection to an integrated Ethernet controller in all the blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase To provide an internal connection for the second integrated Ethernet controller in each blade server install an Ethernet switch module in the available I O module bay of the pair I O module bay 1 or 2 Similarly the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports a Fibre Channel I O module in I O module bays 3 and 4 Each of these I O modules provides an internal connection to one of the two network interface controllers on the I O expansion options installed on blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The I O module must be compatible with the Fibre Channel I O expansion option on a blade server The I O modules you install in I O module bays 3 and 4 must be Fibre Channel switch modules NOTE Because the electromagnetic interference EMI restrictions no more than two SBCEGBESW four port 1 Gbps Ethernet switch modules can be installed in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase You can mix SBCEGBESW switch modules and two other supported SBCEGBESW switch modules to achieve the maximum number of Ethernet switch modules in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase NOTE If you install an I O expansion option on any blade serv
32. etwork before it will default to the factory configured static IP address in the management module This is the initial configuration setting When there is no DHCP server on the network the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase is connected to it takes two minutes before the management module uses the default static IP address When the DHCP search times out and the management module uses the static IP address you can change the management module configuration so that it will not attempt to locate a DHCP server go to MM Control gt Network Interfaces gt External Network Interface gt DHCP select Static only MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 49 System LED Panel The following illustration shows the status LEDs on the system LED panels on the front and rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase o T 0V2 Location Information Power on Over temperature System error Figure 25 System LED Panel AN ATTENTION If the power on LED is off it does not mean there is no electrical current present in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The LED might be burned out To remove all electrical current from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase you must unplug all power cords from all power modules NOTE You can turn off the location LED and the information LED through the management module web interface Table 9 System LED Panel LEDs LED Description Power on When this green LED is lit power is present in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase When
33. formation about turning on the blade server Once the operating system OS is installed be sure to shutdown the OS before turning off the blade server to avoid damaging the hard disk drives A IMPORTANT For the LEDs on each system LED panel to function correctly be sure to install the management module before turning on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase See Installing Options chapter 3 for instructions for installing the management module NOTE If a power failure occurs the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase restarts automatically when power is restored NOTE The blade server power button turns the blade server on or off if local power control has not been disabled through the management module NOTE The blade server power button turns on the blade server only if the green power light on the blade server is flashing slowly If the light flashes rapidly the blade server has not yet synchronized with the management module and the power button will have no effect Shutting Down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase You can shut down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase by turning off the blade servers and disconnecting the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase from the power source Complete the following steps to shut down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 1 Refer to your blade server operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut Press the power control button on the front of each blade server Wait at least 30 seconds for
34. h power supplies that use Neutral Pole Fusing The power supply in this product contains no user serviceable parts Do not open the power supply Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside the power supply Return to manufacturer for servicing When replacing a hot plug power supply unplug the power cord to the power supply being replaced before removing it from the server To avoid risk of electric shock turn off the server and disconnect the power cord telecommunications systems networks and modems attached to the server before opening it MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 9 Power Cord Warnings If an AC power cord was not provided with your product purchase one that is approved for use in your country N CAUTION To avoid electrical shock or fire check the power cord s that will be used with the product as follows Do not attempt to modify or use the AC power cord s if they are not the exact type required to fit into the grounded electrical outlets The power cord s must meet the following criteria The power cord must have an electrical rating that is greater than that of the electrical current rating marked on the product The power cord must have safety ground pin or contact that is suitable for the electrical outlet The power supply cord s is are the main disconnect device to AC power The socket outlet s must be near the equipment and readily accessible for disconnection The power su
