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PRIMERGY BX900 S1
System Unit   

Service Supplement

Edition June 2009

Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY BX900 S1

Page 1: ...PRIMERGY BX900 S1 System Unit Service Supplement Edition June 2009 ...

Page 2: ...on was created to meet the regulations of a quality management system which complies with the requirements of the standard DIN EN ISO 9001 2000 cognitas Gesellschaft für Technik Dokumentation mbH www cognitas de Copyright and Trademarks cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2009 Pfad R BX900 Service Supplement Version_2009 06 Archiv BX900S1_suppl en BX900S1_suppl_en vor Copyright 2009...

Page 3: ...tional conventions 7 2 Procedure 9 3 Safety notes 11 4 Replacement routines 19 4 1 Preparation 19 4 2 Replacing the midplane 23 4 3 Replacing the Local Service Panel 29 4 4 Replacing the front docking board 33 4 5 Replacing the management blade battery 40 5 Management Blade Settings 43 Index 45 ...

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Page 5: ...ion and reliable server management The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit occupies 10 height units in a 19 inch rack 1 1 Overview of the documentation Concept and target groups This Service Supplement completes the information given in the Operating Manual the Options Guide and the Technical Manual of the system board The activities described in this manual may only be performed by service personnel Se...

Page 6: ...ial configuration with the base configu ration wizard Troubleshooting Installation removal of all hot plug components Server blades storage blades Power supply units Fan modules Connection blades Management blades Replacement routines Rear chassis Midplane ServerView Local Service Panel Management blade battery Service Supplement Einstellungen Management Blade Administration Firmware Update Manage...

Page 7: ...re programs 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 additional information notes and tips Table 2 Notational conve...

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Page 9: ... printing out the PDF files if necessary You will definitely need the Operating Manual of the sytem unit Ê Shut down the sytem unit correctly switch it off and pull out the power plugs as described in the chapter Replacement routines on page 27ff Ê Replace the defective component as described in the relevant chapter Ê Connect the cables to the sytem unit 1 Ê Connect the sytem unit to the mains 1 Ê...

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Page 11: ... form both inside and on the outside of the machine Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts Notes on mounting the system unit in the rack V CAUTION Be...

Page 12: ...ower from an industrial public power supply network with the IEC309 connector the public power supply protection must comply with the requirements for non industrial public power supply networks for the type A connector The power supply for the rack should be distributed over the three phases of a three phase mains connection Installation and operation V CAUTION If the rack model is integrated in ...

Page 13: ...et is considered The requirements of the specification ISO IEC 11801 are to be considered Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard make sure no one can trip over them and that they cannot be damaged When connecting up a device refer to the relevant notes in this manual Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm lightning hazard Make sure that ...

Page 14: ...erning RFI suppression Information on which system expansions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service centre or your sales outlet The components or parts marked with a warning label e g lightning symbol may only be opened removed or exchanged by authorized qualified personnel The hot plug power supply units are exceptions to this rule The warranty expires if the device is damaged du...

Page 15: ...hrow batteries into the trash can They must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the instructions in the Technical Manual for the system board All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol a crossed out garbage can In addition the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of...

Page 16: ...ds data loss Under certain conditions sharp edged pieces of broken medium can penetrate the cover of the drive damage to the device and be thrown out of the device danger of injury particularly on uncovered body parts such as the face or neck I You protect the optical disk drive and prevent mechanical damage as well as premature wearing of the media by observing the following suggestions Only inse...

Page 17: ...ining ESDs You must always discharge yourself of static charges e g by touching a grounded object before working The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges Only touch the components at the positions highlighted in green Touch points Do not touch any exposed pins or conductors on a component Use a grounding cable designed for this purpose to connect yourself to the system unit a...

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Page 19: ...stem unit from the rack the server blades storage blades connection blades power supply units and fan modules must be removed to reduce the weight of the system unit Please observe the safety information and notes on rack installation in the chapter Safety notes as of page 11 Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server blades correctly Ê Switch off the system unit by pressing the On Off butto...

