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  • Page 1 Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929 Installation and User’s Guide Machine Type: Types 7875 and 1929...
  • Page 2 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 77, the Warranty Information document, and the IBM Safety Information and the Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD. The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ....Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server 51 Safety statements . Using the Setup utility. Setup utility menu . Using passwords Chapter 1. Introduction ..Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD .
  • Page 4 Index ....Germany Class A statement . Japan VCCI Class A statement . Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
  • Page 6 Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety Statements

    Safety statements These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 8 There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. viii BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 9 DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Statement 4 CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
  • Page 10 Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. Statement 32 CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power supplies, and removable modules to reduce the weight. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 11 Statement 33 CAUTION: This device does not provide a power control button. Removing power supply modules or turning off the server blades does 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.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929 blade server is compatible with IBM BladeCenter units. This high density, high performance, single-wide blade server is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. The IBM BladeCenter HS23 blade server supports up to two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors and...
  • Page 14 BladeCenter unit, write identifying information on a label and place the label on the BladeCenter unit bezel. See the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for recommended label placement. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Related Documentation

    Related documentation Use this information to identify and locate related blade server documentation. This Installation and User's Guide contains general information about the blade server, including how to install supported optional devices and how to configure the blade server. The following documentation is also available: v Safety Information This document contains translated caution and danger statements.

  • Page 16: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document

    When you select a document, a description of the document is displayed under Topic Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

  • Page 18: Features And Specifications

    USB media drives and devices. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communications with these devices. The following table is a summary of the features and specifications of the blade server. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 19 Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Supports up to two Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) Drives: Supports up to two hot-swap, multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors. alerts: small form factor (SFF) Serial Attached Note: Use the Setup utility to v Microprocessors SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) determine the type and speed of the v Memory storage drives...

  • Page 20: What Your Blade Server Offers

    Large system-memory capacity The blade server system board supports up to 256 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides support for up to sixteen industry-standard BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    registered ECC DDR3 on Very Low Profile (VLP) form factor DIMMs installed on the system board. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/ serverproven/compat/us/. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose problems.

  • Page 22: Major Components Of The Blade Server

    Wake on USB 2.0 capability Major components of the blade server Use this information to locate the major components on the blade server. The following illustration shows the major components of the blade server. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Power, Controls, And Indicators

    Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators Use this information to view power features, turn on and turn off the blade server, and view the functions of the controls and indicators. Blade server controls and LEDs Use this information for details about the controls and LEDs on the blade server. The following illustration identifies the buttons and information LEDs on the blade-server control panel.
  • Page 24 1 minute occurs the first time that you switch the keyboard, BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 25 video, and mouse to the blade server. All subsequent switching takes place in the normal KVM switching time frame (up to 20 seconds). Media-tray select button: Press this button to associate the shared BladeCenter unit media tray (removable-media drives) with the blade server. The LED on the button flashes while the request is being processed and then is lit when the ownership of the media tray has been transferred to the blade server.

  • Page 26: Turning On The Blade Server

    The management module can turn off the blade server through the Advanced-Management-Module web interface. For additional information, see the IBM BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide or go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ for more information. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Blade Server Connectors

    Blade server connectors Use this information to locate blade server system-board components and connectors for optional devices. The following illustration shows the system-board components, including connectors for user-installable optional devices, in the blade server. Chapter 2. Power, controls, and indicators...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Installing Options

    Chapter 3. Installing options Use this information for instructions about installing optional hardware devices in the blade server. Some option-removal instructions are provided in case you have to remove one option to install another. Installation guidelines Use these guidelines before you install the blade server or optional devices. Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Before you begin, read “Safety”...

  • Page 30: System Reliability Guidelines

    Do not place the device on the blade server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Instructions For Ibm Business Partners

    Instructions for IBM Business Partners In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the following steps: 1. Before you configure a server for a customer, complete the Solution Assurance checklist at http://w3.ibm.com/support/assure/assur30i.nsf/webindex/ sa294/.

