NEC SIGMABLADE Series N8405-040F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) User’s Guide First Edition September 2008 Note Before using the product, make sure to read this User’s Guide. Keep this User’s Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.
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Note Keep this User’s Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Make sure to read “Notes for safety handling.” When you relocate the product, make sure to take this guide with the product. Notes for safety handling This section provides information for using the product safely. SAFETY INDICATIONS To use this product safely, follow the instructions in this User’s Guide.
Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers Indicates a risk of injury due to a rotating object. Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam. Indicates a risk of an explosion. Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.
Precautions for safety Observe the precautions for safety described in this section. The Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) on which this device is installed has power units. Carefully use them to avoid any electric shock. . General precautions Do not use the device in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required.
Prevent water or foreign objects from the product. Do not let liquid (such as water) or any foreign objects (such as pins or paper clips) into the product. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and unplug the cords. Do not disassemble it yourself. Contact your sales representative. Connect firmly. Connect interface cables, option boards and modules as CPU blade securely.
Power Supply and AC Cable Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not connect/disconnect the plug while your hands are wet, or it may cause an electric shock. Do not connect to the protective earth conductor or to a gas pipe. Never connect the protective earthing conductor or to a gas pipe, or it may cause a gas explosion. Plug into a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a leak.
Installation and handling of the rack Install server rack ONLY in a specified or designated environment. Do not install the rack on which the Blade Enclosure is installed in an unsuitable place. Other devices installed on the Blade Enclosure or the rack may be affected, a fire may occur, or the rack may fall to cause injuries. For details about installation environment and quake-resistant engineering, see the manual attached to the rack or contact your maintenance service agent.
Do not carry or install alone. Carry or install a rack by two or more people. If the rack is carried by one person, the rack may fall and can cause death or damage to physical assets. A tall rack such as a 44 U rack, in particular, is unsuitable if it is not fixed by a stabilizer. Make sure to support the rack by two or more people to carry and/or fix it. Do not install the rack in such a manner that weights are imposed on a single spot.
Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure Carry the Blade Enclosure by four or more people. The enclosure weighs 68kg (max.) with no modules such as CPU blade or power unit installed. Carrying the enclosure by three or less people may result in injury. Carry the enclosure by four or more people and firmly hold the handles and the top panel (the upper side of the blade slots 1 and 8) of the enclosure. Use a lifter to install/remove the Blade Enclosure on the upper part of the rack.
Do not leave the Blade Enclosure drawn out of the rack. Do not operate or do maintenance with the Blade Enclosure drawn out. Since the brackets on the rack has no mechanism, such as stoppers or locks, to prevent the Blade Enclosure from falling off, having the Blade Enclosure fully drawn out of the rack can result in falling off of the Blade Enclosure and this can also result in injuries. Do not hold any installed module or power unit cover.
Cautions during operation Do not touch the Blade Enclosure when it starts to thunder. Unplug the power plugs when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts to thunder before you unplug, do not touch the Blade Enclosure and cables. There is a risk of fire or an electric shock. Keep animals away. Keep animals away from the Blade Enclosure. Animal’s waste or hair may get inside the Blade Enclosure to cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not pull out the Blade Enclosure from the rack while it is working.
Maintenance, cleaning and handling of internal devices Unplug AC Cables before maintenance. Before maintenance, power off all devices installed on the Blade Enclosure and unplug AC Cables. Even if devices are powered off, there is a risk of electric shock or fire as well as malfunction when maintenance is performed for the devices on the Blade Enclosure with their AC Cables plugged. Disconnect the power plugs from the power outlet occasionally and clean the plugs with a dry cloth.
Disposing of your used NEC product Inside the European Union EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed separately from normal household waste. When disposing used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products.
For Proper Operation Observe the following precautions to use this device correctly. Failure to observe the precautions can result in malfunction or mechanical error. TIPS: About maintenance services Diagnostic and maintenance services by personnel with expertise on maintenance of this product are available. Blade Enclosure Use a rack that allows installation of the Blade Enclosure. This product must be installed in a restricted access location.
