Contents
Safety ............................v
Handling static-sensitive devices ...................x
Chapter 1. Introduction......................1
Specifications and features .....................2
Notices and statements used in this book ...............2
Major components view of the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server ........3
Chapter 2. Installing options....................5
Working inside a server with the power on ...............5
Installing adapters ........................5
Cabling a RAID or SCSI adapter to the standard SCSI backplane .....8
Installing memory modules ....................12
Installing a drive in a hot-swap bay .................15
Installing an additional microprocessor ................17
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................20
Cabling the server........................23
Chapter 3. Server controls, indicators, and power ...........25
Server controls and indicators ...................25
Front view .........................25
Rear view..........................27
Server power features ......................28
Turning on the server .....................28
Turning off the server .....................29
Standby mode ........................30
Chapter 4. Configuring your server ................31
Starting the utility programs ....................32
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............32
Using the SCSISelect Utility program................32
Using the ServerGuide CD ....................33
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................35
POST beep code descriptions ...................35
POST error messages ......................36
ServerGuide problems ......................37
Troubleshooting chart ......................38
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........41
Before you call .........................41
Using the documentation .....................41
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........41
Software service and support ...................42
Hardware service and support ...................42
Appendix B. Warranty information .................43
Part 1 - General Terms ......................43
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ...................46
Part3-Warranty Information ...................57
Appendix C. Notices ......................61
Edition notice .........................61
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