Fujitsu Server BX900 S1 User Manual

Operating Manual - English  
PRIMERGY BX900 S1  
Blade Server  
System Unit Operating Manual  
Edition March 2011  
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For your safety  
This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this  
product.  
Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to  
the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these  
safety notes are understood before using the product. Keep this manual and the  
manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy reference while  
using this product.  
Radio interference  
This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a  
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case  
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.  
VCCI-A  
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors  
The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the product's printed circuit board  
assemblies and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life components. Use of  
these 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 shall bear the cost of replacing  
replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life. Note that  
these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of trouble-free  
operation during the maintenance support period.  
High safety use  
This product has been designed and manufactured for general uses such as  
general office use, personal use, domestic use and normal industrial use. It has  
not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high  
level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk to life or body if such safety  
cannot be ensured.  
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automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass  
transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance control  
in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use  
this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the  
level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if  
intending to use this product for high safety use.  
Measures against momentary voltage drop  
This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply  
caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, use of an AC  
uninterruptible power supply is recommended.  
(This notice 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 technology should not be exported from Japan or transferred to  
non-residents of Japan without first obtaining authorization in accordance with  
the above law.  
Harmonic Current Standards  
This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C 61000-3-2.  
Only for the Japanese market:  
About SATA hard disk drives  
The SATA version of this server supports hard disk drives with SATA / BC-SATA  
storage interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ  
depending on the type of hard disk drive used.  
Please refer to the following internet address for further information on the  
usage and operation conditions of each available type of hard disk drive:  
http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/harddisk/  
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Only for the Japanese market:  
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Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the  
Japanese market. These options and routines include:  
USB Flash Module (UFM)  
CSS (Customer Self Service)  
Replacing the lithium battery  
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Contents  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
Concept and target groups for this manual . . . . . . . . . 11  
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Installation steps, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
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3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
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4.1  
4.2  
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Unpacking the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
4.3  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
Installing the system unit in the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Installation in PRIMECENTER/DataCenter rack . . . . . . . . . 44  
Installing/removing the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
4.4  
Connecting devices to the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
4.4.1  
Cable routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
4.5  
Connecting the system unit to the mains . . . . . . . . . . 52  
4.5.1  
Using cable ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
4.6  
Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . 56  
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5.1  
5.1.1  
Control and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Control elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Back of system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Control and display elements on the management blade . . . 63  
Indicators on the hot-plug power supply units . . . . . . . . . 66  
5.1.1.1  
5.1.1.2  
5.1.2  
5.1.2.1  
5.1.2.2  
5.1.2.3  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
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Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
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7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
7.6  
7.7  
7.8  
7.9  
7.10  
System power indicator does not light up . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Front or back error LED flashes orange . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
System switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Server blade does not boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Defective drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
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Hot-plug components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
8.1  
8.2  
Server blades and storage blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Connection blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
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8.2.1  
8.2.2  
8.2.2.1  
8.2.3  
8.2.4  
8.2.5  
8.2.6  
8.2.7  
8.2.8  
8.2.9  
8.2.10  
8.2.11  
Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 (SB11) . . . . . . . 93  
Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18/18 . . . . . . . 112  
Port assignment of the connection blades . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
8.3  
Management blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125  
8.4  
Hot-plug power supply units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
Fitting rules for power supply units and fan modules . . . . . . 127  
Configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131  
Replacing the power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
8.4.1  
8.4.1.1  
8.4.2  
8.5  
Hot-plug fan modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137  
8.5.1  
Replacing a fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141  
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Introduction  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 blade server is a highly compact, energy-saving  
and scalable server system for installation in a 19-inch rack. The BX900 S1  
system unit has 18 installation slots for dual-socket server blades in two rows  
on top of each other. Six server blade slots can be fitted with storage blades  
which provide additional storage capacity for the neighboring server blades.  
With its advanced infrastructure modules, the BX900 S1 system unit offers the  
server blades a high level of connectivity and availability. These include hot-plug  
connection blades, redundant management blades and power supply units, the  
server management of the ServerView suite, Prefailure Detection 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 BX900 S1 system unit takes up 10 height units (U) in the rack.  
1.1  
Concept and target groups for this manual  
This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.  
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the  
hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the  
information you need to put your PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit into  
operation.  
To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with  
the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic  
knowledge of the underlying operating system.  
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1.2  
Documentation overview  
More information on your PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit can be found in  
the following documents:  
"Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY BX900 S1" leaflet  
"はじめにお読みください -PRIMERGY BX900 S1" for the Japanese market  
(only included as a printed copy)  
"Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet  
(only included with the ServerView Suite as a printed copy) except for the  
Japanese market  
"Safety Notes and Regulations" manual  
" 安全上のご注意 " for the Japanese market  
"Warranty" manual  
" 保証書 " for the Japanese market  
"ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual  
"Returning used devices" manual and "Service Desk" leaflet  
" サポート&サービス " for the Japanese market  
"PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Blade Server System Unit Operating Manual"  
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PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the  
ServerView Suite DVD 2. The ServerView Suite DVD 2 is part of the  
ServerView Suite supplied with every server.  
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://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/system.html).  
from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation  
available on the Internet can be found using the URL (for EMEA market):  
http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com. The PRIMERGY server documentation can  
be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option.  
http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/manual.html.  
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Further sources of information  
Further information is provided:  
The Deployment Manager manual (only relevant for cloning server blades)  
Documentation on the server blades and storage blades  
The manual "PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems ServerView  
Management Blade S1 User Interface Description"  
1.3  
Performance features  
Customer Self Service (CSS)  
The Fujitsu Technology Solutions Customer Self Service (CSS) concept  
enables you to identify and replace the affected component yourself in the case  
of certain error scenarios.  
In the CSS concept, you can replace the following components yourself in the  
event of an error:  
Hot-plug hard disk drives  
Hot-plug power supply units  
Memory modules  
System fan  
expansion cards  
For information on replacing these components, see chapter "Hot-plug  
components" on page 83.  
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 57 and the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual on  
the ServerView Suite DVD 2).  
Your system unit is fitted with a ServerView Local Service Panel, which enables  
you to identify the type of component affected by the error directly on the server  
(for more information, see the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC"  
manual on the ServerView Suite DVD 2).  
In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager -  
the server management software from Fujitsu Technology Solutions.  
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In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly to  
the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares  
catalog of the server in question.  
Server performance  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit has 18 slots for server blades. Six  
server blade slots can be fitted with storage blades which provide additional  
storage capacity for the neighboring server blades. For information on installing  
and removing server blades and storage blades, see section "Server blades  
and storage blades" on page 83. For further information on the server blades  
and storage blades, see the relevant operating manuals.  
Connection blades  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit has eight 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.  
The following connection blade types are available:  
Ethernet connection blades  
– Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 (SB11A)  
36 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 1-Gbit ports through RJ45 connections  
4 external 1-Gbit ports through SFP modules  
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This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots.  
Ethernet connection blades in slots CB3/4 (fabric 2), CB5/6 (fabric  
3) and CB7/8 (fabric 4) only support server blades that are fitted  
Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 (SB11)  
36 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 1-Gbit ports through RJ45 connections  
2 external 10-Gbit ports through SFP+ modules  
1 internal stacking port to the midplane of the BX900 S1 system unit  
1 external stacking port through a CX4 connection  
The stacking ports allow up to 8 SB11 connection blades to be  
switched together to form a so-called stack, see "Connection blade  
stacking" on page 96.  
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To use connection blade stacking, the firmware version of the  
management blade of the BX900 S1 system unit must be at least  
V4.27.  
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This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots.  
Ethernet connection blades in slots CB3/4 (fabric 2), CB5/6 (fabric  
3) and CB7/8 (fabric 4) only support server blades that are fitted  
with an Ethernet mezzanine card.  
Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 18/6 (SB6)  
18 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades  
6 external 1-Gbit ports through RJ45 connections  
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This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots.  
Ethernet connection blades in slots CB3/4 (fabric 2), CB5/6 (fabric  
3) and CB7/8 (fabric 4) only support server blades that are fitted  
with an Ethernet mezzanine card.  
Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch/IBP 18/8  
18 internal 10-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 10-Gbit ports through SFP+ modules or active twinax  
cables (copper)  
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This connection blade can be used in slots CB1/2 (fabric 1), CB3/4  
(fabric 2) and CB5/6 (fabric 3).  
10 GbE connection blades in slots CB3/4 (fabric 2) and CB5/6  
(fabric 3) only support server blades that are fitted with a 10 Gbit  
Ethernet mezzanine card.  
Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18/18  
18 internal 1/10-Gbit ports to the server blades  
18 external 1/10-Gbit ports through SFP/SFP+ modules  
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This connection blade can be used in slots CB1/2 (fabric 1), CB3/4  
(fabric 2) and CB5/6 (fabric 3).  
10 GbE connection blades in slots CB3/4 (fabric 2) and CB5/6  
(fabric 3) only support server blades that are fitted with a 10 Gbit  
Ethernet mezzanine card.  
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Fiber Channel connection blades  
– Connection Blade 8Gb FC Switch 18/8  
18 internal 8-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external ports through 8-Gb SFP+ modules or 4-Gb SFP modules  
This connection blade is available in three license variants:  
Brocade 5450 with 14-port license  
Brocade 5450 with 26-port license (applies only to EMEA market)  
Brocade 5450 with 26 port license and performance bundle (applies  
only to EMEA market)  
Connection Blade 8Gb FC Pass Thru18/18  
18 internal 8-Gbit ports to the server blades  
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Fibre Channel connection blades can only be installed in slots CB3/4  
(fabric 2) and CB5/6 (fabric 3) and only support server blades that are  
fitted with a Fibre Channel mezzanine card.  
Infiniband connection blade  
Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18/18  
18 internal 40-Gbit Infiniband ports to the server blades  
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Infiniband connection blades can only be used in the slots CB 3/4, CB  
5/6 and CB 7/8, see figure "Connection blade slots" on page 116.  
They only support server blades that are fitted with an Infiniband  
mezzanine card.  
The connection blades support hot-swapping. By installing two connection  
blades in two adjacent slots (not possible with Infiniband connection blades),  
you can provide redundant network connections for the server blades (for  
details, see section "Connection blades" on page 91).  
Information  
For the latest information on optional products provided for the BX900 S1  
system unit see the configurator of the system unit:  
(for the EMEA market)  
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Management blade  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit has slots for two redundant, hot-swap  
management blades with an integrated management solution for complete  
remote administration of the system. The base configuration of the system unit  
on page 125).  
Power supply  
The system unit has six installation bays for hot-plug power supply units which  
automatically set themselves to a voltage in the range of 100 - 240 V. The base  
configuration includes three power supply units. As an option, you can set up a  
redundant power supply with three additional power supply units. If a power  
supply unit fails, the redundant configuration assures continued operation. The  
see section "Hot-plug power supply units" on page 126).  
Cooling  
Cooling of the system is ensured by two fan units in each power supply unit and  
by the fan modules. Each of the fan units contains 2x2 fans. The fan modules  
have the same aspect ratio as the power supply units. Depending on the  
number of installed server blades and storage blades in the system unit, empty  
power supply installation bays must be fitted with fan modules. The  
configuration is redundant and offers hot-swap functionality (for more  
information, see "Hot-plug power supply units" on page 126).  
High level of availability and failure protection  
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in  
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system  
components.  
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu  
Technology Solutions analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for  
system reliability.  
The hot-swap components provide additional failure protection. Failure  
protection for the entire system is ensured by four redundant hot-swap power  
supply units as well as redundant hot-swap fans.  
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Server management  
Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager  
supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from  
Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage,  
allowing preventive measures to be taken.  