Table of Contents Notes for safety handling ...................................................................................................... 4 SAFETY INDICATIONS ....................................................................................................................4 Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels ..........................................................................5 Precautions for safety ....................................................................................
Supported switch modules and pass-through cards......................................................... 45 Internal connection between CPU blade and switch module slots ................................ 46 Installing switch modules .................................................................................................... 50 Removing switch modules .................................................................................................. 52 CPU Blades ......................................
Preface Thank you for purchasing the N8405-040F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2). This enclosure can house CPU blades for the NEC EXPRESS5800/BladeServer series, power units, fan boxes, and switch modules for the SIGMABLADE series, and can integrate the capabilities of modules to enable each CPU blade to function as a server. Be sure to carefully read this guide before using the Enclosure.
Components The following are the names of device components.
1 CPU blade slot Install the CPU blades into these slots. The last digit indicates the installation order. 2 Optical disk drive Hold this handle when installing or removing the Blade Enclosure. 2-1 Access lamp 2-2 Eject button 2-3 Emergency hall 3 USB connector This connects a USB device. The USB device is connected to the CPU blade in the slot specified by SIGMABLADE monitor. 4 SIGMABLADE monitor 4-1 LCD This displays the system status and CPU blade status installed in the Blade Enclosure.
CPU blade slots The Enclosure has CPU blade slots in the front that can accommodate up to 16 optional CPU blades. These slots should be populated in following order; 1, 9, 2, 10, 3, 11, 4, 12, 5, 13, 6, 14, 7, 15, 8 and 16. * This does not apply when an FC Switch with 12 ports is connected. For details, see “CPU Blades” on page 53.
1 Fan unit slot Slots to install the fan units. The last digit indicates a slot number. 2 Fan lamp The lamp flashes amber three times when DC power is supplied to the Blade Enclosure. The lamp is off when the enclosure operates normally. If a fan fault is detected, the lamp goes on amber. 3 Switch module slot The slots to install the switch module. The last digit indicates installation order. 4 Power unit slots The slots to install the switch module. The last digit indicates the installation order.
Power unit slots The Enclosure can accommodate up to six power units in the rear. Slots 2, 3, 5 and 6 have blank covers, while slots 1 and 4 do not. The number of CPU blades installed determines the number of power units required. Refer to the table below. IMPORTANT: Mount the power units of the same model number. If the ones with different model numbers are used, the system does not work properly.
2. Use the total DC power consumption determined in Step 1 and the table below to determine the number of the power units required. 200V AC Use Total DC power consumption (W) 2250 W or less Number of Power Units required (for N+1 redundancy) 2 No. of Power Units required (for N+N redundancy) 2 Notes 4250 W or less 3 4 Order the required number of Power Units (no Power Unit is supplied with the standard Enclosure).
Fan Unit Slots The number of CPU blades installed and the number of power units required In general, CPU Blade slots should be populated in order from left to right. However, this may di ffer depending on the type, number and combination of CPU Blades. See the respective CPU Blad e User’s Guides. Four Fan units can cool the CPU Blades installed in slots 1 and 9, labeled as “A” in the illustration below.
By default, the fan units are of the N+1 redundancy with the specified number of mounted devices. For example, when 16 CPU blades are mounted, the specified number of mounted fan units are eight. Even when one of the fan units is faulty and seven other are normal, the normal, continuous operation is available. When two of the fan units are in faulty, however, CPU blades and switch modules may detect temperature anomaly and may halt.
Notes on the Use of KVM and Optical Disk Drive Select Feature By using the SIGMABLADE monitor or On Screen Display feature, you can select a CPU Blade that uses KVM, optical disk drive, and USB devices. Follow the below instructions to use these features. TIPS: For how to use SIGMABLADE monitor and On Screen Display (OSD), refer to the manual provided with the EM card. To use an English keyboard, you must change the settings for the keyboard type.
Optical Disk Drive Select Feature Optical disk drive select feature allows you to select the CPU blade that can use the USB interface device. Selecting this feature changes the connection between USB 1 system of the CPU blade and optical disk drive in media box, and USB device connected to the USB connector. The optical disk drive in media box and the USB devices connected to the USB connector are connected via the USB interface.