35. iceability Three of the most important features in server design are reliability availability and serviceability RAS These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your blade server that your blade server is available when you want to use it and that should a failure occur you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience The following is a list of some of the RAS features that your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports e Shared key components such as power cooling and I O e All components serviced from the front or rear of the chassis e Automatic error retry and recovery e Automatic restart after a power failure e Built in monitoring for blower power temperature and voltage e Built in monitoring for module redundancy e Error codes and messages e Faultresistant startup e Remote system management through the management module e Remote management module firmware upgrade e Remote upgrade of blade server service processor microcode e Built in self test BIST e Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts e Redundant components Cooling fans blowers Power modules e Hot swap components Cooling fans blowers Power modules e Hot plug components Blade servers Media tray O Modules Management modules e System error logging e Automatic system inventory at startup MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 19 Major Components of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The fo
36. in power redundancy at the system level connect the power supplies as follows Connect the power supplies in bays 1 and 3 to one building power source or service entrance Connect the power supplies in bays 2 and 4 to a separate building power source or service entrance To remove the MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Base unit from the rack reverse these instructions Store this information with your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase documenta tion for future use MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 55
37. irst connection or Local Area Connection by Microsoft Windows 2003 but is designated as the second connection or eth1 by Red Hat Linux AS 2 1 The Ethernet controller located nearer the bottom of the blade server whose communications are routed through Ethernet switch module 2 is designated as the second connection or Local Area Connection 2 by Microsoft Windows 2003 but is designated as the first connection or ethO by Red Hat Linux AS 2 1 You can verify the designations through your operating system settings or by testing NOTE Future switch offerings will be made available by MAXDATA MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 27 28 Power Modules Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase comes with one pair of 220 V hot swap power modules in power bays 1 and 2 that provides power to all the BladeBase modules and to blade bays 1 through 6 The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports a second pair of power modules in power bays 3 and 4 that provides power to blade bays 7 through 14 Each pair of power modules is redundant if a power module fails the remaining power module continues to supply power If only one power module of a pair is present it can be installed in either bay of the pair there is no redundancy To provide true redundant power BladeBase power modules 1 and 3 must connect to different AC power sources than power modules 2 and 4 If using Power Distribution Units PDUs connect BladeBase power modules 1 and 3 to a different
38. itch module bay 3 Switch module 1 Power module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 TAXI I i T T Em n D AC e y Pis Management D a amp module O n Oo n a o Oo O o lol Reserved o O O oO e Oo i V o Oo o 000 i Q B Blower module 2 Power module 2 Power module bay 4 Rear system LED panel Switch module 2 Switch module bay 4 Figure 5 Rear View See chapter 5 Components Controls and LEDs for details about these components and indicators MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 21 22 3 Installing Options This chapter provides instructions for adding options to your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Option removal instructions are also provided in case you need to remove one option to install another Installation Guidelines Before you begin to install options in your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase read the MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Boards and MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase book included on the BladeBase Resource CD Read chapter 1 Safety Information and also Installation Guidelines and Handling Static Sensitive Devices in chapter 3 This information will help you work safely with your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and options The green colour on components and labels i
39. le Return to manufacturer for servicing Safety Information 2 Introduction Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase is a high density high performance rack mounted server system developed for medium to large businesses It has 14 blade bays making it ideally suited for networking environments that require a large number of high performance servers in a smaller amount of space The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase provides common resources that are shared by the blade servers such as power cooling system management network connections and I O diskette drive CD ROM drive ports for USB keyboard video mouse and network interfaces The use of common resources reduces the size of the blade servers minimizes cabling and reduces the time likelihood of resources sitting idle Performance ease of use reliability and expansion capabilities were key considerations during the design of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future This Installation and User s Guide provides information to e Setup and cable your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase e Start and configure your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase e Install options e Perform basic troubleshooting of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Packaged with the Installation and User s Guide are software CDs that help you to configure and manage the MAXDATA PL
40. llowing illustration shows the locations of major components in your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Management module Power module Blade server USB port Media Blade server with tray storage expansion unit CD ROM drive Diskette drive Front bezel Filler blade Figure 3 Major Components of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase NOTE The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware AN ATTENTION To maintain proper system cooling each module bay must contain either a module or a filler module each blade bay must contain either a blade server or a filler blade 20 Introduction Front View USB port CD ROM activity Diskette drive LED activity LED Front system CD eject Diskette eject LED panel button button Blade pida control panel System service card Blade servers Filler blades Figure 4 Front View See chapter 5 Components Controls and LEDs for details about these components and indicators Rear View Sw