The ServerView Operations Manager enables the management of all  
PRIMERGY servers in the network via a central console. The ServerView  
Operations Manager supports the following functions:  
Round-the-clock monitoring, regardless of server status  
High-performance, graphical console bypass (AVR) protected by  
HTTPS/SSL (128 bit)  
Remote storage 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 operating system with ASR&R  
Further information on the ServerView Operations Manager is provided in the  
associated documentation.  
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Service and support  
PRIMERGY servers are easy to maintain and modular, thus enabling quick and  
simple maintenance.  
The handles and locks (touch points) on the various hot pluggable components  
are colored green to ensure simple and immediate recognition.  
In order to prevent the components from being damaged by incorrect handling  
when they are being installed and removed, the areas of all components that  
can be touched without damaging them are also marked green.  
The redundant management blades and the optional remote test and  
diagnostics system ServerView Remote Management allows the PRIMERGY  
BX900 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.  
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1.4  
Notational conventions  
The following notational conventions 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.  
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indicates additional information, notes and tips.  
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1.5  
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Electrical data (hot-plug power supply unit)  
Rated voltage range  
Frequency  
100 - 240 V  
50 Hz - 60 Hz  
Max. rated current  
230 V / 11.6 A (EMEA market)  
100-120 V / 12 A (Japanese market)  
200-140 V / 13.5 A (Japanese market)  
Effective power  
Apparent power  
Heat dissipation  
3200 W (230 V) (EMEA market)  
1600 W (100 V) (EMEA market)  
2500 W (230 V) (Japanese market)  
1080 W (100 V) (Japanese market)  
3265 VA (230 V) (EMEA market)  
1635 VA (100 V) (EMEA market)  
2550 VA (230 V) (Japanese market)  
1120 VA (100 V) (Japanese market)  
11520 kJ/h (with 3200 W) (EMEA market)  
9000 kJ/h (with 2500 W) (Japanese market)  
5760 kJ/h (with 1600 W) (EMEA market)  
3999 kJ/h (with1080 W) (Japanese market)  
Main power fuse  
Protection class  
16 A  
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Compliance with regulations and standards  
Product safety and  
ergonomics  
IEC 60950-1/2 / EN 60950-1/2,  
UL/CSA 60950-1/2, CNS 14336 / GB 4943 /  
EN 50371  
Electromagnetic compatibility FCC class A  
CNS 13438 class A; VCCI class A  
AS/NZS CISPR 22 class A / GB 9254 class A  
GB 17625  
Interference emissions  
Harmonic current  
Flicker  
EN 55022 class A  
EN 61000-3-2  
EN 61000-3-3  
Interference immunity  
EN 55024, EN 300386  
CE marking to EU directives Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (product  
safety)  
Electromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC  
Mechanical environmental  
conditions  
EN 60721-3-3; class 3M2  
Certification  
Product safety  
Global  
CB  
Europe  
ENEC  
Germany  
USA/Canada  
Japan  
GS, CE  
CSAUS / CSAC  
VCCI  
China/Taiwan  
BSMI  
Mechanical specifications  
Width  
Depth  
Height  
446 mm  
778.9 mm  
438 mm / 10 HE  
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Weight  
Max. 198.2 kg (depending on the configuration).  
Ambient conditions  
Environment class 3K2  
Environment class 2K2  
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3  
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2  
Temperature:  
Operation (3K2)  
Transport (2K2)  
Humidity  
5 °C .... 35 °C  
-20 °C .... 60 °C  
10% ... 85% (non condensing)  
Condensation during operation must be avoided!  
Noise level  
Sound power level LWAd (ISO 9296)  
< 8.6 B (operation)  
Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation  
< 64 dB (standby)  
< 79 dB (operation)  
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pAm (ISO 9296)  
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This chapter provides an overview of the installation steps for your BX900 S1  
system unit. Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed  
information about the respective steps:  
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section "Safety instructions".  
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Unpack the system, check the delivery for damage sustained during  
transport and make sure it corresponds to the specifications in the delivery  
note (see section "Unpacking the system unit" on page 40).  
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Install the system in the rack (see section "Installing the system unit in the  
rack" on page 41 and configuration diagram on the order lists).  
Connect the cables (see section "Connecting devices to the system unit" on  
connecting/disconnecting cables" on page 56.  
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Connect the system to the mains (see section "Connecting the system unit  
to the mains" on page 52).  
Familiarize yourself with the control and display elements on the front and  
back of the system unit (see chapter 5 starting on page 57).  
Install the server blades and storage blades in the slots on the front of the  
system unit (see section "Server blades and storage blades" on page 83).  
Install the connection blades in the slots on the back of the system unit (see  
section "Connection blades" on page 91).  
Configure the management blades (see section "Configuring  
management blades" on page 70) so that you can carry out all further  
administration of the system unit via LAN.  
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Install the required operating systems and applications on the server blades.  
For information see the relevant operating manuals.  
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Important notes  
This chapter provides safety instructions which you must observe when  
handling your system.  
3.1  
Safety instructions  
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The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety  
Notes and Regulations" or " 安全上のご注意 ".  
This device meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have  
any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended  
environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.  
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CAUTION!  
The actions described in this manual shall be performed by technical  
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 manual, and any improper  
repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, energy  
hazards, fire hazards) or damage the equipment.  
Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server, turn off  
the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.  
Also unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so  
can cause electric shock.  
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Before starting up  
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CAUTION!  
During installation and before operating the device, observe the  
instructions on environmental conditions for your device (see  
"Ambient conditions" on page 23).  
If the server has been moved from a cold environment, condensation  
may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.  
Wait until the server has acclimatized to room temperature and is  
absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused  
to the server if this requirement is not met.  
Only transport the server in the original packaging or in packaging  
that protects it from impacts and jolts.  
For the Japanese market, transporting the device in its original  
packaging does not apply.  
Installation and operation  
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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 protection must comply with the  
requirements for the non-industrial (public) power supply networks for  
the type B connector.  
The device automatically adjusts to a mains voltage in the range of  
100 - 240 V. Make sure that the local mains voltage is neither above  
nor below these limits.  
This device must only be connected to properly grounded power  
outlets or to the insulated sockets of the rack's internal power supply  
using safety-tested power cables.  
Make sure that the device is connected to a protective contact socket  
that is close by the device.  
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CAUTION!  
Make sure that the power sockets on the device or the grounded  
mains outlets are freely accessible.  
The On/Off button or the main power switch (if there is one) does not  
disconnect the device from the mains voltage. To completely  
disconnect it, you must remove all the power plugs from the power  
outlets.  
Always connect the device and the attached peripherals to the same  
power circuit. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example,  
a power outage occurs and the server is still running but the  
peripheral device (e.g. a storage subsystem) has failed.  
Data cables must be adequately shielded to avoid interference.  
For the LAN wiring, the requirements according 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  
device, refer to the relevant notes in the operating manual.  
Do not connect or disconnect any data transmission cables during a  
thunderstorm (lightning hazard).  
Make sure that no objects (such as bracelets or paper clips) or liquids  
get inside the device (risk of electric shock or short circuit.  
In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, control elements or power  
cable, penetration of liquids or foreign bodies), switch off the device  
immediately, unplug it from the grounded power outlets, and contact  
your customer service center.  
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CAUTION!  
Proper operation of the device (in accordance with  
IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the casing is fully  
assembled and the rear covers for the installation bays are in place  
(electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).  
Install only system extensions that satisfy the requirements and rules  
governing safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and  
telecommunications terminal 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 hot-plug power  
supply units and CSS components.  
If you cause a defect on the device by installing or exchanging system  
extensions, the warranty will be invalidated.  
You may only set the resolutions and refresh rates specified in the  
operating manual for your monitor. Otherwise, you may damage the  
monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer  
service center.  
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Working with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drives  
When working with devices with optical drives, these instructions must be  
followed.  
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CAUTION!  
Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to  
prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury.  
Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc. before  
inserting it in the drive.  
Note that any additional labels applied may change the mechanical  
properties of a CD/DVD/BD and cause imbalance.  
Damaged and imbalanced CDs/DVDs/BDs can break at high drive  
speeds (data loss).  
Under certain circumstances, sharp CD/DVD/BD fragments can  
pierce the cover of the optical drive (equipment 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 specified CDs/DVDs/BDs.  
Do not pull on, press hard, or otherwise handle the CD/DVD/BD tray  
roughly.  
Do not disassemble the optical drive.  
Before use, clean the optical disk tray using a soft, dry cloth.  
As a precaution, remove disks from the optical drive when the drive  
is not to be used for a long time. Keep the optical disk tray closed to  
prevent foreign matter, such as dust, from entering the optical drive.  
Hold CDs/DVDs/BDs by their edges to avoid contact with the disk  
surface.  
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Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil,  
dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to  
the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays,  
antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth.  
Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.  
Keep the CDs/DVDs/BDs away from heat sources.  
Do not bend or place heavy objects on CDs/DVDs/BDs.  
Do not write with ballpoint pen or pencil on the label (printed) side.  
Do not attach stickers or similar to the label side. Doing so may cause  
rotational eccentricity and abnormal vibrations.  
When a CD/DVD/BD is moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
moisture condensation on the 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  
avoided.  
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You can prevent damage from the optical drive and the CDs/DVDs/BDs,  
as well as premature wear of the disks, by observing the following  
suggestions:  
Only insert disks in the drive when needed and remove them after  
use.  
Store the disks in suitable sleeves.  
Protect the disks from exposure to heat and direct sunlight.  
Laser information  
The optical drive complies with IEC 60825-1 laser class 1.  
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CAUTION!  
The optical drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), which under  
certain circumstances produces a laser beam stronger than laser  
class 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous.  
Never remove parts of the optical drive casing!  
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Important notes  
Batteries  
CAUTION!  
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Incorrect replacement of batteries may result in a risk of explosion.  
The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a  
type recommended by the manufacturer (see Service Supplement).  
Do not throw batteries into the trash can. They can be returned free  
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.  
When replacing the lithium battery in the management blade, always  
follow the instructions in the Service Supplement.  
When replacing the lithium battery in the server blade, always follow  
the instructions in the technical manual.  
All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a  
crossed-out garbage can). They are also marked with the chemical  
symbol for the heavy metal that causes them to be categorized as  
containing pollutants:  
Cd Cadmium  
Hg Mercury  
Pb Lead  
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Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices  
Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following  
sticker:  
Figure 1: ESD label  
When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the  
following points:  
Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets  
before installing or removing components with ESDs.  
You must 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 paths on an ESD.  
Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge.  
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For a detailed description of how to handle ESD components, see the  
relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1,  
ANSI/ESD S20.20).  
Other important information:  
During cleaning, observe the instructions in section "Cleaning the system  
unit" on page 74.  
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Keep this operating manual and the other documentation (such as the  
technical manual, documentation DVD) close to the device. All  
documentation must be included if the equipment is passed on to a third  
party.  
3.2  
CE conformity  
The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives  
2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and  
2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive". This is indicated by the CE  
marking (CE = Communauté Européenne).  
3.3  
Transporting the system unit  
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CAUTION!  
Only transport the system unit in its original packaging or in suitable  
packaging which protects it from knocks and jolts.  
For the Japanese market, transporting the device in its original  
packaging does not apply.  
Only unpack the system unit at the place where you want to set it up.  
Ask someone for help with carrying the system unit.  
Before lifting the system unit, remove all server blades, storage  
blades, connection blades, all power supply units and the fan  
modules to reduce the weight.  
To lift or carry the system unit, mount the handles on the long sides  
of the unit.  
Only lift or carry the system unit by the handles on the long sides.  
Never lift or carry the system unit by the handles on the front or back.  
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Notes on installation into the rack  
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CAUTION!  
Because the system unit is heavy, at least three people are  
needed to safely mount the BX900 S1 system unit in the rack.  
(For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ").  
Before lifting the system unit, remove all server blades, all power  
supply units and the fan units to reduce the weight.  
To lift or carry the system unit, always use the handles on the long  
sides.  
