IBM 8670M1X User manual

xSeries 345 Ty pe 8670
Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide
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xSeries 345 Ty pe 8670
Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide
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13th Edition (May 2007)
The most recent version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/support.
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Chapter 1. General information...................1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements in this book .................2
Features and specifications.....................3
Server controls and indicators ....................4
Front view ..........................4
Rear view ..........................5
Server power features.......................6
Turning on the server ......................6
Turning off the server ......................6
Standby mode ........................7
Chapter 2. Configuring your server .................9
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............9
System partition .......................10
Typical NOS installation ....................10
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............11
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide ..............11
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program..............11
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............11
Using passwords .......................12
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................13
Configuring the controller ....................14
Viewing your configuration....................17
Getting assistance ......................19
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............20
Updating the integrated system-management firmware ..........21
Configuring the Ethernet controller..................21
Teaming mode ........................22
Priority packet mode ......................22
Virtual LAN mode .......................24
Chapter 3. Diagnostics .....................25
General checkout ........................25
Diagnostic tools overview .....................26
POST error logs ........................27
Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program ......27
Viewing error logs from diagnostic programs .............28
ServerGuide error symptoms....................28
Small computer system interface messages ..............28
Diagnostic programs and error messages ...............28
Text messages ........................29
Starting the diagnostic programs .................30
Diagnostic error message tables .................31
Identifying problems using status LEDs ................31
Power supply LEDs ......................31
Light Path Diagnostics .....................32
Recovering the BIOS code ....................36
Power checkout ........................37
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller ................38
Network connection problems ..................38
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart ..............39
Ethernet controller messages ..................40
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Chapter 4. Customer replaceable units ...............41
Before you begin ........................41
System reliability considerations .................41
Working inside the server with the power on .............42
Handling static-sensitive devices .................42
Major components of the xSeries 345 Type 8670 server..........43
Component locations.......................44
System-board option connectors .................44
PCI riser-card option connectors .................44
System-board internal cable connectors...............45
System-board external port connectors ...............45
System-board switches and jumpers ................46
System-board LED locations ...................47
Removing the cover and bezel ...................48
Working with adapters ......................48
Installing aServeRAID-5i adapter ..................54
Installing ahot-swap drive.....................55
Memory technology transition ...................56
Installing memory modules ....................57
Installing amicroprocessor ....................59
Installing ahot-swap power-supply .................66
Replacing ahot-swap fan .....................68
Replacing the battery ......................69
Completing the installation.....................71
Installing the server cover and bezel ................71
Installing the server in arack...................71
Updating your server configuration.................71
Connecting external options ...................72
Cabling the server.......................73
Input/output ports ........................73
Video port..........................74
Keyboard port ........................74
Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port ...............74
Ultra320 SCSI controller system-board connectors ...........75
Serial port..........................76
Universal Serial Bus version 1.1 ports ...............76
Ethernet ports ........................77
Integrated system-management ports ...............77
Chapter 5. Field replaceable units .................79
Hard disk drive backplane .....................79
Diagnostics/operator panel card...................80
Power-supply cage .......................81
System-board shuttle ......................82
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index .................83
Beep symptoms ........................83
No-beep symptoms .......................86
Diagnostic panel system-error LED .................86
Diagnostic error codes ......................88
Error symptoms ........................93
Power-supply LED errors..................... 101
POST error codes ....................... 102
Service processor error codes ................... 107
SCSI error codes ....................... 108
Temperature error messages ................... 108
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Fan error messages ...................... 109
Power error messages ..................... 109
System shutdown .......................110
Voltage related system shutdown .................110
Temperature related system shutdown ...............110
Hard disk drive checkout ..................... 111
Host built-in self test (BIST) .................... 111
Bus fault messages ....................... 111
Undetermined problems .....................112
Problem determination tips ....................113
Chapter 7. Parts listing xSeries 345 Type 8670............115
System ...........................116
Keyboard CRUs ........................119
Power cords .........................119
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance .......... 123
Before you call ........................ 123
Using the documentation..................... 123
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ......... 123
Software service and support ................... 124
Hardware service and support ................... 124
Appendix B. Related service information .............. 125
Safety information ....................... 125
General safety ....................... 125
Electrical safety ....................... 126
Safety inspection guide .................... 127
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices .......... 128
Grounding requirements .................... 128
Safety notices (multilingual translations) .............. 128
Appendix C. Notices ...................... 163
Edition notice ......................... 163
Trademarks.......................... 164
Important notes ........................ 164
Product recycling and disposal .................. 165
Electronic emission notices .................... 165
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........ 165
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........ 166
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............ 166
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........ 166
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........ 166
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ............... 167
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................ 167
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 167
Index ............................ 169
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Chapter 1. General information
Your IBM®xSeries®345 Type 8670 server is ahigh-performance server that can be
upgraded to asymmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through amicroprocessor
upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and reliable
data storage.