41. n 6 Slide the blade server into the bay until it stops The spring loaded doors that cover the bay opening move out of the way as you insert the blade server 7 Push the release levers on the front of the blade server until they are closed 8 Turn on the blade server by pressing the power control button on the blade server control panel See the documentation that comes with the blade server for more instructions 9 Verify that the power LED on the blade server control panel is lit indicating that the blade Server is receiving power 10 If desired write identifying information on one of the user labels that come with the blade server then place the label on the BladeBase bezel just below the blade server as shown in the following illustration User label Figure 10 Placing A User Label 11 If you have other blade servers to install do so now AN IMPORTANT Do not place the label on the blade server or in any wa
42. n your chassis identifies hot swap or hot plug components You can install or remove hot swap modules and with some restrictions hot plug blade servers while the chassis is running For complete details about installing or removing a hot swap or hot plug components see the detailed information in this chapter The blue colour on components and labels identifies touch points where you can grip a component move a latch and so on You do not need to disconnect the chassis from power to install or replace any of the hot swap modules on the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase You need to shut down the operating system and turn off a hot plug blade server on the front of the chassis before removing the blade server but you do not need to shut down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase itself System Reliability Considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability make sure that Each of the module bays on the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has either a module or filler module installed Each of the blade bays on the front of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has either a blade server or filler blade installed Each of the drive bays in a blade server storage expansion option has either a hot swap drive or a filler panel installed A removed hot swap module blade server or drive is replaced within 1 minute of removal Cables for the option modules are routed according to the illustrations and instructions in this docum
43. ormation and also Installation Guidelines and Handling Static Sensitive Devices in chapter 3 NOTE Improper shutdown of a blade server will not allow that blade server to be restarted using Wake on LAN 2 Shut down the blade server operating system then press the blade server power control button behind the blade server control panel door to turn off the blade server Wait at least 30 seconds until the drives stop spinning before proceeding to the next step 3 Press on the green button on the front of the blade to cause the levers to release Open the two release levers as shown in the illustration The blade server moves out of the bay approximately 0 6 cm 0 25 inch 4 Pull the blade server out of the bay Spring loaded doors move down to cover the bay temporarily 5 Place either a filler blade or another blade server in the bay within one minute The spring loaded doors will move out of the way as you insert the blade server or filler blade Installing Options Completing the Installation After you connect the cables to the modules and route the cables if necessary see the Rack Installation Instructions for information about routing the cables start the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase if it is not already started and verify that it is working properly as follows 1 Start the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase by connecting the power module power cords to a 220 V power source a 220 V power distribution unit PDU tha
44. oubleshooting Guide on the Resource CD for information about replacing a blower module NOTE These instructions assume the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase is connected to power CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached QO A Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician 1 Read chapter 1 Safety Information and also Installation Guidelines and Handling Static Sensitive Devices in chapter 3 2 Remove the acoustic module option if installed from the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase See Installing and Removing the Acoustic Module Option chapter 3 for instructions IMPORTANT If you are removing a functional power module make sure before you remove the module that both the AC power LED and the DC power LED on the remaining power module are lit otherwise shut down the operating systems and turn off all blade servers that are supported by the power module you are removing before you remove it See the documentation that comes with the blade server for instructions for shutting down the blade server operating system and turning off the blade server IMPORTANT If you are removing a management module you might prefer to stop all management module local and remote session
45. ower on When this green LED is lit the management module has power Active When this green LED is lit it indicates that this management module is actively controlling the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Management When this amber LED is lit it indicates that an error has been detected some where on this management module When this indicator is lit the system error LEDs on the front and rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase LED panels are also lit Ethernet link When this green LED is lit there is an active connection through the port to the network Ethernet activity When this green LED is flashing it indicates that there is activity through the port over the network link 48 Components Controls and LEDs Management Module IP Reset Button See figure 24 Do not press this button unless you intend to erase your configured IP addresses for the management module and lose connection with the remote management station the I O modules and the blade servers If you press this button you will need to reconfigure the management module settings Press this recessed button to reset the IP configuration of the management module network interfaces Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 gateway address and so forth to the factory defaults and then restart the management module Use a straightened paper clip to press the button A newly installed out of the box MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase tries to locate a DHCP server on the n
