IBM 884872U - eServer 326 - 8848 User manual

326 Type 8848
User’s Guide
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326 Type 8848
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 27.
First Edition (September 2004)
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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
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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.
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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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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.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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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 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.
Statement 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>82 kg (180 lb)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
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Chapter 1. Introducing the Eserver 326 Type 8848 server
The IBM
®
Eserver 326 Type 8848 server is a 1-U-high
1
rack model server for
high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) server is ideally suited for networking environments that
require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high
manageability.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For more information about the terms of
the warranty, see the warranty appendix in the Installation Guide.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/opteron/. You can obtain information about other
IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical
assistance,” on page 25.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide provides general information about the server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with the server:
v Installation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
v Option Installation Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Eserver
Documentation CD. It contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and
connecting optional devices that the server supports.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending
on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device
is 1.75 inches tall.
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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. 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 Eserver 326.
5. Click Continue.
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 Eserver
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:
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.
Features and specifications
The following information is a summary 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.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v AMD Opteron
™
processor
v 1024 KB Level-2 cache
Note:
Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors in
your server.
Memory:
v Type: Error correcting code
(ECC), double-data rate (DDR)
SDRAM, registered DIMMs with
Chipkill
™
memory protection
– Minimum: 1 GB
– Maximum: 16 GB
v
Four interleaved slots with
standard microprocessor (DIMM
installation required in pairs)
v Four additional interleaved slots
with optional microprocessor
(DIMM installation required in
pairs)
Drives:
v CD-ROM: Slim IDE (standard)
v Hard disk drives:
– Slim-high 3.5-inch drives,
hot-swap SCSI or
non-hot-swap Serial ATA
(SATA) (drive capacity and
speed vary with model)
– Maximum: Two
Expansion
slots:
v Two, used in either of the
following jumper-controlled
configurations:
– 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X -- One
full-length and one half-length
adapter slot supporting up to
100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X adapters
– 133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (the
default) -- One full-length
adapter slot supporting one
133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X adapter
(half-length slot is not available
for use)
v
Supports 3.3 V or universal
adapters only
v On PCI bus 3
Video controller:
v ATI RageXL video controller on
system board
v Compatible with SVGA
v 8 MB SDRAM video memory
Power
supply:
One 411 watt (115-230 V ac)
Size:
v Height: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
v Depth: 660 mm (25.98 in.)
v Width: 440 mm (17.32 in.)
v Weight: approximately 12.7 kg (28
lb) when fully configured
Integrated
functions:
v Baseboard management controller
v One single-channel LSI Ultra320
SCSI controller
v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers (dual-port
design) with Wake on LAN
®
support
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports
v One serial port
v One video port
Note:
The baseboard management
controller is also known as the
service processor.
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idling: 6.5
bels
v Declared sound power, operating:
6.5 bels
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 on: 10° to 32°C (50.0° to
89.6°F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7
ft) to 2133 m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to
109.4°F). Maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft)
v
Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
v
Airflow rates:
– Minimum: 28 CFM
– Maximum: 47 CFM
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual
multiprocessor configurations:
v Minimum configuration: 409 Btu (120
watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1366 Btu
(400 watts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 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: 0.120 kVA
– Maximum: 0.400 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.
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What your server offers
Your server takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory
management, systems management, and network environments that require
superior microprocessor performance. Your server uses the following features and
technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the
server. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system
component fails, the baseboard management controller lights the corresponding
system-board LEDs to indicate the location of the problem. Critical errors are
also included in the error log. The baseboard management controller is also
known as the service processor.
v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
Your server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to
diagnose problems.
v IBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage your servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.
v IBM ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with your server provides
programs to help you set up your server and install an operating system. The
ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct
configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 18.
v Integrated network support
Your server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 22.
v Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus in your server is enabled for up to 16 GB of system memory.
The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to
eight industry-standard PC2100, PC2700 or PC3200, 3.3 V, 184-pin, 8-byte,
registered, double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DDR
SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also
provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill
memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip
failure on a DIMM.
In addition, the memory controller contains built-in technology that improves
memory-to-microprocessor processing performance.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
Your server supports up to two AMD Opteron microprocessors. It comes with one
microprocessor installed; you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance
performance and provide SMP capability.
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v Systems-management capabilities
Your server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the server.
If your server is connected to an Advanced System Management (ASM)
interconnect network that is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter II or if an
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server, you can view the
system health; turn on, turn off, and restart the server; view the error log; view
the vital product data; and send alerts over the ASM interconnect network. To
order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your IBM marketing
representative or authorized reseller.
Note: IBM intends to support the Remote Supervisor Adapter II on this server in
the future. To determine the availability of this feature, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in your server, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the
ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Baseboard management controller (service processor)
v Basic input/output system (BIOS) code boot-block recovery
v Chipkill memory protection
v Cooling fans with speed control
v Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
2
v Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) small computer system interface (SCSI) data
bus
v Diagnostic CD
v Diagnostic LEDs on the system board
v Diagnostic support of Ethernet adapters and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) adapters
v Double-data-rate synchronous dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM) with serial presence
detect (SPD)
v Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory
v Error codes and messages
v Failover Ethernet support
v Hot-swap drive bays (some models)
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, RAID configuration, and diagnostic
programs
v Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST)
v Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed
v Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus parity
v Power-on self-test (POST)
2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls.
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v Predictive Failure Analysis
®
(PFA) feature on hard disk drives
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Remote system problem-analysis support
v Status LEDs on the system board
v System error logging
v Upgradeable BIOS code and baseboard management controller firmware
v Vital product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, stored in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
memory, for easier remote maintenance
v Wake on LAN capability
Server controls, LEDs, and power
This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.
Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server.
Hard disk drive
activity LEDs
CD-ROM drive
activity LED
Hard disk drive
status LEDs
CD-eject button
Operator
information
panel
Power-on LED
Power-control
button
Reset button
USB connectors
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Hard disk drive activity LEDs: When one of these LEDs is flashing, it indicates
that the associated SCSI hard disk drive is in use.
Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is
turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off and
still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac
power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. A power-on
LED is also on the rear of the server.
Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the
server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from
the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to
press the button.
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