Installation Checking components See the packing list to ensure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. Installing the Blade Enclosure to the rack This subsection describes illustrated instructions for the installation and removal of Blade Enclosure to a rack assembly. The blade Enclosure can be installed on the proper rack provided by NEC or several third-party vendors. (Each third-party vendor’s rack must conform to the EIA standard.
Checking the parts for mounting Prepare the following parts (all included with the Blade Enclosure): One rail bracket (L) One rail bracket (R) Twelve screws (M5 type) Eight washers (M5 type) Four core nuts CHECK: The left (L) and the right (R) rail brackets have different shapes. See the illustration on the next page to determine where in the rack and in which orientation the brackets are to be attached. Necessary equipment A Phillips screwdriver (No.
The figure below shows the position where core nuts or clip nuts are set in a rack. Core nuts or clip nuts position Rack front view (U) 10 9 Attach core nuts or clip nuts here. (4 places in total on right and left) 8 *No core nut/clip nut is attached on the rear of the rack. 6 7 5 Blade enclosure is installed here 4 3 2 1 0 *Attach rail brackets (R) and (L) on the rear of the rack like the front side. Attach the rail bracket (L) here. *This rack figure shows NEC NX cabinet kit(37U/42U).
Installation procedure Use the following procedure to rack-mount the Blade Enclosure. Attaching rail brackets Adjust the length of both the left and right rail brackets by sliding them to fit the depth of the rack so that both ends of the rail project through the appropriate square holes in the front and the rear of the rack frames.
Mounting the Blade Enclosure unit With four or more people, carry the Blade Enclosure in a way that its front side comes short. Then push it slowly into the rack with the unit mounted on the L-shaped frames. IMPORTANT: When you carry the enclosure unit, hold the handles on both sides and the top panel (the upper side of the slots 1 and 8) of the enclosure. CHECK: Check carefully if the enclosure stays properly mounted on the L-shaped frames of the rail brackets during the installation.
Removal procedure Use the following procedure to remove a Blade Enclosure from the rack. Observe the following instructions to use the Blade Enclosure safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 4 to 14 for details.
Fan Unit Fan units reduce the temperature inside the Blade Enclosure. The enclosure can accommodate up to 10 fan units of the following model N8405-045 fan unit Slots 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 have blank covers, while slots 1, 5, 6 and 10 do not. For more information on the number of fan units necessary to cool a given number of CPU blades, see “Fan unit slots” on page 26.
When six fan units are required Slot 1 Slot 6 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 9 Slot 10 Rear View R r When eight fan units are required Slot 1 Slot 6 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 7 Slot 8 Rear View R 37 r Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 9 Slot 10
When 10 fan units are required Slot 1 Slot 6 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 7 Slot 8 Rear View R r 38 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 9 Slot 10
Installing fan units Use the following procedure to install a fan unit. Observe the following instructions to use the Blade Enclosure safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. See pages 4 to 14 for details. Do not install or remove more than one fan unit at the same time 1. Remove any blank cover from the slot where the fan unit is to be installed. To remove the cover, press and hold the ejector down, and pull the cover out of the slot.
Removing fan units Use the following procedure to remove a fan unit. Press the fan unit’s ejector to unlock it and pull it out slowly. CHECK: Fit a blank cover over the vacant slot when you use the enclosure with the fan unit removed.
Power Units Power units supply power to the Blade Enclosure. The enclosure can accommodate up to six power units of the models listed below. The number of CPU blades installed in the enclosure determines the number of power units required. The number of power units required also depends on the redundancy requirement. For more information, refer to the table on page 24. Initially, install power units in slots 1 and 4, as shown in the illustration below.
Installing power units Use the following procedure to install a power unit. Observe the following instructions to use the Blade Enclosure safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 4 to 14 for details. Do not insert any wire and metal objects 1. Remove any blank cover from the slot where the fan unit is to be installed. To remove the cover, press and hold the ejector down, and pull the cover out of the slot.