46. pply cord s must be plugged into socket outlet s that is are provided with a suitable earth ground System Access Warnings N CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage the following safety instructions apply whenever accessing the inside of the product Turn off all peripheral devices connected to this product Turn off the system by pressing the power button to off Disconnect the AC power by unplugging all AC power cords from the system or wall outlet Disconnect all cables and telecommunication lines that are connected to the system Retain all screws or other fasteners when removing access cover s Upon completion of accessing inside the product refasten access cover with original screws or fasteners Do not access the inside of the power supply There are no serviceable parts in the power supply Return to manufacturer for servicing Power down the server and disconnect all power cords before adding or replacing any non hot plug component When replacing a hot plug power supply unplug the power cord to the power supply being replaced before removing the power supply from the server CAUTION If the server has been running any installed processor s and heat sink s may be hot Unless you are adding or removing a hot plug component allow the system to cool before opening the covers To avoid the possibility of coming into contact with hot component s during a hot plug installation be careful when removing o
47. r installing the hot plug component s CAUTION To avoid injury do not contact moving fan blades If your system is supplied with a guard over the fan do not operate the system without the fan guard in place Safety Information Rack Mount Warnings The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from tipping when a server or piece of equipment is extended from it The equipment rack must be installed according to the rack manufacturer s instructions Install equipment in the rack from the bottom up with the heaviest equipment at the bottom of the rack Extend only one piece of equipment from the rack at a time Youare responsible for installing a main power disconnect for the entire rack unit This main disconnect must be readily accessible and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit not just to the server s To avoid risk of potential electric shock a proper safety ground must be implemented for the rack and each piece of equipment installed in it Electrostatic Discharge ESD CAUTION ESD can damage disk drives boards and other parts We recommend that you perform all procedures at an ESD workstation If one is not available provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your server when handling parts Always handle boards carefully They can be extremely sensitive to ESD Hold boards only by
48. rail pins on the opposite end of the rail then repeat the process on the remaining rail MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server Fully extend the rail and fit the mounting flange 1 on each end of the rail around the rack cabinet rail aligning the rail pins 2 with the holes in the rack cabinet rail Release the rail pins by pressing on the rail latches 3 on each end allowing the rail pins to pass through the rail and the mounting flange Repeat these steps for the remaining rail NOTE Make sure that the rail pins protrude through the mounting flanges and the rack cabinet rails b9 Lcoceocooo e e ele ejo NOTE Before installing a preconfigured MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit be sure to label the blade servers and MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit bays to ensure that AUS you reinstall the blade servers in the correct gt bays Rear View STSTSSSSPSISISISS Then remove all of the blade servers from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit Slide the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase unit into the rack Insert an M6 screw 1 in the center hole of each rail on the rear of the rack cabinet Insert the stabilizer clips 2 and the four M6 screws 3 to secure the stabilizer clips on each side O26 ssssss Insert four M6 screws 1 in the front of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Unit to secure it to the rack cabinet and the front Mounting flanges on the rails b p
49. rs Normally the redundant power modules and blowers share the load If one of the power modules or blowers fails the non failing power module or blower handles the entire load You can then replace the failed blower or power module without shutting down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase e Management modules Only one management module will be active at a time If the active management module fails the secondary or redundant management module becomes the active management module containing current BladeBase configuration and status information You can then replace the failed management module without shutting down the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 17 Redundant Network Connection Capabilities Configuring a pair of Ethernet switch modules in l O module bays 1 and 2 identically provides support for Ethernet failover configured on blade servers If the I O expansion options in your blade servers can be configured for failover configuring a pair of switch modules in l O module bays 3 and 4 identically provides support for the failover configured on the I O expansion options Other network interface I O expansion options can have similar capability for redundant network connections See the documentation that comes with your I O expansion and switch module options for more information about configuring for redundant network connections System Management Capabilities Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase comes with a se
