NEC N8405-024F User's Guide

1 N8405-024F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H

10 Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure Separate the blade enclosure into t

100 command. User settings (EM card) 1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm

101 Rack settings (EM card) 1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm that you

102 ― Blade enclosure name (required for report processing) Configure the name of the blade enclosure

103 Network settings (EM card) 1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm that you ha

104 ― Configuration example The following is an example. Configure each IP address and subnet mask ac

105 Important When you are using DianaScope, the last numeric value of the IP address of a floating

106 (it takes about 5 seconds to complete the command). SET NETWORK GATEWAY <Gateway IP address&

107 or OPERATOR. 3. Run the following commands from a CLI to configure settings. For deta

108 For details, refer to "Commands." After making changes, execute the SHOW SNMP command.

109 Power unit settings (EM card) 1. Confirm that the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm that

11 Do not impose loads on the blade enclosure while it is pulled out of the rack. Do not impose lo

110 Verifying, backing up, and restoring the EM card configuration Check  Verification, backup, a

111 Follow the steps below to restore configuration information. To restore configuration informatio

112 DianaScope settings (EM card) When using DianaScope Manager, you should create a user password o

113 2. Confirm that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of the EM serial console or EM cons

114 Checking operational status You can check how the blade enclosure and modules on the blade enclo

115 Power unit 1. Confirm that the EM card is on. 2. Confirm that you have logged in to the EM c

116 Updating the enclosure manager firmware This section explains how to update the firmware of an E

117 Setting EM firmware image To update the EM firmware, you have to provide a new EM firmware image

118 Updating the EM firmware Check  The EM firmware must be updated by "Administrator" o

119 5. Run the following command on the CLI to update the EM firmware. For details, re

12 Failure action Failure action. When the device fails, shut off the branch circuit breaker of t

120 Password recovery You can change the password of "Administrator" to the initi

121 Replacing modules Modules installed on the blade enclosure, such as switch modules/pass-through

122 the power/status LED behaves differs depending on the switch module/pass-through card. R

123 EM card This section explains how to replace an EM card. An EM card can be replaced even if the

124 When a second EM card is installed in slot 2, if a failure occurs on the active EM card, the st

125 Fan unit This section explains how to replace a fan unit. A fan unit can be replac

126 Power unit This section explains how to replace a power unit. A power unit can be replaced even

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13 Maintenance, cleaning and handling of internal devices Do not place your hands inside the blade

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131 Command input Specifications How to start a CLI How to start The EM SIGMABLADE-H firmware lo

132 NEC SIGMABLADE Enclosure Manager Version 01.00 1Z34AB7890 login: Administrator Password: N

133 How to enter a command Basics You can enter a command by logging in to a CLI via the EM serial

134 You need to specify the range of values for some commands. You can specify a range of values by

135 This section explains key operation for entry when a prompt is displayed. You can delete entered d

136 User account management Overview The CLI of SIGMABLADE-H EM firmware manages where a user can ac

137 Each EM card has a different password for "Administrator" by default. The initial passwo

138 Commands Commands The following table shows CLI commands supported by the SIGMABLADE-H EM firmwa

139 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks S

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140 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks f

141 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks &

142 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks M

143 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks P

144 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks D

145 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks M

146 Command Access rights Description Default value EM card active/ standby Back up target Remarks

147 Command specification Description Overview Overview of the command is described here. "Inf

148 General commands Clearing the CLI terminal screen Overview Clears the CLI terminal screen. The

149 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> help ADD ASSIGN CLEAR CONNECT DISABLE DOWNLOA

15 Handling precautions to use the device correctly Observe the following precautions to use the bla

150 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> history 1 poweroff 2 poweron 3 s

151 Rack management commands Naming a rack Overview Configures the name of a rack into which the

152 Default value Supplementary information Insert one or more blank between "SHOW", "

153 Argument None Example of execution Default value Supplementary information

154 User management commands Adding a user Overview Adds a user who controls and manages the syste

155 Command name ASSIGN First argument "SERVER" | "SWITCH" Second argument <Slo

156 Disabling a registered user Overview Disables a specified user account. Command name DISABLE

157 Argument <Registered user's name> | "ALL" Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Adm

158 Command name SET USER CONTACT First argument <User name> (optional) When you skip the user

159 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> set user fullname sample SampleUser Full name