Removing power units Use the following procedure to remove a power unit. 1. Locate the power unit to be removed. 2. If using a non-redundant configuration, refer to the table on page 24 and shut down the CPU blade in the affected slot and power off the CPU blade. 3. Detatch the tie lap (black band) and remove the AC Cable. Tie lap . 4. Lift the power unit’s ejector up to unlock it. Then hold the handle and pull it out slowly about 10cm. 5.
Switch Modules The illustration below shows the location of slots used to accommodate switch modules. Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Rear View Install switch modules or pass-through cards in these slots according to the criteria described on the next page. Place blank covers on any vacant slots without a switch module or a pass-through card installed. IMPORTANT: Make sure to install blank covers (included with the product) in any vacant switch slots.
Supported switch modules and pass-through cards The enclosure can accommodate the optional switch modules listed below. For more information on the relationship between switch module slots, standard CPU blade interfaces and mezzanine slots, refer to the following pages. * If you require more information about any of thesupported switch modules or pass-through cards, please contact your service representative.
Internal connection between CPU blade and switch module slots Numbers in brackets in the figure below indicate the mezzanine card or switch module port number. (The figure shows a sample of switch module port numbers when the target CPU blade is installed in slot 1.) Since switch modules in the blade enclosure are shared by each CPU blade, mezzanine cards with different interface types (GbE, 10GbE, FC) cannot be installed in CPU blade expansion mezzanine slots that share a switch module slot.
IMPORTANT: Mezzanine card for blades with different interface types cannot be installed simultaneously on mezzanine expansion slots 1 and 3. Mezzanine card for blades with different interface types cannot be installed simultaneously on mezzanine expansion slots 2 and 4.
IMPORTANT: You can install a mezzanine card for blades on the 140Ba-10 expansion slot 4 only when the CPU blade is enclosed in the same enclosure unit, and is not using the 1000BASE-T (4ch) connection board. Mezzanine card for blades with different interface types cannot be installed simultaneously on mezzanine expansion slots 1 and 3. Mezzanine card for blades with different interface types can be installed simultaneously on mezzanine expansion slots 2 and 4.
* There are two types of mezzanine cards that can be installed in the mezzanine slots: Type-1 and Type-2. Also, there are two types in the numbers of ports to be connected to a switch module: two and four. * Mezzanine slots for Type-1 can accommodate Type-1 mezzanine cards only. If you mount a mezzanine card, this card connects to two switch module slots. (The port numbers of mezzanine slots for Type-1 differ depending on the types of CPU blades. Refer to the connection diagram on previous pages.
Installing switch modules Use the following procedure to install a switch module. Switch modules can be installed even while the Blade Enclosure is powered on. Observe the following instructions to use the Blade Enclosure safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 4 to 14 for details. Do not install/remove more than one switch module or pass-through card at the same time. 1.
3. Open the GbE pass-through card’s ejector. Ejector 4. With the ejector opened, insert the GbE pass-through card slowly and carefully into the Blade Enclosure. IMPORTANT: When you install the GbE pass-through card in the Blade Enclosure, hold the card itself, not the ejector, and insert it into an appropriate slot. The ejector may be damaged if you attempt to insert the card by holding the ejector. The ejector may break and fall apart from the card, which could cause a personal injury. 5.
Removing switch modules Use the following procedure to remove a switch module. Switch modules can be removed even while the Blade Enclosure is powered on. The following example shows how to remove a single-wide GbE pass-through card. 1. Open the GbE pass-through card’s ejector and unlock the card. 2. With the ejector opened, hold the GbE pass-through card securely and pull it out slowly. CHECK: To use the enclosure after removing the GbE pass-through card, re-install a blank cover in the vacant slot.
CPU Blades The illustration below shows the location of slots used to accommodate CPU Blades. In principle, these CPU blade slots should be populated from left to right, in the order of slot1, slot9, slot2, slot 10, and so on. Install a CPU blade slot cover in a vacant expansion slot with no CPU blade contained. In such cases, note the following: When installing half-height, double-width CPU blade, use two horizontally adjacent slots starting with an odd slot number (for example, slots 1 and 2).
