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Intel

Server Compute Blade SBX44:

Installation and User’s Guide

A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel

Identified Subassemblies/Products

Order Number: C45117-007, Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SBX44 - Server Compute Blade

Page 1: ...Intel Server Compute Blade SBX44 Installation and User s Guide A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel Identified Subassemblies Products Order Number C45117 007 Rev 1 0...

Page 2: ...se of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose merchantability or infringement of any patent copyright or other intellectual property right Intel p...

Page 3: ...Switches 10 Jumpers 11 2 Blade server power controls and indicators 13 Turning on the blade server 13 Turning off the blade server 13 Blade server controls and LEDs 14 3 Installing options 19 Install...

Page 4: ...5 Service replaceable units 51 Replacing or Upgrading a Microprocessor 51 Replacing the CPU board 56 Replacing the I O board 65 6 Installing the operating system 73 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enter...

Page 5: ...cedures are designed to help you isolate problems They are written with the assumption that you have model specific training on all computers or that you are familiar with the computers functions term...

Page 6: ...e reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires Replace any safety device that is worn or defective Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer Electrical...

Page 7: ...d retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devi...

Page 8: ...p ensure proper cooling and system reliability Make sure that all microprocessor sockets always contain either a microprocessor heat sink filler or a microprocessor and heat sink Make sure that the cl...

Page 9: ...rference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Australia New Zealand CB Report to IEC 60950 3rd Edition plus international deviations USA FCC CFR 47 Pa...

Page 10: ...radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions ICES 003 Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites bruits radio lectriques applicable...

Page 11: ...t distributors or users pay attention to this point If the product is sold or purchased improperly please exchange this product to what can be used at home Class B device This device complies with RRL...

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Page 13: ...de server Packaged with the Intel Server Compute Blade SBX44 Installation and User s Guide are Resource CDs to help you configure hardware install device drivers and install the operating system This...

Page 14: ...erver in the system chassis write whatever identifying information you want on a label and place it on the system chassis bezel just below the blade server as shown in the following illustration Impor...

Page 15: ...ormation to help you solve SBX44 problems yourself it also contains information for service technicians Intel Blade Server Chassis SBCE Installation and User s Guide This publication contains the info...

Page 16: ...nnectors for auxiliary fabric attach point PCI X internal interface and SERDES external interface Size Height 24 5 cm 9 7 inches Depth 44 6 cm 17 6 inches Width 5 9 cm 2 32 inches Maximum weight 5 4 k...

Page 17: ...te situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or sit...

Page 18: ...bility RAS These RAS features 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 e...

Page 19: ...in your blade server You need to remove the blade server from the system chassis and remove the blade server cover to see the components NOTE The illustrations in this document might differ slightly f...

Page 20: ...torage expansion unit optional 2 Top cover assembly 3 I O board 4 I O board base mount 5 CPU board 6 Chassis assembly base blade 7 Front bezel 8 Terminator card 9 IDE hard drive 10 IDE hard drive tray...

Page 21: ...server from the system chassis open the cover and press the Light Path Diagnostics button to light any error LEDs that were turned on during processing The LEDs will remain lit for a maximum of 25 sec...

Page 22: ...Not used 2 Off Password clear 3 Off CMOS clear 4 Off Reserved 5 Off BMC force update TP00453 I H NMI Error LED BMC Error LED Temp Error LED I O Board Error LED Light Path Diagnostics LED Processor Bo...

Page 23: ...m a backup BIOS page The default position is pins 1 and 2 See the Intel Server Compute Blade SBX44 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the Resource CD for complete details NOTE If...

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Page 25: ...y when power is restored if the blade server is configured through the chassis management module to do so You can turn on the blade server remotely by means of the service processor in the chassis man...

Page 26: ...o turn on the blade server again If the operating system stops functioning you can press and hold the power control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the blade server The management module ca...

Page 27: ...indicates that a system error has occurred in the blade server Information LED C When this amber LED is lit it indicates that information about a system error for this blade server has been placed in...

Page 28: ...ommunication with these devices 2 It can take approximately 20 seconds to switch the keyboard video and mouse or the CD ROM drive diskette drive and USB port to the blade server 3 Although the keyboar...

Page 29: ...ed behind the control panel door Press this button to manually turn the blade server on or off NOTE This button has effect only if local power control is enabled for the blade server Local power contr...

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Page 31: ...to disk drives Before you remove a hot swap blade server from the system chassis you must shut down the operating system and turn off the blade server You do not have to shut down the system chassis...

Page 32: ...seconds until the drives stop spinning before proceeding to the next step See Blade server controls and LEDs on page 14 for more information about the location of the power control button 2 Open the...

Page 33: ...e the blade cover before installing the blade Removing the blade server bezel assembly To install certain options you must first remove the blade server bezel assembly The following illustration shows...

Page 34: ...s on a separate bus Some models come with at least one IDE hard disk drive already installed Two IDE drives can be used to implement and manage RAID level 1 under both the Linux and Microsoft Windows...