Never lift or carry the system unit by the handles on the front or back  
of the unit.  
For safety reasons, 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. The technical manual for the rack is supplied with the rack.  
The rack must be connected to the mains by an authorized specialist  
(electrician).  
If the server system is integrated in a rack installation that receives  
power from an industrial (public) power supply network with the  
IEC309 connector, the (public) power supply protection must comply  
with the requirements for the 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 or over multiple power  
sources.  
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3.5  
Environmental protection  
Environmentally-friendly product design and development  
This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for  
"environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that  
key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions,  
packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.  
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment.  
Further information can be found at:  
http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.html (for the EMEA  
Energy-saving information  
Devices that do not need to be constantly 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  
Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with the  
applicable national regulations.  
In accordance with EU directives, batteries must not be disposed of with  
unsorted domestic waste. They can be returned free of charge to the  
manufacturer, dealer or an authorized agent for recycling or disposal.  
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All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out  
garbage can). They are also marked with the chemical symbol for the heavy  
metal that causes them to be categorized as containing pollutants:  
Cd Cadmium  
Hg Mercury  
Pb Lead  
Labels on plastic casing parts  
Please avoid sticking your own labels on plastic parts wherever possible, since  
this makes it difficult to recycle them.  
Returns, recycling and disposal  
Please handle returns, recycling and disposal in accordance with local  
regulations.  
The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste. This  
device is labeled in compliance with European directive  
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).  
This directive sets the framework for returning and recycling used  
equipment and is valid across the EU. When returning your used  
you. Further information can be found at  
http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling.  
Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables 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  
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CAUTION!  
Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important notes" on  
page 27.  
The server must not be exposed to extreme environmental conditions  
(see "Ambient conditions" on page 23). Protect the server from dust,  
humidity and heat.  
The server must be acclimatized to its operating environment for the  
time specified in the table before you operate it.  
Temperature difference (°C) Minimum acclimatization time  
(hours)  
5
3
5
10  
15  
7
20  
8
25  
30  
9
10  
Table 1: Acclimatization times  
In the table "Acclimatization times", temperature difference refers to  
the difference between the temperature of the operating environment  
and the temperature to which the server was previously exposed  
(outside, transport or storage temperature).  
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4.1  
The following installation steps are described in detail in the following sections  
of this chapter:  
Unpacking the system unit (see section "Unpacking the system unit" on  
page 40).  
Installing the system unit in the rack (see section "Installing the system unit  
in the rack" on page 41 and configuration diagram on the order lists).  
Connecting the cables of the system unit (see section "Connecting devices  
to the system unit" on page 51). Please also read the section "Instructions  
for connecting/disconnecting cables" on page 56.  
Connecting the system unit to the mains (see section "Connecting the  
system unit to the mains" on page 52).  
4.2  
Unpacking the system unit  
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CAUTION!  
Make sure you observe the safety notes in the chapter "Important notes"  
starting on page 27.  
Only unpack the system unit at the place where you want to set it up.  
The system unit must always be lifted or carried by at least three people.  
(For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ").  
Keep the original packaging of the system unit, as you may need it for future  
transport (applies only to EMEA market).  
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Unpack all the individual parts.  
Check the delivery for any damage during transport.  
Check whether the items delivered match the details on the delivery note.  
The product name and serial number of the product can be found on the type  
label.  
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If the delivery is damaged or does not match the delivery note, contact your  
supplier immediately!  
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Installing the system unit in the rack  
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CAUTION!  
For safety reasons, at least three people are needed to install the  
system unit in the rack because of its weight and size.  
Please observe the safety information and notes on rack installation  
in the chapter "Important notes" as of page 36.  
The rack can tip over if more than one unit is pulled out.  
Rack requirements  
The rack systems from Fujitsu PRIMECENTER Rack, DataCenter Rack and  
19-inch standard rack (for the Japanese market) support the installation of  
PRIMERGY servers. Installation in most current rack systems from other  
manufacturers (3rd party racks) is also supported.  
To accommodate the ventilation concept and ensure proper ventilation, any  
unused areas in the rack must be sealed using dummy covers.  
The mains connection is implemented via external distributors, a suitable power  
distribution unit or a UPS device.  
PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack  
The individual rack systems from Fujitsu Technology Solutions have the  
following features:  
Rails that are screwed on at the front.  
The length of the rails can be adjusted to allow different rack depths.  
Enhanced cable management in the lateral rack area.  
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For PRIMECENTER Racks and DataCenter Racks:  
The mounting of the rails in the different racks is described in the next  
sections. Installation of the cable management is described in detail in  
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For 19-inch standard rack (for the Japanese market):  
For information on mounting of the rails in the 19-inch standard rack (for  
the Japanese market) please refer to the "Rack mount guide".  
For rack systems from other manufacturers:  
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3rd-party rack  
The following requirements must be met:  
Installation dimensions (see the dimensions shown in figure 2 on page 43).  
The design of the rack support uprights must allow the rails to be screwed  
on at the front.  
Rails that are screwed on at the front.  
The length of the rails can be adjusted to allow different rack depths.  
No cable management support (delivered with the mounting kit).  
Climatic conditions.  
For ventilation of the installed server system, there must be an unrestricted  
air inlet on the front of the rack and an air outlet in the backplane of the rack.  
In principle, the ventilation concept provides for the necessary cooling via  
the horizontal self-ventilation of the installed devices (air stream from front  
to back).  
Power supply:  
For installation in 3rd party racks, you must ensure that the appropriate  
socket strips are present.  
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Figure 2: Mechanical requirements  
1
2
A
B
Rack front  
Rack back  
Rack depth (comparison PRIMECENTER Rack 940/1000 mm)  
Rack width (comparison PRIMECENTER rack 700 mm)  
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Clearance for 19" installation plane  
C1  
C2  
D
Front 19-inch installation plane  
Rear 19-inch installation plane  
Space for cabling (cable space depth) and ventilation  
Space for control panel and ventilation  
Space for right and left support systems  
PRIMERGY installation depth  
Front left support upright  
E
F
P
a1  
a2  
b1  
b2  
Front right support upright  
Rear left support upright  
Rear right support upright  
4.3.1 Installation in PRIMECENTER/DataCenter rack  
For installation in a PRIMECENTER/DataCenter rack, the following parts are  
required:  
Two 3-HU Support brackets (for the EMEA market)  
Two carrier rails (mounted)  
Two holding-down clamps  
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The descriptions and figures in this section refer to the current  
support system. For other support systems you will find the  
appropriate description in the packaging of the rack mounting kit.  
For information on mounting of the rails in the 19-inch standard rack  
(for the Japanese market) please refer to the "Rack mount guide".  
General information regarding server installation in the rack is  
included in the technical manual for the appropriate rack.  
For information on mounting of the server in the 19-inch standard rack  
(for the Japanese market) please refer to the "Rack mount guide".  
When mounting the left carrier rail in the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter rack, the  
supplied support brackets must first be mounted on the rear left support upright  
flush with the bottom edge of the device.  
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Read the installation guide in the technical manual for the corresponding  
rack.  
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Mark the position of the bottom edge of the system unit on the support  
uprights.  
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Figure 3: Attaching the support brackets  
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Position the support brackets at the relevant height on the rear left support  
upright (place knob in the corresponding hole) and secure them using four  
centering screws (1).  
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Fasten the holding-down clamp at the upper end of the support bracket  
using two centering screws (2).  
Fasten the second holding-down clamp at the same height as the first one  
to the rear left support upright using two centering screws.  
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Figure 4: Attaching the left carrier rail  
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Position the carrier rail in the support bracket (insert knob) - see (1).  
For the Japanese market:  
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There is no support bracket. Please position the support system  
directly on the support upright.  
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Fasten the carrier rail at the lower end of the support bracket using three  
centering screws (2).  
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Position the carrier rail in the front left support upright.  
Fasten the carrier rail to the front support upright (3) using three M5 screws  
including plugwashers.  
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Repeat the operation for the right carrier rail. This rail does not require a  
support bracket.  
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Figure 5: Position of the cage nuts  
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Fit the cage nuts for securing the server in the corresponding catches on the  
right and left support uprights.  
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4.3.2 Installing/removing the system unit  
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CAUTION!  
Because the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit is large and  
heavy, at least three people are needed to safely mount it in the  
rack or remove it from the rack.  
Please observe the safety information and notes on rack installation  
in the chapter "Important notes" as of page 36.  
Before you install the system unit in the rack, remove the  
server blades, power supply units and fan units to reduce the weight  
of the system unit.  
Only lift or carry the system unit by the handles on the long sides.  
Never lift or carry the system unit by the handles on the front or back.  
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For the japanese market:  
Refer to the "Rack Mounting Guide" for more detailed explanation and for  
other support systems.  
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Make a note 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.  
Remove the server blades, storage blades, power supply units, fan units,  
connection blades and management blades from the system unit. For  
assembly instructions see chapter "Hot-plug components" on page 83.  
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Figure 6: Placing the system unit on the rack rails  
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Lift the back end of the system unit onto the carrier rails in the rack.  
Remove the back two carrying handles (1).  
Push the system unit into the rack as far as the front carrying handles (2).  
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Figure 7: Installing the system unit  
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Remove the back two carrying handles (1).  
Push the system unit into the rack as far as it will go.  
Fasten the system unit to the rack using the four knurled screws.  
Reinstall the server blades, storage blades, connection blades and  
management blades, power supply units and fan modules in their old bays,  
see page 48. For assembly instructions see chapter "Hot-plug components"  
on page 83.  
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Incorrect fitting of the system unit may lead to serious errors.  
Removing the system unit  
CAUTION!  
Make a note of the positions of the individual server blades, storage  
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blades, connection blades, power supply units and fan modules in the  
system unit for reinstallation.  
To remove the system unit, follow the installation instructions in reverse.  
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4.4  
Connecting devices to the system unit  
On the back of the system unit are the ports for the network connection and the  
administration of the blade server.  
Ports on the back of the system unit  
CB 1  
CB 3  
CB 2  
CB 4  
CB 6  
CB 8  
MMB 2  
CB 5  
CB 7  
MMB 1  
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 8: Ports for external devices  
CB 1 -8  
Slots for connection blades. For information on the ports of the connection  
blades, see "Connection blades" on page 91.  
MMB 1, 2 Management blade 1 and 2  
The management blades have the following ports  
1
2
3
Service LAN port (as a point-to-point connection, for system unit  
administration only, no access to server blades and connection blades)  
USB ports for backing up and restoring the MMB configuration and for  
access to logging information  
Serial port for a local management console  
4,5 LAN ports for blade server management (including server blades and  
connection blades)  
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The service LAN port (pos. 1 in figure 8 on page 51) and the LAN ports  
for blade server management (pos. 4 and 5 in figure 8 on page 51) must  
be in different LAN subnetworks.  
It is recommended to operate the management blade user interface in a  
separate broadcast domain for the server management.  
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Connect the data cables according to the system configuration you require.  
Ports on the back of the system unit  
On the front of the system unit are the ports of the server blades for local  
administration. For information on these, see the operating manuals for the  
relevant server blades.  
4.4.1 Cable routing  
The cables are routed along the support uprights of the rack.  
4.5  
Connecting the system unit to the mains  
The system unit has six bays for hot-swap power supply units. In the base  
configuration, it is fitted with three power supply units.  
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CAUTION!  
Read the information on determining how many power supply units  
are required (see "Hot-plug power supply units" on page 126).  
The power supply units automatically adjust to a mains voltage  
between 100 - 240 V. The system unit may only be used if the local  
mains voltage is within the voltage range of the system.  
The 2880 W power supply units may only be connected to 16 A power  
outlets, a UPS, a 32 A power distribution unit, or CEE sockets. When  
ordering the system unit, you must 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 918W power supply units may only be connected to NEMA L6-  
30, IEC 60320-C20, or NEMA 5-15 sockets.  