  • Page 32: Removing The Blade Server From The Bladecenter Unit

    0.6 cm (0.25 inch). 4. Pull the blade server out of the bay. 5. Place either a blade filler or another blade server in the blade server bay within 1 minute. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Removing The Blade Server Cover

    Removing the blade server cover Use these instructions to open the blade server cover. The following illustration shows how to open the cover on the blade server. To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17.

  • Page 34: Installing An Optional Expansion Unit

    2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 20 for instructions). BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 35 3. Remove the cover from the blade server or the expansion unit (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 21). Save the top cover for future use. 4. Locate the blade expansion connector on the blade server system board or the expansion unit and remove the cover if one is installed (see “Blade server connectors”...

  • Page 36: Removing An Optional Expansion Unit

    6. If you are instructed to return the expansion unit, remove from it any options that you have installed; then, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing A Hot-Swap Storage Drive

    Installing a hot-swap storage drive Use these instructions to install a hot-swap storage drive into the blade server. The blade server has two storage bays for installing hot-swap storage drives. One storage drive might already be installed in the blade server in storage bay 0. If the blade server is equipped with one storage drive, you can install an additional drive in storage bay 1.

  • Page 38: Removing A Hot-Swap Storage Drive

    3. Press the release latch (orange) on the storage drive to release the drive handle. 4. Pull the release handle to remove the drive from the storage bay. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a memory module Use these instructions to install memory modules in the blade server. The blade server has a total of sixteen direct inline memory module (DIMM) slots. The blade server supports very low profile (VLP) DDR3 DIMMs with error code correction (ECC) in 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB capacities.
  • Page 40 “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 20 for instructions). 4. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 5. Open the blade server cover (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 21 for instructions). BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 41 6. If an expansion unit is installed and you are installing DIMMs on the system board, remove the expansion unit (see “Removing an optional expansion unit” on page 24). 7. Locate the DIMM connectors (see “Blade server connectors” on page 15). Determine which DIMM connector you will be installing memory into.

  • Page 42: Removing A Memory Module

    6. Move the retaining clips on the ends of the DIMM connector to the open position by pressing the retaining clips away from the center of the DIMM connector. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing A Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    Note: To access DIMM connectors seven through twelve, use your fingers to lift the DIMM access door. 7. Using your fingers, pull the DIMM out of the connector. 8. Install a DIMM or DIMM filler in each empty DIMM connector (see “Installing a memory module”...
  • Page 44 Tool B supports the following families of microprocessors: E5-26xx, E5-46xx, E5-26xx v2, E5-46xx v2. Microprocessor Installation Tools A and B are shown in the following illustration. Figure 1. Microprocessor installation tools BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 45 Attention: 1. Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the release levers on the microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board. 2. Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts might result in permanent damage to the system board.
  • Page 46 The following illustration shows the tool handle in the open position. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 47 Figure 2. Installation Tool B Figure 3. Installation tool handle adjustment Attention: v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket. v Do not touch exposed pins of the microprocessor socket. v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer.
  • Page 48 Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force. If you are using a torque wrench, tighten the screws to 8.5 Newton-meters (Nm) to 13 Nm (6.3 foot-pounds to 9.6 foot-pounds). BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 49: Thermal Grease

    14. Install the optional expansion unit, if you removed one from the blade server to replace the battery (see “Installing an optional expansion unit” on page 22 for instructions). Thermal grease Use this information to determine the guidelines for using thermal grease on a heat sink and processor.

  • Page 50: Installing A Usb Flash Key

    10. Use your fingers to push the USB Flash key into the USB connector on the blade server. 11. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 45. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 51: I/O Expansion Cards

    I/O expansion cards Use this information to install an I/O expansion card in the blade server. The blade server has two I/O expansion connectors on the system board. One connector supports horizontal combination-form-factor (CFFh) expansion cards and the other connector supports vertical-combination-I/O (CIOv) expansion cards. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of available I/O expansion cards for your blade server.