Page 20: ...ement Version_2009 06 Archiv BX900S1_suppl en BX900S1_suppl_en k04 Figure 2 Handles on the side Ê Get the 4 handles for the sides which you removed when installing the system unit in the rack ready for transporting the system unit Figure 3 Removing the system unit from the rack cabinet Loosing the captive screws Ê Loosen the four captive screws 1 ...

Page 21: ... Ê Remove the system unit from the rack by the rack handles until the recesses for attaching the front carrying handles 1 are exposed Ê Attach the front carrying handles 2 V CAUTION Risk of injury Three people are needed for the next step as two people must hold the system unit at the sides while the third person attaches the rear carrying handles 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...em unit out of the rack until the recesses for attaching the rear carrying handles are exposed 1 Ê Get the third person to attach the rear carrying handles 2 Ê Hold the system unit together with the second person by both of the carrying handles on one side Ê Lift the system unit out of the rack together with the second person You install the system unit in the rack cabinet in reverse order Observe...

Page 23: ... the rear of the system unit as an inner housing It provides slots for power supply units fan modules connection blades and management blades Figure 6 Rear chassis with midplane figure 6 shows the removed rear chassis with the attached midplane You can see the contacts for the server blades 1 at the top and bottom of the midplane The port for the front docking board 2 is on the right of the midpla...

Page 24: ...bles are disconnected All server blades and storage blades are removed see operating manual All connection blades are removed see operating manual All fan modules and power supply units are removed see operating manual Management blades are removed see operating manual The system unit has been removed from the rack cabinet see page 19 Step 1 Removing the rear chassis Figure 7 Loosening the fixing ...

Page 25: ...e midplane Figure 8 Removing the rear chassis from the system unit Ê Take the rear chassis by the handles A and carefully pull it out of the system unit until the handle openings 2 are outside the system unit completely The rear chassis engages in this position 햳 햲 ...

Page 26: ...Version_2009 06 Archiv BX900S1_suppl en BX900S1_suppl_en k04 Figure 9 Releasing the locking mechanism of the rear chassis Ê Release the locking mechanism of the rear chassis by pressing in the springs 1 on both sides Ê Put your fingers in the handle openings 2 Ê Pull the rear chassis out of the system unit housing You install the rear chassis in reverse order 햲 햳 ...

Page 27: ...oving the midplane The midplane is fastened to the back of the rear chassis by 12 Phillips screws red circles Zwei Führungsstifte Figure 10 Screw positions Ê Loosen the screws that fasten the midplane to the back of the rear chassis Ê Carefully remove the midplane from the rear chassis ...

Page 28: ...ing the midplane Figure 11 Positions of the guide pin bushes Ê Carefully place the midplane on the guide pins on the back of the rear chassis The holes for this purpose are marked by circles in figure 11 Ê Secure the midplane using the twelve screws that you kept when you removed it see page 27 Step 4 Installing the rear chassis To install the rear chassis follow the same procedure as for removing...

Page 29: ...tines Replacing the Local Service Panel 4 3 Replacing the Local Service Panel Figure 12 ServerView Local Service Panel The Local Service Panel is connected to the front docking board by an LCD cable see Replacing the front docking board on page 33 ...

Page 30: ...X900 Service Supplement Version_2009 06 Archiv BX900S1_suppl en BX900S1_suppl_en k04 Requirements for replacing the Local Service Panel System unit is switched off Power cables are disconnected Step 1 Removing the Local Service Panel Figure 13 Removing the Local Service Panel stop Ê Loosen the Phillips screw 1 to remove the Local Service Panel stop 햲 ...

Page 31: ...BX900 S1 Service Supplement 31 Replacement routines Replacing the Local Service Panel Figure 14 Removing the Local Service Panel Ê Carefully pull the Local Service Panel out of the slot ...

Page 32: ...Step 2 Disconnecting the connection to the front docking board Figure 15 Disconnecting the connecting cable from the Local Service Panel Ê Slip your fingernail underneath the black clamping bracket 1 and open it up Ê Disconnect the connecting cable for the front docking board from the socket Step 3 Installing the Local Service Panel To install Local Service Panel follow the same procedure as for r...