50. rt can access control functions running in the service processor on each blade server or within each switch module However it cannot use this port to communicate with application programs running in the blade servers The network management station must direct those communications through a network connected to the external ports in the switch modules The following illustration shows the Ethernet connector that is on the management module M 8 1 Figure 17 Remote Management and Console Ethernet Connector I O Module Connectors See the documentation that comes with each I O module for a description of the connectors on the l O module Installing Options 4 Power On Off the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Starting the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase does not have a power switch To start the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase plug one end of each power cord into a power module on the rear of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and the other end of each power cord into a 220 volt power distribution unit PDU that is plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet After you start the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase it has AC power The blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase are connected to AC power but are not turned on Press the power control button on the front of each blade server to obtain full power for the blade server and start its operating system see the documentation for the blade server for in
51. rvice processor in the management module This service processor in conjunction with the system management firmware that is provided with your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and the service processor in each blade server enables you to remotely manage the BladeBase components and the blade servers The management module also multiplexes the USB keyboard mouse and video ports across the multiple blade servers The service processor in each blade server provides blade server system monitoring event recording and alert capability Network Environment Support Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports up to two Ethernet compatible I O modules switch modules for blade server communication with the network Each I O module provides one internal connection to each blade server up to 14 internal connections per I O module The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase also supports two additional switch modules for a total of four switch modules The two additional switch modules support the network interface on the optional I O expansion card installed on one or more blade servers in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Each of these two additional I O modules provides one internal connection to the optional I O expansion card up to 14 internal connections per I O module NOTE The two additional I O modules must be compatible with the network interface on the optional I O expansion cards in the blade servers Introduction Reliability Availability and Serv
52. s replicated on the acoustic module for visibility Installing an acoustic module increases the length of a MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and requires use of an enterprise rack Installing the Acoustic Module Option Complete the following steps to install an acoustic module option on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Acoustic module Locking handle Figure 7 Installing the Acoustic Module Option 1 Place the acoustic module over the blower modules aligning the corners of the acoustic module back with the guides on the chassis and pushing the shaft into the hole between the blower modules 2 Rotate the acoustic module handle approximately 2 turns clockwise until it tightens the acoustic module firmly into place Installing Options Removing the Acoustic Module Option Figure 8 Removing the Acoustic Module Option Complete the followin steps to remove an acoustic module option from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 1 Rotate the acoustic module handle approximately 2 turns counter clockwise until it stops 2 Carefully pull the acoustic module away from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and set it aside Installing and Removing Blade Servers Your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports up to 14 high performance blade servers Each blade server is an enclosure that contains microprocessors memory a control chipset an I O bus Ethernet controllers hard disk drives customer interface controls and connectors
53. s before proceeding to avoid unexpected termination of sessions Unplug any cables from the module For a power module unplug the power cord from the module Pull the release lever all the way toward the bottom of the module until it stops as shown in the illustration The module moves out of the bay approximately 0 6 cm 0 25 inch Slide the module out of the bay and set it aside Within 1 minute place either another module of the same type or a filler module in the bay If you placed another module in the bay reconnect any cables or power cords you unplugged in step 3 then make sure the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating properly Verify that e The DC power LED and the AC power LED on each power module are lit e The OK LED on the management module is lit e The OK LED on each I O module is lit Replace the acoustic module option if you removed it in step 2 MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 31 Installing and Removing the Acoustic Module Option 32 For server environments where noise reduction is essential you might choose to install the BladeBase Acoustic Attenuation Module option on your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The acoustic module reduces the sound level of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase to below 6 9 bel using a T shaped baffle The acoustic module is installed on the back of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase directly covering the blower modules and partially covering the other modules The system LED panel i
54. sion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Depending on the weight of the product two people together should lift it The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment Choose a site that is e Clean and free of airborne particles other than normal room dust e Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight e Away from sources of vibration or physical shock e Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices e In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppresser and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm e Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet e Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cords because they serve as the product s main power disconnect 8 Safety Information Site Selection The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment Choose a site that is e Clean dry and free of airborne particles other than normal room dust e Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and radiators e Away from sources of vibration or physical shock e Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices e In regions that are