Page 35: ...system chassis See Removing the blade server from the system chassis on page 19 for instructions 3 Carefully lay the blade server on a flat non conductive surface 4 Open the blade server cover See Op...

Page 36: ...blade server are 256 MB 512MB 1 GB and 2GB Your blade server supports a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 16GB of system memory 3 Install the DIMMs in the following order 4 Both DIMMs in a pair must...

Page 37: ...e surface 4 Open the blade server cover See Opening the blade server cover on page 20 for instructions 5 Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board Determine the connectors into which you will ins...

Page 38: ...xternal clock frequencies must be identical Notes 1 Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor so that you can determine whether you need to update the blade server BIOS co...

Page 39: ...ystem has a single dual or quad processor configuration A three processor configuration is NOT supported Locate the appropriate microprocessor socket s on the system board for installing an additional...

Page 40: ...icroprocessor replacements or upgrades involving existing heat sinks see the instructions listed in Replacing or Upgrading a Microprocessor on page 51 7 Remove the heat sink filler a Loosen the captiv...

Page 41: ...croprocessor into the socket Attention Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the socket Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket bef...

Page 42: ...aterial on the heat sink Touching the thermal interface material will contaminate it c Align and place the heat sink A on top of the microprocessor Press down firmly on the heat sink Lower the retenti...

Page 43: ...dules in switch module bays 3 and 4 on the system chassis are for the same interface For example if you add the Intel Fibre Channel Expansion Card SBFCM option to your blade server the modules in swit...

Page 44: ...E hard disk drive is in IDE connector 2 remove the drive and tray save the screws that secured the tray to the system board otherwise remove the two screws A near IDE connector 2 that secure the syste...

Page 45: ...disk drives in the expansion unit for use by the blade server The SCSI Storage Expansion Unit contains a SCSI controller that supports embedded mirroring which is similar to RAID level 1 Important To...

Page 46: ...he blade server from the system chassis see Removing the blade server from the system chassis on page 19 for instructions 3 Carefully lay the blade server on a flat non conductive surface Remove the b...

Page 47: ...nit so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the pins A at the rear of the blade server c Pivot the storage expansion unit closed and press it firmly into place until the cover release latches cl...

Page 48: ...stem chassis With the storage expansion unit installed on your blade server you can install up to two hot swap SCSI hard disk drives in the option and configure them for embedded mirroring RAID level1...

Page 49: ...ap hard disk drive in the expansion unit fails you can replace it without turning off the blade server Therefore you have the advantage of continuing to operate your blade server while a hard disk dri...

Page 50: ...ller panel and pulling it away from the expansion unit 3 Install the hard disk drive B a Ensure that the tray handle C is open that is perpendicular to the drive b Align the drive assembly with the gu...

Page 51: ...the handle A on the drive to the open position perpendicular to the drive and pull the hot swap drive assembly from the bay 5 Within 1 minute install the replacement hard disk drive in the hot swap b...

Page 52: ...e Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Complete the following steps to replace the battery 1 Review the information in General Safety and Electrical Safety beginning o...

Page 53: ...the socket under the battery clip b As you slide it under the battery clip press the battery down into the socket 8 Close the blade server cover see Closing the blade server cover on page 44 xxCAUTION...

Page 54: ...OTE If you have just plugged the power cords of your system chassis into electrical outlets you will have to wait until the power on LED on the blade server flashes slowly before pressing the power co...

Page 55: ...he blade chassis Insert the metal clips into the underside of the slots and then rotate the bezel assembly up until it clicks into place NOTE It may be easiest to perform this step by placing the blad...

Page 56: ...ormation in General Safety and Electrical Safety beginning on page vi and Installation guidelines on page 19 2 If you removed the blade bezel assembly replace it now See Installing the blade server be...

Page 57: ...delines on page 19 and Handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices on page vii 2 If you have not done so already install any options needed such as disk drives or memory in the blade server 3 S...

Page 58: ...on LED on the blade control panel is lit continuously indicating that the blade server is receiving power and is turned on 9 If desired write identifying information on one of the user labels that co...

Page 59: ...ion for information about installing any required device drivers If you populate a blade server with more than one microprocessor your blade server can now operate as an SMP server Therefore you might...

Page 60: ...to blade server to recognize the CD ROM drive diskette drive and USB port or the keyboard video and mouse 3 If you install Microsoft Windows 2000 on the blade server while it is not the current owner...

Page 61: ...hapter 2 Configuring your blade server in the Intel Server Compute Blade SBX44 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information about the BIOS Setup Utility program and confi...

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Page 63: ...r NOTE Read Installation guidelines on page 19 Review the information in General Safety and Electrical Safety beginning on page vi and Installation guidelines on page 19 Read Handling electrostatic di...

Page 64: ...crew the captive screw A and lift the retention bar B b Lift the heat sink C off of the microprocessor c The heat sink may be difficult to remove from the microprocessor due to the bond formed by the...