The xSeries 345 server contains several IBM X-Architecture™technologies, which
help increase server performance and reliability.
Your server comes with alimited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide
Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM
server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ .
Your server serial number and model number are on labels on the bottom of the
server and on the front below the bezel. You will need these numbers when you
register your server with IBM. The information label with the serial number, machine
type, model number, and agency marks for your server are on the bottom of the
server.
Related publications
This Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide is provided in
Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful
information to aservice technician.
In addition to this Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide,the
following xSeries 345 Type 8670 documentation is provided with your server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains the instructions to install your server in arack.
vSafety Book
This multilingual publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains translated versions of the caution and danger
statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each caution and
danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your native language.
vUser’s Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains general information about your server, including information about
features, how to configure your server, how to use the ServerGuide™Setup and
Installation CD, and how to get help.
vOption Installation Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported
by your server.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
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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. Acaution statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. Adanger statement is placed just before the
description of apotentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides asummary of the features and specifications for your
server.
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: 100 MHz, PC2100 (CL2.5),
downward compatible with PC1600
(CL2), registered, ECC, double data
rate (DDR), SDRAM
vSizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB or 2
GB, in pairs
vConnectors: Two-way interleaved,
four dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
vMaximum: Two pairs of DIMMs
Drives standard:
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)
Hot-swap fans:
vMinimum: Five
vMaximum: Eight -provide redundant
cooling
Hot-swap power supplies:
350 watts (115-230 Vac) or 514 watts
(115-230 Vac) depending on server
model
vMinimum: One
vMaximum: Two -provide redundant
power
Upgradeable microcode:
BIOS, diagnostics, and IBM Advanced
System Management upgrades (when
available) can update EEPROM on the
system board
PCI 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
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 capability)
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
–8MB video memory
Acoustical noise emissions:
vDeclared sound power, idle: 6.5 bel
vDeclared sound power, operating: 6.5
bel
vBystander sound pressure, idle: 48 dBa
vBystander sound pressure, operating:
48 dBa
Environment:
vAir temperature:
Maximum altitude: 2133 m(7000 ft)
–Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F).
–Server off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to
140°F).
v
Humidity:
–Server on: 8% to 80%
–Server off: 8% to 80%
Security features:
vPower-on password
vRemote-control security settings
vSelectable drive startup
vKeyboard password
vSystem management security
–User login password
–Read-only or read/write access
–Dial-in call-back
Predictive Failure Analysis®(PFA) alerts:
vPower supplies
vFans
vMemory
vHard disk drives
vMicroprocessors
vVoltage regulator modules (VRMs)
Size (2 U):
vHeight: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
vDepth: 698 mm (27.48 in.)
vWidth: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
vWeight: 21.09 kg (46.5 lb.) to 28.12 kg (62
lb.) depending upon configuration
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
vMinimum configuration: 341 Btu/hour (100
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 2250 Btu/hour (660
watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage range automatically selected
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 90 Vac
–Maximum: 137 Vac
vInput voltage high range:
–Minimum: 180 Vac
–Maximum: 265 Vac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
–Minimum: 0.1 kVA
–Maximum: 0.7 kVA
Power available for drives:
v+5 Vdc
v+12 Vdc
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Server controls and indicators
This section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and the back of your
server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Front view
Power-control
button
Power-on
LED (green)
SCSI or IDE
bus activity LED
(green)
Reset
button
System-error
(amber)LED
Diskette drive
activity
(green)
LED
Diskette-eject
button
CD-eject button
CD-ROM drive
activity (green)LED
System
identification LED
(blue)
Information
(amber)
LED Hard disk drive
status
(amber)
LED
Hard disk drive
activity
(green)
LED
Power-on LED: This green light-emitting diode (LED) is lit and stays on when you
turn on your server and flashes when the server is in Standby mode.
Attention: If the power-on LED is off, it does not mean there is no electrical
current present in the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical
current from the server, you must unplug the server power cords from the electrical
outlets or from the uninterruptible power device.
Power-control button: Press this button to manually turn on the server and put the
server in Standby mode (see “Server power features” on page 6).
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST). You might need to use apen or the end of astraightened paper clip to
press the button.
SCSI or IDE bus activity LED: This LED is on when there is activity on the SCSI
or IDE bus.
System-error LED: This amber LED is lit when asystem error occurs. An LED on
the diagnostic LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error.
