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BX400 S1

Operating Manual

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Hot-plug components

8.2.15 Installing a connection blade

V

CAUTION!

Note the safety instructions and the information on handling 
electrostatically sensitive devices in 

section "Safety instructions" on 

page 31

.

Removing dummy module(s)

Any unused connection blade slots are fitted with appropriate dummy modules 
to comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and to ensure 
sufficient cooling of the system components.

Figure 38: Dummy connection blade module

To add connection blades, you must first remove the dummy modules from the 
relevant slots.

Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY BX400 S1

Page 1: ...Operating Manual English PRIMERGY BX400 S1 Blade Server System Unit Operating Manual December 2012 ...

Page 2: ... 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9240 004 fm Copyright 2012 Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH All rights reserved Delivery subject to availability right of technical modifications reserved All hardware and software names used are trade names and or trademarks of their respective manufacturers The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice Fujitsu a...

Page 3: ...e components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage or depletion potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke As a guideline in a normal office environment 25 C operating life is not expected to be reached within the maintenance support period 5 years However operating life may be reached more quickly if for example the product is used in a hot environment The customer...

Page 4: ...follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal Computer issued by JEITA the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan Documents produced by Fujitsu may contain technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan Documents which contain such tec...

Page 5: ...BX400 S1 Operating Manual Only for the Japanese market I Although described in this manual some sections do not apply to the Japanese market These options and routines include CSS Customer Self Service ...

Page 6: ...Operating Manual BX400 S1 cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9240 004 fm ...

Page 7: ...ty 39 3 3 Transporting the system unit 39 3 4 Notes on installation into the rack 40 3 5 Environmental protection 41 4 Installing the hardware 43 4 1 Installation procedure 44 4 2 Unpacking the system unit 44 4 3 Setting up the floorstand model 45 4 4 Installing removing the system unit 46 4 4 1 Installation in the rack 48 4 4 2 Installing removing the system unit 50 4 5 Connecting devices to the ...

Page 8: ...on the hot plug fan modules 69 5 2 Switching the system unit on off 70 5 3 Configuring management blades 72 5 4 Cleaning the system unit 77 6 Property and data protection 79 7 Troubleshooting and tips 81 7 1 System power indicator does not light up 81 7 2 Front or back error LED flashes orange 82 7 3 System switches itself off 83 8 Hot plug components 85 8 1 Server blades and storage blades 86 8 2...

Page 9: ...and Switch 40 Gb 18 18 115 8 2 11 Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 56 Gb 18 18 FDR 117 8 2 12 Connection Blade SAS Switch 6 Gb 18 6 119 8 2 13 Fitting rules for connection blades 120 8 2 14 Port assignment of the connection blades 123 8 2 15 Installing a connection blade 125 8 3 Management blades 131 8 4 Hot plug power supply units 132 8 4 1 Replacing the power supply unit 134 8 5 Hot plug fan m...

Page 10: ...Operating Manual BX400 S1 Contents cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9241 004 fm ...

Page 11: ...on and Analyzing PDA and Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart ASR R Security functions in the BIOS setup of the server blades and on the system boards protect the data on the blade server from manipulation Additional security is provided by the lockable rack door The BX400 S1 system unit occupies 6 height units HU in the rack 1 1 Concept and target groups for this manual This operating man...

Page 12: ... ServerView Suite DVD 2 The ServerView Suite DVD 2 is part of the ServerView Suite supplied with every server If you no longer have the ServerView Suite DVDs you can obtain the relevant current versions using the order number U15000 C289 the order number for the Japanese market please refer to the configurator of the server http jp fujitsu com platform server primergy system The PDF files of the m...

Page 13: ...y units Memory modules System fan Expansion cards For information on replacing these components see chapter Hot plug components on page 85 CSS indicators on the control panel and on the back of the PRIMERGY server provide you with information if a CSS event arises for more information on the behavior of these indicators see chapter Installation and operation on page 59 and the ServerView Suite Loc...

Page 14: ...ion Server blades and storage blades on page 86 For further information on the server blades and storage blades see the relevant operating manuals Connection blades The PRIMERGY BX400 S1 system unit has four slots for connection blades on the back These provide the installed server blades with connections to the Ethernet LAN as well as to SAN environments and Infiniband environments The following ...

Page 15: ...stacking ports allow up to 4 SB11 connection blades to be switched together to form a so called stack see Connection blade stacking on page 98 1 Gb Ethernet connection blades in slots CB2 fabric 2 and CB3 4 fabric 3 only support server blades that are fitted with an 1 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card Connection Blade GbE Switch IBP 18 6 SB6 18 internal 1 Gbit s ports to the server blades 6 external 1 Gb...

Page 16: ... Installable in all connection blade slots I This connection blade can be used as a layer 2 switch or an Intelligent Blade Panel IBP 10 Gb Ethernet connection blades in slots CB2 fabric 2 and CB3 4 fabric 3 only support server blades that are fitted with corresponding 10 Gb or 1 Gb Ethernet mezzanine cards or 10 Gb CNA mezzanine cards For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant...

Page 17: ... 10Gb CNA mezzanine cards If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 1 or CB 2 16 ports are available If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 3 or CB 4 8 ports are available see also Port assignment on page 105 The 18 internal ports are divided into 6 groups Each port group is associated with three server blade slots The ports within a single group must use the...