16 Contents Notes for safety handling ... 3 SAFETY INIDI

160 "ADMINISTRATOR" or "OPERATOR" or "USER" Example of execution 1Z34AB7

161 Command name UNASSIGN First argument "SERVER" | "SWITCH" Second argument <S

162 System management commands Forcefully disconnecting access to the EM serial console of switch m

163 Initializing the configuration data (restoring default values) Overview Restores default values

164 Item Default value Remarks Default gateway "0.0.0.0" DNS1 "0.0.0.0" DNS2 &qu

165 Enclosure network commands Registering DNS servers Overview Configures DNS. Up to two DNS ser

166 Note: No reserved words can be specified for <Community name>. Reserved word means

167 Overview Disables SSH connection to EM firmware. Command name DISABLE SECURESH Argument None Exa

168 Command name DISABLE TELNET Argument None Example of execution Default value Enable Supplementary

169 Command name ENABLE SECURESH Argument None Example of execution Default value Enable Supplementary

17 Removing a power unit ... 85 Power unit cover ...

170 Overview Enables the function for Telnet connection to the EM firmware. Command name ENABLE TELN

171 Command name REMOVE SNMP TRAPRECEIVER Argument <IP address> Example of execution Default val

172 Configuring a domain name Overview Configures a domain name. Command name SET NETWORK DOMAIN

173 Example of execution Default value 720 seconds Supplementary information Configuring the IP addr

174 Reserved word means terms defined in command line such as "SET", "ADD", and &q

175 Argument <Community name> Use up to 32 characters to specify the SNMP community name. Note

176 Use up to 64 characters to specify the location. Note: No reserved words can be specified for

177 Configuring a SNMP TrapAck port number Overview Configures the port number for receiving Ack whe

178 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show network Enclosure Manager Network Setting

179 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show snmp SNMP Configuration: Status

18 CLI additional user ... 137 Commands ...

180 Enclosure management command Downloading the configuration settings (restoration) Overview D

181 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> download config ftp://[user]:[pass]@192.168.1.68/home/sigmablade/c

182 Example of execution Default value Supplementary information Type YES as prompted by a message on

183 Overview Configures the date, time and time zone of the EM firmware. Command name SET DATE First a

184 Change in the CPU blade temperature Installation of a CPU blade Removal of a CPU blade EM re

185 Command name SET ENCLOSURE MACHINE SERIAL Argument <Machine serial number> Use exactly 14 ch

186 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> set enclosure uid on Enclosure's Unit Ide

187 Supplementary information You cannot select the following combination for power control policy and

188 Command name SHOW ALL Argument None Example of execution Default value Supplementary information

189 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> #Script Generated by root #Generated on: Fri No

19 Configuring the IP address of the secondary NTP server ... 173 Confi

190 #Other Settings. SET ENCLOSURE FAN LIMIT 0 #End of Script Exit 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)>

191 Overview Displays the information of the fan unit(s) on the blade enclosure. Information to be d

192 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show enclosure fan all Fan #10 information:

193 Power consumed : 14 Product SKU P/N : 412140-B21 Version : 2.7

194 Overview Displays the information of the blade enclosure. Information to be displayed includes: Bl

195 Command name SHOW ENCLOSURE POWERSUPPLY Argument <Power unit number> | "ALL" Examp

196 Default value Supplementary information About Diagnostic Status Internal Data Shows FRU informa

197 Internal Data Shows FRU information validity. OK: valid, Failed: invalid (checksum error) Redun

198 Example of execution 1 Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show power Redundancy Configuration: Power Sup

199 image. Command name UPDATE IMAGE Argument <URL > Example of execution Example of the firmw

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20 (E-Keying information) ... 207 Displaying CPU blade status ... 207 Con

200 Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this comma

201 control policy. Command name SET POWER LIMIT Argument <The maximum power consumption> |

202 CPU blade management commands Power off CPU blades Overview Powers off specified CPU blades. C

203 Resetting CPU blades Overview Resets specified CPU blades. Command name REBOOT SERVER First argum

204 MAC address of the management LAN controller IP address of the CPU blade BMC Mezzanine card info

205 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show server info all Blade #16 Information:

206 Mezzanine Card #2 Information: [No Mezzanine Card Installed] 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)>

207 When the computer name is not set by the operating system, the product name will be displayed. D

208 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> show server status 1 Blade #1 Status:

209 Command name SET SERVER POWERONDELAY First Argument <Slot number> | <Slot number> -

21 Preface Thank you for purchasing the N8405-024F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H). The blade enclosu

210 Default value Supplementary information

211 Switch module management command Connecting to the EM serial console of the switch module Over

212 WH040001120 console login: -----------------------------------------------------------------------

213 ―To send the break signal When the serial connection is confused, you should send the break si

214 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> poweroff switch 1 Powering off switch module 1

215 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> restart switch 4 Entering anything other than

216 Example of execution Default value Supplementary information Displaying information on switch mo

217 Overview Displays the list of installed switch modules Information to be displayed Switch module t

218 > show switch port map all Status Size Technology Product Name

219 Operation status Thermal status CPU status on switch modules STATUS LED status ID LED status Power

22 Components The following illustrationdepicts the blade enclosure components. The illustration dep

220 Power Shows the power status. OK: Normal power status, Failed: power problem, Not Performed: not

221 EM management commands Configuring the unique name of an EM card Overview Configures a name u

222 Example of execution 1Z34AB7890(Administrator)> set em uid 1 ON Enclosure Manager UID is On. 1

223 Information to be displayed EM card name Active/standby ID LED status EM card status EM lang

224 Overview Configures a language used by EM cards. The language type you configure here is

225 NEC Diana Scope control commands Configuring an NEC DianaScope user password Configures a

226 Default value Supplementary information Configuring the DSG status Overview Configures the Di

227 Default value Supplementary information

228 Configuration management Overview An operator / maintenance personnel can use this CLI comman

229 Appendix Time zone The following parameters can be specified as time zone. CET, CST6CDT, EE

23 Rear view 1. Fan unit From the upper left: Fan unit 1 – Fan unit 5 From the lower left: Fan

230 NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent are server management softw

231 NEC DianaScope Manager, Agent NEC DianaScope is software designed for reducing operation

232 Troubleshooting This chapter provides general troubleshooting information focusing on problems t

233 Input/output If nothing is displayed on the console window: • Check that the console is powered

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238 Disposal Contact NEC sales representative before disposal, collection or recycle of the device.

239 Tackling instantaneous voltage drop of power This product may cause inconvenience when an insta

24 Installation Checking components See the attached list to check that you have all the accessorie

240 To customer: Ask the sales staff or distribution source to write an emergency contact when a tro

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25 Required Tools A torx driver (T25) is necessary to install the blade enclosure on a rack. Instal

26 ● Attach core nuts/clip nuts. Attach core nuts or clip nuts inlcuded with the blade enclosure at

27 2. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove the screws at the rear of the blade enclosure (two each

28 (1) (2) ● Install the blade enclosure on the rack. Hold the blade enclosure with its front fa

29 Removing the blade enclosure from the rack Follow the steps below to remove the blade enclosure f

3 Notes for safe handling This section provides information for using the product safely. SAFETY

30 ● Hold the four handles at both sides of the enclosure (two each on the right and left) for carryin

31 Installing a switch module or pass-through card The following illustration shows slots wher

32 Installable switch modules and pass-through cards A maximum of eight switch modules and

33 Internal connection between CPU blades and switch modules If there is no description for

34 Because switch modules installed on the blade enclosure are shared among CPU blades, any mezzanine

35 (1) Because switch modules installed on the blade enclosure are shared among CPU blades, any mezzan

36 The following table lists mezzanine cards and their supported modules. Find your mezzanine card on

37 Alignment of switch module slots ・ Since a standard LAN of CPU blades

38 Installing a switch module or pass-through card Follow the steps below to install a switch

39 3. Place the switch module/pass-through card carefully on a clean, flat table and open

4 Symbols and their descriptions used in this User's Guide and warning labels are as follows: A

40 Removing a switch module or pass-through card Follow the steps below to remove a switch module/pa

41 Installing a CPU blade The following illustration shows slots where CPU blades can be installed:

42 Important ● The CPU blade blank cover that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N8405-030. ●

43 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 S

44 Notes for installation of a full-height and single

45 Installable CPU blades A maximum of 16 CPU blades shown below can be installed in this blade encl

46 Installing a CPU blade Follow the steps below to install a CPU blade. A CPU blade can be installe

47 3. If the CPU blade has any covers on the connectors on the side that is inserted into the blade e