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Always connect the cable first to the power supply unit and then to the  
mains.  
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First connect the insulated C19 connector of the power cable to the power  
supply units of the system unit, and then plug the connector into the UPS,  
power distribution unit or an external socket.  
AC source (phase) redundancy  
Make sure that the individual power supply units are connected to different AC  
sources (phases). This ensures additional AC source (phase) redundancy for  
high-availability configurations. If only one AC source (phase) fails, the power  
supply units connected to the other AC sources (phases) remain operational.  
PSU 1  
PSU 2  
PSU 3  
PSU 4  
PSU 5  
PSU 6  
Figure 9: Numbering of the power supply unit bays  
Power system with 2 AC sources (phases) available  
With 6 power supply units, you must connect the ones in the top row  
(PSUs 1, 2 and 3) to the first source (phase) and the ones in the bottom  
row (PSUs 4, 5 and 6) to the second source (phase). Thus 3+3  
redundancy is supported; the system continues to run if one source fails,  
provided the remaining 3 power supplies are sufficient to deliver the  
required power.  
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With 4 power supply units, you must connect units 2 and 3 to the first  
source (phase) and units 5 and 6 to the second. Thus 2+2 redundancy is  
supported; the system continues to run if one source fails, provided the  
remaining 2 power supplies are sufficient to deliver the required power.  
Power system with 3 AC sources (phases) available  
With 6 power supply units, you must connect units 1 and 4 to the first AC  
source (phase), units 2 and 5 to the second, and units 3 and 6 to the third.  
Thus 4+2 redundancy is supported; the system continues to run if one  
source fails, provided the remaining 4 power supplies are sufficient to  
deliver the required power.  
With 3 power supply units, you must connect each one to a different  
source. Thus 2+1 redundancy is supported; the system continues to run  
if one source fails, provided the remaining 2 power supply units are  
sufficient to deliver the required power.  
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4.5.1 Using cable ties  
If you wish, you can secure the power cable with a cable tie to prevent the C19  
connector from being pulled out of the server accidentally. The cable tie is  
included in the accessories pack that is delivered together with the server.  
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Figure 10: Using cable ties  
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Route the cable through the loop of the cable tie.  
Pull the cable tie tight to secure the power cable.  
The insulated connector cannot now be disconnected from the server  
accidentally.  
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You can undo the cable tie by bending back the zip strip at the fastening  
point (1).  
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Instructions for connecting/disconnecting  
cables  
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CAUTION!  
Please make sure you read the documentation for the devices before you  
try to connect them.  
Do not connect or disconnect any data transmission cables during a  
thunderstorm.  
Always pull cables out by the plug.  
When connecting and disconnecting the cables, observe the following  
order.  
Connecting cables  
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Switch off all the relevant devices.  
Unplug the power plugs of all affected devices from the power outlets or CEE  
sockets.  
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Connect all cables to the server and the peripherals. Secure the connectors  
of the data cables (e.g. by tightening the screws).  
Plug all data transmission cables into the sockets provided for the data or  
telecommunication networks.  
Plug all the power plugs into the power outlets or CEE sockets.  
Disconnecting cables  
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Switch off all the relevant devices.  
Unplug the power plugs of all affected devices from the power outlets or CEE  
sockets.  
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Pull all data transmission cables out of the sockets provided for the data or  
telecommunication networks.  
Undo the screws on the connectors and pull the relevant cables out of the  
system unit and peripherals.  
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Installation and operation  
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CAUTION!  
Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on  
page 27.  
5.1  
Control and display elements  
5.1.1 Front of system  
The BX900 S1 system unit has a fold-out ServerView local service panel on the  
front. It is controlled by the management blade and is used 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 70.  
For detailed information on the PRIMERGY Local View LCD Display for Blade  
Servers, see the manual "PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems  
ServerView Management Blade S1 User Interface Description".  
Figure 11: ServerView Local Service Panel  
The most important control and display elements can also be found on the front  
of the ServerView local service panel. This means they are also available when  
it is folded away.  
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The control and display elements of the server blades and storage  
blades are described in the relevant operating manuals.  
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ID card  
You can pull out the ID card (see figure 12) as far as it will go and push it back  
in again.  
Figure 12: ID card in system unit  
The ID card contains various system information, such as the product name,  
serial number and order number (in the Japanese market, only the product  
name and the serial number).  
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Figure 13: Locking the ServerView local service panel  
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CAUTION!  
Press the touch point (see arrow) of the ServerView local service panel  
before you push it back into the frame of the system unit.  
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2
3 4 5 6  
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Figure 14: Control and display elements on the front of the ServerView local service panel  
1
2
3
4
CSS indicator  
Global Error indicator  
ID button  
5
6
7
power-on indicator  
ID indicator  
Navigation buttons for the  
LocalView menu system  
On/Off button  
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5.1.1.1 Control elements  
On/Off button  
When the system is switched off, it can be switched on again by  
pressing the On/Off button.  
When the system is operating, pressing the On/Off button will  
switch off the system.  
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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 function. Pressing  
the OK button executes the selected function.  
5.1.1.2 LEDs on the control panel  
Power indicator (two-color)  
Lights up green when the system unit is switched on.  
Lights up orange when the system unit is switched OFF, but mains  
voltage is present (standby mode).  
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Global Error indicator (orange)  
Lights up orange if a prefailure event has been detected that  
requires (precautionary) service intervention.  
Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service  
intervention.  
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Does not light up if there is no critical event.  
If the event is still acute after a power failure, the indicator is  
activated after the restart.  
The indicator also lights up in standby mode.  
You can find more details on the indicated errors in the System  
Event Log (SEL), in the Management Blade Web interface, on the  
ServerView Local Service Panel, on the ServerView Local Service  
Display, in the ServerView Operations Manager or via the iRMC  
S2'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 failure, the indicator is  
activated after the restart.  
The indicator also lights up in standby mode.  
For more information on the CSS concept, see "Customer Self  
Service (CSS)" on page 13.  
ID  
ID indicator (blue):  
Glows blue when the system was selected by pressing the ID  
button. Pressing the button again deactivates the LED.  
The ID indicator can also be activated via the Management Blade  
Web interface and via the ServerView Operations Manager and the  
iRMC S2 Web interface and its status reported to the ServerView  
Operations Manager and the iRMC S2.  
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5.1.2 Back of system  
5.1.2.1 Control and display elements on the management blade  
1 2  
3
4 5  
6
7 8 9 10 11  
Figure 15: Control and display elements on the management blade  
1
2
3
Status indicator (yellow)  
Lights up when the management blade is active (master)  
Blinks when the management blade is defective.  
Is not lit when the management blade is not active (slave)  
LAN activity indicator (service LAN connection)  
Lights up green if a LAN connection exists.  
Does not light up if no LAN connection exists.  
Flashes orange when a LAN transfer is in progress.  
LAN transfer-rate indicator (service LAN port)  
Lights up green for a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s.  
Does not light up for a LAN transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s.  
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Global Error indicator (orange)  
Lights up orange if a prefailure event has been detected that  
requires (precautionary) service intervention.  
Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service  
intervention.  
Does not light up if there is no critical event.  
If the event is still acute after a power failure, the indicator is activated  
after the restart.  
The indicator also lights up in standby mode.  
You can find more details on the indicated errors in the System Event  
Log (SEL), , in the Management Blade Web interface, on the  
ServerView Local Service Panel, on the ServerView Local Service  
Display, in the ServerView Operations Manager or via the iRMC S2's  
Web interface.  
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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 failure, the indicator is activated  
after the restart.  
The indicator also lights up in standby mode.  
For more information on the CSS concept, see "Customer Self Service  
(CSS)" on page 13.  
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Identification (ID) button with ID LED (blue)  
ID indicators on the front and rear of the server light up when the ID  
button is pressed. The two ID indicators are synchronized. To  
deactivate, press the button again.  
The ID indicator can also be activated via ServerView Operations  
Manager and the Management Blade Web interface; its status is  
reported to ServerView Operations Manager and the Management  
Blade.  
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7, 9 LAN activity indicator (Management LAN ports)  
Lights up green if a LAN connection exists.  
Does not light up if no LAN connection exists.  
Flashes orange when a LAN transfer is in progress.  
8, 10 LAN transfer-rate indicator (Management LAN ports)  
Lights yellow for a LAN transfer rate of 1 Gbit/s.  
Lights up orange for a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s.  
Does not light up for a LAN transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s.  
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Hidden reset button  
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5.1.2.2 Indicators on the hot-plug power supply units  
1
2
3
Figure 16: Indicators on the hot-plug power supply unit  
1
2
Error indicator for fan module 1 (orange)  
Lights up if fan module 1 is defective.  
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.*  
3
Error indicator for fan module 2 (orange)  
Lights up if fan module 2 is defective.  
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The following events are detected as predictable errors:  
The temperature is very high.  
The power consumption is very high.  
The current strength is very high.  
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5.1.2.3 Indicators on the hot-plug fans  
1 2 3  
Figure 17: Indicators on the hot-plug fan module  
1
2
Error indicator for fan module 1 (orange)  
Lights up if fan module 1 is defective.  
Power indicator  
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.  
3
Error indicator for fan module 2 (orange)  
Lights up if fan module 2 is defective.  
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Switching the system unit on/off  
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CAUTION!  
Before switching the system unit on using the On/Off button, the  
PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit must be connected to the power  
supply for at least a minute.  
If you switch on the system unit and the connected monitor only  
shows flickering stripes, switch it back off immediately (see chapter  
"Troubleshooting and tips" on page 77).  
The On/Off button does not disconnect the device from the mains. To  
fully disconnect it from the mains, you must unplug the plugs from the  
sockets.  
Turn the server on when the temperature is in its operating  
environment range (10–35°C). For details on the operating  
environment, refer to "Safety Precautions". When operating the  
device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate  
improperly, damage data etc. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held  
responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc.  
Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more after shutdown before turning  
the server on.  
After connecting power cable, press the On/Off button after it passes  
for more than 10 seconds.  
Switching on the system unit  
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Press the On/Off button on the system unit (position 4 in figure 14 on  
page 60) for 2 seconds. Depending on the BIOS setting, the individual  
server blades will also be switched on. This is done in sequence according  
to the numbering of the server blade slots (see figure 19 on page 83.)  
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If necessary, switch on the required server blades  
The system unit is switched on and the activated server blades perform a  
system test and boot the operating system.  
Switching off the system unit  
The system unit is up and running (server blades are also switched on).  
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To properly shut down all server blades, press the On/Off button on the  
front of the system unit (position 4 in figure 14 on page 60) for 4 seconds. All  
server blades will then be shut down.  
To immediately shut down all server blades, press the On/Off button on the  
front of the system unit (position 4 in figure 14 on page 60) for 10 seconds.  
All server blades are switched off immediately.  
Other ways to shut down the system unit  
Web interface of the management blade  
You can also switch off the system unit and the individual server blades via  
the Web interface of the management blade (see manual "PRIMERGY  
BX900 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  
automatically started up again according to the BIOS setting.  
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5.3  
Configuring management blades  
The two redundant management blades form the central interface for  
administration of the system unit and all components therein. This section  
For more information on administration of the blade server, see the manual  
"PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems 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 39.  
Ê
Press the On/Off button on the ServerView local service panel (position 4 in  
figure 14 on page 60) to switch on the system unit.  
The management blade boots and the ServerView local service panel shows  
the start menu of the Base Configuration Wizard.  
Figure 18: Base Configuration Wizard start menu  
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Select YES with the navigation buttons and press the OK button to start the  
wizard.  
The NO button closes the Base Configuration Wizard, and the Health Status  
Overview menu is displayed.  
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The wizard guides you step by step through the menus, in which you make the  
necessary settings for putting the blade server into operation. You operate the  
wizard with the Previous, Next, and Cancel buttons. The Finish button closes it.  