Page 65: ...extended in the 90 degree position d Center the microprocessor B to be upgraded or replaced over the microprocessor socket e Align the triangle on the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on...

Page 66: ...on for information on how to order thermal grease Complete the following steps to replace thermal grease a Place the heat sink on a clean work surface b Wipe all thermal grease from the bottom of the...

Page 67: ...einstall the air baffle NOTE CPUs may overheat if the clear plastic air baffle is not installed 13 If you have other options to install or remove do so now otherwise go to Completing the installation...

Page 68: ...2 Remove the blade server from the system chassis see Removing the blade server from the system chassis on page 19 for instructions 3 Remove the blade server cover see Opening the blade server cover...

Page 69: ...at sink retention mechanism bracket Lift the retention mechanism bracket up B Remove the microprocessor heat sink C 8 Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor locking lever A to unlock the microproc...

Page 70: ...siest to close each retention mechanism bracket before loosening the corresponding captive screws Lift the retention mechanism assembly B out of the blade chassis Disconnect the three I O board flex r...

Page 71: ...its 59 Disconnect the I O board power cable E from its connector on the CPU board 12 Slide the CPU board out of the blade chassis by sliding the CPU board rearward A and then lifting upward B B TP0046...

Page 72: ...ute Blade SBX44 Installation and User s Guide 13 Align the new CPU board with the five guide hooks A and two guide pins B on the blade chassis 14 Insert the new CPU board into the blade chassis TP0046...

Page 73: ...he CPU board taking care to line up the cable connector correctly with the CPU board connector Carefully bend each flex ribbon cable around the piano hinge on the I O board Next gently insert each fle...

Page 74: ...is fully extended in the 90 degree position Center and align the microprocessor C over the microprocessor socket Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket befor...

Page 75: ...heat sink and tighten the captive mounting screw C Some downward pressure will be required to tighten the screw Do not overtighten the screw 19 Repeat steps 24 through 30 for the remaining microproces...

Page 76: ...SBX44 Installation and User s Guide 20 Reinstall the clear plastic air baffle NOTE CPUs may overheat if the clear plastic air baffle is not installed 21 Lower the I O board assembly A It should snap...

Page 77: ...placing the I O board NOTE Review the information in General Safety and Electrical Safety beginning on page vi and Installation guidelines on page 19 Read Handling electrostatic discharge sensitive de...

Page 78: ...de SBX44 Installation and User s Guide 4 Remove the clear plastic air baffle 5 Press the green button A on the right side of the blade chassis to release the I O board assembly Swing I O board assembl...

Page 79: ...llowing recommended procedure to disconnect a flex ribbon cable from its I O board connector Use the pull straps and pull evenly so as not to damage the connector Repeat this process for all three fle...

Page 80: ...A on each of the IDE drive trays Remove the IDE drive tray B NOTE If an I O expansion card is installed in place of an IDE drive then loosen the four screws on the I O expansion card tray 8 Slide I O...

Page 81: ...e new I O board by inserting the I O board frontwise underneath the rear rollers A on the I O board assembly taking care to align the I O board up with the five guide hooks B and two guide pins C on t...

Page 82: ...I O board connector a Carefully bend each flex ribbon cable around the piano hinge on the I O board b Gently insert each flex ribbon cable into its appropriate connector on the I O board taking care t...

Page 83: ...d 12 Reinstall any IDE drives or daughter cards 13 Reinstall the blade server cover see Closing the blade server cover on page 44 for instructions 14 Reinsert the blade server into the system chassis...

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Page 85: ...ve diskette drive and USB port to the blade server Although the keyboard attached to the system chassis is a PS 2 style keyboard communication with it is through a USB bus When you are running an oper...

Page 86: ...hard disk drives and drive partitions that are available on the blade server are displayed Select one of the following partitioning options To create a partition on a hard disk drive in the blade ser...

Page 87: ...ate To change the time highlight the value you want to change and type the correct value or use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to make your selection Click Next NOTE Microsoft Windows Server 2003 En...

Page 88: ...which you want to install the operating system and click Next In the Welcome to Red Hat Linux window if you are using the SBX44 blade server with SCSI hot swap hard disk drives load the latest Red Ha...

Page 89: ...ntrol 17 select 15 C components location of 7 major 7 system board 9 configuration updating 47 connectors battery 9 I O expansion option 9 IDE 9 input output 47 memory 9 microprocessor 9 SCSI expansio...

Page 90: ...rder memory modules 24 installing bezel assembly 42 hot swap drive 37 39 IDE hard disk drives 22 memory module 24 microprocessor 26 options 19 SCSI storage expansion unit 33 integrated functions 4 L L...

Page 91: ...ng battery 39 S SCSI IDs 36 SCSI storage expansion unit device drivers 36 enable or disable 37 setting BIOS code page jumper 11 starting the blade server 13 stopping the blade server 13 system board c...

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