  • Page 52: Removing A Horizontal-Compact-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    The following illustration shows how to remove a horizontal-compact-form-factor (CFFh) expansion card. To remove a CFFh expansion card, complete the following steps: 1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Installing A Ciov-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 20 for instructions). 3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface. 4. Open the blade server cover (see “Removing the blade server cover” on page 21 for instructions).

  • Page 54: Removing A Ciov-Form-Factor Expansion Card

    BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion card from the package. 6. Locate the CIOv expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors” on page 15). BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing A 10Gb Interposer Card

    7. Using your fingers, move the retaining clips away from the CIOv card; then, lift the card vertically out of the connector. Installing a 10Gb interposer card Use these instructions to install a 10Gb interposer card in the blade server. To install a 10Gb interposer card, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 56: Removing A 10Gb Interposer Card

    6. Rotate the expansion-card standoffs to the open position. 7. Use your fingers to hold the edge of the interposer card where it connects to the connector on the system board; then, lift the card vertically up. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 57: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following tasks. 1. Reinstall the optional expansion unit, if you removed one to install other devices (see “Installing an optional expansion unit” on page 22 for information on installing the expansion unit). 2.
  • Page 58 5. Pivot the cover to the closed position until it clicks into place. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 59: Installing The Blade Server In A Bladecenter Unit

    Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit Use these instructions to install the blade server in a BladeCenter unit. The following illustration shows how to install a blade server into a BladeCenter unit. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be different; see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
  • Page 60 Setup utility, and you might have to install the blade server operating system. For more information, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 52. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Updating The Blade Server Configuration

    Updating the blade server configuration Use this information to update the blade server configuration. When the blade server starts for the first time after you add or remove an internal device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration settings.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server Use this information for details about the configuration requirements of the blade server. This chapter describes the configuration requirements of the blade server. Before you continue, make sure that the blade server has the latest version of firmware code.

  • Page 64: Using The Setup Utility

    Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the adapters and UEFI drivers installed in the blade server. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 65 Note: Before you configure a UEFI-compatible device, you should update the firmware for your blade server. See“Updating firmware and device drivers” on page 60 for information about how to update the firmware for your blade server. To configure a UEFI-compatible expansion adapter, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 66 The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds. If the BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 67 server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a disc in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter.

  • Page 68: Using Passwords

    Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 69: Serverguide Features

    ServerGuide features Use this information to determine the ServerGuide features. Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all blade server models.

  • Page 70: Typical Operating-System Installation

    If you have already configured the blade server hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install the operating system, download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM website at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ . BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Setting The Pxe Boot Protocol Using The Setup Utility

    Setting the PXE boot protocol using the Setup utility Use the Setup utility to set the PXE boot protocol. To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 72: Updating Firmware And Device Drivers

    Important: To avoid problems and to maintain system performance, always make sure that the UEFI code, service processor (IMM2) firmware, and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent for all blade servers within the BladeCenter unit. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Configuring Uefi Compatible Devices

    Configuring UEFI compatible devices Use this information to configure UEFI compatible devices. Your IBM BladeCenter H23 Type 7875 or 1929 blade server is UEFI compatible. UEFI compatible expansion cards can be configured through the Setup utility. To configure a UEFI compatible expansion card, complete the following steps: Note: Before configuring a UEFI compatible device, it is recommended to update the firmware for your blade server.

  • Page 74: Configuring A Raid Array

    4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties, additional screens are displayed. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 75: Using Lan Over Usb To Interface The Imm2

    Using LAN over USB to interface the IMM2 The IMM2 does not require IPMI device drivers or USB daemons for in-band IMM2 communication. Instead, a LAN over USB interface enables in-band communications to the IMM2; the IMM2 hardware on the system board presents an internal Ethernet NIC from the IMM2 to the operating system.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Lan Over Usb Interface Manually