Page 18: ...ble in slots CB3 4 fabric 3 This connection blade is available in three license variants Brocade 5450 with 14 port license Brocade 5450 with 26 port license Brocade 5450 with 26 port license and performance bundle As the operating system for the 8 Gb FC Switch Connection Blade 18 8 the complete functional scope of Brocade Fabric OS the shared software platform for Brocade Fibre Channel switches is...

Page 19: ...nine cards 10 Gbit CNA mezzanine card MC CNA102E 10 Gbit CNA mezzanine card MC CNA112E 10 Gbit Ethernet mezzanine card Connection Blade FEX B22F 10Gb Cisco 16 internal 10 Gbit s ports to the server blades 8 external 10 Gbit s Ethernet ports for connection to the parent Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch through Cisco branded copper Twinax cables Fabric Extender Transceivers FET or other standard 10 Gi...

Page 20: ...lots CB3 4 fabric 3 see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 I Connection Blades Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18 18 only support server blades that are fitted with an 40 Gb Infiniband mezzanine card PY IB CX2 Mezz Card 40Gb 2 Port Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 56 Gb 18 18 FDR 18 internal 56 Gbit s ports to the server blades 18 external 56 Gbit s Infiniband connections through QSFP modules 1 e...

Page 21: ...ails the redundant configuration assures continued operation The defective power supply unit can be replaced during operation for further details see section Hot plug power supply units on page 132 Cooling Cooling of the system is ensured by two fans in each power supply unit and by the fan modules Each of the fan units contains 2 fans The fan modules have the same aspect ratio as the power supply...

Page 22: ...ge via USB Remote power on Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area Detailed status and error reports for processors and main memory Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart ASR R in the event that memory modules or processors fail Power monitoring End of life monitoring of fans with prompt notification before failure Watchdog timer for monitoring the opera...

Page 23: ...ptional remote test and diagnostics system ServerView Remote Management allows the PRIMERGY BX400 S1 blade servers to be serviced from a remote system This enables remote diagnosis for system analysis remote configuration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail ...

Page 24: ...are used in this manual Text in italics indicates commands or menu items Quotation marks indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown V CAUTION pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life destroy the system or lead to the loss of data I indicates a...

Page 25: ... 1265 VA 100 V Heat dissipation 6426 kJ h with 1785 W 4320 kJ h with 1200 W Main power fuse 16 A Protection class I Product safety and ergonomics IEC 60950 1 EN 60950 1 UL CSA 60950 1 all second edition is acquired CNS 14336 GB 4943 EN 50371 Electromagnetic compatibility GB 17625 interference emissions EN 55022 class A Harmonic current EN 61000 3 2 Flicker EN 61000 3 3 interference immunity EN 550...

Page 26: ...C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9242 004 fm Certification Mechanical specifications Weight Max 98 kg depending on the configuration Product safety Global CB Europe ENEC Germany GS CE USA Canada CSAUS CSAC Japan VCCI China Taiwan BSMI Width 445 mm Depth 785 mm Height 267 mm or 6 HU ...

Page 27: ...60721 IEC 721 Part 3 2 Temperature Operation 3K2 10 ºC 35 ºC Transport 2K2 20 C 60 C Humidity 10 85 non condensing Sound power level LWAd ISO 9296 6 1 B standby 7 4 B operation Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation LpAm ISO 9296 45 4 dB standby 61 5 dB operation Sound power level LWAd ISO 9296 6 1 B standby 6 2 B operation Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation LpAm ISO 9296 44 dB sta...

Page 28: ...28 Operating Manual BX400 S1 Introduction cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9242 004 fm ...

Page 29: ... Installing removing the system unit on page 46 Ê Connect the cables see 4 5 on page 53 Please also read the section Instructions for connecting disconnecting cables on page 58 Ê Connect the system to the mains see 4 6 on page 55 Ê Familiarize yourself with the control and display elements on the front and back of the system unit see chapter 5 starting on page 59 Ê Install the server blades and st...

Page 30: ...30 Operating Manual BX400 S1 Installation steps overview cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9243 004 fm ...

Page 31: ...echnical specialists A technical specialist is a person who is trained to install the server including hardware and software Repairs to the device that do not relate to CSS failures shall be performed by service personnel Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability Any failure to observe the guidelines in this man...

Page 32: ...protects it from impacts and jolts For the Japanese market transporting the device in its original packaging does not apply Installation and operation V CAUTION The device may only be operated in a maximum ambient temperature of 35 C If the device is integrated in an installation that receives power from an industrial public power supply network with the IEC309 connector the public power supply pr...

Page 33: ...ding to standards EN 50173 and EN 50174 1 2 apply The minimum requirement is the use of a protected LAN cable of category 5 for 10 100 Mbit s Ethernet and or of category 5e for Gigabit Ethernet The requirements of the specification ISO IEC 11801 must also be taken into account Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard tripping and cannot be damaged When connecting the...

Page 34: ...nal equipment If you install other extensions you may damage the system or violate these safety regulations Information on which system extensions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service center or your sales outlet The components marked with a warning label e g lightning symbol should only be opened removed or exchanged by authorized qualified personnel Exception You may exchange ho...

Page 35: ...ment damage and can fly out of the device danger of injury particularly to uncovered body parts such as the face or neck High humidity and airborne dust levels are to be avoided Electric shocks and or server failures may be caused by liquids such as water or metallic items such as paper clips entering a drive Shocks and vibrations are also to be avoided Do not insert any objects other than the spe...

