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IBM System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Manual (102 pages)
Installation Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 4.2 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
The IBM System X Documentation CD
17
Hardware and Software Requirements
17
Using the Documentation Browser
17
Features and Specifications
18
Notices and Statements in this Document
20
Major Components of the Server
21
Chapter 2. Installing Options
23
Installation Guidelines
23
System Reliability Guidelines
23
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
24
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
24
Removing the Server Cover
25
Removing Air Baffles
26
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
27
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
28
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
29
Replacing a Riser-Card Assembly
29
Installing an Adapter
30
Replacing the RAID SAS Controller
32
Installing a Memory Module
33
Installing a Microprocessor
36
Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
39
Completing the Installation
40
Replacing the Server Cover
40
Connecting the Cables
41
Updating the Server Configuration
42
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, Connectors, and Power
43
Front View
43
Rear View
45
Server Power Features
46
Turning on the Server
46
Turning off the Server
46
Chapter 4. Configuring the Server
49
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
49
Configuring Hot-Swap SAS or Hot-Swap SATA RAID
50
Using the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
50
Using Serveraid Manager
51
Configuring Simple-Swap SATA RAID
52
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
53
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Program
54
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
54
Linux Configuration
55
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
62
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
63
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
65
Chapter 5. Solving Problems
67
Diagnostic Tools Overview
67
POST Beep Codes
67
POST Error Codes
68
Serverguide Problems
69
Troubleshooting Tables
70
CD-RW/DVD Drive Problems
70
General Problems
71
Hard Disk Drive Problems
71
Intermittent Problems
72
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
73
Memory Problems
74
Microprocessor Problems
75
Monitor Problems
75
Optional-Device Problems
78
Power Problems
79
Serial Port Problems
81
Software Problems
82
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
82
Video Problems
82
Light Path Diagnostics
82
Diagnosing Problems Using Light Path Diagnostics
83
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
83
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
87
Before You Call
87
Using the Documentation
87
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
87
Software Service and Support
88
Hardware Service and Support
88
IBM Taiwan Product Service
88
Appendix B. Notices
89
Trademarks
89
Important Notes
90
Product Recycling and Disposal
91
Battery Return Program
92
Electronic Emission Notices
94
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
94
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
94
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
94
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
94
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
94
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
94
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
95
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
95
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
95
Korean Class a Warning Statement
96
Index
97
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IBM System x3550 Type 7978 User Manual (102 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.02 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. The System X3550 Type 7978 Server
15
Related Documentation
16
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
17
Features and Specifications
18
What Your Server Offers
20
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
22
IBM Director
23
The Updatexpress Program
23
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
24
Front View
24
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
26
Rear View
27
Server Power Features
28
Chapter 2. Installing Options
31
Server Components
31
System-Board Internal Connectors
32
System-Board External Connectors
33
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
34
System-Board Leds
35
System-Board Channels and Baffles
36
System-Board Option Connectors
37
Installation Guidelines
37
System Reliability Guidelines
38
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
38
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
39
Removing the Server Cover
39
Removing Air Baffles
40
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
42
Installing a y Power Cable
44
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
44
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
45
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
46
Replacing a Riser-Card Assembly
47
Installing an Adapter
48
Replacing the RAID SAS Controller
49
Installing a Memory Module
50
Installing a Microprocessor
53
Installing a Fan
57
Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
58
Completing the Installation
59
Replacing the Server Cover
59
Connecting the Cables
60
Updating the Server Configuration
61
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
63
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
63
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
64
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
64
Passwords
68
Using the Boot Menu Program
69
Starting the Backup BIOS
70
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
70
Serverguide Features
70
Setup and Configuration Overview
71
Typical Operating-System Installation
71
Installing Your Operating System Without Serverguide
72
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
72
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
72
Linux Configuration
73
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
80
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
81
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
83
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
84
Configuring Hot-Swap SAS or Hot-Swap SATA RAID
85
Using the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
85
Using Serveraid Manager
86
Configuring Simple-Swap SATA RAID
87
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
88
Setting up an Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
89
Requirements
89
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
89
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline Firmware
90
Completing the Setup
90
Appendix. Notices
91
Trademarks
91
Important Notes
92
Product Recycling and Disposal
93
Battery Return Program
94
Electronic Emission Notices
95
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
95
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
95
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
95
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
95
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
96
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
96
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
96
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
96
Index
97
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