IMPORTANT: The N code of the compatible CPU blade slot cover is N8405-046. If you install a full-height CPU blade, you must remove the separator between the slot of install position. If you install a half-height CPU blade, separator must be installed between the slot of install position. The separators are installed when the enclosure is shipped.
Caution on installing half-weight, double-wide CPU blades Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 1 Slot 7 Slot 8 Installable here Not installable for an adjacent slot pair starting with an evennumbered slot cannot be used.
Caution on installing full-height, single-width CPU blades Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 1 Slot 8 Blade slot “partitions” These partitions are separated from each other by full-height and double-width frames that cannot be removed. These partitions do not allow CPU blades of different heights (halfand full-heights) for mixed installation.
Supported CPU blades This Blade Enclosure can accommodate up to 16 CPU blades and can accommodate a mixture of the different types of CPU blades shown below. * If any of your modules has no information on supported products, contact your sales representative.
Installing CPU blades Use the following procedure to install a CPU blade. A CPU blade can be installed or removed even while the Blade Enclosure is powered on (that is, when other CPU blades are operating). The procedure given below shows an example of how to install a CPU blade. The same procedure can apply for different slots. * Some CPU blades may require operations or steps that are different from those shown here. This depends on the type of CPU blade.
3. Remove the connector covers (if installed), located on the side that connects to the Blade Enclosure, from the CPU blade. 4. Open the CPU blade’s ejector. If the ejector is secured with screws, loosen them to unlock the ejector. 5. Hold the CPU blade so that its mid plane connector is facing the Blade Enclosure and the ejector is facing down. 6.
Removing CPU blades Use the following procedure to remove a CPU blade. * Some CPU blades may require operations or steps that are different from those shown here. This depends on the type of CPU blade. In such cases, follow the instructions given in the respective CPU blade user’s guide or operating manual. 1. Shutdown the target CPU blade and turn off the power. 2. Loosen the screw fixing the CPU blade, open the ejector to unlock the CPU blade. 3.
Separators The plate that divides a blade slot into upper and lower halves is called a separator. If there is a separator in the slot where a full-height CPU blade is to be installed, remove the separator before you install a full-height CPU blade. If there is a separator in the slot where a half-height CPU blade is to be installed, remove the separator before you install a half-height CPU blade.
Removing separators Use the following procedure to remove a separator. 1. Refer to “CPU Blades” on page 53 and determine which slot’s separator needs to be removed. 2. Check that the four upper and lower slots containing the separator to be removed have no CPU blade or CPU blade slot cover in them. If the upper or lower slots have one or more CPU blades or CPU blade slot covers installed, remove them all.
Installing separators Use the following procedure to install a separator. 1. Refer to “CPU Blades” on page 53 and determine which slot’s separator needs to be installed. 2. Slide the lock on the separator to the right to unlock it, hold the separator with both hands, and slide it slowly into the Blade Enclosure. TIPS: If the separator is unable to slide past halfway, never put excessive pressure on it. The alignment of the separator may be improper.
Assembling and disassembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover If you install a full-height CPU blade in a blade slot partition, the unused slots needs to be populated with full-height CPU blade slot covers. You can assemble the covers by combining two half-height CPU blade slot covers. Refer to “Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot covet” on the following page for assembly instructions. Refer to “Disassembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover” on page 67 for disassembly instructions.
Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover Use the following procedure to combine two half-height CPU blade slot covers to create a full-height CPU blade slot cover. Use either of the two half-height CPU blade slot cover for the upper or lower section of a full-height slot cover. 1. Determine the half-height CPU blade slot cover to use for the upper section, loosen the joint bracket’s screw inside and remove the bracket. Joint bracket Screw CPU blade slot cover for the upper section 2.
3. Fit the tab at one end of the joint bracket into the bottom of the CPU blade slot cover. Then tighten the screw to secure the bracket to the slot cover. CPU blade slot cover for the upper section CPU blade slot cover for the lower section The procedure is now complete.
Disassembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover If you disassemble a full-height CPU blade slot cover back into two half height slot covers, reverse the procedure described in “Assembling a full-height CPU blade slot cover” on page 65.
