IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 User manual
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IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836
Installation
Guide
ER s e r v e r
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
41
and
Appendix
C,
“Notices,”
on
page
57.
First
Edition
(April
2004)
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Copyright
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2004.
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Introduction
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The
IBM
xSeries
Documentation
CD
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Hardware
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software
requirements
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Using
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Notices
and
statements
used
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Features
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Major
components
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xSeries
306
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Chapter
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Installing
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Installation
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Handling
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Installing
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Installing
a
simple-swap
Serial
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Installing
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SCSI
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Completing
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Updating
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Chapter
3.
Server
controls,
LEDs,
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power
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Front
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Turning
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Chapter
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Configuring
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server
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Using
the
ServerGuide
Setup
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Installation
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Using
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Configuration/Setup
Utility
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Using
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Adaptec
HostRAID
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programs
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Using
the
Adaptec
RAID
Configuration
Utility
programs
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Serial
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HostRAID)
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Using
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SCSISelect
Utility
program
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SCSI
HostRAID)
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Using
the
SCSISelect
utility
program
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models
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Chapter
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Updating
IBM
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Chapter
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Solving
problems
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Diagnostic
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POST
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POST
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CD-ROM
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General
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Intermittent
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©
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IBM
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2004
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Keyboard,
mouse,
or
pointing-device
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Memory
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Microprocessor
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Software
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Universal
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device
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Appendix
A.
Getting
help
and
technical
assistance
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Before
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call
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Using
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documentation
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Getting
help
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information
from
the
World
Wide
Web
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Software
service
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support
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Hardware
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Appendix
B.
IBM
Statement
of
Limited
Warranty
Z125-4753-07
11/2002
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Part
1
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General
Terms
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Part
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Country-unique
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Part
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Warranty
Information
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Appendix
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Notices
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Edition
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Product
recycling
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disposal
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Battery
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Electronic
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Federal
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Industry
Canada
Class
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emission
compliance
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Australia
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New
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United
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telecommunications
safety
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European
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EMC
Directive
conformance
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Taiwanese
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A
warning
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Chinese
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Japanese
Voluntary
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Council
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iv
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
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
v
Antes
de
instalar
este
producto,
lea
la
información
de
seguridad.
Läs
säkerhetsinformationen
innan
du
installerar
den
här
produkten.
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IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
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.
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.
Safety
vii
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.
viii
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
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
Safety
ix
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.
x
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
Chapter
1.
Introduction
This
Installation
Guide
contains
instructions
for
setting
up
your
IBM
®
Eserver
™
xSeries
®
306
Type
8836
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
306.
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.
If
you
have
access
to
the
World
Wide
Web,
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
306
server
Machine
type
8836
Model
number
_____________________________________________
Serial
number
_____________________________________________
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2004
1
The
model
number
and
serial
number
are
on
the
ID
label
located
on
the
bezel,
as
shown
in
the
following
illustration.
ID label
See
the
Rack
Installation
Instructions
document
for
complete
rack
installation
and
removal
instructions.
For
a
list
of
supported
options
for
your
server,
go
to
the
ServerProven
®
Web
site
at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
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,
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.
Acrobat
Reader
software
is
included
on
the
CD,
and
you
can
install
it
when
you
run
the
Documentation
Browser.
Using
the
Documentation
Browser
Use
the
Documentation
Browser
to
browse
the
contents
of
the
CD,
read
brief
descriptions
of
the
documents,
and
view
documents
using
Adobe
Acrobat
Reader.
The
Documentation
Browser
automatically
detects
the
regional
settings
in
use
in
your
system
and
displays
the
documents
in
the
language
for
that
region
(if
available).
If
a
document
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:
2
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
–
If
you
are
using
a
Windows
operating
system,
insert
the
CD
into
your
CD-ROM
drive
and
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;
then,
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
documents
for
your
server.
Some
documents
might
be
in
folders.
A
plus
sign
(+)
indicates
each
folder
or
document
that
has
additional
documents
under
it.
Click
the
plus
sign
to
display
the
additional
documents.
When
you
select
a
document,
a
description
of
the
document
appears
under
Topic
Description.
To
select
more
than
one
document,
press
and
hold
the
Ctrl
key
while
you
select
the
documents.
Click
View
Book
to
view
the
selected
document
or
documents
in
Acrobat
Reader.
If
you
selected
more
than
one
document,
all
the
selected
documents
are
opened
in
Acrobat
Reader.
To
search
all
the
documents,
type
a
word
or
word
string
in
the
Search
field
and
click
Search.
The
documents
in
which
the
word
or
word
string
appears
are
listed
in
order
of
the
most
occurrences.
Click
a
document
to
view
it,
and
press
Crtl+F
to
use
the
Acrobat
search
function
within
the
document.
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
the
documentation:
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
3
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.
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.
Table
1.
Features
and
specifications
Microprocessor:
One
Intel
Pentium
IV
1024
KB
(minimum)
Level-2
cache
and
MMX
™
(MMX2)
technology
Note:
Use
the
Configuration/Setup
Utility
program
to
determine
the
type
and
speed
of
the
microprocessor
in
your
server.
