IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System provides a new boot storage alternative for BladeCenter servers
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 107-554September 18, 2007
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The IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System is specifically designed to provide a SAS-attached boot
solution for BladeCenter servers. This new model supports up to 28 blade servers in up to two
BladeCenter chassis and has the following features:
- Dual controllers
- 2U rack mount enclosure with 12 easily accessible drive bays
- Support for hot-swappable SAS HDDs at 10,000 and 15,000 rpm speeds
- Built-in reliability features with dual-redundant power supplies
- Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: SE001).
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Uptime and availability are key focus areas for BladeCenter® and have been since its inception. The IBM BladeCenter portfolio is designed to minimize failure and keep your applications running.
We realize that one of the most common areas of failure is the mechanical disk. If a disk or boot partition is unique to a particular blade, it leads to a less flexible architecture. A better approach is to consolidate the operating system image for one or two BladeCenter chassis to an external device, which can be used to off-load the boot function from the blade server.
Enter the new BladeCenter Boot Disk System, a 2U enclosure that is specifically designed to provide
boot functionality for up to two fully loaded BladeCenter E or BladeCenter H chassis. The
BladeCenter Boot Disk System is a 2U, 12 drive enclosure that supports hot-swap SAS drives, and can
be used to consolidate the boot functionality for up to 28 blade servers to a single, highly
available enclosure.
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Supported BladeCenter server configurations that include:
- Supported operating system
- BladeCenter E or BladeCenter H chassis
- Supported racks
- Power source and cables
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| Planned availability dates |
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- September 18, 2007: 500 GB SATA Hot-Swap HDD (#5516) for EXP3000 Expansion Unit (1727-HC1)
- October 12, 2007: BladeCenter Boot Disk System
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| Description |
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The BladeCenter Boot Disk System has been specifically designed to provide a SAS-attached boot storage solution for BladeCenter. The BladeCenter Boot Disk System is a SAS dual-RAID controller that provides boot storage for up to 28 blade servers residing in up to two BladeCenter chassis.
The BladeCenter Boot Disk System offers the advantage of being able to efficiently provide boot storage for a range of BladeCenter servers supported by a single storage system.
BladeCenter Boot Disk System features include:
- SAS dual controller with redundant power supplies and cooling housed in a 2U rack mount enclosure
- 12 easily accessible drive bays for SAS disk drives
- Support for high-performance, dual-ported, hot-swappable SAS disks at 10,000 and 15,000 rpm speeds
- Scalability up to 3.6 TB physical storage capacity using 300 GB SAS disks
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Uptime and availability are key focus areas for BladeCenter and have been since its inception. The BladeCenter portfolio is designed to minimize failure and keep your applications running.
We realize that one of the most common areas of failure is the mechanical disk. If a disk or boot partition is unique to a particular blade, it leads to a less flexible architecture. A better approach is to consolidate the operating system image for one or two BladeCenter chassis to an external device, which can be used to off-load the boot function from the blade server.
Enter the new BladeCenter Boot Disk System, a 2U enclosure that is specifically designed to provide boot functionality for up to two fully loaded BladeCenter E or BladeCenter H chassis. The BladeCenter Boot Disk System is a 2U, 12 drive enclosure that supports hot-swap SAS drives, and can be used to consolidate the boot functionality for up to 28 blade servers to a single, highly available enclosure.
Features include:
- 2U rack mount enclosure with 12 easily accessible drive bays
- Support for RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, and 10
- Support for dual-ported and hot-swappable SAS disks at 10,000 and 15,000 rpm speeds
- Scalability of up to 3.6 TB of internal physical storage capacity using 300 GB hot-swappable SAS disks
- Built-in reliability features with dual-redundant power-supplies standard
- Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 107-554
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The following publications are shipped with the product and downloadable from
Order
Title number
BladeCenter(R) Boot Disk System Installation CD 44W3904
BladeCenter Boot Disk System Installation Guide 44W3905
Safety Flyer 44E7860
Rack Mounting Guide 59P5370
Minimum drive per enclosure Flyer Manual 44W1265
At the Web site, select Online Publications; then from Brand select Options, and for Family select SAS drive enclosures or RAID adapters.
The product books are offered in displayable softcopy form. The
displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material.
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xSeries® and BladeCenter support services
Recommended core technical support: When you buy IBM xSeries technology, include the support services you need — to help keep both your hardware and software working for you, day after day, at peak performance. It's your first step toward helping to protect your investment and sustain high levels of system availability. We offer service-level and response-time options to fit your business needs. And we'll help you get started with a core support package that includes:
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Hardware maintenance
World-class remote and on-site hardware problem determination and repair services.
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Software technical support
Unlimited help line calls for fast, accurate answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing operations.
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
BladeCenter Boot Disk System (1726-22B)
- Width: 447 mm (17.60 in)
- Depth: 550 mm (21.60 in)
- Height: 87.20 mm (3.43 in)
- Maximum weight: Up to 28.3 kg (62.4 lb) fully configured
Installation time is approximately 30 minutes.
Product safety conformance
- IEC 60950-1, 1st edition
- UL 60950-1, 1st edition
- CSA C22.2 No 60950-1-03
- GOST IEC 60950-1
- TUV-GS EN60950-1:2001, EK1-ITB 2000:2007
- NOM-019
- S-mark Argentina 60950-1
- BSMI-Safety CNS14336 2004
EMC conformance
- FCC
- CE
- BSMI
- C-Tick
- VCCI
Operating environment
BladeCenter Boot Disk System
- Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
- Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
- Wet bulb: 26°C (79°F) maximum
- Electrical ratings: 100 to 220 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz, 7.8 Amps maximum
- Electrical power: 540 watts maximum operating
Hardware requirements
BladeCenter Boot Disk System requires a BladeCenter server.