Page 33: ...LCD cable establishes the connection from the midplane of the system unit to the Local Service Panel The front docking board and the LCD cable together form a replacement unit V CAUTION When you replace the front docking board you must reprogram the chassis ID PROM which stores the serial number and revision of the server Figure 16 Front docking board with LCD cable ...

Page 34: ...Installation position of the front docking board The front docking board is attached to the side cover of the system unit next to server blade slot 16 see figure 17 The LCD cable for the Local Service Panel runs through a channel in the side cover to the Local Service Panel Requirements for replacing the front docking board System unit is switched off Power cables are disconnected Server blade slo...

Page 35: ... docking board Step 1 Removing the Local Service Panel stop Figure 18 Removing the Local Service Panel stop Ê Loosen the Phillips screw 1 to remove the Local Service Panel stop Step 2 Removing the defective front docking board Figure 19 Unlocking the front docking board 햲 ...

Page 36: ...ess on the touch point arrow to unlock the front docking board The touch point engages in the unlocked position Figure 20 Removing the front docking board Ê Place your fingers in the round recesses 1 of the front docking board and carefully remove it from its anchorage 2 Figure 21 Removing the front docking board from the system unit Ê Carefully remove the front docking board from the system unit ...

Page 37: ...our fingernail underneath the black clamping bracket 1 and open it up Ê Open the clip 2 and remove the Local Service Panel connecting cable Step 3 Installing a new front docking board Figure 23 Connecting the cables Ê Connect the old LCD cable and the free end of the new LCD cable using easily removable adhesive tape e g masking tape 햳 햲 ...

Page 38: ...sion_2009 06 Archiv BX900S1_suppl en BX900S1_suppl_en k04 Figure 24 Unlocking the front docking board Ê Carefully thread the new LCD cable in the side cover using the old LCD cable To do this remove the Local Service Panel with the old LCD cable from the system unit I Make sure that the connection of the two cables does not come loose when inserting the cable in the side cover ...

Page 39: ...the midplane connector and push it forward as far as it will go When it is in its final instal lation position it clicks into place in the side cover Step 5 Connecting and installing the Local Service Panel Ê Pull the free end of the new LCD cable out of the system unit using the old cable Ê Remove the adhesive tape Ê Remove the old LCD cable from the Local Service Panel and connect the new one se...

Page 40: ...anagement blade see the PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description manual If the battery charge is too low or the battery is empty a corresponding error message is written to the error log file of the management blade In this case you must replace the lithium battery V CAUTION Observe the safety notes and the information on handling batteries in t...

Page 41: ...ep 2 Opening the management blade Figure 26 Opening the management blade Ê Press on the touch point 1 to release the lock and slide the housing cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow 2 Ê Take off the housing cover The management blade components are now freely accessible The following figure shows the position of the battery Figure 27 Position of the management blade battery 1 햲 ...

Page 42: ...g removing the management blade battery Ê Press the locking springs in the direction of the arrow 1 so that the lithium battery is ejected from its holder and remove the battery 2 Ê Place the new battery of the same type in the holder 3 and press it in the direction of the arrow 4 until it clicks into place Step 4 Installing the management blade Ê Close the management blade cover in the opposite o...

Page 43: ...sitions Switch Function Default 1 Flash Swap activates the second management blade boot ROM The second boot ROM can be used as reserve if a management blade firmware update has failed OFF 2 Recovery Mode firmware update OFF 3 Default Set loads the standard management blade cofiguration IP address password OFF 4 Clear Password clear user defined password OFF 5 Diagnostic Mode activates the diagnost...

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Page 45: ... LCD cable 33 light emitting diode LED 16 lithium battery 15 Local Service Panel installing 32 removing 30 M management blade 40 battery 40 diagnostic mode 43 dip switch 43 flash swap 43 recovery 43 settings 43 meaning of the symbols 7 midplane replacing 23 N notational conventions 7 note about the laser 16 O overview documentation 5 R rear chassis 24 replacing battery 40 front docking board 33 Lo...

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