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IBM 883725U Installation Manual
IBM 883725U Installation Manual

IBM 883725U Installation Manual

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xSeries 336
Type 8837

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.
Installation Guide
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the
Documentation CD.
You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
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Go to the Server Support
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Install options:
• Drives
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Install the server in
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Cable the server
and options
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start correctly?
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Use ServerGuide™
to set up and
configure hardware
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system?
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Documentation CD. You can also find the most current information about your ServerGuide to Go to the Web for instructions, server on the IBM Web site at: install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. system? Install applications, such as IBM systems...
  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you ® installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ solved?
  • Page 3 ERserver IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 71, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 89. Second Edition (October 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM xSeries Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....70 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General Terms ..... . 71 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms .
  • Page 7: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 8 Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 11 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 12 California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    336 Type 8837 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837 Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about:...
  • Page 14: The Ibm Xseries Documentation Cd

    See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and removal instructions. The IBM xSeries Documentation CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
  • Page 15: Notices And Statements Used In This Document

    Notices and statements used in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    – Server off: 8% to 80% will operate. v One PCI-X 100 MHz, half length, low-profile Power supply: v 585 watt hot-swap power supply standard v Optional redundant 585 watt power supply IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: Major Components Of The Xseries 336 Type 8837 Server

    Major components of the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while...
  • Page 18 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
  • Page 20: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Removing the server cover This section provides an overview of the procedure for removing the server cover. For detailed instructions, go to the Option Installation Guide. Complete the following steps to remove the server cover. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21: Installing A Memory Module

    The maximum supported memory size is 16 GB. v The server supports 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of memory modules that the server supports. v The server comes with one pair of DIMMs installed in DIMM slots 1 and 2 on the system board.
  • Page 22 The server also supports memory sparing; however, the sparing feature is mutually exclusive with mirroring. The sparing feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates a memory sparing pair of DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 Before you can enable the memory sparing feature, you must install one additional pair of DIMMs. The memory sparing DIMM pair must be the same speed, type, and the same size as or larger than the active DIMM pair. To enable memory mirroring or sparing through the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Advanced Setup from the main menu, and select Memory Configuration.
  • Page 24: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Before you install any type of hard disk drive, read the following information: – Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage before inserting the hard disk drive. – Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    v If you are installing a hot-swap drive, continue with “Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive.” If you are installing a simple swap drive, go to “Installing a simple swap hard disk drive” on page 14. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive If you are installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive, continue with “Installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive.”...
  • Page 26: Installing A Simple Swap Hard Disk Drive

    The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor: v The server supports up to two microprocessors (two-way support); the IBM xSeries 336 server comes with one Xeon microprocessor installed. With two microprocessors, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server.
  • Page 27 With SMP, application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other applications. v The following illustration shows the microprocessor sockets and the voltage regulator module (VRM) slots on the system board. VRM 1 (J1) Microprocessor 1 (U16)
  • Page 28 Make sure that the microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies are identical. v See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of microprocessors that the server supports. This section provides an overview of the procedure for installing an additional microprocessor.
  • Page 29 Attention: v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the socket. v Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the triangle on the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner of the socket and carefully press the microprocessor into the socket before you try to close the lever.
  • Page 30: Installing An Adapter

    Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 v There are several different types of adapters you can install, depending on which slots are available. The following information and illustration identify which types of adapters you can install in PCI slots 1 and 2 and where these slots are located on the system board: –...
  • Page 32: Installing A Low-Profile Adapter Into Slot 1

    9. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 22. Installing an adapter into slot 2 This section provides an overview of the procedure for installing an adapter in slot 2. For detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Complete the following steps to install an adapter into slot 2: 1. Open the retaining clips on both sides of the slot 2 riser card. Note: Insert your finger into the access hole on the slot 2 adapter cover to open the retention latch at the rear of the server.
  • Page 34: Completing The Installation

    1. Position the internal cables so that they do not interfere with the cover installation or block the fans. See the Option Installation Guide for more information on routing cables in the server. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 35: Connecting The Cables

    Attention: Before sliding the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on the front, rear, and side of the cover engage the chassis correctly. If all the tabs do not engage the chassis correctly, it will be very difficult to remove the cover later.
  • Page 36: Updating The Server Configuration

    The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation Some options have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers.
  • Page 37 For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD. Chapter 2. Installing options...
  • Page 38 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, Connectors, And Power

    3.5-inch SATA non-hot-swap (simple swap) hard disk drive Note: Both 3.5-inch configurations support an optional DVD-ROM drive. The following illustration shows the front view of an IBM xSeries 336 server with a 2.5-inch SCSI hot-swap hard disk drive configuration.
  • Page 40: Operator Information Panel

    Hard disk drive activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that one of the hard disk drives is in use. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 Location Led: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server if it is in a location with numerous other servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the BMC.
  • Page 42: Rear View

    Adapter II SlimLine Ethernet LEDs v PCI slot 1: This slot allows insertion of a low profile adapter. v PCI slot 2: This slot allows insertion of any PCI-X or PCI-E type adapter. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 43: Server Power Features

    v Power supply 2: Provides dc power to the server, usually is a redundant backup power supply. v AC LED: This LED is to the left of the power-cord connector and is the top LED. This LED indicates that the server has an ac power connection. v DC LED: This LED is to the left of the power-cord connector and is the bottom LED.
  • Page 44: Turning On The Server

