IBM 8670 - Eserver xSeries 345 User manual

IBM xSeries 345
Type 8670
User’s Guide
SC88-P918-90
ERserver
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IBM xSeries 345
Type 8670
User’s Guide
SC88-P918-90
ER s e r v e r
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in
Appendix A, “Warranty information”, on page 25, and Appendix B, “Notices”, on page 37.
Third Edition (May 2003)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 .........1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements in this book .................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................5
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................6
IBM Director ..........................7
The UpdateXpress program ....................8
Chapter 2. Configuring your server .................9
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ..............9
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............10
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............10
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices .........12
Passwords .........................13
Power-on password .....................13
Administrator password ....................14
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............14
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........14
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive .................15
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 ServeRAID Manager ....................18
Configuring the controller ....................19
Using express configuration ..................20
Using custom configuration ..................20
Configuring the Ethernet controller..................20
Updating the integrated system management firmware ..........21
Chapter 3. Getting help and technical assistance ...........23
Before you call .........................23
Using the documentation .....................23
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........23
Software service and support ...................24
Hardware service and support ...................24
Appendix A. Warranty information .................25
Warranty period ........................25
Problem determination .....................25
Running diagnostics .....................25
Checking software .....................26
Warranty service and support ..................26
International Warranty Service ..................27
Purchasing additional services ..................27
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........28
Part 1 - General Terms .....................28
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Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................30
Appendix B. Notices ......................37
Edition notice .........................37
Trademarks ..........................38
Important notes.........................38
Product recycling and disposal ...................39
Electronic emission notices ....................39
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........39
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........40
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............40
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........40
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........40
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............41
Chinese Class A warning statement ................41
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 41
Power cords ..........................41
Index ............................45
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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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
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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:
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.
To disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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.
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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.
Statement 4
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
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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.
Statement 12
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
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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 the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the
information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.
Statement 14
CAUTION:
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified
service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is
attached.
Statement 15
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is
extended.
Statement 16
CAUTION:
Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source
limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance
with the national electric code.
Safety ix

Statement 17
CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.
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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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670
Your IBM
®
Eserver
™
xSeries
™
345 Type 8670 server is a high-performance server
that can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of your server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
Your server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
™
technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 6.
For service or assistance information, see Chapter 3, “Getting help and technical
assistance”, on page 23.
Related publications
This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with your server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed publication contains instructions for setting up your server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
vOption Installation Guide
This publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and
connecting optional devices that your server supports.
vSafety Information
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information book.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains instructions for installing your server in a rack.
vHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
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/.
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2. In the Quick path to a product field, type 8670 and click Go.
3. On the left side of the “xSeries 345 8670 support” page, click Online
publications.
4. From the Online publications by category menu, select the category of
publications you want to display.
Notices and statements in this book
The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual
Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each
caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding
statements in the safety book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: 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.
vDanger: 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.
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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 in your server.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred
to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vIntel®Xeon
™
, 3.067 GHz or higher
depending on server model
v533 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
vSupport for up to two
microprocessors with Intel
Hyper-Threading technology
Memory:
vMinimum: 512 MB, expandable to 8
GB
vType: PC2100 (CL2.5), downward
compatible with PC1600 (CL2),
registered, ECC, double data rate
(DDR), SDRAM
vSizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or
2 GB, in pairs
vConnectors: Two-way interleaved,
four dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
vMaximum: Two pairs of DIMMs
Drives:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB
vCD-ROM: IDE
Expansion bays:
vSix hot-swap, slim-high, 3.5-inch
drive bays (hot-swap hard disk
drives installed, some models)
vOne 5.25-inch bay (CD-ROM drive
installed)
vOne 3.5-inch removable-media
drive bay (diskette drive installed)
Expansion slots:
vTwo PCI-X non-hot-plug 133
MHz/64-bit
vTwo PCI-X non-hot-plug 100
MHz/64-bit (low profile)
vOne PCI non-hot-plug, 33
MHz/32-bit
Hot-swap fans:
Standard: Eight - provide redundant
cooling
Hot-swap power supplies:
514 watts (115-230 V ac)
vMinimum: One
vMaximum: Two - provide
redundant power
Size (2 U):
vHeight: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
vDepth: 698 mm (27.48 in.)