Page 36: ...CD DVD BD surface can cause data read errors In this case wipe the CD DVD BD with a soft dry cloth then let it air dry Do not dry the CD DVD BD using devices such as a hair dryer To avoid dust damage and deformation keep the CD DVD BD in its case whenever it is not in use Do not store CDs DVDs BDs at high temperatures Areas exposed to prolonged direct sunlight or near heating appliances are to be ...

Page 37: ...ee of charge to the manufacturer dealer or an authorized agent for recycling or disposal The battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste Replace the lithium battery in the server blade in accordance with the instructions in the Technical Manual of the server blade All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol a crossed out garbage can Th...

Page 38: ...always discharge static build up e g by touching a grounded object before working with such components Any devices or tools that are used must be free of electrostatic charge Wear a suitable grounding cable that connects you to the external chassis of the system unit Always hold components with ESDs at the edges or at the points marked green touch points Do not touch any connectors or conduction p...

Page 39: ...k the system unit at the place where you want to set it up Ask someone for help with carrying the system unit Because the PRIMERGY BX400 S1 system unit is large and heavy at least two people are needed Before lifting the system unit remove all server blades storage blades connection blades management blades all power supply units fan units and dummy modules to reduce the weight Only lift or carry ...

Page 40: ...asons no more than one unit may be removed from the rack at any one time during installation or maintenance work Make sure that the anti tilt plate is correctly mounted when you set up the rack The rack may tip over if more than one unit is removed at the same time Before connecting or disconnecting cables read the notes in the chapter Important Notes in the technical manual for the relevant rack ...

Page 41: ... switched on should be switched off until they are needed as well as during long breaks and after completion of work Packaging information This packaging information doesn t apply to the Japanese market Do not throw away the packaging You may need it later for transporting the system If possible the equipment should only be transported in its original packaging Information on handling consumables ...

Page 42: ...sumables within Europe can also be found in the Returning used devices manual via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D 33106 Paderborn Tel 49 5251 525 1410 Fax 49 5251 525 32 1410 The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste This device is labeled in compliance with European directive 2002 96 EC on waste elect...

Page 43: ...umidity and heat The system unit must be acclimatized to its operating environment for the time specified in the table before you operate it In the table Acclimatization times temperature difference refers to the difference between the temperature of the operating environment and the temperature to which the system unit was previously exposed outside transport or storage temperature Temperature di...

Page 44: ...ecting the system unit to the mains see Connecting the system unit to the mains on page 55 4 2 Unpacking the system unit V CAUTION Follow the safety instructions in chapter Important notes on page 31 The system unit must always be lifted or carried by at least two people For the Japanese market please refer to 安全上のご注意 Do not unpack the system unit until it is at its installation location Ê Transpo...

Page 45: ...em unit V CAUTION The device must be protected from direct sunlight The essential minimum clearance for servicing must be maintained Access to the rear of the system unit must be assured so that other devices e g memory subsystems can be connected A clearance of at least 200 mm must be maintained in front of and behind the system to ensure proper ventilation The mains plug must be accessible easil...

Page 46: ... following cases The system unit weighs more than 50 kg The system unit weighs more than 21 kg and is to be installed above the height of 25 U When using a lifter this install removal procedure needs to be carried out by maintenance personnel The rack may tip over if more than one unit is removed at the same time For configurations below 32 kg At least two people are needed to lift the system unit...

Page 47: ...on for rack installation can be found on http manuals ts fujitsu com index php id 5406 5605 5606 for the EMEA market http jp fujitsu com platform server primergy manual peri_rack html for the Japanese market To accommodate the ventilation concept and ensure proper ventilation any unused areas in the rack must be sealed using dummy covers The power is supplied via the multiple socket outlets fitted...

Page 48: ...unted Two holding down clamps I General information regarding system unit installation in the rack is included in the technical manual for the appropriate rack When mounting the left carrier rail in the PRIMECENTER DataCenter rack the supplied support bracket must first be mounted on the rear left support upright flush with the bottom edge of the device Ê Read the installation guide in the technic...

Page 49: ...own clamp at the upper end of the support bracket using two centering screws 2 Ê Fasten the second holding down clamp at the same height as the first one to the rear left support upright using two centering screws Figure 3 Attaching the left carrier rail Ê Position the carrier rail in the support bracket insert knob see 1 I For the Japanese market There is no support bracket Please position the su...

Page 50: ...e M5 screws including plugwashers Ê Repeat the operation for the right carrier rail This rail does not require a support bracket Figure 4 Position of the cage nuts Ê Fit the cage nuts for securing the system unit in the corresponding catches on the right and left support uprights 4 4 2 Installing removing the system unit V CAUTION Because the PRIMERGY BX400 S1 system unit is large and heavy at lea...

Page 51: ... of the positions of the individual server blades and storage blades the connection blades power supply units and fan modules in the system unit for reinstallation Ê Remove all server blades storage blades connection blades management blades all power supply units fan units and dummy modules from the system unit For assembly instructions see chapter Hot plug components on page 85 Figure 5 Placing ...

Page 52: ...blades connection blades and management blades power supply units fan units and dummy modules in their old bays see Installing removing the system unit on page 46 For assembly instructions see chapter Hot plug components on page 85 V CAUTION Incorrect fitting of the system unit may lead to serious errors Removing the system unit V CAUTION Make a note of the positions of the individual server blade...