    4 seconds to turn off the server. v If you installed the Remote Supervisor Adapter II option in the server, the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 v If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can turn off the server. v The baseboard management controller can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor.
  • Page 46 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the operating-system installation.
  • Page 48: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote location. You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telenet client application can access the SOL connection. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 49: Enabling And Configuring Sol Using The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    Complete the following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL: 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Configure the BIOS settings: a.
  • Page 50: Linux Configuration

    Add the following line before the first image= line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL e. Add the following text to the end of the first label=linux line: -Monitor IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 f. Add the following line to the first image= section. This enables SOL. append="console=ttyS0,19200n8 console=tty1" g. Add the following lines between the two image= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6...
  • Page 52 5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
  • Page 54 2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS1 3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c. Append the following text to the first title line: SOL Monitor d.
  • Page 56: Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration

    In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line has /redirect appended to the end of it. The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output after modification. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 57: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration Chapter 4.
  • Page 58 Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.
  • Page 59: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    You can also use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette.
  • Page 60: Using The Raid Configuration Programs

    – Set SCSI protocol parameters on SCSI hard disk drives v Use ServeRAID Manager to: – Configure arrays – View your RAID configuration and associated devices – Monitor operation of your RAID controllers IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 61: Using The Lsi Logic Setup Utility Program

    To update the firmware and BIOS codes for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the controller. v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing SCSI settings for attached devices.
  • Page 62: Using Serveraid Manager

    Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array v Restore a SCSI hard disk drive to the factory-default settings, erasing all data from the disk...
  • Page 63: Using The Serveraid Configuration Programs

    ServeRAID controller. For information about these programs, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID adapter and the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. If the server comes with an operating system installed, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software documentation that comes with the server for configuration information.
  • Page 64 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 65: Chapter 5. Updating Ibm Director

    Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. Complete the following steps to install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes: 1.
  • Page 66 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 67: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    – More than one beep indicates that POST detected a problem. Error messages also appear during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem. See “POST beep code descriptions” and the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information. v Troubleshooting charts These charts list problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems.
  • Page 68 Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. One beep POST was completed successfully. Repeating long beeps A memory error has occurred. Make sure that all DIMMs are correctly installed.
  • Page 69: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error messages. Table 6. Abbreviated list of POST error messages...
  • Page 70: Serverguide Problems

    (SCSI RAID systems) available. or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that setup is complete. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Charts

    Troubleshooting charts The following tables list problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. If you cannot find the problem in these charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
  • Page 72: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    Make sure that the mouse device drivers are installed correctly. v Make sure that the server and the monitor are turned on. v Try using another mouse or pointing device. If the problem remains, call for service. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 73: Memory Problems

    If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
  • Page 74: Option Problems

    1. To prevent USB diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between the monitor and USB diskette drives is at least 75 mm (3 in.). 2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 3. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the 9521 and 9527 monitors.
  • Page 75: Power Problems

    If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI operating system, call for service. Serial port problems For more information about the serial port, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Symptom Suggested action The number of serial ports...
  • Page 76: Software Problems

    See the following illustration for the location of the Light Path diagnostic button on the system board. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 Light Path Light Path diagnostic activity LED (CR 60) button (SW 2) After ac power has been removed from the server, power remains available to the LEDs for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, you must turn on the server to supply power to the LEDs.
  • Page 78: Diagnosing Problems Using The Light Path Diagnostics

    LED beside the defective microprocessor. 6. Follow the instructions in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD to remove and replace the microprocessor. Light Path diagnostics LEDs The following table lists the LEDs on the Light Path diagnostics panel, the problems that they indicate, and actions to solve the problems.
  • Page 79 If a lit LED on the system board indicates a problem with a has failed. When the LED flashes, an microprocessor, make sure that the microprocessor is installed invalid microprocessor configuration correctly. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries has occurred. Documentation CD for information about installing a microprocessor.
  • Page 80 On-board SCSI. v The system board might have a malfunction. PCI-C An error has occurred on PCI bus C Check the on-board Ethernet controllers or check for a general system board malfunction. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 81: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...
  • Page 82: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM xSeries and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/.
  • Page 83: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 84 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 85 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 86: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 87 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 88 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 89 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 90 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 91 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
  • Page 92 Statement of Limited Warranty will be brought before, and settled exclusively by, the competent court of a) Athens for Greece, b) Tel Aviv-Jaffa for Israel, c) Milan for Italy, d) Lisbon for Portugal, and e) IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 94 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this Statement of Limited...
  • Page 95 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 96 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to...
  • Page 97 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 98: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 99 IBM at any time on your request. 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 designated for your Machine.
  • Page 100 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.
  • Page 101: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 102: Trademarks

    Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 103: Product Recycling And Disposal

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 104: Electronic Emission Notices

    In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.
  • Page 105: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
  • Page 106: Chinese Class A Warning Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 107 IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 13F9979 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Congo (Republic of), Cote D’Ivoire...
  • Page 108 Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of), Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
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    31 danger statements 3 dimensions, server 4 LEDs Documentation CD 2 Light Path Diagnostics 66 DVD-ROM Link status 31 DVD-eject button 28 Location 29 DVD-ROM drive activity LED 28 DVD-ROM drive problems 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 110 ServerGuide power-control button 28 CD 1 power-control-button shield 28 error symptoms 58 power-on LED 31 Setup and Installation CD 35 problems 63 service and support requirement 4 hardware 70 supply 4 software 70 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide...
  • Page 111 47 USB connector 28, 31 using baseboard management controller utility programs 47 video connector 31 Wake on LAN feature 4, 32, 33 web site, IBM support 1, 7, 9, 16, 53, 69, 70 weight, server 4 Index...
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  • Page 114 Part Number: 25R4613 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 25R4613...

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