IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 User manual

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IBM xSeries 225
Type 8647
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 63 and Appendix C, “Notices”, on
page 79.
Second Edition (August 2003)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. 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. Introduction ......................1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD .................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Notices and statements used in this publication .............3
Features and specifications .....................4
Major components of your server ..................5
System-board option connectors ...................6
System-board internal connectors ..................7
System-board external connectors ..................7
System-board error LEDs .....................8
Chapter 2. Installing options....................9
Installation guidelines .......................9
System reliability guidelines....................9
Working inside the server with the power on .............10
Handling static-sensitive devices .................10
Removing the side cover .....................11
Removing the bezel .......................12
Removing and installing the support bracket ..............13
Working with adapters ......................14
Adapter considerations .....................14
Installing an adapter ......................15
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter .................18
Installing internal drives......................19
Internal drive bays ......................19
Preinstallation steps ......................21
Installing a drive in bay 2 ....................21
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive ..............23
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............25
Installing a hot-swap drive .....................26
SCSI IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives ...............27
Installing memory modules ....................28
Installing an additional microprocessor ................30
Installing a security rope clip ....................33
Completing the installation.....................34
Replacing the bezel ......................34
Replacing the side cover ....................35
Cabling the server.......................36
Updating your server configuration.................36
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............37
Controls and LEDs .......................37
Server power features ......................38
Turning on the server .....................38
Turning off the server .....................39
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................41
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............41
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............42
Using the RAID configuration programs ................42
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Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ...........43
Using ServeRAID Manager ...................43
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director .................51
Chapter 6. Solving problems ...................53
Diagnostic tools overview .....................53
Power-on self-test (POST).....................54
POST beep codes ......................54
POST error messages .....................54
ServerGuide problems ......................55
Troubleshooting charts ......................56
CD-ROM drive problems ....................56
Diskette drive problems.....................56
Hark disk drive problems ....................56
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............57
Memory problems .......................57
Microprocessor problems ....................57
Monitor problems .......................58
Power problems .......................59
System-board error LEDs .....................59
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........61
Before you call .........................61
Using the documentation .....................61
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........61
Software service and support ...................62
Hardware service and support ...................62
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 ..63
Part 1 - General Terms ......................63
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ...................66
Part3-Warranty Information ...................77
Appendix C. Notices ......................79
Edition notice .........................79
Trademarks ..........................80
Important notes.........................80
Product recycling and disposal ...................81
Electronic emission notices ....................81
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........81
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........82
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............82
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........82
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........82
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............83
Chinese Class A warning statement ................83
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 83
Power cords ..........................83
Index ............................87
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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.
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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:
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 a properly 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 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:
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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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.
1
2
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.
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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.
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)
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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)
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
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Merknad 23
ADVARSEL:
Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et
kabinett.
>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
Voorschrift 23
WAARSCHUWING:
Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn
gemonteerd.
>50 kg
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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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Instrução 23
CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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.
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