Page 53: ...OM pos 3 in figure 8 must be in different LAN subnetworks CB 1 4 Slots for connection blades For information on the ports of the connection blades see Connection blades on page 92 MMB 1 2 The management blades have the following ports 1 Service LAN port as a point to point connection for system unit administration only no access to server blades and connection blades 2 USB ports for backing up and...

Page 54: ...e system configuration you require Connectors on the front of the system unit Figure 8 Connectors for external devices on the Front Side I O Module FSIOM For information on the front side connectors of the server blades for local administration see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades 1 USB connectors to connect external devices to the server blades controlled by the management bla...

Page 55: ...specify which socket type is available at the installation location so that the cables with the appropriate C19 connectors can be supplied For the Japanese market The 1600W power supply units may only be connected to NEMA L6 15 IEC 60320 C20 or NEMA 5 15 sockets Always connect the cable first to the power supply unit and then to the mains Ê First connect the insulated C19 connector of the power ca...

Page 56: ...nd two other PSUs plugged into a separate AC source e g UPS Installation requirements for non AC redundant configurations For systems not requiring AC redundancy the power supply can be installed with up to 4 PSUs The PSUs can be connected to a single or multiple AC sources PSU configuration Max DC loading DC redundancy 2 1 4800 W Yes 2 2 6400 W Yes Table 2 Maximum DC loading requirements PSU conf...

Page 57: ... accidentally The cable tie is included in the accessories pack that is delivered together with the system unit Figure 9 Using cable ties Ê Route the cable through the loop of the cable tie Ê Pull the cable tie tight to secure the power cable The insulated connector cannot now be disconnected from the server accidentally I You can undo the cable tie by bending back the zip strip at the fastening p...

Page 58: ...e relevant devices Ê Unplug the power plugs of all affected devices from the power outlets or CEE sockets Ê Connect all cables to the system unit and the peripherals Secure the connectors of the data cables e g by tightening the screws Ê Plug all data transmission cables into the sockets provided for the data or telecommunication networks Ê Plug all the power plugs into the power outlets or CEE so...

Page 59: ...sed for local diagnostics and administration of the blade server It is also used for the initial configuration of the management blades see Configuring management blades on page 72 Figure 10 ServerView Local Service Display for Blade rack version The most important control and display elements can also be found on the front of the ServerView Local Service Display for Blade This means they are also...

Page 60: ...ServerView Local Service Display for Blade rack version V CAUTION Press the touch point see arrow of the ServerView Local Service Display for Blade before you push it back into the frame of the system unit Figure 12 ServerView Local Service Display for Blade floorstand version At the BX400 S1 system unit floorstand version the ServerView Local Service Display for Blade is placed on top of the syst...

Page 61: ...13 Control and display elements on the front of the ServerView Local Service Display for Blade 1 CSS indicator 5 power on indicator 2 Global Error indicator 6 ID indicator 3 ID button 7 Navigation buttons for the LocalView menu system 4 On Off button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 62: ... V CAUTION Risk of loss of data I The On Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains voltage To disconnect from the mains completely remove the power plug s ID ID button Lights up blue on the front and on the rear of the system unit when the ID button is pressed The two ID indicators are synchronized Navigation buttons for the LocalView menu system With the buttons and you select a fu...

Page 63: ...or via the iRMC S2 S3 s Web interface CSS CSS indicator yellow Lights up yellow if a prefailure event was detected for a CSS component that you can fix yourself for reasons of precaution with the CSS concept Flashes yellow if an error was detected that you can fix yourself with the CSS concept Does not light up when the system is OK If the event is still acute after a power cycle the indicator is ...

Page 64: ...d C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9246 004 fm 5 1 1 3 System ID card Figure 14 System ID card location The ID card contains various system information such as the product name serial number order number in the Japanese market only the product name the serial number Rack model Floorstand model ...

Page 65: ...ts up when the management blade is active master Is not lit when the management blade is not active slave Blinks when the management blade is defective 2 LAN link indicators service LAN port Lights up green if a LAN connection exists Does not light up if no LAN connection exists 3 LAN activity indicators service LAN port Flashes yellow for a LAN transfer is in progress Does not light up if no LAN ...

Page 66: ...in the ServerView Operations Manager or via the iRMC S2 S3 s Web interface 5 CSS indicator yellow Lights up yellow if a prefailure event was detected for a CSS component that you can fix yourself for reasons of precaution with the CSS concept Flashes yellow if an error was detected that you can fix yourself with the CSS concept Does not light up when the system is OK If the event is still acute af...

Page 67: ...ndicators Management LAN ports Lights up green if a LAN connection exists Does not light up if no LAN connection exists 8 10 LAN activity indicators Management LAN ports Flashes yellow when a LAN transfer is in progress Does not light up if no LAN transfer 11 Reset button ...

Page 68: ...y unit 1 Mains power indicator two color Flashes green when the system unit is switched off but still connected to the mains standby mode Lights up green when the system unit is switched on and is working properly Lights up yellow when a prospective error has been detected in the power supply unit but the latter is still active The following events are detected as predictable errors The temperatur...

Page 69: ...g fan module 1 Power indicator two color Flashes green when the system unit is switched off but still connected to the mains standby mode Lights up green when the system unit is switched on and the fan module is working properly Lights up yellow when a prospective error has been detected in the fan module but the latter is still active 1 ...