Memory:
v
Minimum:
512
MB
v
Maximum:
4
GB
v
Type:
PC2700/3200,
333/400
MHz,
ECC,
SDRAM,
registered
DIMMs
only
v
Slots:
Four
dual
inline
v
Supports
256
MB,
512
MB,
and
1
GB
DIMMs
Drives:
v
Diskette:
1.44
MB
v
CD-ROM:
IDE
Expansion
bays:
Two
3.5-inch
slim-high
bays
for
hard
disk
drives
Expansion
slots:
Two
66
MHz/64-bit
PCI-X
slots
(one
low
profile
half-length,
one
full-height
three-quarter-length)
Video
controller:
v
ATI
Radeon
7000M
IGP
video
on
system
board
v
Compatible
with
SVGA
and
VGA
v
16
MB
DDR-SDRAM
video
memory
Power
supply:
300
watt
(110
or
220
V
ac
auto-sensing)
Size:
v
Height:
43
mm
(1.75
inches,
1
U)
v
Depth:
508
mm
(20
inches)
v
Width:
430
mm
(16.69
inches)
v
Maximum
weight:
12.7
kg
(28
lb)
depending
on
your
configuration
Integrated
functions:
v
Dual
1000Base-T,
100Base-T,
10Base-T
Ethernet
controllers
on
the
system
board
with
Wake
on
LAN
®
support
v
Serial
port
v
Four
USB
ports
(two
on
front
and
two
on
rear
of
server)
v
Keyboard
port
v
Mouse
port
v
ATA-100
single-channel
IDE
controller
Hard
disk
controllers:
v
Serial
ATA
controller
with
integrated
RAID
v
Ultra320
SCSI
controller
with
integrated
RAID
(SCSI
models)
Acoustical
noise
emissions:
v
Sound
power,
idling:
6.5
bel
maximum
v
Sound
power,
operating:
6.5
bel
maximum
Environment:
v
Air
temperature:
–
Server
on:
10°
to
35°C
(50.0°
to
95.0°F);
altitude:
0
to
914
m
(2998.7
ft)
–
Server
off:
-40°
to
60°C
(-104°
to
140°F);
maximum
altitude:
2133
m
(6998.0
ft)
v
Humidity:
–
Server
on:
8%
to
80%
–
Server
off:
8%
to
80%
Heat
output:
Approximate
heat
output
in
British
thermal
units
(Btu)
per
hour:
v
Minimum
configuration:
307
Btu
(90
watts)
v
Maximum
configuration:
850
Btu
(250
watts)
Electrical
input:
v
Sine-wave
input
(47-63
Hz)
required
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
–
Maximum:
0.45
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.
4
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
Major
components
of
the
xSeries
306
Type
8836
server
Blue
on
a
component
indicates
touch
points,
where
you
can
grip
the
component
to
remove
it
from
or
install
it
in
the
server,
open
or
close
a
latch,
and
so
on.
Orange
on
a
component
or
an
orange
label
on
or
near
a
component
indicates
that
the
component
can
be
hot-swapped,
which
means
that
if
the
server
and
operating
system
support
hot-swap
capability,
you
can
remove
or
install
the
component
while
the
server
is
running.
(Orange
can
also
indicate
touch
points
on
hot-swap
components.)
See
the
instructions
for
removing
or
installing
a
specific
hot-swap
component
for
any
additional
procedures
that
you
might
have
to
perform
before
you
remove
or
install
the
component.
The
following
illustration
shows
the
locations
of
major
components
in
your
server.
Note:
The
illustrations
in
this
document
might
differ
slightly
from
your
hardware.
Captive screw
Riser-card
assembly
Power supply
DIMM
System board
Heat sink
Diskette drive
CD-ROM drive
SCSI hard disk
drive (some models)
Bezel
Fans
Chapter
1.
Introduction
5
6
IBM
xSeries
306
Type
8836:
Installation
Guide
Chapter
2.
Installing
options
This
chapter
provides
basic
instructions
for
installing
hardware
options
in
your
server.
These
instructions
are
intended
for
users
who
are
experienced
with
setting
up
IBM
server
hardware.
If
you
need
more
detailed
instructions,
see
the
Option
Installation
Guide
on
the
IBM
xSeries
Documentation
CD.
Installation
guidelines
Before
you
begin
installing
options
in
your
server,
read
the
following
information:
v
Read
the
safety
information
beginning
on
page
v
and
the
guidelines
in
“Handling
static-sensitive
devices”
on
page
7.
This
information
will
help
you
work
safely
with
your
server
and
options.
v
Make
sure
that
you
have
an
adequate
number
of
properly
grounded
electrical
outlets
for
your
server,
monitor,
and
other
devices
that
you
will
connect
to
the
server.
v
Back
up
all
important
data
before
you
make
changes
to
disk
drives.
v
Have
a
small
flat-blade
screwdriver
available.
v
You
do
not
need
to
turn
off
the
server
to
install
or
replace
Universal
Serial
Bus
(USB)
devices.
v
Blue
on
a
component
indicates
touch
points,
where
you
can
grip
the
component
to
remove
it
from
or
install
it
in
the
server,
open
or
close
a
latch,
and
so
on.
v
Orange
on
a
component
or
an
orange
label
on
or
near
a
component
indicates
that
the
component
can
be
hot-swapped,
which
means
that
if
the
server
and
operating
system
support
hot-swap
capability,
you
can
remove
or
install
the
component
while
the
server
is
running.