EM Card The enclosure can accommodate up to two Enclosure Manager cards (EM Cards) of the following model: N8405-043 Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card) The illustration below shows the location of the slots for adding Enclosure Manager Cards (EM Cards). These slots should be populated in the order of ascending slot numbers (that is, the left slot and then the right slot).
Installing Enclosure Manager Cards (EM Cards) Refer to the user’s guide included with the Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card) for installation information. Removing Enclosure Manager Cards (EM Cards) Refer to the user’s guide included with the Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card) for removal information.
Connecting Cables Front Panel Connect the interface cable to the CPU blade, and the USB cable to the connector on the front of the Blade Enclosure. SUV (Serial, USB and Video) cable for the CPU blade Connect the Serial, USB and Video cable to the SUV connector at the front of the CPU blade. For more information on connecting the cable to a CPU blade, see the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER manual included with your CPU blade.
Rear panel Connect the RJ-45 network cable, Fiber Channel cable, power cord, PS/s device, serial cable and/or display unit to the proper connectors on rear panel. AC inlet The last cable to be connected is the power cable included with the power unit. Connect the power cable to the power unit and plug it into an appropriate AC outlet. CHECK: When you connect a AC Cable to the power unit, install the AC Cable connector to the AC inl et and fix the AC Cable with the tie lap (black band).
Emergency power off (EPO) In case of an accident or an environmental disaster/problem, such as fire/ earthquake, secondary disaster should be prevented by shutting down the power of computers, uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) and/or air conditioners by emergency power off (EPO). In the event of emergency requiring power-off of units and devices, perform EPO. Note that there is a risk of data corruption when an EPO is performed.
Power outlet/tap and PDU (Power Distribution Unit) Use the power outlet/tap and PDU compatible to the below description. How to plug and unplug the power unit and the attached AC Cable In case of emergency, disconnect power cords attached to AC inlets of the Blade Enclosure from the power supply tap. Place the power supply tap at a place where it is noticeable and easy to access so that the power cords can be disconnected quickly. Example: How to disconnect power unit and the attached power cord.
Emergency power off switch For safety of the entire computer room, install an emergency power off switch that allows for shutdown of power supplied to all devices in the computer room in case of emergency. This emergency power off switch should be installed near the main doorway so that an operator can use it when he/she evacuates from the room. The emergency switch should not require technical skills or expertise to use it.
The Optical Disk Drive Your server is equipped with the optical disk drive on its front side. Observe the following instructions to use the Blade Enclosure safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. See pages 4 to 14 for details. Do not leave the tray ejected from the optical disk drive. Setting the disk Set the disc in the following procedure. 1.
When the disk eject fails When the optical drive fails to eject the tray with the eject button, follow the procedure below. 1. Shutdown the OS, and press the power switch to power off the unit. The power lamp goes off. 2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2mm in diameter and 100mm in length into the emergency hole on the right front of the optical disk drive. You can use a straightened large paper clip as a substitute. Then gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Handling of the optical disc Keep the following notes in mind when using the optical disk for the Blade Enclosure. Playback of CDs which are nonconforming to the CD standards is not guaranteed. Do not drop discs. Do not place anything on the disc or bend the disc. Do not attach any label onto the disc. Do not touch the signal side, side without Place the disc with its printed side up,gently into the tray.
Disposal Contact NEC sales representative before disposal, collection or recycle of the device. Transfer to third party If this device or any of its accessories is either transferred or sold to a third party, observe the following instructions. Main unit of the Blade Enclosure When this equipment is transferred or sold to a third party, hand over this User’s Guide with the device.
Coping an instantaneous voltage drop of power This product may cause inconvenience when an instantaneous voltage drop occurs due to thunder or other factor. It is recommended to use a device such as uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to tackle instantaneous voltage drop of power.
To customers: Ask your sales representative to fill in the contact information in case of an accident. Contact name: Phone: Fax: Address: N8405-040F Blade Enclosure Unit (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) User’s Guide First edition September 2008 NEC Corporation 5-7-1 Shiba Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan 81-3-3454-1111 This document is printed on recycled paper. This manual may be replaced if there is pages missing, or paging disorder.