Page 70: ... for any related damage malfunction or loss of data etc Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more after shutdown before turning the system unit on Before switching the system unit on using the On Off button the PRIMERGY BX400 S1 system unit must be connected to the power supply for at least a minute Switching on the system unit Ê Press the On Off button on the system unit position 4 in figure 13 on p...

Page 71: ... can also switch off the system unit and the individual server blades via the Web interface of the management blade see manual PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description After power failure After a power failure the system unit will switch itself on again automatically and the server blades which were running prior to the power failure are automat...

Page 72: ...s ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description Initial configuration with the Base Configuration Wizard Ê Make sure that the hardware installation of the system unit as described in chapter Installing the hardware on page 43 Ê Press the On Off button on the ServerView Local Service Display for Blade position 4 in figure 13 on page 61 to switch on the system unit The management blade b...

Page 73: ...ve defined the following default settings Language Date Time Identification Network Language Defines the language for the menu English German or Japanese Date Time Contains the time and the time zone and activates deactivates summer time Import If you have activated this option you can import the following parameters Language Identification Network PIN Power Click Next and specify the path and fil...

Page 74: ...address from DHCP DNS server 1 DNS server 2 IPv6 settings IPv6 enable Obtain IP address from DHCP Obtain DNS configuration from DHCP DNS server 1 DNS server 2 I O Contains basic configuration settings for the Front Side I O Module FSIOM and the connection blades FSIOM settings Select server blades for using USB port and DVD drive Connection blade settings management port IPv4 If DHCP is activated ...

Page 75: ...ocal Service Display for Blade Default values PIN enabled OFF PIN 0000 Check Ekeying Check This is a function which allows you to query the compatibility of the modules before startup and then activate partially activate or deactivate the module depending on the result For example you would not activate modules whose operating voltages or power consumption are not compatible with the system This t...

Page 76: ...ort Deploy export settings Deploy Settings Stored settings can be transferred to another system in the rack In the next menu you can specify which configuration data you want to copy onto which other systems in the rack Export Settings Stored settings can be saved on a USB storage medium In the next menu you can specify which configuration data you want to save to the USB storage medium ...

Page 77: ...rized qualified personnel Do not use abrasive powder or detergents which dissolve plastic to clean the housing exterior Make sure that no liquid gets inside the device and that the ventilation slits on the system unit remain open Clean the keyboard and the mouse with a disinfecting cloth You may clean the housing surface of the system unit with a dry cloth If it is very dirty you can use a damp cl...

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Page 79: ...rized access you can activate the security functions of the management blade For more information see the manual PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description Further security options can be set in the BIOS setups and in the operating systems of the server blades For information on these see the BIOS Setup Utility Reference manuals for the server bla...

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Page 81: ...ake a note of the error messages displayed Ê Switch off the defective server blade or the system Ê Contact customer service 7 1 System power indicator does not light up The system s power indicator see figure 15 on page 65 does not light up after you have switched on your system Power cable not connected correctly Ê Make sure that the power cable is correctly connected to the system s power supply...

Page 82: ...emperature exceeded one of the fans in the power supply unit is not working properly Overcurrent Overvoltage or undervoltage The power supply unit is reaching the end of its life or its ambient thresholds are being exceeded Ê Check the status of the power supply unit and or the fan failure LEDs to identify the defective module and replace it see section Replacing the power supply unit on page 134 ...

Page 83: ...hooting and tips 7 3 System switches itself off Server Management has detected an error Ê Check the error list of System Event Log in ServerView Operations Manager or in the management blade web interface and attempt to eliminate the error ...

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Page 85: ...ware changes to your system unit in general e g adding or replacing hot plug power supply units or hot plug fan modules I Further information on the CSS concept is provided in the Customer Self Service CSS manual on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 Expansions and upgrades may only be carried out by authorized specialist personnel These operations are described in the Options Guide ...

Page 86: ... 9249 004 fm 8 1 Server blades and storage blades Figure 19 Numbering of the server blade slots The PRIMERGYBX400 S1 system unit has 8 slots on the front for server blades Please refer to the relevant storage blade operating manuals for the fitting rules of storage blades Different models and configurations of server blades can be combined in the system unit 1 3 5 ...

Page 87: ...ystem The server blade boots automatically after installation in the system unit When you install a server blade in an active system unit the server blade automatically performs a Power On Self Test POST and then switches itself off If the system unit is switched off when you install the server blade the automatic POST is performed immediately after you switch on the system unit Any unused server ...

Page 88: ...ocal work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9249 004 fm The following describes how to install a BX920 S2 server blade Storage blades are installed in the same way Figure 20 Installing the BX920 S2 server blade Ê Undo the locking mechanism of the release lever 1 Ê Open the release lever 2 Ê Push the server blade as far as possible into the empty slot 3 0 1 ...

Page 89: ...S1 Operating Manual 89 Hot plug components Figure 21 Locking the BX920 S2 server blade Ê Push the release lever up until it clicks into place under the locking lever 1 Removal is carried out in reverse order ...

Page 90: ...ling a dummy server blade module Any unused server blade slots must be fitted with dummy modules to comply with EMC regulations for the system and to ensure sufficient cooling of the components Figure 22 Dummy server blade module The handle 1 is movable and acts as a release lever It must be at the bottom when you install the dummy module in the system unit see figure 23 on page 91 ...

Page 91: ... Figure 23 Installing a dummy server blade module Ê Push the dummy server blade into the empty slot until it clicks into place Removing a dummy server blade module Ê Push up the release lever 1 and pull the dummy module out of the slot by its handle ...