(Orange
can
also
indicate
touch
points
on
hot-swap
components.)
See
the
instructions
for
removing
or
installing
a
specific
hot-swap
component
for
any
additional
procedures
that
you
might
have
to
perform
before
you
remove
or
install
the
component.
v
For
a
list
of
supported
options
for
your
server,
go
to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
System
reliability
guidelines
To
help
ensure
proper
cooling
and
system
reliability,
make
sure
that:
v
Each
of
the
drive
bays
has
a
drive
tray
installed
in
it.
v
If
the
server
has
redundant
power,
each
of
the
power-supply
bays
has
a
power
supply
installed
in
it.
v
There
is
adequate
space
around
the
server
to
allow
the
server
cooling
system
to
work
properly.
Leave
approximately
50
mm
(2.0
in.)
of
open
space
around
the
front
and
rear
of
the
server.
Do
not
place
objects
in
front
of
the
fans.
v
You
have
followed
the
cabling
instructions
that
come
with
optional
adapters.
v
You
have
replaced
a
failed
fan
within
48
hours.
v
You
do
not
remove
the
air
baffle
while
the
server
is
running.
Operating
the
server
without
the
air
baffle
might
cause
the
microprocessor
to
overheat.
Handling
static-sensitive
devices
Attention:
Static
electricity
can
damage
electronic
devices,
including
your
server.
To
avoid
damage,
keep
static-sensitive
devices
in
their
static-protective
packages
until
you
are
ready
to
install
them.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2004
7
To
reduce
the
possibility
of
damage
from
electrostatic
discharge,
observe
the
following
precautions:
v
Limit
your
movement.
Movement
can
cause
static
electricity
to
build
up
around
you.
v
Handle
the
device
carefully,
holding
it
by
its
edges
or
its
frame.
v
Do
not
touch
solder
joints,
pins,
or
exposed
circuitry.
v
Do
not
leave
the
device
where
others
can
handle
and
damage
it.
v
While
the
device
is
still
in
its
static-protective
package,
touch
it
to
an
unpainted
metal
part
of
the
server
for
at
least
2
seconds.
This
drains
static
electricity
from
the
package
and
from
your
body.
v
Remove
the
device
from
its
package
and
install
it
directly
into
the
server
without
setting
down
the
device.
If
it
is
necessary
to
set
down
the
device,
place
it
back
into
its
static-protective
package.
Do
not
place
the
device
on
your
server
cover
or
on
a
metal
surface.
v
Take
additional
care
when
handling
devices
during
cold
weather.
Heating
reduces
indoor
humidity
and
increases
static
electricity.
Installing
a
memory
module
The
following
notes
describe
the
types
of
dual
inline
memory
modules
(DIMMs)
that
your
server
supports
and
other
information
that
you
must
consider
when
installing
DIMMs:
v
Your
server
supports
256
MB,
512
MB,
and
1
GB
DIMMs,
for
a
maximum
of
4
GB
of
system
memory.
Go
to
the
ServerProven
list
at
http://www.ibm/com/pc/compat
for
a
list
of
memory
modules
you
can
use
with
your
server.
v
The
amount
of
usable
memory
will
be
reduced
depending
on
the
system
configuration.
A
certain
amount
of
memory
must
be
reserved
for
system
resources.
The
BIOS
will
display
the
total
amount
of
installed
memory
and
the
amount
of
configured
memory.
v
Your
server
comes
with
one
512
MB
DIMM
installed
in
DIMM
connector
1.
If
your
system
has
one
DIMM
installed,
when
you
install
an
additional
DIMM,
it
must
be
installed
in
DIMM
connector
3,
and
must
be
the
same
size,
speed,
type,
and
technology
as
the
DIMM
installed
in
DIMM
connector
1.
You
can
mix
compatible
DIMMs
from
various
manufacturers.
v
If
you
install
a
second
pair
of
DIMMs
in
DIMM
connectors
2
and
4,
they
do
not
have
to
be
the
same
size,
speed,
type,
and
technology
as
the
DIMMs
installed
in
DIMM
connectors
1
and
3.
However,
the
size,
speed,
type,
and
technology
of
the
DIMMs
you
install
in
DIMM
connectors
2
and
4
must
match
each
other.
v
Install
only
2.5
V,
184-pin,
double-data-rate
(DDR),
PC2700
or
PC3200,
unbuffered
synchronous
dynamic
random-access
memory
(SDRAM)
with
error
correcting
code
(ECC)
DIMMs.
These
DIMMs
must
be
compatible
with
the
latest
PC2700
and
PC3200
SDRAM
unbuffered
DIMM
specification.
v
When
you
restart
the
server,
the
system
displays
a
message
indicating
that
the
memory
configuration
has
changed.
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