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
CD-eject button: Press this button to release aCD from the drive.
Diskette drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive
is in use.
Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release adiskette from the drive.
Hard disk drive activity LED: Each of the hot-swap drives has ahard disk drive
activity LED. When this green LED is flashing, the controller is accessing the drive.
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Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap drive has ahard disk drive status
LED. When this amber LED is lit continuously, the drive has failed. If aRAID
adapter is installed in the server, when the LED flashes slowly (one flash per
second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per
second), the controller is identifying the drive.
Information LED: This amber LED is lit when the information log contains
information about certain conditions in your server that might affect performance.
For more information, see “Diagnostic panel LEDs” on page 33.
System-identification LED: This blue LED is lit in response to aprogrammed
condition, or it can be turned on remotely by the system administrator to aid in
server identification for maintenance. The system administrator can turn off the
system identification LED after maintenance is complete.
Rear view
This section identifies the indicators on the rear of your server.
Ethernet 2 link status
(green)
LED
Ethernet 1 link status
(green)
LED
Ethernet 2 activity
(green)
LED
Ethernet 1
(green)
activity LED
DC power
(green)
LED
AC power
(green)
LED
Ethernet 2activity LED: This green LED is lit when the server is transmitting or
receiving signals to the Ethernet LAN that is connected to Ethernet port 2.
Ethernet 2link status LED: This green LED is lit when there is an active link
connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for Ethernet
port 2.
AC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any
other combination of LEDs, see “Power supply LEDs” on page 31.
DC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any
other combination of LEDs, see “Power supply LEDs” on page 31.
Ethernet 1link status LED: This green LED is lit when there is an active link
connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for Ethernet
port 1.
Ethernet 1activity LED: This green LED is lit when the server is transmitting or
receiving signals to the Ethernet LAN that is connected to Ethernet port 1.
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Server power features
This section contains information about how to properly turn your server on and off.
Turning on the server
You can turn on the server in any of the following ways:
vIf the power cords are connected to apower source, you can press the
power-control button on the front of the server.
Note: You can install acircular disk over the power-control button to prevent
accidental manual power-off. This disk, known as the power-control-button shield,
comes with your server.
vIf the server is turned on and apower failure occurs, it restarts automatically
when power is restored.
vYou can turn on the server by using the Integrated System Management
Processor (ISMP).
vYou can turn on the server by using the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter.
vIf your operating system supports the Wake on LAN®feature, the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.
Complete the following steps to manually turn on the server:
1. Review the information in “Safety information” on page 125.
2. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor.
3. Plug the server power cords into the power source.
4. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
Note: While the server is powering up, the power-on LED on the front of the server
is lit.
Turning off the server
Complete the following steps to manually turn off the server:
1. Review the information in “Safety information” on page 125.
2. See your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut
down the operating system.
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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3. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. This will put the server
in Standby mode.
4. Disconnect the server from the power source.
Notes:
a. After you turn off the server, wait at least 5seconds before you turn on the
server again.
b. You might need to press and hold the power-control button for more than 4
seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the server and to force the
power off. You can use this feature if the operating system stops functioning.
Standby mode
Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server operating system is not
running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor.
Complete the following steps to put the server into Standby mode:
1. See the operating-system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down
the operating system.
Note: Each operating system is different. Read all the documentation about
shutting down the operating system before continuing.
2. Press the power-control button on the front of the server.
You can put the server into Standby mode remotely by using the service processor.
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Chapter 2. Configuring your server
The following configuration programs are provided with your server:
vServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD
during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features,
such as ServeRAID™and integrated RAID, and to simplify your network
operating system (NOS) installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” for more information.)
vConfiguration/Setup Utility program
This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS)code that comes
with your server. You can use this program to configure serial port assignments,
change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the drive startup sequence, set
the date and time, and set passwords. You also can use this program to view the
system configuration settings, for example, the number of installed
microprocessors, the amount of installed memory, the BIOS diagnostics version
level, and so on. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 11
for more information.
vServeRAID programs
The ServeRAID programs come with your server. If your server has aServeRAID
adapter installed or if you are using the RAID capabilities of the integrated SCSI
controller, use the ServeRAID Manager program to define and configure your
disk-array subsystem before you install your operating system. See “Using
ServeRAID Manager” on page 13 for more information.
vLSI Logic Configuration Utility
With the built-in LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, you can configure the
integrated SCSI controller and the devices that attach to it. See “Using the LSI
Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 20.
vIntegrated System Management
To update the Integrated System Management (ISM) firmware, see “Updating the
integrated system-management firmware” on page 21 for more information.
vEthernet controller configuration process
For instructions to configure the integrated Ethernet controller, see “Configuring
the Ethernet controller” on page 21.
vIBM Director
IBM Director is awork-group-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers; IBM Netvista, IntelliStation®,and ThinkPad®
computers; and non-IBM Intel-microprocessor-based systems. IBM Director
automates tasks such as inventory-taking, monitoring of environmental sensors
(such as temperature, voltage and fans), alerting, and system-health information.