vWidth: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
vWeight: approximately 21.09 kg
(46.5 lb) to 28.12 kg (62 lb)
depending upon configuration
Integrated functions:
vIBM integrated system
management processor (ISMP)
– Service processor with Light
Path Diagnostics
™
– Interconnect port
– Dedicated I/O port
– Support for IBM Remote
Supervisor Adapter
vTwo 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
(Intel Ethernet controller on
system board)
vOne serial port
vOne external and one internal
Ultra320 SCSI port (dual-channel
integrated controller with RAID
capabilities)
vThree Universal Serial Bus (USB)
v1.1 ports
vKeyboard port
vMouse port
vATI Rage XL video (controller on
system board)
– Compatible with SVGA and
VGA
– 8 MB video memory
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°
to 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 2133
m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0°
to 109.4°F); maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft)
vHumidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Acoustical noise emissions:
vDeclared sound power, idle: 6.5 bel
vDeclared sound power, operating:
6.5 bel
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 341 Btu (100
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 2250 Btu
(660 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage range automatically
selected
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 90 V ac
– Maximum: 137 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 180 V ac
– Maximum: 265 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.1 kVA
– Maximum: 0.7 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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What your server offers
Your server uses the following features and technologies:
vIBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information about IBM Director, see
the IBM Director publications on the IBM Director CD.
vIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html.
vIBM ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with your server provides
programs to help you set up your server and install the operating system. The
ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct
configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 15.
vIntegrated network support
Your server comes with an integrated Intel Ethernet controller, which supports
connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Ethernet controller” on page 20.
vLarge data-storage and hot-swap capability
Your server supports up to six 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap
hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add,
remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
vLarge system memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 2.5 V,
184-pin, double-data rate (DDR), PC2100 CL2.5 (downward compatible with
PC1600 CL2), registered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory
(SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also
provides Chipkill
™
memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill
memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip
failure on a DIMM.
vLight Path Diagnostics feature
The Light Path Diagnostics feature provides LEDs to help you isolate problems.
For more information, see the section about the Light Path Diagnostics feature in
the Option Installation Guide.
vRedundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with this primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the appropriate
device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without
user intervention.
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vRedundant cooling and power capabilities
The server supports up to eight hot-swap fans. Eight fans provide redundant
cooling. The hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server enable continued
operation if one of the fans fails. You can also replace a failing fan without
turning off the server.
The server supports up to two 514-watt power supplies, which ensure
redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration.
vServeRAID
™
support
Your server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
vSymmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
Your server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. If the server comes
with only one microprocessor, you can install an additional microprocessor to
enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
vSystems-management capabilities
Your server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the server. Some of the features include
Wake on LAN
®
, IBM Director, Remote Administration, and System Migration
Assistant. See the information provided with your system-management software
for more information.
If your server is connected to an Advanced System Management (ASM)
interconnect network that is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter, you can
view the system health; turn on, turn off, and restart the server; view the error
log; view the vital product data; and send alerts over the ASM interconnect
network. To obtain an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter, contact your IBM
reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in your server, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the
ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
vAutomatic error retry and recovery
vAutomatic restart after a power failure
vBackup basic input/output system (BIOS) switching under the control of the
service processor
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
vCable-presence detection on most connectors
vChipkill memory protection
vError codes and messages
vError correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
vHot-swap hard disk drives
vInformation and Light Path Diagnostics LED panels
vIntegrated service processor subsystem for remote system management
vMemory scrubbing and Predictive Failure Analysis
®
(PFA) (background and real
time)
vMenu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
vAvailability of microcode and diagnostic levels
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vParity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI
buses
vPower management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vPredictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
vRedundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover
support
vHot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
vRedundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (some
models)
vRemind button to temporarily turn off the system-error LED
vRemote system problem-determination support
vStandby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
vStartup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic
host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)
vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu
vSystem error logging (POST and service processor)
vSystem-management monitoring through the Intra-Integrated Circuit (I
2
C) bus
vUpgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
vVital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies,
SCSI (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane
vWake on LAN
®
capability
IBM Director
With IBM Director, a network administrator can:
vView the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
vMonitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
vCentrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based
servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of
platforms
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.
Key features include:
vAdvanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability
vMultiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000,
Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, Linux
®
, and Caldera OpenUNIX
®
vSupport for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers
vSupport for systems-management industry standards
vIntegration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments
vEase of use, training, and setup
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IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server
tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in
ownership costs through:
vReduced downtime
vIncreased productivity of IT personnel and users
vReduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with
your server, the IBM Director publications on the CD, and the following Web pages:
Systems Management - Director Package
http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
46492
This Web page includes links to software downloads and publications for
the latest release of IBM Director.
IBM xSeries Systems Management page
http://www-
1.ibm.com/server/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html
This Web page presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and
IBM Director.
IBM Universal Manageability page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html
This Web page links to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools
that help reduce costs and increase availability throughout the life cycle of a
product.
The UpdateXpress program
The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server
options. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in your
server and installs available updates. You can download the UpdateXpress program
from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download
the program or purchase the CD, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/serverguide/xpress.html.
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