IBM 306m - eServer xSeries - 8849 User manual

IBM xSeries 306m Ty pes 8849 and 8491
User’s Guide
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IBM xSeries 306m Ty pes 8849 and 8491
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices,” on page 51.
Third Edition (March 2006)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server ........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............5
IBM Director ..........................5
The UpdateXpress program ....................6
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................8
Server power features......................8
Chapter 2. Installing options ...................11
Server components .......................11
System-board internal connectors .................12
System-board switches and jumpers ................13
System-board external connectors .................14
System-board LEDs ......................15
System-board option connectors .................16
Installation guidelines ......................17
System reliability guidelines ...................17
Handling static-sensitive devices .................18
Removing the cover .......................18
Installing an adapter .......................19
Installing ahard disk drive.....................22
Installing asimple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive...........22
Installing ahot-swap hard disk drive ................23
Replacing aCD or DVD drive ...................24
Installing amemory module ....................25
Replacing afan.........................27
Replacing the riser-card assembly ..................29
Completing the installation.....................30
Installing the cover ......................30
Connecting the cables .....................30
Updating the server configuration .................31
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................33
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............33
ServerGuide features .....................34
Setup and configuration overview .................34
Typical operating-system installation ................35
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........35
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............35
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............36
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............36
Passwords .........................39
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (hot-swap SAS/SATA models
only) ............................41
Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program ..........41
SAS/SATA Configuration Utility menu choices ............41
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Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...........42
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA
HostRAID).........................42
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (for SAS/SATA HostRAID) 44
Using the baseboard management controller ..............45
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........45
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......47
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............48
Updating IBM Director ......................48
Appendix. Notices .......................51
Edition notice .........................51
Trademarks ..........................52
Important notes.........................52
Product recycling and disposal ...................53
Battery return program ......................54
Electronic emission notices ....................55
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........55
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........55
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............55
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........55
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........55
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............56
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................56
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...56
Index ............................57
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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 udit 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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. 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.
For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 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. Read any additional safety information that comes with
the server or optional device before you install the device.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect 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
amodule containing alithium 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:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair 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:
vDo 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.
vUse 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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