However, you cannot close the wizard until you have defined the following  
default settings:  
Language  
Date/Time  
Identification  
Network  
Language  
Date/Time  
Defines the language for the menu (English or Japanese)  
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 file name of the configuration  
file on the USB storage medium.  
Ident.  
Contains details of:  
System Name  
Rack Name  
System Contact  
System Location  
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Network  
If DHCP is activated (default), the obtained network data is  
displayed. Otherwise you can specify the network data manually:  
Management LAN Settings (1)  
IPv4 settings  
IP Address is assigned by DHCP  
Assign IP Address manually:  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Gateway  
Management LAN Settings (2)  
IPv4 settings  
Obtain DNS address from DHCP  
Assign primary and secondary Domain Servers  
DNS Server 1  
DNS Server 2  
Power  
PIN  
Contains details of the power supply:  
PSU Redundancy (No Redundancy)  
PSU Dynamic Mode (ON)  
Contains a four-digit PIN as password protection for the  
ServerView local service panel  
Default values:  
PIN enable (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 test begins automatically after switch-on or after a hardware  
replacement. If errors are found, you can find out more about  
them via the Details button. Replace the defective hardware  
component and repeat the test.  
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Save  
Clicking the Save button saves and applies the settings in the  
management blade.  
With the Previous button you can go back and change  
parameters. You save the changed configuration with the Save  
button.  
Export  
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.  
You can export the following parameters:  
Language  
Identification  
Network  
PIN  
Power  
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Cleaning the system unit  
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CAUTION!  
To clean the system unit, first switch it off and unplug the power plug(s)  
from the grounded power outlet(s).  
The housing interior of the system unit should only be cleaned by  
authorized, 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 cloth that has been dipped in water with a mild  
detergent and well wrung out.  
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Property and data protection  
The blade server is protected against unauthorized access by the lockable rack  
door.  
To protect the system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can  
activate the security functions of the management blade. For more information,  
see the manual "PRIMERGY BX900 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 operating  
manuals for the server blades.  
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Troubleshooting and tips  
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CAUTION!  
Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on  
page 27.  
If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described:  
in this chapter,  
in the chapters for the installed components,  
in the documentation for the connected devices,  
in the help systems of the individual programs used.  
If you do not manage to correct the problem, proceed as follows:  
Ê
Make a note of the steps you have taken and the situation in which the fault  
occurred. Also make a note of the error messages displayed.  
Ê
Ê
Switch off the defective server blade or the system.  
Contact customer service.  
7.1  
System power indicator does not light up  
The system's power indicator (see figure 15 on page 63) 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 units and to the socket strip of the rack (see section "Connecting the  
system unit to the mains" on page 52).  
Power supply overloaded  
Ê
Unplug the power cables from the insulated sockets of the power supply  
units.  
Ê
Ê
Wait a few seconds and then plug the power cables back into the sockets.  
Switch on your system.  
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7.2  
If the front or back ID/error LED is flashing orange (see section "Control and  
display elements" on page 57), one of the following errors may have occurred:  
One of the power supply units has failed  
The status LED of the power supply unit is not lit and/or the error LED of the  
power supply unit flashes green if, for example, one of the following errors has  
occurred in the power supply unit (see also figure "Indicators on the hot-plug  
power supply unit" on page 66):  
General failure (warning or shutdown due to fan no. 1)  
Temperature 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 135).  
One of the fans in the fan module has failed  
Although the system can still be used if one of the fans in the fan module fails,  
you should:  
Ê
Replace the defective fan module as soon as possible (see section "Hot-plug  
fan modules" on page 137 and section "Replacing a fan unit" on page 138).  
A switch blade has failed  
The error LED of the switch blade lights up when a general error occurs.  
Ê
Ê
Check the error LEDs of the switch blades to find out which blade has failed.  
If the switch blade is still being shown as defective, replace it (see section  
"Installing a connection blade" on page 120).  
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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.  
7.4  
Screen remains blank  
Monitor is switched off  
Switch on the monitor.  
Ê
Screen has gone blank  
Ê
Press any key on the keyboard.  
or  
Ê
Deactivate screen saver. Enter the appropriate password.  
Brightness control is set to dark  
Ê
Set the brightness control on the monitor to light. For detailed information,  
refer to the operating manual supplied with your monitor.  
Power or data cable for monitor are not connected  
Ê
Ê
Switch off the monitor.  
Check that the power cable is properly connected to the monitor and the  
power outlet.  
Ê
Ê
Check that the data cable is properly connected to the system and the  
monitor (if it is plugged in with a connector).  
Switch on your monitor.  
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Flickering stripes on monitor screen  
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CAUTION!  
Switch off the server blade immediately.  
Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency  
Ê
Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will  
find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal  
deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.  
Ê
Refer to the documentation for your operating system or the software for the  
screen controller for details of how to set the correct horizontal frequency for  
your monitor, and follow the procedure accordingly.  
7.6  
No screen display or display drifts  
The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution is set for the monitor (or the  
application program).  
Ê
Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will  
find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal  
deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.  
Ê
Refer to the documentation for your operating system or the software for the  
screen controller for details of how to set the correct horizontal frequency for  
your monitor, and follow the procedure accordingly.  
7.7  
No mouse pointer displayed on screen  
Mouse driver not loaded  
Ê
Check whether the mouse driver is properly installed and is activated when  
the application program is started. Detailed information can be found in the  
user manuals for the mouse, the operating system and the application  
program.  
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7.8  
Incorrect date and time  
Ê
Set the time and/or date in the operating system or in the BIOS setup for the  
relevant server blade.  
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If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when you switch on your  
server blade, the lithium battery is flat. Change the battery as described  
in the manual for the relevant server blade.  
7.9  
Server blade does not boot  
The server blade does not boot after a defective hard disk drive was  
replaced  
Incorrect SCSI configuration (onboard SCSI HostRAID controller)  
Ê
In the SCSI configuration menu, check the settings for the hard disk drives  
(SCSI Device Configuration) and the settings under Advanced Configuration  
Options.  
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7.10 Defective drive  
Drives are reported as "Dead" at system boot  
Configuration of the RAID controller is wrong.  
Ê
Check and correct the settings for the drives using the RAID controller utility.  
Further information can be found in the operating manual for the RAID controller  
(on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 under "Controllers").  
Added drive is reported as defective  
The RAID controller is not configured for the drive. The drive was probably  
installed when the system was switched off.  
Ê
Reconfigure the RAID controller for the drive using the corresponding utility.  
For information see the documentation for the RAID controller (on the  
ServerView Suite DVD 2 under "Controllers").  
or  
Ê
Remove and reinstall the drive while the system is switched ON.  
If the drive continues to be shown as defective, then replace it.  
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Hot-plug components  
This chapter explains how to handle the hot-plug components within the  
Customer-Self-Service (CSS) concept and how to make hardware changes to  
your system unit in general (e.g. adding or replacing hot-plug power supply units  
or hot-plug fan modules).  
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Further information on the CSS concept is provided in the "Customer  
Self Service (CSS)" manual on the ServerView Suite DVD 2.  
Upgrades, conversions or replacement of non-CSS components are  
described in the Technical Manual of the Server Blade and should only  
be carried out by authorized, qualified personnel.  
8.1  
Server blades and storage blades  
1
2
3
4
17  
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 18 13 14 15 16  
Figure 19: Numbering of the server blade slots  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit has 18 slots on the front in two rows for  
server blades. Slots 2, 17, 7, 10, 18 and 15 can alternatively be fitted with  
storage blades.  
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To achieve optimum cooling of the system unit, observe the following sequence  
when filling the server blade slots:  
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 17 - 9 -10 - 11 - 12 - 18 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16. All empty  
server blade slots must be fitted with dummy modules.  
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The maximum number of installable server blades depends on the  
number of power supply units and fan modules fitted in the system unit,  
the available mains voltage and the redundant power supply  
on page 127.  
Different models and configurations of server blades can be combined in the  
system unit.  
Installing a server blade  
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CAUTION!  
Make sure you observe the safety notes and the information on  
handling electrostatic-sensitive devices in the section "Modules with  
Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices" on page 34.  
Beware of the energy hazard at the midplane contacts. A short circuit  
on these contacts may damage the system.  
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 blade slots must be fitted with dummy modules to  
comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and to  
ensure sufficient cooling of the system components.  
Installing a single height / single width Blade  
The following describes how to install a BX920 S1 server blade. Storage blades  
are installed in the same way.  
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1
3
2
Figure 20: Installing the BX920 S1 server blade  
Ê
Ê
Ê
Undo the locking mechanism of the release lever (1).  
Open the release lever (2).  
Push the server blade as far as possible into the empty slot (3).  
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Figure 21: Locking the BX920 S1 server blade  
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Push the release lever up until it clicks into place under the locking lever (1).  
Removal is carried out in reverse order.  
Installing a single height / double width Blade  
The following describes how to install a BX960 S1 server blade. This server  
blade occupies 2 bays one upon the other in the BX900 S1 system unit.  
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1
2
Figure 22: Installing a BX960 S1 server blade  
Ê
Ê
Ê
Undo the locking mechanism of the release lever (1).  
Open the release lever (2).  
Push the server blade as far as possible into the empty slot (3).  
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Figure 23: Locking the BX960 S1 server blade  
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Push the release lever up until it clicks into place under the locking lever (1).  
Removal is carried out in reverse order.  
Installing 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.  
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Figure 24: 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 25 on  
page 89).  
1
Figure 25: Installing a dummy server blade module  
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Push the dummy server blade into the empty slot until it clicks into place.  
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Removing a dummy server blade module  
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Push up the release lever (1) and pull the dummy module out of the slot by  
its handle.  
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8.2  
Connection blades  
blades for connecting the server blades to LAN and SAN networks.  
This section deals with the connection blades available for your BX900 S1  
system unit. It describes their most important features, the external ports, the  
assignment of the internal ports to the server blades, and how to install and  
remove connection blades in/from the system unit.  
How to configure and operate the connection blades is explained in separate  
manuals.  
The following connection blades are available:  
Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 (SB11)  
Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch/IBP 18/8  
Connection Blade 8Gb FC Switch 18/8  
Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18/18  
Connection Blade 8Gb FC Pass Thru 18/18  
Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18/18  
Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 18/6 (SB6)  
Information  
For the latest information on optional products provided for the BX900 S1 see  
the configurator of the server:  
(for the EMEA market)  
(for the Japanese market)  
Please refer to the connection blades manual for other connection blades.  
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The Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 can be used as a layer-2 switch  
or an Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP). It provides the following connections:  
36 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 1-Gbit ports through 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 116.  
If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 3/4, CB 5/6 or CB 7/8,  
the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards. For more  
information, see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades.  
Ports and LEDs  
3 4  
5
6
1
2
A
B
Figure 26: Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12  
1
ID indicator (blue)  
Lit:  
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
Normal operation  
Dark:  
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2
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Lights up green: power supply is supplied to the connection blade.  
Dark: power supply is not supplied to the connection  
blade.  
Lights up  
orange:  
Switch error  
Dark:  
Power supply interrupted  
A
1-Gbit Ethernet ports for SFP modules for connecting fiber-optic or copper  
cables (with two integrated status LEDs each)  
3 (ERR) Error indicator (orange)  
Dark:  
Lit:  
No SFP+ transceiver error  
SFP transceiver error  
Flashes:  
SFP module not supported  
4 (LINK)  
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
SFP transceiver connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
SFP transceiver connection active  
SFP transceiver connection not available or deactivated  
B
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 transfer rate 10 Mbit/s  
6
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
LAN connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
LAN connection active  
LAN connection unavailable or deactivated  
8.2.2 Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 (SB11)  
The Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 can be used as a layer-2 switch  
or an Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP). It provides the following connections:  
36 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 1-Gbit ports through RJ45 connections  
2 external 10-Gbit ports through SFP+ modules for Ethernet connections via  
fiber-optic or copper cable  
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1 internal stacking port to the midplane of the BX900 S1 system unit  
1 external stacking port through a CX4 connection  
The stacking ports allow up to 8 SB11 connection blades to be switched  
together to form a so-called stack, see "Connection blade stacking" on  
page 96.  
