Installing an IBM MAX5

Use these instructions to install an IBM MAX5.

Note: Before installing the IBM MAX5 expansion blade, make sure that you have updated the firmware on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server to the latest level. If you attach and try to use the IBM MAX5 expansion blade without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on. For information about updating the firmware on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server, see Updating firmware and device drivers.

There are two versions of the IBM MAX5 expansion blade, referred to as the IBM MAX5 version 1 and IBM MAX5 version 2 in this document. IBM MAX5 version 2 has a "MAX5" identifying label on the bottom of the front bezel. The functionality of the two IBM MAX5 expansion blades are equivalent except for the type of DIMMs supported. The type of DIMMs supported will differ, depending on the version of IBM MAX5 expansion blade installed. For the list of DIMMs available for your IBM MAX5 expansion blade, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide or go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ for an updated parts listing.

To install an IBM MAX5 expansion blade, complete the following steps.

1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Remove the cover on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server if one is installed (see Removing the blade server cover for instructions).
3. Locate the power sharing connector on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server and remove the power sharing cover if one is installed (see Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5).
4. There are two types of access panels available on the BladeCenter HX5 blade server, depending on whether tall heat sinks are installed in the blade server. Complete the following steps if you are installing an IBM MAX5 expansion blade on a BladeCenter HX5 blade server that has tall heat sinks:
   1. Remove the operator control panel access panel:
      
      
      1. Using a screwdriver, remove each of the screws on the right access panel.
      2. Lift the access panel away from the blade server.
   2. Remove the embedded hypervisor card access panel:
      
      
      1. Using a screwdriver, remove each of the screws on the right access panel.
      2. Lift the access panel away from the blade server.
   3. Install the EMC gasket on the upper ridge of the BladeCenter HX5 blade server bezel.
   4. Install the operator control panel access panel:
      
      
      1. Align the holes in the access panel with the holes in the blade server.
      2. Use a screwdriver to install the screws in the holes of the access panel.
   5. Install the embedded hypervisor key access panel:
      
      
      1. Align the holes in the access panel with the holes in the blade server.
      2. Use a screwdriver to install the screws in the holes of the access panel.
   6. Remove the heat sink access plates on the IBM MAX5 expansion blade.
      
      
      1. Lay the IBM MAX5 expansion blade on a flat, static-protective surface, cover side down.
      2. Use a screwdriver to remove both heat sink access plates.
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the IBM MAX5 to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the optional expansion unit from the package.
6. Orient the IBM MAX5 as shown in the illustration.
7. Lower the IBM MAX5 so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the cover pins at the rear of the blade server; then, pivot the IBM MAX5 down onto the blade server.
8. Press the IBM MAX5 firmly into the closed position until it clicks into place.
9. Install the IBM MAX5 1-node scalability card (see Installing the IBM MAX5 1-node Scalability card for instructions).