Page 92: ...ate manuals The following connection blades are available Connection Blade GbE Switch IBP 36 12 SB11A Connection Blade GbE Switch IBP 36 8 2 SB11 Connection Blade GbE Switch IBP 18 6 SB6 Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch IBP 18 8 Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18 18 Connection Blade 8Gb FC Switch 18 8 Connection Blade 8Gb FC Pass Thru 18 18 Connection Blade DCB SW 10Gb 18 6 6 Connection Bla...

Page 93: ...ough RJ45 connections 4 external 1 Gbit ports through SFP modules for Ethernet ports via fiber optic or copper cable This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 2 CB 3 or CB 4 the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards For more information see the operati...

Page 94: ... of fiber optic or copper cables each with two integrated status LEDs 3 ERR Error indicator orange Dark No SFP transceiver error Lit SFP transceiver error Flashes SFP module not supported 4 LINK LAN connection indicator green Lit LAN connection available Flashes LAN connection active Dark LAN connection unavailable or deactivated B 1 Gbit Ethernet ports RJ45 with two integrated LAN status LEDs eac...

Page 95: ...iber optic or copper cable 1 internal stacking port to the midplane of the BX400 S1 system unit 1 external stacking port through a CX4 connection The stacking ports allow up to 4 SB11 connection blades to be switched together to form a so called stack see Connection blade stacking on page 98 This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots see figure Connection blade slots on page 1...

Page 96: ...as activated via the management blade Dark Normal operation 3 Stacking port 1 internal green Lit Stacking port 1 is available Flashes green Stacking port 1 is active Dark Stacking port 1 is not available 4 Stacking port 2 external green Lit Stacking port 2 is available Flashes green Stacking port 2 is active Dark Stacking port 2 is not available 5 Stacking green orange Lights up yellow Connection ...

Page 97: ...not supported 7 LINK LAN connection indicator green Lit SFP transceiver connection available Flashes SFP transceiver connection active Dark SFP transceiver connection not available or deactivated C 1 Gbit Ethernet ports RJ45 with two integrated LAN status LEDs each 5 LAN transfer rate green orange Lights up orange LAN transfer rate 1 Gbit s Lights up green LAN transfer rate 100 Mbit s Dark LAN tra...

Page 98: ...re each used to connect two connection blades that are installed in the same fabric i e in two adjacent slots Connection blades in different fabrics are connected through the external ports using CX4 cables Figure 26 CX4 cable The stacking connections within a stack must form a circuit Connection blade stacks can be formed within a system unit across several system units of a rack or across severa...

Page 99: ...connections 18 internal 1 Gbit ports to the server blades 6 external 1 Gbit ports through RJ45 connections This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 2 CB 3 or CB 4 the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards For more information see the operating manuals...

Page 100: ...ge Connection blade failure Dark Power is not supplied to the connection blade 2 ID indicator blue Lit ID LED was activated via the management blade Dark Normal operation A 1 Gbit Ethernet ports RJ45 with two integrated LAN status LEDs each 3 LAN transfer rate green orange Lights up orange LAN transfer rate 1 Gbit s Lights up green LAN transfer rate 100 Mbit s Dark LAN transfer rate 10 Mbit s 4 LA...

Page 101: ...opper This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 2 CB 3 or CB 4 the server blades must have corresponding 10 GbE mezzanine cards or 10 Gb CNA mezzanine cards For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades and the manual PRIMERGY 10GbE Connect...

Page 102: ...a stack master Lit green Operating as a stack slave Flashes green Operating failure as a stack slave or during master election process Dark No stacking 3 ID indicator blue Lit ID LED was activated via the management blade Dark Normal operation 6 Reset button A 10 Gbit Ethernet ports for SFP modules for connection of fiber optic cables or for active twinax copper cables each with two integrated sta...

Page 103: ...lowing connections 18 internal ports to the server blades at 10 Gbit s and 1 Gbit s link speed 18 external uplink ports at 10 Gbit s and 1 Gbit s link speed through SFP SFP modules This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 Ports and LEDs Figure 29 Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18 18 1 2 A A 3 ...

Page 104: ...ors for Ethernet ports green orange Dark Occurs in the following cases Server blade not present powered down or link is inactive Uplink port module not present Uplink port cable not connected One or both of the internal and or external links is down Lit green Both the internal and external links are up Flashes orange Occurs in the following cases Link protocol mismatch one indicator flashes orange...

Page 105: ... 6 groups color indicated in the figures above All the ports within a single group must use the same link protocol with eiter 10 Gbit s or 1 Gbit s link speed Default link speed is 10 Gbit s The configuration of the connection blade is controlled by the management blade Each port group an be configured to a certain link protocol The management blade web interface allows the user to modify the port...

Page 106: ...r blades that are fitted with a Fibre Channel mezzanine card For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades This connection blade is available in three license variants Brocade 5450 with 14 port license Brocade 5450 with 26 port license Brocade 5450 with 26 port license and performance bundle As the operating system for the 8 Gb FC Switch Connection Blade 18 8 the co...

Page 107: ...ing Lights up orange Boot phase one or more ports are offline restarting connection Flashes orange green Warning An error has occurred The LED can also flash during a test A External FC ports 8x Ports for FC SFP Multi Mode MMF or FC SFP Multi Mode MMF SFP modules B Status indicators for external FC ports green orange Dark No signal reception Flickers green FC port online data transport Flashes gre...

