IBM 8482 - eServer xSeries 206 User manual

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xSeries 206
Type 8482
Installation Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B,
“IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 73 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on
page 89.
First Edition (April 2004)
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Major components of the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server . . . . . . . . . .7
System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Removing and installing the support bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing a drive in bay 2 or 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installing a hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 . . . . . . .23
SCSI IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing a non-hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 . . . . . .27
Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 . . . .30
Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Updating your server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA RAID) 48
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (for SCSI RAID) . . . . . . . . .50
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . . .53
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Power-on self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Expansion enclosure problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Hark disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Universal Serial Bus device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
System-board error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . . . . . . . . . .68
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .71
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .72
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .73
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .92
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .93
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .93
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .93
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .93
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Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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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 vii

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.
Safety ix

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.
Safety xi

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. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de 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.
Important:
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.
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. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your server or optional device before you install the device.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
Eserver
™
xSeries
™
206 Type 8482 server and basic instructions for installing some options.
More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server. This
document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
Your
server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Learn section, click Online publications.
3. On the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.
4. In the Family field, select xSeries 206.
5. Click Continue.
Your
server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD to help
you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about your server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.
Product name IBM Eserver xSeries
®
206 server
Machine type 8482
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
Key serial number _____________________________________________
Key manufacturer _____________________________________________
Key phone number _____________________________________________
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The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as
shown in the following illustrations. These illustrations might differ slightly from your
hardware.
The following illustration shows the SCSI hot-swap model.
Model number
and serial number
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The following illustration shows the non-hot-swap and simple-swap model.
Model number
and serial number
Important: Your server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial
number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag
that is attached to the keys.
If you plan to install your server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit
conversion kit. For a list of supported options for your server, see the
ServerProven
®
list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and
removal instructions.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3

The IBM xSeries Documentation CD
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, or
Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux.
v 100 MHz Intel Pentium microprocessor.
v 32 MB of RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems.
Note:
Acrobat Reader software is included on the documentation CD, and you can
install it when you run the IBM Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the documentation CD,
read brief descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if
available). If a book is not available in the language for that region, the English
version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive; then, click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.
When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click
Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
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the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5

Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your
server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to determine the
specific type of microprocessor that is on the system board.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Intel
™
Pentium 4 Processor
v 1 MB Level-3 cache
v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
v Minimum: 256 MB
v Maximum: 4 GB
v Types: PC2700 and PC3200,
double-data-rate (DDR)
v Connectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
Drives:
(depending on your model)
v Diskette: 1.44 MB (two mode)
v Hard disk drive: SATA or SCSI
v One of the following drives:
– CD-ROM: IDE
– CD-RW: IDE
– DVD-ROM: IDE
Expansion
bays: (depending on your
model)
v Two 5.25-in. bays (one CD-ROM
drive installed)
v Two 3.5-in. removable-media drive
bays (one diskette drive installed)
v Three 3.5-in. hard disk drive bays
with one the following types of drives:
– Open hot-swap bays
– Non-hot-swap bays with one hard
disk drive installed
– Serial ATA (SATA) bays with one
hard disk drive installed
PCI
expansion slots:
v Two PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit
v Three PCI 33 MHz/32-bit
Video
controller: ATI 7000M video
controller with 16 MB SDRAM video
memory on the system board
Fans:
Two or three speed-controlled fans
Power supply: One 340 watt (90-240 V
ac)
Size:
v Height: 448 mm (17.25 in.)
v Depth: 483 mm (19 in.)
v Width: 265 mm (6.5 in.)
v Weight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 20.8 kg (45.8
lb) depending upon configuration
Integrated functions:
v Intel Ethernet controller on the system
board with RJ-45 Ethernet port
v Two serial ports
v One parallel port
v Dual port Serial ATA controller
v One internal Ultra320 SCSI port
(mini-PCI slot)
v Integrated RAID capability
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
ports (two on front and two on rear)
v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller
v ATI 7000M video
– Compatible with SVGA and VGA
– 16 MB video memory
Diagnostic
LEDs:
v Fans
v Memory
v Microprocessor
Acoustical
noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 5.3 bel
v Sound power, operating: 5.5 bel
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)
– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)
v
Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Heat
output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 630 Btu/hour (185
watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1784 Btu/hour (523
watts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v
Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
– Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output vary
depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.
2. These levels were measured in controlled
acoustical environments according to the
procedures specified by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10
and ISO 7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296. Actual
sound-pressure levels in a given location
might exceed the average values stated
because of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The declared
sound-power levels indicate an upper limit,
below which a large number of computers
will operate.
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