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All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
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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.
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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.
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Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
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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.
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Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
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Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Fans: Environment: ®...
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers.
See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux , SUSE LINUX, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html.
Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...
An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors.
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CD-eject or DVD-eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from the DVD drive. CD or DVD drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use. (Optional) Diskette-eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. For more information about these connectors, see “Server components” on page 13. Power cord Power supply error LED AC power LED Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 Parallel Video USB (2) Ethernet...
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.
Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.
System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. System fan 1 System fan 3 (fan sink) (rear fan) Main power Battery Wake on LAN Power (Optional) Diskette drive Microprocessor SATA drives (4) Mini-BMC JTAG Front panel System fan 2 (front fan)
System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board. There are no changeable switches on the system board. Mini-BMC force update (JP1) Clear CMOS (JP2) Boot block (JP6) Force power on (JP8) Mini-BMC disable (JP7) Chapter 2.
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Video USB (2) Serial Ethernet (RJ-45) Parallel Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) Keyboard Serial Mouse xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User’s Guide...
System-board and PCI-X expansion card option connectors The following illustration shows the system-board and PCI-X expansion card connectors for user-installable options. The illustrations in this document include the optional PCI-X expansion card that is attached to the system board. Slot 6, PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz Slot 5, PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz Slot 4, PCI 32-bit/33 MHz Slot 3, PCI 32-bit/33 MHz...
PCI-X expansion card The following illustration shows the connectors on the optional PCI-X expansion card. The PCI-X expansion card comes installed in some hot-swap models. It provides the connector for the mini-PCI-X SAS controller and two additional I/O slots (slot 5 and slot 6). Mini-PCI-X adapter SAS/SATA controller Mini-PCI-X connector...
DIMM 2 error (LED16) DIMM 1 error (LED17) For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you install options, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in “Working inside the server with the power on”...
When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall into the server as you lean over it.
Removing the side cover To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps: 1. Review the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Server power features” on page 11);...
Removing the two-piece bezel When working with some devices, such as drives in bays 1 through 7, you must first remove the two-piece bezel to access the devices. Notes: v Before you remove the upper bezel, you must: – Unlock and remove the side cover –...
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5. Carefully pull the two bezel clips on the left side of the upper bezel away from the chassis; then, rotate the upper bezel to the right side of the server to disengage the two right-side tabs from the chassis. Set the upper bezel aside. For instructions for replacing the two-piece bezel, see “Reinstalling the two-piece bezel”...
(ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for the server.
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The following illustration shows the dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors and corresponding LEDs on the system board. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 1 error LED Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the...
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4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown in the following table. Number of DIMMs Connector sequence One DIMM Two DIMMs (interleaved configuration) 1, 3 Three DIMMs Not supported...
Installing a drive Depending on the server model, one or more of the following drives might be installed in the server: v Diskette drive (optional) v Hard disk drive v CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Some hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) models might come with an integrated drive electronics (IDE) CD-ROM drive in bay 1 and four hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI, PCI Express, or PCI-X adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the option. v For a complete list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
9. If you are installing a 5.25-in. drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay. If you are installing a 3.5-in. drive in bay 2, you must attach the 5.25-in. conversion kit to the 3.5-in. drive. Note: An optional diskette drive can be installed in bay 3. 10.
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Filler panel Drive-tray assembly Drive tray handle (in open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Unlock the side cover. 3.
See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. 7. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now.
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To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
Installing a non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7 Some server models come with non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. Before you install a non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drive, read the following information: v Read the documentation that comes with the drive for cabling instructions. v Route the cable before you install non-hot-swap drives.
7. Pull the loops of the drive assembly toward each other; then, carefully slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops and release the loops. Note: Do not release the loops on the drive assembly until it is completely seated.
64-bit adapters in a hot-swap model, you must install them only in slots 5 and 6. v An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II can be installed only in the following slots: PCI slots 3 and 4. Use the ribbon cable that comes with this adapter to connect it to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II cable connector on the system board.
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If you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II, you must disconnect the video cable from the system board and connect it to the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II. v The optional ServeRAID-8i adapter can be installed only in PCI-X slot 6.
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Expansion-slot cover Adapter Left side Front adapter retention bracket Right side To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords;...