For more information and instructions about IBM Director, see the IBM Director
User’s Guide on the CD that comes with your server.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and
installation program that is specifically designed for your IBM server. The
ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are
installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The
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ServerGuide program simplifies network operating system (NOS) installations by
providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
If alater version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download afree
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the “ServerGuide Updates” flyer that
comes with your server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
vAn easy-to-use interface with online help
vDiskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
vAsystem BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
CD
vDevice drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
vNOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
System partition
The ServerGuide program creates a50 MB system partition on the default drive.
The system partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service
processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS
updates, and other programs. Programs in the system partition vary by server
model, and not all server models run utility programs from the system partition. To
determine which ones do, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view
the online overview.
After setup is complete, you can access programs in the system partition by
restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The
System Partition menu displays the programs that are available on your server
model.
Typical NOS installation
You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The
ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your
hardware and for the NOS that you are installing. This section describes atypical
ServerGuide NOS installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the NOS installation program
starts. (You will need your NOS CD to complete the installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service
processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program
checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then
passed to the NOS installation program.
3. With some NOS installations, you can create aNOS-replication diskette for
setting up additional servers. This diskette contains the Internet protocol (IP)
address, server name, and other selections.
4. The ServerGuide program presents NOS partition options that are based on
your NOS selection and the installed hard disk drives.
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5. If you are installing the NOS from diskette, the ServerGuide program lists the
diskettes that you must create and the optional diskettes that you might want to
create. The diskettes that you can create are the device-driver diskettes for the
installed adapters or controllers.
6. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your NOS CD and restart the
server. At this point, the installation program for the NOS automatically
completes the installation.
Setting up or updating multiple servers
You can use the ServerGuide program to create diskettes that help you set up or
update multiple servers. You can modify information on the diskettes as you use
them to set up or update other servers.
Note: Availability and function can vary by server model and by the hardware that
is installed.
You can create asetup-replication diskette, which contains your hardware
configuration selections. Use this diskette to replicate selections to other servers
that are of the same model.
You can create aNOS-replication diskette, which contains information that you need
to complete multiple installations. Not all operating systems support NOS-replication
diskettes.
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide
If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the
ServerGuide program to install your NOS, complete the following steps to download
the latest NOS installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support.
2. Under Browse,click Servers.
3. From the Family drop-down list, select your server model.
4. If NOS installation instructions are available for your server model, OS
installation is in the list in the left pane of the Web page. Click OS installation
and select the instructions for your NOS.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
This section provides instructions to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program
and descriptions of the available menu choices.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server, and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
Notes:
a. If you have set both levels of passwords (power-on and administrator), you
must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup
Utility main menu. Without the administrator password, limited
Configuration/Setup Utility program functions are available.
b. You can set an administrator password only if the optional IBM Remote
Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server
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3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Using passwords
The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. After you select this choice, you can implement two levels of password
protection: power-on password and administrator password.
Power-on password
After you set apower-on password, you can enable the Unattended-Start mode.
This locks the keyboard and mouse but enables the system to start the operating
system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you type the correct
password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for
your power-on password. Keep arecord of your password in asecure place. When
apower-on password is set, POST is not completed until you type the password. If
you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one
of the following methods:
vIf an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
power-on prompt. (If necessary, see “Administrator password” for details.) Start
the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and change the power-on password.
vRemove the battery, and then reinstall the battery (see “Replacing the battery” on
page 69 for instructions).
vChange the position of the power-on password override switch (switch 6on
switch block 1) to bypass the power-on password check. You can then start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.
Notes:
1. Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the
server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the
illustrations in this book are reserved.
3. Changing the position of the power-on password override switch bypasses
the power-on password check the next time the server is turned on. You do
not need to move the switch back after the password is overridden. The
default position is Off. To bypass the power-on password check, move the
switch to the opposite position.
4. Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator
password.
Administrator password
Select this choice to set an administrator password. The administrator password
provides access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.
Note: This choice is available on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if the
optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server.
When you use an administrator password, you can set, change, or delete both the
administrator and power-on passwords and allow auser to change apower-on
password. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and
0–9) for your administrator password. Keep arecord of your password in asecure
place.
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