Page 108: ...ade slots on page 120 It only supports server blades that are fitted with a Fibre Channel mezzanine card For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades Ports and LEDs Figure 31 8 Gb FC Pass Thru Connection Blade 18 18 1 ID ID indicator blue Lit ID LED was activated via the management blade 2 Status indicator green orange Dark Connection blade is powered off Lights up...

Page 109: ...connection blade in slot 2 CB2 Port 0 of mezzanine card 1 is connected to port 7 of FC pass thru connection blade in slot 3 For information about port assignment of mezzanine cards and connection blade slots please refer also to Fitting rules for connection blades on page 120 and Port assignment of the connection blades on page 123 Mezzanine card 1 Mezzanine card 2 Server blade slot Port 0 Port 1 ...

Page 110: ...ed SFP modules or SFP Twinax cables This connection blade can be installed in all connection blade slots Installed in slots CB2 fabric 2 and CB3 4 fabric 3 it only supports server blades that are fitted with one of the following mezzanine cards 10 Gbit CNA mezzanine card MC CNA102E 10 Gbit CNA mezzanine card MC CNA112E 10 Gbit Ethernet mezzanine card Figure 32 Connection Blade DCB SW 10Gb 18 6 6 A...

Page 111: ...ine but segmented Fast Internal loop Lights up orange Port with no sync light or signal carrier issue Flashes orange Slow 2 sec interval Port deactivated Fast 0 5 sec interval Port defective 3 ID ID indicator blue Lit ID indicator was activated via the management blade 4 Health indicator green orange Dark Connection blade is powered off or power has failed Lights up green Connection blade is runni...

Page 112: ...plug components cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9249 004 fm 6 Reset button Press the reset button for up to five seconds to reboot the connection blade ...

Page 113: ...ots Installed in slots CB2 fabric 2 and CB3 4 fabric 3 it only supports server blades that are fitted with one of the following mezzanine cards 10 Gbit CNA mezzanine card MC CNA112E 10 Gbit Ethernet mezzanine card Figure 33 Connection Blade FEX B22F 10Gb Cisco A External 10GbE ports 8x to connect to the Nexus parent switch Ports for Cisco branded copper Twinax cables Fabric Extender Transceivers F...

Page 114: ...umentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9249 004 fm 3 Status indicators for external ports green orange Dark No signal reception Lights up green Link is established Lights up orange Port is administratively disabled Flashes orange Port is defective ...

Page 115: ...ctions 18 internal 40 Gbit Infiniband ports to the server blades 18 external 40 Gbit Infiniband connections through QSFP modules This connection blade can be used in slots CB 3 4 see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 It only supports server blades that are fitted with an Infiniband mezzanine card For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades ...

Page 116: ...Lights up green Power supply active Flashes yellow Switch error 2 ID ID indicator blue Lit ID LED was activated via the management blade 3 P Physical link status indicator of the external IB ports green Dark No signal reception IB port offline Lights up green IB port online 4L A Logical link status indicator of the external IB ports yellow Dark No signal reception Lights up yellow IB port online F...

Page 117: ...rnal 56 Gbit Infiniband ports to the server blades 18 external 58 Gbit Infiniband connections through QSFP modules This connection blade can be used in slots CB 3 4 see figure Connection blade slots on page 120 It only supports server blades that are fitted with a 56 Gb Infiniband mezzanine card PY IB CX3 Mezz Card 56Gb 2 Port For more information see the operating manuals for the relevant server ...

Page 118: ...is supplied to the connection blade Flashes yellow Switch error 2 ID indicator blue ID Lit ID indicator was activated via the management blade 3 Physical link status indicator of the external IB ports green P Dark No signal reception IB port offline Lights up green IB port online 4 Logical link status indicator of the external IB ports yellow L A Dark No signal reception Lights up yellow IB port o...

Page 119: ... 3 and CB 4 Fabric 3 The server blades must have corresponding SAS mezzanine cards For more information see the manual PRIMERGY BX900 BX400 Blade Server Systems Connection Blade SAS Switch 6 Gb 18 6 Operating Manual Figure 36 Connection Blade SAS Switch 6 Gb 18 6 1 Status indicator green orange Lights up green Power supply is supplied to the connection blade Lights up orange Switch error Dark Powe...

Page 120: ...etwork components of the server blades they are connected to Server blade Midplane Connection blade slots Onboard LAN Onboard CNA Fabric 1 CB1 1 or 10 Gb Ethernet or DCB SW 10 Gb 18 6 6 or FEX B22F 10Gb Cisco Mezzanine card slot 1 Fabric 2 CB2 1 or 10 Gb Ethernet or Fibre Channel or DCB SW 10 Gb 18 6 6 or FEX B22F 10Gb Cisco Mezzanine card slot 2 Fabric 3 CB3 1 or 10 Gb Ethernet or Fibre Channel o...

Page 121: ...ade must be installed in CB slot 2 of the system unit If an FC mezzanine card is installed in slot 1 at least one FC connection blade must be installed in CB slot 2 If a 1 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card is installed in slot 2 of a server blade at least one 1 Gb Ethernet connection blade must be installed in CB slot 3 or in CB slot 4 of the system unit If a 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card or 10Gb CNA mez...