BladeCenter Boot Disk System offers:
- Power-up self-test functionality diagnostics
- Dual internal power supplies
- 2U rack mount form
- Easy access front or rear
- Up to 12 drives per unit
Software requirements
The IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System is supported with BladeCenter servers using the operating system and application software installed on the servers.
Compatibility: For compatibility information, consult the DS3000 Interoperability Matrix
The BladeCenter Boot Disk System is compatible with BladeCenter servers.
Limitations: The BladeCenter Boot Disk System supports up to 12 SAS HDDs and does not support attachment to an EXP3000 Expansion Unit.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility.
The BladeCenter Boot Disk System is designated as a customer setup unit (CSU).
It is the customer's responsibility to install the unit. Customers are responsible for obtaining the cables and adapters (if required) for system attachment.
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code [called "BIOS"], utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders: SAS cables are required to attach the BladeCenter Boot Disk System to the BladeCenter chassis. Customers are responsible for selecting and ordering the correct cables.
Installability: Installation time for the BladeCenter Boot Disk System is approximately 30 minutes.
Direct customer support: Direct customer support for BladeCenter Boot Disk System is provided by IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line. This fee service provides voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line helps answer questions pertaining to product and feature usage ("how to"), configuration, and product compatibility for eligible products. For a list of the products supported via Support Line, visit
For more information on services, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Packaging
Part (Description) Qty of Shipping
number Items included boxes Weight
172622B BladeCenter Boot Disk System 1 98.5 lb
One SAS dual Controller
Two rack power cords
Pubs group
Rack mounting hardware kit
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, host software, and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Global Financing: Yes
To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or IBM.
In the United States, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), or write to:
Warranty Information
P.O. Box 12195
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Attn: Dept JDJA/B203
Warranty period
- System hardware — Three years
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Optional features — One year
Note: Battery is a consumable and has no warranty.
Optional IBM features initially installed in an IBM DS3000 system carry the same warranty and warranty service support category as the DS3000 system. If installed after the initial system installation, they carry the balance of the system warranty or the optional feature warranty, whichever is greater.
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information.
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD) Service and On-site Service for other selected parts.
CRU Service: IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU, at your request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service specified.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
- Bezel, chassis kit
- Fillers
- Shell
- Rack kit
- Power supply
- HDDs
- Line cord
On-site Service: On-site Repair (IOR), 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, NBD response. IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. On-site service is not available in all countries, and some countries have kilometer or mileage limitations from an IBM service center. In those locations where on-site service is not available, the normal in-county service delivery is used.
Call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) to assist with problem isolation for hardware to determine if warranty service is required. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges, even during the limited warranty period.
International Warranty Service (IWS): International Warranty Service is available during the warranty period to customers who travel or relocate to countries where their computer is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service. Eligible IBM computers are identified by their four-digit machine type.
You can obtain IWS through the method of service, such as CRU, depot, carry-in, or on-site, provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts may not be available in all countries. Service centers in certain countries may not be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In addition, some countries may have fees and restrictions that apply at the time of service.
For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement 601-034 , dated September 25, 2001.
Licensing: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the license agreements that are shipped with the system.
Maintenance services
ServicePac®, ServiceSuite™, and ServiceElect: ServicePac, ServiceSuite, and ServiceElect provide hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance, and selected support services in one agreement.
Warranty service upgrade: During the warranty period, a warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of on-site service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of On-site Service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
CRUs will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install a Tier 1 CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of the On-site Service levels specified.
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
The following warranty service upgrade options are available:
- IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2 hour average response
Maintenance service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of maintenance service specified below for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
CRU Service: If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request.
IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
On-site Service: IOR. IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
The following on-site service options are available:
- IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, NBD response
- IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
Maintenance service (ICA)
Maintenance services are available for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go-to-market offerings are ServiceElect. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until they are withdrawn.
Alternative service (warranty service upgrades): During the warranty period, a warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of On-site Service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
CRUs will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install a Tier 1 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service specified.
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
The following warranty service upgrade option is available:
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Maintenance service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
CRU Service: If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request.
IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
On-site Service: IOR. IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
The following on-site service options are available:
- IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, NBD response
- IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Non-IBM parts support
Warranty service: IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
Warranty service upgrades and maintenance services: Under certain conditions, IBM Integrated Technology Services repairs selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services.
IBM Service provides hardware problem determination on non-IBM parts (adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory, and so forth) installed within IBM systems covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge.
If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance service.
IBM hourly service rate classification: One
Field-installable features: No
Model conversions: No
Machine installation: Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply: No. This product does not contain licensed internal code or licensed machine code.
Educational allowance:
None
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The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Initial/
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Machine Feature list Both/
Description type/model number price(1) Support
BladeCenter Boot Disk Sys 1726-HC2 2717 $7,499 Initial
500 GB Hot-Swap SATA HDD 1727-HC1 5516 775 Initial
Single Entity Offering (SEO)
IBM Field Plant
Machine SEO list install install
Description type/model number price only only
BladeCenter Boot Disk Sys 1726-HC2 172622B $7,499 N N
(1) List price does not include tax or shipping and is
subject to change without notice. Reseller prices
may vary.
ServicePac information for warranty upgrades and maintenance
Hardware models announcing with this release will utilize existing U.S. ServicePacs.
Refer to the following IBM Web site for applicable U.S. ServicePac information
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
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