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To use connection blade stacking, the firmware version of the  
management blade of the BX900 S1 system unit must be at least  
V4.27.  
This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots, see figure  
"Connection blade slots" on page 116.  
If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 3/4, CB 5/6 or CB 7/8,  
the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards. For more  
information, see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades.  
Ports and LEDs  
1
2 3 4 5  
6 7  
8
9
A
B
C
Figure 27: Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2  
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Status indicator (green/orange)  
Lights up green: Power supply is supplied to the connection blade  
Flashes orange: Connection blade error  
Dark:  
ID indicator (blue)  
Lit:  
Power supply is not supplied to the connection blade  
2
3
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
Normal operation  
Dark:  
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
5
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  
Stacking (green/orange)  
Lights up yellow: Connection blade is stack master  
Flashes yellow: Connection blade cannot perform role of master  
Lights up green: Connection blade is stack slave  
Flashes green: Master selection process is active  
Dark:  
Connection blade does not belong to a stack  
A
B
HiGig/HiGig+ connection (CX4) for stacking, see "Connection blade stacking" on  
page 96  
10-Gbit Ethernet ports for SFP+ modules for connecting fiber-optic or copper  
cables (with two integrated status LEDs each)  
6 (ERR)  
Error indicator (orange)  
Dark:  
Lit:  
No SFP+ transceiver error  
SFP+ transceiver error  
Flashes:  
SFP+ module not supported  
7 (LINK)  
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
SFP+ transceiver connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
SFP+ transceiver connection active  
SFP+ transceiver connection not available or  
deactivated.  
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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 transfer rate 10 Mbit/s  
6
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
LAN connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
LAN connection active  
LAN connection unavailable or deactivated  
8.2.2.1 Connection blade stacking  
Up to 8 Connection Blades GbE Switch/IBP 36/8+2 can be switched together to  
form a so-called stack. One of the connection blades takes on the role of the  
master. This connection blade is used to administer all modules of the stack. All  
modules of a stack act as one connection blade. In this way, connection blade  
stacking offers a large number of ports with minimum administrative effort.  
The connections within a stack are established through the stacking ports of the  
connection blades. The internal stacking ports to the midplane of the BX900 S1  
system unit are 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 28: CX4 cable  
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The stacking connections within a stack must form a circuit. Connection blade  
stacks can be formed within a BX900 S1 system unit, across several system  
units of a rack or across several system units in different racks.  
The possible cabling scenarios are shown in the following diagrams, with the  
connections identified as follows:  
Internal connection within a fabric via the midplane  
CX4 cable, 0.5 m  
CX4 cable, 3 m  
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Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB2  
Figure 29: Stack with 2 connection blades within a fabric  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB2  
CB3  
Figure 30: Stack with 4 connection blades  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
Figure 31: Stack with 6 connection blades  
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Fabric 3 (CB 5/6) may only be fitted with Connection Blades Switch/IBP  
36/8+2 if these belong to a stack with other connection blades.  
In addition, the management blade of the system unit and the iRMCs of  
the relevant server blades must have specific firmware versions -  
management blade: 4.27 or higher; iRMC: 4.76G or higher.  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Figure 32: Stack with 8 connection blades  
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Cable connections across several system units  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Figure 33: Stack with 8 connection blades in 4 system units in a rack (variant 1)  
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Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB3  
CB6  
CB8  
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Supported combinations for connection blade stacks  
The following table shows the possible combinations of connection blade  
stacks. Columns a - f contain permissible numbers and distributions of the  
connection blades for the different combinations of BX900 S1 system units and  
racks.  
Fitting variants of connection blades  
Rack (R) BX900 (Z)  
a
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
b
4
4
2
4
2
2
c
6
6
2
2
4
2
d
8
2
4
2
2
4
e
f
1 rack, 1 BX900  
1 rack, 2 BX900s  
R1  
R1  
Z1  
Z1  
Z2  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z4  
Z1  
Z2  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z4  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z4  
4
4
2
6
1 rack, 3 BX900s  
1 rack, 4 BX900s  
R1  
R1  
2 racks, 2 BX900s  
2 racks, 3 BX900s  
R2  
R2  
4
2
4
2
2
6
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
2
6
2 racks, 4 BX900s  
R1  
R1  
R1  
R2  
R1  
R2  
R3  
R1  
R1  
R2  
R3  
3 racks, 3 BX900s  
3 racks, 4 BX900s  
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
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Rack (R) BX900 (Z)  
a
2
2
2
2
b
c
d
e
f
4 racks, 4 BX900s  
R1  
R2  
R3  
R4  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z4  
Further information  
For more detailed information and additional possible configurations, see the  
manuals "PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems – Ethernet Connection  
Blade Module IBP Version – User’s Guide", "PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server  
Systems – Ethernet Connection Blade Module Switch Version – User’s Guide"  
and " スイッチブレード (1 Gbps 36/8+2, 1 Gbps 36/12) 取扱説明書 " (for the  
japanese market).  
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8.2.3 Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch/IBP 18/8  
The Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch/IBP 18/8 can be used as a layer-2+  
switch or an Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP). It provides the following connections:  
18 internal 10-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external 10-Gbit ports through SFP+ modules or active twinax cables  
(copper)  
This connection blade can be used in connection blade slots CB1/2 (fabric 1),  
CB3/4 (fabric 2) and CB5/6 (fabric 3), see figure "Connection blade slots" on  
page 116.  
The server blades must have corresponding 10 GbE mezzanine cards. For  
more information, see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades and  
the manual "PRIMERGY 10GbE Connection Blade 18/8 User Guide" and " ス  
イッチブレード 10Gbps 18/8 取扱説明書 "(for the Japanese market).  
Ports and LEDs  
1 2 3  
4 5  
A
6
Figure 35: Connection Blade 10 GbE Switch/IBP 18/8  
1
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Lit green:  
Power supply is supplied to the connection blade  
Connection blade error  
Flashes  
alternately  
green/orange:  
Dark:  
Power supply is not supplied to the connection blade  
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2
Stack indicator (green/yellow) (future use)  
Lit yellow: Operating as a stack master  
Flashes yellow: Operating failure as 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:  
Dark:  
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
Normal operation  
6
Hidden 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 status LEDs)  
4 (ERR)  
Error indicator (orange)  
Dark:  
Lit:  
No SFP+ module error or SFP+ module not installed  
SFP+ module error  
Flashes:  
SFP+ module not supported  
5 (LINK)  
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
LAN connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
LAN connection active  
LAN connection unavailable or deactivated  
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8.2.4 Connection Blade 8Gb FC Switch 18/8  
The 8-Gb FC Switch Connection Blade 18/8 14 (Brocade BR5450) provides the  
following connections:  
18 internal 8-Gbit ports to the server blades  
8 external Fibre Channel ports via 4-Gbit SFP or 8-Gbit SFP+ modules  
This connection blade can be used in slots CB 3/4 and CB 5/6, see figure  
"Connection blade slots" on page 116. 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.  
This connection blade is available in three license variants:  
Brocade 5450 with 14-port license  
Brocade 5450 with 26-port license (applies only to EMEA market)  
Brocade 5450 with 26-port license and performance bundle (applies only to  
EMEA market)  
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 available. The FC switch blade is  
administered via Fabric Watch and Advanced Web Tools from Brocade.  
Ports and LEDs  
B
1 2 3  
4
A
C
Figure 36: 8-Gb FC Switch Connection Blade 18/8  
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ID indicator (blue)  
ID  
Lit:  
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
2
Health indicator (green/orange)  
Controlled by the management blade  
3
4
Hidden reset button  
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Dark:  
Connection blade is not running or is defective  
Lights up green:  
Lights up orange:  
Connection blade is running  
Boot phase; one or more ports are offline; restarting connection  
Warning: An error has occurred.  
Flashes  
orange/green:  
The LED can also flash during a test.  
A
B
External FC ports (8x)  
Ports for FC SFP Multi-Mode (MMF) or FC SFP+ Multi-Mode (MMF) SFP modules  
Status indicators for external FC ports (green/orange)  
Dark:  
No signal reception  
Flickers green:  
Flashes green:  
FC port online, data transport  
Slow: FC port online, but segmented  
Fast: Internal loop  
Lights up orange:  
Flashes orange:  
Signal reception, but not online  
Slow (~ 2 sec. interval): FC port deactivated.  
Fast (~ 0.5 sec. interval): FC port defective  
C
Management LAN port  
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8.2.5 Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18/18  
The Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18/18 provides the following  
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 connection blade slots CB1/2 (fabric 1),  
CB3/4 (fabric 2) and CB5/6 (fabric 3), see figure "Connection blade slots" on  
page 116.  
Ports and LEDs  
1 2  
3
A
A
Figure 37: Connection Blade Ethernet Pass Thru 10Gb 18/18  
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1
ID indicator (blue)  
Lit:  
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
2
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Lit green:  
Power is supplied to the connection blade  
Flashes orange:  
Dark:  
Connection blade error  
Power is not supplied to the connection blade  
3
Status indicators 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  
Occurs in the following cases:  
Flashes orange:  
Link protocol mismatch (one indicator flashes orange)  
Internal port speed configuration error (all indicators of all  
ports in a port group flash together, see "Port assignment" on  
page 109)  
Flashes green:  
Link is up and data transfer  
A
External ports (18x)  
Ports for Ethernet through SFP/SFP+ modules  
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Port assignment  
Associated server blade slots  
Connection blade ports  
13 14 15 16 17 18  
13 14 15 16 17 18  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12  
10 11 12  
Associated server blade slots  
The 18 connection blade ports are divided into 6 groups, color indicated in the  
figures above. All the ports within a single group must use the same link protocol  
with either 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 can be configured to a certain link protocol. The  
management blade web interface allows the user to modify the port group link  
speed configuration.  
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8.2.6 Connection Blade 8Gb FC Pass Thru 18/18  
The 8-Gb FC Pass Thru Connection Blade 18/18 provides the following  
connections:  
18 internal 8-Gbit ports to the server blades  
18 external Fibre Channel ports via 4-Gbit SFP or 8-Gbit SFP+ modules  
This connection blade can be used in slots CB 3/4 and CB 5/6, see figure  
"Connection blade slots" on page 116. 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  
1 2  
3
B
A
Figure 38: 8-Gb FC Pass Thru Connection Blade 18/18  
1
ID indicator (blue)  
ID  
Lit:  
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
2
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Dark:  
Connection blade is powered off  
Lights up green:  
Flashes orange:  
Connection blade is powered on, status OK  
Connection blade is powered on, status fail  
3
Status indicators for external FC ports (green)  
Lit: FC link up  
A, B External FC ports (A: 1-12, B: 13-18, from left to right)  
Ports for FC SFP Multi-Mode (MMF) 4Gbit/s or FC SFP+ Multi-Mode (MMF) 8Gbit/s  
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Port assignment  
Each of the 18 server blades of a BX900 S1 system unit can be equipped with  
2 FC mezzanine cards each with 2 ports (0, 1). Each of the server blade FC  
ports is connected to a dedicated port of an FC pass thru connection blade in a  
defined connection blade slot. The table below shows the port assignment of  
mezzanine card ports and connection blade slots.  
Mezzanine card 1  
Mezzanine card 2  
Port 0  
3
Port 1  
4
Port 0  
5
Port 1  
6
Connection blade slot  
The FC pass thru port numbers are related to the server blade slot numbers.  
Example  
The server blade in slot 7 has 2 FC mezzanine cards installed. Connection  
blade slots 3, 4, 5 and 6 are fitted with FC pass thru connection blades.  
blade in slot 3.  
