IBM eserver 225 Series User manual

xSeries 225
Type 8649
User’s Guide
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xSeries 225
Type 8649
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in and Appendix B,
“Notices,” on page 25.
First Edition (February 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 225 Type 8649 server . . . . . . .1
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Notices and statements used in this publication . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Updating device drivers and firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2. Configuring your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Typical operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting up or updating multiple servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .18
Using the RAID Configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .23
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .24
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .28
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .28
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .29
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .29
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .29
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .30
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
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 v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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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. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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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. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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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. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading
a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
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Statement 15:
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.
Statement 23
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.
>50 kg (110 lb)
Declaración 23
PRECAUCIÓN:
No coloque ningún objeto que pese más de 50 kg (110 libras) encima de los
dispositivos montados en bastidor.
>50 kg (110 libras)
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Hinweis 23
ACHTUNG:
Keine Gegenstände, die mehr als 50 kg wiegen, auf Rack-Einheiten ablegen.
>50 kg
Notice nø 23
ATTENTION:
Ne posez pas d’objet dont le poids dépasse 50 kg sur les unités montées en armoire.
>50 kg
Varningsmeddelande 23
VARNING:
Placera inte något föremål som väger mer än 50 kg ovanpå rackmonterade enheter.
>50 kg
Merknad 23
ADVARSEL:
Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et
kabinett.
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Merknad 23
>50 kg
Avviso 23
ATTENZIONE:
Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 50 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate
in rack.
>50 kg
Turvaohje 23
Varoitus:
Telineeseen asennettujen laitteiden päälle ei saa asettaa yli 50 kilon painoista esinettä.
>50 kg
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Voorschrift 23
WAARSCHUWING:
Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn
gemonteerd.
>50 kg
Forskrift 23
Pas på!:
Anbring ikke genstande, der vejer mere end 50 kg, oven på enheder, der er monteret i
rack.
>50 kg
Instrução 23
CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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