48 Removing a CPU blade Follow the steps below to remove a CPU blade. Depending on the CPU blade ty

49 Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover When a full-height CPU blade is installed on a blad

5 Precautions for safety Observe the precautions for safety described in this section. The

50 Move on to the CPU blade slot cover for the lower level. 3. Remove the top 2 screws from the right

51 6. Use the screws removed in Step 1 to connect Part B of the CPU blade slot cover for the up

52 8. Use the 4 screws removed in Step 1 and 3 to fasten 4 places in the right and left (2 each in the

53 Disassembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover To disassemble a full-height CPU blade slot cove

54 Installing the EM card Important The EM card that can be installed on the blade enclosure is N84

55 Installing an EM card Follow the steps below to install an EM card. An EM card can be installed o

56 Removing an EM card Follow the steps below to remove an EM card. 1. If any cables are connecte

57 Installing a fan unit Additional fan units are options that can be installed when more fans are n

58 Slots on which fan units are installed depend on the total number of fan units installed on the bl

59         Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot

6 Prevent water or foreign objects from the product. Do not allow water or foreign objects (e.g.

60 Fan unit installation guide

61 Installing a fan unit A fan unit can be installed/removed even if the blade enclosure i

62 2. To install a fan unit on the upper level of the blade enclosure, hold the fan unit handle and t

63 Installing the front bezel The front bezel is a recommended option to protect the CPU b

64 Opening the front bezel The front bezel can be opened even if the blade enclosure is powered on.

65 Closing the front bezel Follow the steps below to close the front bezel. The front bezel can be c

66 Connecting cables Connect cables according to the requirements of your environment. For informati

67 These input and output devices are collectively called "local console.

68 Rear Connect network cables (RJ-45), interface cables to be connected to switch modules, and powe

69 EM console When the LAN connector (management LAN connector) of an EM card is connected to a PC b

7 Power Supply and Power Cord Do not hold the power plug with wet hands. Do not disconnect/connect

70 LAN console When the LAN connector of a switch module or pass-through card is connecte

71 SFP connector (switch module) See the User's Guides of the 4G FC switch (12 ports)

72 Power connector Connect the power cords to the AC inlets of the power units installed on the po

73 Power supply retention tie Cable tie Draw the c

74 Installing cable clamps Follow the steps below to install cable clamps. 1. Remove ca

75 3. See the following illustrations to check where the cable clamp should be installed

76 4. Attach a cable clamp (L) to the blade enclosure. Place the cable clamp (L) under

77 Removing a power cord form a cable clamp Follow the steps below to remove a power cord

78 Important ● Note that a maximum of 2250W/2273VA power is supplied from each power unit. ● Fix powe

79 Emergency power off (EPO) In of the event of an environmental disaster or problem (e.g., fire, ea

8 Installation and handling of the rack Install the server rack ONLY in a specified or designate

80 Emergency power off switch For the safety of the entire computer room, install an emergency power

81 Power unit Additional power units are options that are installed when CPU blades and other modul

82 The power units that are equipped as standard should be installed on (1) (there are two slots shown

83 The number of power units required is determined by the total power consumption of blades. See t

84 Installing a power unit Follow the steps below to install a power unit. A power unit can be insta

85 5. Hold the power unit frame with the power unit stopper facing up. Push the frame at the front of

86 Power unit cover Opening the power unit cover The power unit cover can be opened even if the b

87 Closing the power unit cover The power unit cover can be closed even if the blade enclosure is po

88 Power on and off Powering on and off the blade enclosure Make sure to follow the instructions

89 Powering on and off the blade enclosure with uninterruptible power supply system (UPS)

9 Do not carry or install alone. Carry or install a rack with two or more people. If the rack is c

90 Powering on and off a CPU blade There are four ways to power on and off the CPU blades installed

91 Powering on and off a CPU blade by its power switch A CPU blade on the blade enclosure can be pow

92 Powering on a CPU blade by the network serial (COM) port of an EM card A CPU blade on the blade e

93 3. From the CLI, run the following command for restarting a specified CPU blade. For details, see

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97 Command-line interface (CLI) (EM card) A command-line interface (CLI) allows configuring and ma

98 EM console (Telnet connection) You can use a CLI via a telnet connection from the EM console. Ins

99 Initial settings Configure the initial settings of modules installed on the blade enclosure, such