Page 122: ...zzanine cards in a server blade In this case the mezzanine card slots may be equipped as follows Mezzanine slot 1 Mezzanine slot 2 1 Gb Ethernet 10 Gb Ethernet 10 Gb CNA 1 Gb Ethernet Fibre Channel 1 Gb Ethernet Infiniband 1 Gb Ethernet SAS 10 Gb Ethernet 10 Gb CNA Fibre Channel 10 Gb Ethernet 10 Gb CNA Infiniband 10 Gb Ethernet 10 Gb CNA SAS Fibre Channel Infiniband Fibre Channel SAS Table 5 Allo...

Page 123: ...e The following figure shows the different options mezzanine card Server blade slot x Connection blade slot CB Mezzanine card slot M Port P Port P Server blade slot x FC 8 Gb s x M1 P1 CB2 P1 x 1 x M1 P2 CB2 P9 x 1 x M2 P1 CB3 P1 x 1 x M2 P2 CB4 P1 x 1 LAN 1 GbE SB11 SB11A x M1 P1 CB2 P1 2 x 1 x M1 P2 CB2 P17 2 x 1 x M1 P3 CB2 P2 2 x 1 x M1 P4 CB2 P18 2 x 1 x M2 P1 CB3 P1 2 x 1 x M2 P2 CB4 P1 2 x ...

Page 124: ... Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description and the documentation for the relevant connection blades LAN 10 GbE 10 Gb CNA x M1 P1 CB2 P1 x 1 x M1 P2 CB2 P8 x 1 x M2 P1 CB3 P1 x 1 x M2 P2 CB4 P2 x 1 Infiniband x M2 P2 CB3 CB4 x 1 SAS 6Gb M2 P1 CB3 P1 M2 P2 CB4 P1 mezzanine card Server blade slot x Connection blade slot CB Mezzanine card slot M Port P Port P Server blad...

Page 125: ...es in section Safety instructions on page 31 Removing dummy module s Any unused connection blade slots are fitted with appropriate dummy modules to comply with electromagnetic compatibility EMC regulations and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components Figure 38 Dummy connection blade module To add connection blades you must first remove the dummy modules from the relevant slots ...

Page 126: ...R OBJ_DOKU 9249 004 fm Figure 39 Removing a dummy connection blade module Ê Press the handles of the dummy module inward and pull it out of the slot Installation is carried out in the reverse order I Keep the dummy modules for future use If you remove a connection blade and do not replace it with a new one you must install a dummy module in the empty slot ...

Page 127: ...serve the safety notes and the information on handling electrostatic sensitive devices in the section Modules with Electrostatic Sensitive Devices on page 38 Ê Unpack the connection blade Figure 40 Installing a connection blade Ê Open the release lever 1 of the connection blade and push it carefully into the empty slot ...

Page 128: ...ik Dokumentation mbH 2012 Pfad C Programme FCT tim_app tim_local work WALTER OBJ_DOKU 9249 004 fm Figure 41 Locking the connection blade Ê Push the connection blade into the slot as far as it will go Ê Push the release lever in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place ...

Page 129: ...ection Modules with Electrostatic Sensitive Devices on page 38 Ê Unpack the Infiniband connection blade Figure 42 Removing the separating clip I Because of the double width of these connection blades you must remove the separating clip between the two slots of fabric 3 before you install the connection blade Ê Remove the separating clip by pressing the little black lever 1 to the left and pulling ...

Page 130: ...Open the release lever of the connection blade and push it carefully into the empty fabric as far as it will go 1 Ê Push the release lever in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks into place Removal is carried out in reverse order V CAUTION If you remove a double width connection blade and do not replace it with a new one you must install the separating clip see page 129 and two dummy modul...

Page 131: ...the manual PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description The slots for the management blades are located on the back of the system unit see figure 7 on page 53 A management blade is installed and removed in the same way as a connection blade see Installing a connection blade on page 125 V CAUTION After installing the management blade it is necessary ...

Page 132: ...es to ensure that the system components are properly cooled see Hot plug fan modules on page 136 Figure 45 Numbering of the power supply unit bays In the minimum configuration the BX400 S1 system unit contains one hot swap power supply unit PSU1 This enables a fully populated BX400 S1 system unit to run in low power mode Full power mode requires at least two PSUs in 200 V environments or three PSU...

Page 133: ...s additional AC source redundancy for high availability configurations If only one AC source fails the power supply units connected to the other AC sources remain operational Phase redundancy is possible in regions where the single phase provides 200 240V in other regions with lower single phase voltage two phases have to be coupled which means that full phase redundancy is not possible For detail...

Page 134: ...e defective power supply unit can be replaced during operation V CAUTION CAUTION The power supply unit can be very hot Ê Check the power supply unit LEDs on the back of the system unit see figure 16 on page 68 to find out which unit is defective Ê First unplug the power cable of the defective power supply unit from the mains Ê Unplug the power cable from the insulated socket of the defective power...

Page 135: ...BX400 S1 Operating Manual 135 Hot plug components Figure 47 Removing the power supply unit Ê Pull the power supply unit out of its bay Installation is carried out in the reverse order ...

Page 136: ...8 5 Hot plug fan modules The PSU bays of the BX400 S1 system unit can alternatively be fitted with hot plug fan modules Figure 48 Fan module I The unoccupied PSU bays must be fitted with fan modules to ensure that the system components are properly cooled Fan modules are removed and installed in the same way as power supply units see Replacing the power supply unit on page 134 ...

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