55. susceptible to electrical storms we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppresser and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm e Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet e Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cord s because they serve as the product s main power disconnect Equipment Handling Practices Reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage e Conform to local occupational health and safety requirements when moving and lifting equipment e Use mechanical assistance or other suitable assistance when moving and lifting equipment e To reduce the weight for easier handling remove any easily detachable components A CAUTION The power button indicated by the stand by power marking DOES NOT completely turn off the system AC power 5 V standby power is active whenever the system is plugged in To remove power from system you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet Your system may use more than one AC power cord Make sure all AC power cords are unplugged Make sure the AC power cord s is are unplugged before you open the chassis or add or remove any non hot plug components Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord if it is not the exact type required A separate AC cord is required for each system power supply Some power supplies in MAXDATA PLATINUM Servers use Neutral Pole Fusing To avoid risk of shock use CAUTION when working wit
56. t is connected to a 220 V AC power outlet 2 Make sure the LEDs on the modules indicate that they are operating properly Verify that e The DC power LED and the AC power LED on each power module are lit e The OK LED on each management module is lit e The OK LED on each switch module is lit 3 Make sure the Power on LED on each blade server is lit either steady or blinking See chapter 4 Power On Off the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and chapter 5 Components Controls and LEDs for information about starting the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and the location of the LEDs on the modules MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 37 Input Output Connectors The MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase has the following ports One video One PS 2 keyboard One PS 2 mouse One Universal Serial Bus USB on the front of the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase One 10 100 Mbps Ethernet for remote console and management Four 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet on the Ethernet switch module that is required for the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase The following illustration shows the I O connectors on the rear of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Remote d management IE y
57. talled in each module bay Management Module The standard MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase comes with one hot swap management module Up to two management modules are supported NOTE Only one management module will be active the second management module provides redundancy The management module functions as a service processor and a keyboard video mouse KVM multiplexor for the blade servers The management module also configures the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase and I O modules configuring such information as the switch IP addresses The management module provides the following external connections keyboard mouse and video for use by a local console and one RJ 45 connector for a 10 100 Mbps Ethernet remote management connection The service processor in the management module communicates with the service processor in each blade server for such functions as e Blade server power on off requests e Blade server error and event reporting e Blade server requests for keyboard mouse and video e Blade server requests for diskette drive CD ROM drive and USB port The management module also communicates with the I O modules power modules blower modules and blade servers to detect presence or absence and any error conditions sending alerts when required MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 25 26 1 0 Modules For blade server communication with the network your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase supports from one to four hot swap I O modul
58. ted as Information Technology Equipment ITE which may be installed in offices schools computer rooms and similar commercial type locations The suitability of this product for other product categories and environments such as medical industrial residential alarm systems and test equipment other than an ITE application may require further evaluation MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 7 General Warnings The power supply in this product contains no user serviceable parts There may be more than one supply in this product Refer servicing only to qualified personnel Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required A product with more than one power supply will have a separate AC cord for each supply The DC push button on off switch on the front panel does not turn off system AC power To remove power from the system you must unplug each AC power cord from the wall outlet or power supply Ensure that the system is disconnected from its power source and from all telecommunication links networks and modem lines whenever the chassis cover is to be removed This may require disconnecting multiple power cords Do not operate the system with the cover removed A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running Also there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts Contact should be made with care Consider wearing protective gloves Danger of explo