Port 1 of mezzanine card 1 is connected to port 7 of FC pass thru connection  
blade in slot 4.  
Port 0 of mezzanine card 2 is connected to port 7 of FC pass thru connection  
blade in slot 5.  
Port 1 of mezzanine card 2 is connected to port 7 of FC pass thru connection  
blade in slot 6.  
For information about port assignment of mezzanine cards and connection  
blade slots please refer also to "Fitting rules for connection blades" on page 116  
and "Port assignment of the connection blades" on page 118  
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8.2.7 Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18/18  
The Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40Gb 18/18 provides the following  
connections:  
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, CB 5/6 and CB 7/8, see  
figure "Connection blade slots" on page 116. 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.  
Ports and LEDs  
3 4  
2
1
A
Figure 39: Connection Blade Infiniband Switch 40 Gb 18/18  
1
Status indicator (green/yellow)  
Lights up green:  
Flashes yellow:  
Power supply is supplied to the connection blade  
Switch error  
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ID indicator (blue)  
ID  
Lit:  
ID LED 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)  
IB port online  
Lights up green:  
4
Logical link status indicator of the external IB ports (yellow)  
Dark:  
No signal reception  
IB port online  
L/A  
Lights up yellow:  
Flashes yellow:  
Data transport  
A
External IB ports (18x)  
Ports for QSFP plugs  
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8.2.8 Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 18/6 (SB6)  
The Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 can be used as a layer-2 switch  
or an Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP). It provides the following 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.  
If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 3/4, CB 5/6 or CB 7/8,  
the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards. For more  
information, see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades.  
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3
4
A
Figure 40: Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 18/6  
1
Status indicator (green/orange)  
Lights up green: Power supply is supplied to the connection blade  
Lights up  
orange:  
Switch error  
Dark:  
ID indicator (blue)  
Lit:  
Power supply is not supplied to the connection blade  
2
ID LED was activated via the management blade  
Normal operation  
Dark:  
A
1-Gbit Ethernet ports (RJ45 with two integrated LAN status LEDs each) (each  
with two integrated status LEDs)  
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
LAN connection indicator (green)  
Lit:  
LAN connection available  
Flashes:  
Dark:  
LAN connection active  
LAN connection unavailable or deactivated  
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8.2.9 Fitting rules for connection blades  
The connection blade slots of the BX900 S1 system unit are numbered as  
follows.  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
CB1  
CB3  
CB5  
CB7  
CB2  
CB4  
CB6  
CB8  
Figure 41: Connection blade slots  
Each pair of adjacent connection blade slots forms a so-called fabric. The  
following table shows how you can fill the fabrics and which network  
components of the server blades they are connected to:  
System unit  
Server blade  
Connection blade slots  
CB2:  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet  
CB1:  
CB3:  
Fabric 1  
Fabric 2  
Onboard LAN-controller  
CB4:  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet or  
Fibre-Channel or  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet or  
Fibre-Channel or  
Mezzanine card 1  
Infiniband (CB3/4)  
CB5:  
CB6:  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet or  
Fibre-Channel or  
1Gb Ethernet or  
10 Gb Ethernet or  
Fibre-Channel or  
Fabric 3  
Fabric 4  
Infiniband (CB5/6)  
Mezzanine card 2  
CB7:  
CB8:  
1Gb Ethernet or  
1Gb Ethernet or  
Infiniband (CB7/8)  
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The two connection blades within a fabric must have the same  
technology, i.e. either Ethernet or Fibre Channel or Infiniband.  
When filling the slots in fabrics 2, 3 and 4, also make sure the server blades are  
fitted with the appropriate mezzanine cards. The following rules apply for fitting  
the mezzanine card slots of the server blades:  
If a 1 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card is installed in slot 1 of a server blade, at  
least one 1 Gb Ethernet connection blade must be installed in fabric 2 of the  
system unit.  
If a 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card is installed in slot 1 of a server blade, at  
least one 10 Gb Ethernet connection blade must be installed in fabric 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 fabric 2.  
If an Infiniband mezzanine card is installed in slot 1, an Infiniband connection  
blade must be installed in fabric 2.  
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In this case, only one of two channels of the Infiniband mezzanine  
card is used.  
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 fabric 3 or in  
fabric 4 of the system unit.  
If a 10 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 fabric 3 of the  
system unit.  
If an FC mezzanine card is installed in slot 2, at least one FC connection  
blade must be installed in fabric 3.  
If an Infiniband mezzanine card is installed in slot 2, Infiniband connection  
blades should be installed in fabrics 3 and 4.  
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In this case, both channels of the Infiniband mezzanine card are  
used.  
You can install a combination of FC, Ethernet and Infiniband mezzanine  
cards in a server blade. In this case, the Ethernet mezzanine card should be  
installed in slot 1 and the FC or Infiniband mezzanine card in slot 2 of the  
server blade.  
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8.2.10 Port assignment of the connection blades  
The A-channels of the controllers in the server blades are connected to the  
connection blade slots on the left-hand side (CB1, CB3, CB5 and CB7). The B-  
channels are connected to the slots on the right-hand side (CB2, CB4, CB6 and  
CB8).  
With the mezzanine cards, the assignment of the ports to the connection blade  
slots can be defined via the management blade. The following figure shows the  
different options.  
mezzanine card  
Mezzanine card slot (M)  
Port (P)  
Connection blade slot (CB)  
Port (P)  
M1.P0  
CB3  
M1.P1  
CB4  
FC 8Gb/s  
M2.P0  
CB5  
M2.P1  
CB6  
M1.P1 / M1.P3  
M1.P2 / M1.P4  
M2.P1 / M2.P3  
M2.P2 / M2.P4  
M2.P1 / M2.P3  
M2.P2 / M2.P4  
M2.P1 / M2.P3  
M2.P2 / M2.P4  
M1.P1  
CB3.P1 / CB3.P2  
CB4.P1 / CB4.P2  
CB7.P1 / CB7.P2  
CB8.P1 / CB8.P2  
CB5.P1 / CB5.P2  
CB6.P1 / CB6.P2  
CB5.P1 / CB7.P2  
CB6.P1 / CB8.P2  
CB3.P1  
LAN 1GbE  
LAN 1GbE  
Option 2  
LAN 1GbE  
Option 3  
M1.P2  
CB4.P1  
LAN 10GbE  
Infiniband  
M2.P1  
CB5.P1  
M2.P2  
CB6.P1  
M1.P1  
---  
M1.P2  
CB3/CB4  
M2.P1  
CB7/CB8  
M2.P2  
CB5/CB6  
Table 3: Port assignment of connection blades and mezzanine cards  
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For more information on configuring the connection blades, see the manual  
"PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1  
User Interface Description" and the documentation for the relevant connection  
blades.  
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8.2.11 Installing a connection blade  
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CAUTION!  
Note the safety instructions and the information on handling  
electrostatically sensitive devices in section "Safety instructions" on  
page 27.  
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 42: Dummy connection blade module  
To add connection blades, you must first remove the dummy modules from the  
relevant slots.  
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Figure 43: Removing a dummy connection blade module  
Ê
Press the handles of the dummy module inward and pull it out of the slot.  
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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.  
Installing a single-width connection blade  
V
CAUTION!  
Make sure you observe the safety notes and the information on handling  
electrostatic-sensitive devices in the section "Modules with Electrostatic-  
Sensitive Devices" on page 34.  
Ê
Unpack the connection blade.  
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Figure 44: Installing a connection blade  
Ê
Open the release lever (1) of the connection blade and push it carefully into  
the empty slot.  
Figure 45: Locking the connection blade  
Ê
Ê
Push the connection blade into the slot as far as it will go.  
Push the release lever in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.  
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Installing a double-width connection blade (Infiniband)  
CAUTION!  
V
Make sure you observe the safety notes and the information on handling  
electrostatic-sensitive devices in the section "Modules with Electrostatic-  
Sensitive Devices" on page 34.  
Ê
Unpack the Infiniband connection blade.  
Figure 46: Removing the separating clip  
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Because of the double width of these connection blades, you must  
remove the separating clip between the two slots of a fabric before you  
install the connection blade.  
Ê
Remove the separating clip by pressing the little black lever (see blow-up in  
figure 46) to the left and pulling out the separating clip.  
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Figure 47: Installing a double-width connection blade  
Ê
Open the release lever (1) of the connection blade and push it carefully into  
the empty fabric.  
Figure 48: Locking a double-width connection blade  
Ê
Ê
Push the connection blade into the fabric as far as it will go.  
Push the release lever in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.  
Removal is carried out in reverse order.  
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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 123) and two  
dummy modules in the empty slot, see page 120.  
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8.3  
Management blades  
Figure 49: management blade  
The PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit has slots for two redundant, hot-swap  
management blades with an integrated management solution for complete  
remote administration of the system. The basic configuration of the BX900 S1  
system unit contains one management blade.  
The management blades offer user-friendly user interfaces: a Web interface  
and a console menu interface via Telnet protocol. For a detailed description, see  
the manual "PRIMERGY BX900 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 8 on page 51).  
A management blade is installed and removed in the same way as a connection  
blade (see "Installing a connection blade" on page 120).  
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It is necessary to apply the firmware of the latest version to the  
Management Blade in a Japanese market.  
When two Management blades are installed, it is necessary to match the  
versions of master/slave's Management blade firmwares.  
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8.4  
Hot-plug power supply units  
The BX900 S1 system unit has 6 bays for hot-plug power supply units  
(PSU 1-6).  
All bays for power supply units are fitted with flaps which close automatically.  
This ensures sufficient cooling of the system components when you replace a  
power supply unit or fan module during operation and when there are empty  
bays.  
PSU 1  
PSU 2  
PSU 3  
PSU 4  
PSU 5  
PSU 6  
Figure 50: Numbering of the power supply unit bays  
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8.4.1 Fitting rules for power supply units and fan  
modules  
In the minimum configuration, bays PSU 3, PSU 2 and PSU 6 are fitted with  
power supply units. The remaining bays are free.  
Depending on the system unit configuration, the remaining bays must be fitted  
with further power supply units or with fan modules. Make sure you observe the  
following order: PSU 5 – PSU 1 – PSU 4. The required number of power supply  
units and fan modules depends on the number and types of installed server  
blades, the available mains voltage and the redundant power supply  
requirements.  
The following 3 tables show the mutual dependencies. The tables reflect "quite  
well-equipped" server blades, meaning that powerful CPUs and maximum  
DIMM configuration are assumed. Finally, the power budget is automatically  
assured by BX900 S1 server management. So there may be cases where more  
servers than stated below can be operated, especially when less-powerful  
CPUs are used or DIMM slots are not fully populated. The firmware version of  
the management blade must be at least 4.50. The calculations assume that 6  
connection blades (50W each) are installed.  
Notes on tables  
The first column shows the PSU configuration highlighting base and  
redundant PSUs. E.g. 3+1 means there are 3 base PSUs and 1  
redundant PSU.  
The second column shows the number of additional rear fan units (fans).  
The remaining columns show the different server blades. They indicate  
the maximum count that can be operated with the PSU / fan configuration  
given on the left. Not all configurations may make sense, recommended  
ones are highlighted green.  
Redundant configurations with 2 basic PSUs (2+1 and 2+2) make only  
sense with 200 … 240 VAC input voltage.  
Example: A BX900 S1 system unit with 3 standard PSUs at 230 VAC and  
one fan can support a maximum of 10 BX920 S2 server blades or 5  
I BX960 S1 server blades.  
Basically, mixed configurations of blades are possible. Because of the  
many possible combinations, extra calculations are required to show  
configuration limits.  