    IBM provides a Windows INF file that identifies this device. The signed version of the INF is included in all of the Windows versions of the IMM2, UEFI, and DSA update packages. Perform the following steps to install ibm_rndis_server_os.inf. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 77 Note: These steps only need to be performed if the server is running a Windows operating system and the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file has not been previously installed. The file needs to be installed only once. It is required by Windows operating systems to detect and use the LAN over USB functionality. 1.
  • Page 78 169.254.xxx.xxx. For example: ifconfig IMM_device_name 169.254.1.102 netmask 255.255.0.0 This interface is configured to come up with an IP address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range each time that the operating system is booted. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5. Installing The Operating System

    Chapter 5. Installing the operating system Use these instructions to install the operating system on the blade server. To install the operating system on a blade server, you can use any of the following methods: v Use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system.

  • Page 80: Using Rdm To Install The Operating System

    Note: To determine whether an RDM supports an operating system, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/. Downloading installation instructions Use these instructions to download the operating-system installation instructions. To download operating-system installation instructions, go to http:// www.ibm.com/supportportal/ . BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    Chapter 6. Solving problems Use these instructions to resolve any problems you may encounter while installing the blade server. If you install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit and the blade server does not start, perform the following actions: v Make sure that the BladeCenter unit is correctly connected to a power source.

  • Page 82: Serverguide Problems

    Make sure that the operating-system CD is supported by the ServerGuide not start the operating-system program. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of supported operating-system versions. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 83 Symptom Suggested action The operating system cannot be Make sure that the operating system is supported on the blade server. If the installed; the option is not operating system is supported, either no logical drive is defined (SCSI/SAS RAID available. systems) or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present.
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  • Page 85: Appendix. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 86: Using The Documentation

    On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about IBM systems, optional devices, services, and support is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal. IBM System x information is at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x. IBM BladeCenter information is at http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter. IBM IntelliStation information is at http://www.ibm.com/systems/intellistation. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 87: How To Send Dsa Data To Ibm

    How to send DSA data to IBM Use the IBM Enhanced Customer Data Repository to send diagnostic data to IBM. Before you send diagnostic data to IBM, read the terms of use at http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html. You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM: v Standard upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html v Standard upload with the system serial number: http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/ app/upload_hw...

  • Page 88: Hardware Service And Support

    IBM Taiwan product service Use this information to contact IBM Taiwan product service. IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888 BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 89: Notices

    Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 90: Trademarks

    Each solid-state memory cell has an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that the cell can incur. Therefore, a solid-state device has a maximum number of write cycles that it can be subjected to, expressed as total bytes written (TBW). A BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 91: Particulate Contamination

    device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 92: Documentation Format

    When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    Telecommunication regulatory statement This product may not be certified in your country for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Further certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions. Electronic emission notices When you attach a monitor to the equipment, you must use the designated monitor cable and any interference suppression devices that are supplied with the...

  • Page 94: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    New Orchard Road Armonk, New York 10504 914-499-1900 European Community contact: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Department M372 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941 Email: lugi@de.ibm.com BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 95: Germany Class A Statement

    Germany Class A statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

  • Page 96: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 97: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Notices...
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  • Page 99: Index

    21 configuring 61 closing 45 creating a personalized support web grease, thermal 37 opening 21 page 75 BladeCenter HS23 custom support web page 75 specifications 6 Business Partners instructions 19 hard disk drive buttons connectors 15 keyboard/video/mouse 11...
  • Page 100 SAS hard disk drives LEDs PCI bus control settings 52 support 8 activity 11 People's Republic of China Class A save settings 52 blade-error 11 electronic emission statement 85 SCSI 25 information 11 BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 101 ServerGuide 56 Setup utility 51, 52 UEFI 52 software service and support telephone numbers 75 specifications BladeCenter HS23 6 start options 52 starting the blade server 14 startup sequence options 52 startup sequence, setting 52 static electricity 18 static-sensitive devices, handling 18...
  • Page 102 BladeCenter HS23 Types 7875 and 1929: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 104 Part Number: 00AK736 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00AK736 *1P00AK736*...

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