IBM 8840 - eServer xSeries 346 User manual

IBM xSeries 346
Type 8840
User’s Guide
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IBM xSeries 346
Type 8840
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B,
“Notices,” on page 39.
Fifth Edition (October 2005)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 .........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements used in this document..............2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................5
IBM Director ..........................6
The UpdateXpress program ....................7
Front view ...........................7
Rear view ...........................9
Server power features ......................10
Turning on the server .....................10
Turning off the server .....................10
Chapter 2. Configuring the server .................13
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............13
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............14
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............14
Passwords .........................17
Power-on password .....................17
Administrator password ....................18
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............18
ServerGuide features .....................18
Setup and configuration overview .................19
Typical operating-system installation ................19
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........20
Using the SCSISelect Utility program for Adaptec HostRAID configuration ...20
Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature ................20
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-0 configuration 20
Configuring the controller ...................20
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-1 configuration 21
Configuring the controller ...................21
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-10 configuration 21
Configuring the controller ...................22
Viewing the configuration ....................22
Using the Boot Menu program ...................22
Configuring the Ethernet controllers .................22
Using the baseboard management controller ..............23
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................23
BIOS update and configuration .................23
Linux configuration .....................24
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration ........31
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........32
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......34
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 34
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility
program ........................34
Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........34
Using the SCSISelect Utility program.................35
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ...............35
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SCSISelect Utility menu choices .................36
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........37
Before you call .........................37
Using the documentation .....................37
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........38
Software service and support ...................38
Hardware service and support ...................38
Appendix B. Notices ......................39
Edition notice .........................39
Trademarks ..........................40
Important notes.........................40
Product recycling and disposal ...................41
Battery return program ......................42
Electronic emission notices ....................43
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........43
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........43
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............43
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........43
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........43
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............44
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................44
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...44
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 udit 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.
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 acaution statement begins with anumber 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 ashock 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 aproperly 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.
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Statement 2
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a
module containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made
by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not
properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water.
vHeat to more than 100° C(212° F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in
exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Danger
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the
following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with
optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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Statement 4
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5
CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do
not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have
more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure
that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
1
2
Statement 8
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on apower 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 aproblem with one of these parts, contact aservice technician.
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