IBM 884872U - eServer 326 - 8848 User manual

326 Type 8848
User’s Guide
ERserver
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326 Type 8848
User’s Guide
ER s e r v e r
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in
Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 27.
First Edition (September 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introducing the Eserver 326 Type 8848 server . . . . . . . .1
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Chapter 2. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Updating the BIOS code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Configuring console redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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 using ServerGuide . . . . . . . .19
Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update program . . . .22
Configuring the baseboard management controller LAN connection . . . . .23
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .25
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .26
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .30
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .30
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .30
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .30
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .31
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .31
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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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 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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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.
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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 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.
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