IBM 8841 - eServer xSeries 236 User manual

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Installation Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 57, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 75.
Third Edition (September 2005)
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Contents
Safety ............................ vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD .................2
Hardware and software requirements ................3
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Notices and statements used in this document..............4
Features and specifications .....................5
Major components of the xSeries 236 Type 8841 server ..........6
Chapter 2. Installing options....................7
Installation guidelines .......................7
System reliability guidelines....................7
Working inside the server with the power on .............8
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................8
Removing the server door .....................9
Removing the server side cover and bezel...............10
Removing the side cover ....................10
Removing the bezel ......................11
Installing amemory module ....................11
Installing ahot-swap hard disk drive .................12
Installing an additional microprocessor ................14
Installing an adapter .......................16
Installing ahot-plug adapter (slot 6) ................19
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ........20
Installing the ServeRAID-7k adapter ................22
Completing the installation.....................22
Connecting the cables .....................22
Updating the server configuration .................24
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............25
Front view ..........................25
Rear view ...........................27
Server power features ......................29
Turning on the server .....................29
Turning off the server .....................30
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................31
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............31
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............31
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs ........32
Using the baseboard management controller setup utility program .....32
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 32
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 33
Using the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program 33
Using the baseboard management controller management utility program 34
Using the SCSISelect Utility program for Adaptec HostRAID configuration ...34
Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature ................34
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-0 configuration 34
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-1 configuration 35
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature to perform aRAID level-10 configuration 36
Viewing the configuration ....................36
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................36
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Configuring the controller ....................37
Using the PXE boot agent utility program ...............40
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director .................41
Chapter 6. Solving problems ...................43
Diagnostic tools overview .....................43
POST beep code descriptions ...................43
POST error messages ......................44
ServerGuide problems ......................45
Troubleshooting charts ......................46
CD-ROM drive problems ....................46
Diskette drive problems.....................46
Expansion enclosure problems ..................46
General problems .......................47
Hard disk drive problems ....................47
Intermittent problems......................47
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............47
Memory problems .......................48
Microprocessor problems ....................48
Monitor problems .......................48
Option problems .......................49
Power problems .......................50
Serial connector problems ....................50
Software problems ......................50
Universal Serial Bus device problems ...............51
Light path diagnostics ......................51
Diagnosing problems using the light path diagnostics ..........51
Light path diagnostics LEDs ...................53
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........55
Before you call .........................55
Using the documentation .....................55
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........56
Software service and support ...................56
Hardware service and support ...................56
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 57
Part 1-General Terms ......................57
Part 2-Country-unique Terms ...................60
Part 3-Warranty Information ...................72
Appendix C. Notices ......................75
Edition notice .........................75
Trademarks ..........................76
Important notes.........................76
Product recycling and disposal ...................77
Battery return program ......................78
Electronic emission notices ....................79
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........79
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........79
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............79
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........79
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........79
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............80
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................80
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Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...80
Index ............................81
Contents v

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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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. 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
the server or optional device before you install the device.
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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: 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.
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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
amodule 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
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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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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
® Eserver ™
xSeries
® 236 Type 8841 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 the server. This
document contains information about:
vSetting up and cabling the server
vStarting and configuring the server
vInstalling some options
vSolving problems
The 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 the server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated
documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.
2. Under Search technical support type, xSeries 236 and click Search.
The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
™ Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
The server comes with alimited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about the server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.
Product name IBM Eserver xSeries 236 server
Machine type 8841
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
Key serial number _____________________________________________
Key manufacturer _____________________________________________
Key phone number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.
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Model type/serial
number
Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by alocksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the
telephone number of the manufacturer are on atag that is attached to the keys.
If you plan to install the server in arack, you must purchase aTower-to-Rack Kit.
For alist of supported options for the server, see the ServerProven
® list at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
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Hardware and software requirements
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
vMicrosoft
® Windows NT ® 4.0 (with Service Pack 3or later),Windows ® 2000, or
Red Hat Linux.
Note: Microsoft NT is not supported on the xSeries 236.
v100 MHz microprocessor.
v32 MB of RAM.