59. the blade server drives to stop spinning 3 Disconnect all power cords on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase from all the power modules down the operating system in the blade servers then shut down each operating system A CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device 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 NOTE After you disconnect the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase from power wait at least 5 seconds before you connect the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase to power again MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 41 42 5 Components Controls and LEDs This section describes the components controls and light emitting diodes LEDs on the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase amp NOTE The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware Front View This section identifies the components controls and LEDs on the front of your MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase USB port CD ROM activity Diskette drive LED activity LED Front system CD eject Diskette eject LED panel button button Blade control panel System service card
60. their edges After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server place the board component side up on a grounded static free surface Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper Do not slide board over any surface Other Hazards AN Battery Replacement CAUTION There is the danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the battery use only the battery recommended by the equipment manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to local ordinances and regulations Do not attempt to recharge a battery Do not attempt to disassemble puncture or otherwise damage a battery Cooling and Airflow CAUTION Carefully route cables as directed to minimize airflow blockage and cooling problems For proper cooling and airflow operate the system only with the chassis covers installed Operating the system without the covers in place can damage system parts To install the covers 1 Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system 2 Check that cables add in boards and other components are properly installed 3 Attach the covers to the chassis according to the product instructions MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 11 12 Laser Peripherals or Devices CAUTION To avoid risk of radiation exposure and or personal injury Do not open the enclosure of any laser peripheral or device e Laser peripherals or devices have are not user serviceab
61. tion Maximum Two hot plug management modules one active one redundant Upgradeable microcode Management module firmware l O module firmware not all I O module types Blade server service processor firmware Security features Login password for remote connection Secure socket layer SSL security for remote management access Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts Blowers Blade dependent features MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server continued 15 Table 2 Features and Specifications Continued Feature Description Size Height 304 2 mm 12 25 in or 7 U Depth 711 2 mm 28 in e Width 444 mm 175 in Weight Fully configured with modules and blades Approx 108 86 kg 240 Ib Fully configured without blades Approx 44 91 kg 99 Ib Acoustical noise emissions Without acoustics module option Sound power idle 7 4 bels maximum Sound power operating 7 4 bels maximum With acoustics module option Sound power idle 6 9 bels maximum Sound power operating 6 9 bels maximum Environment Electrical input Air temperature MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase on 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Altitude O to 914 m 3000 ft MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase on 10 to 32 C 50 to 89 6 F Altitude 0 m to 2134 m 0 ft to 7000 ft BladeBase off 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Humidity Server on or off 8 to 80 96 e Sine
62. ule OptiOn itor riri rrt hir titer deri Fired Eee deas 32 8 Removing the Acoustic Module Optlon ecdesia tnrba data Ent na dab ikea data aad 33 9 Installing Removing a Blade Server ssssssssssssssseeeeneeeeeneerene nenne enne 34 10 Placing A USEF LADS e 35 11 Input Output Connectors 0 cece ccc ccctececeeceseeeeececseeeeeecssaeeeeeecaeeeeeeccaeeecescssaeeecescsaeeeeesestaeeeeesees 38 12 Video COMING O cce imita tie EEEE merda ta leise due teni datu te an d Reds queas mcd 38 13 keyboard Connector PRCTRTTTTEETELTRTEETEER MP 39 TA Mouse CONDFHGGEOF saisaitia eo eren ott ete ote e aae eee e do nte e o Pe eas 39 15 Universal Serial BUS CORTFIGGIOF oiucie toten Tee tede ien eti ter sdest rtu pae ter deve 39 16 Switeh Module Ethernet CORFIeCtOr ciis ort edd meg tx ete ex EX i pega Tree peg RS 40 17 Remote Management and Console Ethernet Connector 40 18 MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase Front View sssssssses eme ener 43 19 System Semice CONG e Seanatats 44 VNLT EEEEELEEEEIETME 45 PAE Siro VET IVI OC UNC ERE LIEU m 46 22 Ethernet Switch Module sssssssssseememenee eene nennen enne ener nennen nennen enne 46 23 POWCTIMOGUICILED Soi Em 47 24 Management Module LEDS sssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeee eene nennen eee ee esten nnns enn enne nnn nns 48 25 System LED Patel sio etri deese axe pe ia pudet Batu dae d nd Dara d itd d 50
63. y block the ventilation holes on the blade server AN IMPORTANT Reinstalling a blade server into a different bay than the one from which it was removed could have unintended consequences Some configuration information and update options are established according to bay number You might need to reconfigure the blade server If this is the initial installation for a blade server in the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase you need to configure the blade server with the blade server Configuration Setup Utility program and install the blade server operating system See the documentation that comes with the blade server for instructions MAXDATA PLATINUM Blade Server 35 36 Removing a Blade Server Figure 9 shows how to remove a blade server from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase ATTENTION To maintain proper system cooling do not operate the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase for more than one minute without either a blade server or a filler blade installed in each blade bay If you fail to replace a blade server or filler blade within one minute system performance might be affected ATTENTION Make note of the bay number Some configuration information and update options are established according to bay if you reinstall the blade server in a different bay than the one from which it was removed unintended consequences could occur Complete the following steps to remove a blade server from the MAXDATA PLATINUM BladeBase 1 Read chapter 1 Safety Inf

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