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7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. 8. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any) from the end of the adapter.
Installing a hot-swap power supply The following notes describe the type of power supply that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a power supply: v The type and number of power supplies vary by server model. The server comes with at least one power supply.
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1. Review the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Turn off the server and attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 22). 4.
Installing a security rope clip To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security rope clip and cable to the server. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the server. Before you begin, obtain the following items: v A flat-blade screwdriver v An adjustable wrench...
the cable cannot be removed. Fasten the cable ends together with a lock. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the server. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation.”...
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2. Install the lower bezel on the front of the server chassis. a. Insert the two bottom tabs on the lower bezel into the matching holes in the front of the chassis. b. Tilt the top of the lower bezel into position on the chassis until the lower bezel locks securely into place.
Reinstalling the side cover If you removed the bezel, reinstall it before you reinstall the side cover. See “Reinstalling the two-piece bezel” on page 44. Note: The rear adapter-retention bracket rests against the server side cover. You might find it easier to lay the server on its side to replace the side cover. Cover-release latch Key lock...
Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.
An optional Tower-to-Rack Kit is needed to convert the server from a tower model to a rack model. You can then install the server in a rack cabinet. To order a Tower-to-Rack Kit for the server, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
Installation CD” on page 56. Important:: If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software, you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing preload.
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and the devices that are attached to it (simple-swap models). For more information about using these utility programs, see “Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA HostRAID)” on page 61. xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User’s Guide...
SAS/SATA Utility program (for SAS/SATA HostRAID)” on page 62. v ServeRAID Manager ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure the disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system.
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55 for more information. – Administrator Password This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed. Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator;...
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Select this choice to view the mini-BMC system-event log, which contains all system error and warning messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log. If an optional IBM Remote Chapter 3. Configuring the server...
For instructions, see the diagnostic information in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Select Clear error logs to clear the mini-BMC system-event log.
Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Administrator Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed.
Notes: 1. If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software, you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing preload. 2. The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating systems.
When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Under Search technical support, type 8485 or 8490 (depending on the machine type for your server model), and click Search. 3. Select the instructions for your operating system. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the channel for which you want to change settings. 5. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the screen.
UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SAS/SATA Configuration Utility (also referred to as IBM ServeRAID-7e) to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to the integrated SATA controller (simple-swap SATA models) and the SAS/SATA controller (hot-swap models). Be sure to use these programs as described in this document.
For additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Configuring the controller: To use the Array Configuration Utility program to configure a RAID level-1 array, complete the following steps: 1.
The integrated SAS/SATA RAID feature comes disabled by default. You must enable it and install the device drivers before you can use it. The RAID configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. If this CD did not come with the server, you can download it from http://www.ibm.com/support/.
Important: RAID options and HostRAID are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array...
ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode. To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD drive. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts.
LED on the front of the server. Note: If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed, the mini-BMC is disabled, and the Remote Supervisor Adapter II handles the server monitoring activities.
3. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. 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. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.
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Serial ATA RAID feature 61 replacing 41 environment 3 safety 41 error logs 53, 54 Ethernet activity LED 11 connector 10 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program controller menu choices 51 configuring 66 starting 51 enabling 52 using 51 high performance modes 66...
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installation guidelines 19 mini baseboard management controller (mini-BMC) 4, installation order 53, 65 hard disk drives 33, 35 mini-PCI-X adapter 18 memory modules 25, 27 modes, Ethernet 66 installing mouse connector 10 adapters 39 cover 46 diskette drive 29 hot-swap drives 31, 32 network operating system (NOS) installation hot-swap power supply 41 with ServerGuide 57...
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power-cord connector 10 SAS/SATA HostRAID feature power-cord safety xii enabling 62 power-on LED 8 using 62, 63 power-on password 54, 55 SATA power-on self-test (POST) error log 54 See Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) processor control 53 scanning order for adapters 38 SCSI (small computer system interface) See Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) security rope clip 43...
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26 Web site option connectors 17 compatible options 20, 25 system event/error log 54 IBM eServer and xSeries products 1 system reliability 20 IBM support 2 system specifications 3 IBM X-Architecture technologies and features 1 system-error LED 8...
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