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. 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 or
xpdf. 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 adocument 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:
vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
vIf Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
–If you are using aWindows operating system, insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive and click Start --> Run.In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where eis the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
–If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select the server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the
documents for the server. Some documents might be in folders. Aplus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select adocument, adescription 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 or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type aword 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 adocument to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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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 this document:
vNotes: 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 potential 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 information is asummary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vIntel
® Xeon ™
,2.8 GHz or higher
depending on server model
v1MB Level-2 cache
v800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
vSupport for up to two
microprocessors
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessor.
Memory:
vStandard: 512 MB or 1GB,
depending on server model,
expandable to 16 GB
vType: 400 MHz, registered, ECC,
PC2-3200 double data rate II,
SDRAM
vSizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, or
2GB (when available) in pairs
vConnectors: two-way interleaved,
eight dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
vMaximum: Four pairs of
single-stacked PC2-3200 DDRII
DIMMs
Drives standard:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB
vCD-ROM: IDE
Expansion bays:
vSix open hot-swap, slim-high,
3.5-inch drive bays
vThree 5.25-inch bays (CD-ROM drive
installed in one bay)
vOne 3.5-inch removable-media drive
bay (diskette drive installed)
PCI expansion slots:
vOne Active PCI-X
™ (hot-plug) 133
MHz/64-bit
vTwo PCI-X non-hot-plug 100
MHz/64-bit
vTwo PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug
vOne PCI non-hot-plug 33 MHz/32-bit
Upgradeable microcode:
BIOS, diagnostics, and IBM Baseboard
Management Controller upgrades (when
available) can update EEPROMs on the
system board
Predictive Failure Analysis
® (PFA)
alerts:
vPower supplies
vFans
vMemory
vHard disk drives
vMicroprocessors
vVoltage regulator modules (VRMs)
Integrated functions:
vBaseboard management controller
–Service processor with light path
diagnostics
–RS-485 (ASM interconnect)
–RJ-45 (Ethernet 10/100 ASM
interconnect)
–Support for IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine
v
Dual Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers (dual stacked RJ-45
connectors)
vTwo serial connectors
vOne parallel connector
vSupport for one external and one
optional external or internal Ultra320
SCSI connector (dual-channel SCSI
controller with RAID capabilities)
vThree Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
connectors (one on the front and two on
the rear of the enclosure)
vKeyboard connector
vMouse connector
vATI Radeon RV7000-M video
–Compatible with SVGA
–16 MB video memory
Note: The baseboard management
controller is also known as the service
processor.
Security features:
vDoor lock
vPower-on and administrator passwords
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
Power supplies:
vStandard: One 670 watts (115-230 V
ac)
vUpgradeable to two hot-swap power
supplies
Acoustical noise emissions:
vWithout redundant fans installed
–Sound power, idle: 5.8 bel
–Sound power, operating: 5.8 bel
–Bystander sound pressure, idle: 43 dBa
–Bystander sound pressure, operating: 43
dBa
v
With optional redundant fans installed
–Sound power, idle: 6.1 bel
–Sound power, operating: 6.1 bel
–Bystander sound pressure, idle: 46 dBa
–Bystander sound pressure, operating:
46 dBa
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage range automatically selected
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 100 Vac
–Maximum: 127 Vac
vInput voltage high range:
–Minimum: 200 Vac
–Maximum: 240 Vac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
–Minimum: 0.1 kVA
–Maximum: 0.8 kVA
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
vMinimum configuration: 341 Btu (100
watts/hour)
vMaximum configuration: 2600 Btu (760
watts/hour)
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0to 2134 m(7000 ft)
–Server off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133 m(7000 ft)
v
Humidity:
–Server on: 8% to 80%
–Server off: 8% to 80%
Size:
vHeight: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
vDepth: 700 mm (27.5 in.)
vWidth: 221 mm (8.7 in.)
vWeight: 33.5 kg (74 lb) to 45.8 kg (101 lb)
depending upon configuration
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Major components of the xSeries 236 Type 8841 server
Blue on acomponent indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to
remove it from or install it in the server, open or close alatch, and so on.
Orange on acomponent or an orange label on or near acomponent 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 aspecific 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 major components in the server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Microprocessor
Memory modules
Power supply
Rear fans
5 and 6
(optional)
Front fans
1 and 2
Adapter-support
bracket
Air-baffle
Center fans
3 and 4
Left-side cover
Diskette drive
CD-Rom drive
Operator information
panel
Bezel
Server door
Hard disk
drive
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