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Standard PSUs connected to 200 ... 240 VAC (nominal voltage)  
PSUs  
Fans  
BX920  
BX922 S2  
with CPU  
BX924 S2  
with CPU  
BX960 S1  
S1 and S2  
95 W  
130 W  
7
95 W  
130 W  
7
2 + 1  
2 + 1  
2 + 1  
2 + 2  
2 + 2  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 1  
3 + 1  
3 + 1  
3 + 3  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 1  
4 + 1  
5 + 1  
5 + 0  
5 + 1  
6 + 0  
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
7
7
7
2
5
5
5
5
2
5
5
8
5
5
8
8
5
5
9
5
9
5
9
9
9
10  
14  
10  
14  
7
10  
11  
10  
11  
7
10  
10  
10  
10  
7
10  
12  
10  
12  
7
9
9
9
9
7
10  
14  
18  
10  
14  
18  
18  
10  
14  
18  
14  
18  
14  
18  
18  
18  
10  
14  
18  
10  
14  
18  
18  
10  
14  
18  
14  
18  
14  
18  
18  
18  
10  
14  
16  
10  
14  
16  
16  
10  
14  
18  
14  
18  
14  
18  
18  
18  
10  
14  
18  
10  
14  
18  
18  
10  
14  
18  
14  
18  
14  
18  
18  
18  
10  
14  
15  
10  
14  
15  
15  
10  
14  
18  
14  
18  
14  
18  
18  
18  
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Standard PSUs connected to 100 ... 120 VAC (nominal voltage)  
PSUs  
Fans  
BX920  
BX922 S2  
with CPU  
BX924 S2  
with CPU  
BX960 S1  
S1 and S2  
95 W  
130 W  
95 W  
130 W  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 1  
3 + 1  
3 + 1  
3 + 3  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 1  
4 + 1  
5 + 0  
5 + 0  
5 + 1  
6 + 0  
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
7
8
7
7
6
6
7
7
6
6
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
7
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
10  
13  
13  
13  
13  
14  
17  
17  
18  
10  
11  
11  
11  
11  
14  
14  
14  
18  
9
10  
11  
11  
11  
11  
14  
14  
14  
18  
8
9
8
9
8
9
8
9
8
12  
12  
12  
15  
11  
11  
11  
14  
Table 5: Fitting rules for Standard PSUs connected to 100 ... 120 VAC  
PSUs (Japan version) connected to 100 ... 120 VAC (nominal voltage)  
PSUs  
Fans  
BX920  
BX922 S2  
with CPU  
BX924 S2  
with CPU  
BX960 S1  
S1 and S2  
95 W  
130 W  
95 W  
130 W  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 0  
3 + 1  
0
1
2
3
0
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Table 6: Fitting rules for Standard PSUs (Japan Version) connected to 100 ... 120 VAC  
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PSUs  
Fans  
BX920  
BX922 S2  
with CPU  
BX924 S2  
with CPU  
BX960 S1  
S1 and S2  
95 W  
130 W  
95 W  
130 W  
3 + 1  
3 + 1  
3 + 3  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 0  
4 + 1  
4 + 1  
5 + 0  
5 + 0  
5 + 1  
6 + 0  
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
8
7
6
7
6
12  
12  
12  
15  
10  
10  
10  
12  
8
10  
10  
10  
13  
8
8
8
8
8
10  
10  
Table 6: Fitting rules for Standard PSUs (Japan Version) connected to 100 ... 120 VAC  
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CAUTION!  
If a power supply unit fails in a non-redundant configuration of power  
supply units, and the remaining power supply units do not provide  
I sufficient power, the system unit is shut down immediately.  
Make sure that the individual power supply units are connected to  
different phases. This ensures additional phase redundancy for high  
availability configurations. If only one phase fails, the power supply units  
connected to the other phases remain operational. You can achieve full  
phase redundancy with three power supply units. If more power supply  
units are installed, up to two power supply units must be connected to  
each individual phase (for information on the electrical connections, see  
the technical manual for the PRIMECENTER rack).  
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.  
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8.4.1.1 Configuration examples  
The BX900 S1 system unit is divided into 6 cooling zones. To achieve optimum  
cooling of all components, the 6 cooling zones on the front and back of the  
system unit must be fitted equally.  
The following examples show how the various configurations of slots for power  
supply units and fan modules as well as for server blades and/or storage blades  
should be fitted.  
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CAUTION!  
Any unused server blade slots must be fitted with dummy modules, see  
"Installing a dummy server blade module" on page 88.  
Configuration with three power supply units (minimum configuration)  
Zone 5  
PSU 1  
Zone 3  
PSU 2  
Zone 1  
PSU 3  
Zone 1  
2
Zone 3  
17  
Zone 5  
7 8  
1
3
4
5
6
PSU 4  
Zone 6  
PSU 5  
Zone 4  
PSU 6  
Zone 2  
9
10 11 12 18 13 14 15 16  
Zone 2 Zone 4 Zone 6  
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units and one fan module.  
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Zones 1, 2 and 3 must always be fitted with a power supply unit. Zone 4  
can alternatively be fitted with one power supply unit or one fan module.  
Zone 5  
Zone 3  
PSU 2  
Zone 1  
PSU 3  
Zone 1  
2
Zone 3  
17  
Zone 5  
7 8  
PSU 1  
1
3
4
5
6
PSU 4  
Zone 6  
PSU 5  
Zone 4  
PSU 6  
Zone 2  
9
10 11 12 18 13 14 15 16  
Zone 2 Zone 4 Zone 6  
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Configuration with five power supply units or with four power supply units  
and one fan module or with three power supply units and two fan  
modules.  
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Zones 1, 2 and 3 must always be fitted with a power supply unit. Zones  
4 and 5 can be fitted with either power supply units or fan modules.  
Zone 5  
Zone 3  
PSU 2  
Zone 1  
PSU 3  
Zone 1  
2
Zone 3  
17  
Zone 5  
7 8  
PSU 1  
1
3
4
5
6
PSU 4  
Zone 6  
PSU 5  
Zone 4  
PSU 6  
Zone 2  
9
10 11 12 18 13 14 15 16  
Zone 2 Zone 4 Zone 6  
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Configuration with six power supply units or five power supply units and  
one fan module.  
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Zones 1, 2 and 3 must always be fitted with a power supply unit. Zones  
4, 5 and 6 can be fitted with either power supply units or fan modules.  
Zone 5  
Zone 3  
PSU 2  
Zone 1  
PSU 3  
Zone 1  
2
Zone 3  
17  
Zone 5  
7 8  
PSU 1  
1
3
4
5
6
PSU 4  
Zone 6  
PSU 5  
Zone 4  
PSU 6  
Zone 2  
9
10 11 12 18 13 14 15 16  
Zone 2 Zone 4 Zone 6  
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8.4.2 Replacing the power supply unit  
If a power supply unit fails, an error message is output on the LocalView display.  
The defective power supply unit can be replaced during operation.  
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CAUTION! The power supply unit can be very hot!  
Ê
Ê
Ê
Check the power supply unit LEDs on the back of the system unit (see  
figure 16 on page 66) to find out which unit is defective.  
First unplug the power cable of the defective power supply unit from the  
mains.  
Unplug the power cable from the insulated socket of the defective power  
supply unit.  
2
1
Figure 51: Open release lever  
Ê
Unlock the locking lever (1) and open the release lever (2).  
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Figure 52: Removing the power supply unit  
Ê
Pull the power supply unit out of its bay.  
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.  
Figure 53: Power supply unit in the bottom bays  
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In the bottom bays (PSU 4-6), the power supply units are installed upside  
down, see figure above.  
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Hot-plug fan modules  
The PSU bays of the BX900 S1 system unit can alternatively be fitted with hot-  
plug fan modules.  
Figure 54: Fan module  
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Whether and how many fan modules need to be installed depends on the  
number of server blades installed and on the redundant power supply  
requirements, see "Fitting rules for power supply units and fan modules"  
on page 127.  
Fan modules are removed and installed in the same way as power supply units,  
see "Replacing the power supply unit" on page 135.  
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8.5.1 Replacing a fan unit  
The power supply units and fan modules contain a fan unit on each of their front  
and rear sides. The mounting positions of the fan units are the same for power  
supply units and fan modules.  
Figure 55: Fan units in a power supply unit  
Figure 56: Removing a fan unit  
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Press the green locking elements inward (1) and pull the fan unit out of the  
housing (2).  
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Figure 57: Installing a fan unit  
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Insert the fan unit such that the airflow is directed out of the back of the  
system unit. The airflow arrow must point to the side with the display  
elements of the power supply unit or fan module.  
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Index  
A
control elements  
system 57  
acclimatization time 39  
add  
server blade 84  
ambient conditions 23  
ASR&R 17  
availability 17  
B
data manipulation 11  
date  
BIOS update 19  
C
cable  
connect 56  
disconnect 56  
cable strain relief 55  
cable tie 55  
cabling 52  
CE marking 22, 35  
certification  
display elements  
defective 82  
install 120  
product safety 22  
clean  
keyboard 74  
mouse 74  
screen 74  
server 74  
components  
hardware 11  
hot-swap 17  
software 11  
connect  
electromagnetic compatibility 22, 35  
electrostatic-sensitive devices  
directive 22  
cable 56  
environment class 23  
environmental protection 37  
external devices 56  
connection blade  
dummy module 120  
install 120, 121  
stacking 96  
connection blades  
fitting rules 116  
port assignment 118  
consumables 37  
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Index  
error  
indicators  
display drifts 80  
drive defective 82  
flickering lines on monitor  
screen 80  
Global Error 62, 64  
ID 62  
incorrect date 81  
incorrect time 81  
LAN activity 65  
system error 62, 64  
install 123  
no mouse pointer 80  
no screen display 80  
screen remains dark 79  
server blade does not boot 81  
system switches itself off 79  
external devices  
connect 56  
further sources 13  
install  
F
fan  
connection blade 120, 121  
dummy module 120  
in rack 41  
Infiniband connection blade 123  
system 41  
indicator 67  
fan module  
back 17  
front 17  
fan unit  
L
replace 138  
flash EPROM 19  
G
Global Error indicator 62, 64  
system power indicator does not  
Lithium battery 33  
Low Voltage Directive 22, 35  
H
hard disk module  
acclimatization time 39  
hot-plug power supply unit 17  
hot-swap  
fan module 17  
M
management blade 17  
power supply unit 17  
server blade 17  
switch-blade 17  
mains  
connect system 52  
management blade 125  
meaning of the symbols 20  
monitor  
I
display drifts 80  
flickering lines 80  
no screen display 80  
mouse  
ID button 61, 64  
ID indicator 62  
indicator  
on fans 67  
no pointer on screen 80  
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N
data protection 75  
noise level 23  
notational conventions 20  
property protection 75  
O
On/Off button 61  
overload 18  
P
packaging 37, 40  
PDA 17, 18  
power on indicator 61  
power supply  
power supply unit 17  
power supply unit 17  
cable strain relief 55  
cable tie 55  
indicators 66  
replace 135  
power supply, redundant 17  
PRIMERGY diagnostic LED 19  
property protection 75  
server blade  
does not boot 81  
ServerView Operations Manager 18  
supported functions 18  
ServerView Remote  
service  
PRIMERGY diagnostic LED 19  
server 19  
system 68  
switching on  
R
recycling devices 38  
redundancy  
power supply 17  
regulations and standards 22  
reliability 17  
cabling 52  
front 57  
remove  
Infiniband connection blade 124  
replace  
power supply unit 135  
return of devices 38  
install 41  
mains connection 52  
switches itself off (error) 79  
switching off 68  
switching on 68  
unpack 40  
S
Safety instructions 27  
safety standards 22  
saving energy 37  
screen  
remains dark 79  
security function 11  
system board  
PRIMERGY diagnostic LED 19  
system power indicator  
does not light up 77  
T
target group 11  
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Technical data 21  
technical data 21  
ambient conditions 23  
time  
incorrect 81  
touch point 19  
transport damage 40  
type label 40  
U
unpack  
system 40  
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