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User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 89.
5th Edition (November 2006)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 Eserver ........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................5
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................7
IBM Director ..........................8
The UpdateXpress program ....................8
Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power ..............9
Front view ..........................9
Rear view ..........................11
Server power features .....................12
Chapter 2. Installing options ...................15
Server components .......................15
I/O board internal connectors and jumpers..............16
Memory-card connectors ....................17
Memory-card LEDs ......................17
Microprocessor-board connectors and LEDs .............18
PCI-X board connectors ....................19
PCI-X board LEDs ......................19
SAS-backplane connectors ...................20
Installation guidelines ......................21
System reliability guidelines ...................22
Working inside the server with the power on .............22
Handling static-sensitive devices .................23
Removing the cover and bezel ...................23
Installing ahot-swap power supply .................24
Installing an adapter .......................26
Installing ahot-swap hard disk drive .................30
Memory module ........................32
Active Memory ........................33
Adding and replacing amemory card................35
Installing DIMMs .......................36
Microprocessor .........................42
Microprocessor installation order .................43
Installing amicroprocessor ...................44
Completing the installation.....................47
Connecting the cables .....................48
Updating the server configuration .................49
SMP Expansion cabling.....................49
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................57
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............58
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............58
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............58
Passwords .........................62
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............63
ServerGuide features .....................64
Setup and configuration overview .................64
Typical operating-system installation ................65
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Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........65
Using the Boot Menu program ...................65
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............66
Using the PXE boot agent utility program ...............66
Starting the PXE boot agent utility program .............66
PXE boot agent utility menu choices ................66
Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility programs ...67
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................68
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........76
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......77
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program ............79
Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program ..........79
SerialSelect Utility menu choices .................79
Disk Utilities .........................79
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................79
Configuring the controller ....................80
Viewing the configuration ....................81
Using the Scalable Partition Web Interface...............81
Creating ascalable partition ...................81
Deleting ascalable partition ...................85
Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director .................87
Appendix. Notices .......................89
Trademarks ..........................89
Important notes.........................90
Product recycling and disposal ...................91
Index ............................93
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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.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
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Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 Eserver
The IBM®System x3950 Type 8878 server is a3-U1-high, high-performance server.
It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient asset management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable
data storage.
The System x3950 Eserver comes without amicroprocessor or memory, but you
can install the components to make the System x3950 Eserver functionally
identical to the System x3950 server. You can interconnect System x3950 and
System x3950 Eservers to create multi-node configurations using two, four, or eight
nodes, for up to 32-way operation. ASystem x3950 server must serve as the
primary node in the multi-node configuration.
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 alimited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture™technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 5and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 7.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to
install supported options and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x™
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and
about service and assistance.
vSafety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System xDocumentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has anumber that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in arack.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a″U.″A1-U-high device is
1.75 inches tall.
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vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System xDocumentation 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 System xDocumentation CD.
The System xand xSeries®Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System xand xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
comes 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/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
2. From the Hardware list, select System x3950 or System x3950 Eand click
Go.
3. Click the Install and use tab.
4. Click Product documentation.
Notices and statements 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 System x
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:
vNote: 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.
Notes:
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each
increment is referred to as aunit, or “U.” A1-U-high device is 4.45 cm (1.75
inches) tall.
2. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.
3. 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 agiven 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 alarge
number of computers will operate.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor (not standard on
System x3950 Emodels):
vIntel®Xeon™MP
v1MB (minimum) Level-2 cache
v4MB or 8MB Level-3 cache
v667 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
vSupport for up to four microprocessors
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to determine the type and speed
of the microprocessors.
Memory (not standard on System x3950
Emodels):
vMinimum: 2GB depending on server
model, expandable to 64 GB
vType: 333 MHz, registered, ECC,
PC2-3200 double data rate (DDR) II,
SDRAM
vSizes: 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB in pairs
vConnectors: Two-way interleaved, four
dual inline memory module (DIMM)
connectors per memory card
vMaximum: Four memory cards, each
card containing two pairs of PC2-3200
DDRII DIMMs
Drives:
vSlim DVD-ROM: IDE
vSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk
drives
Expansion bays:
vSix SAS, 2.5-inch bays
vOne 12.7-mm removable-media drive
bay (DVD drive installed, standard on
some models only)
Expansion slots:
Six PCI-X 2.0 hot-plug 266 MHz/64-bit
slots
Upgradeable microcode:
System BIOS, diagnostics, service
processor, BMC, and SAS microcode
Power supply:
vStandard: Two dual-rated power
supplies
–1300 watts at 220 Vac input
–650 watts at 110 Vac input
v
Hot-swappable at 220 Vac only
Size:
v3U
vHeight: 128.35 mm (5.05 in.)
vDepth: 715 mm (28.15 in.)
vWidth: 440 mm (17.32 in.)
vWeight: approximately 38.5 kg (85 lb)
when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70
lb) minimum
Integrated functions:
vBaseboard management controller
vIBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated
memory and I/O controller
vService processor support for Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
vLight path diagnostics
vThree Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(2.0)
–Two on rear of server
–One on front of server
vBroadcom 5704C dual 10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet controllers
vATI 7000-M video
–16 MB video memory
–SVGA compatible
v
Mouse connector
vKeyboard connector
vSerial connector
vSMP Expansion Ports
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idle: 6.6 bel declared
vSound power, operating: 6.6 bel
declared
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Server on:
-10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F); altitude:
0to 914 m(3000 ft). If the server
has adual-core microprocessor, at
maximum power reduce the 35°C
by 1°C per 300 mabove sea level,
or the microprocessor might throttle
to remain within the internal thermal
specifications.
-10 to 32°C (50° to 90°F); altitude:
914 mto 2133 m(7000 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%
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 1364 Btu (400
watts) per hour
vMaximum configuration: 5780 Btu (1700
watts) per hour
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 100 Vac
–Maximum: 127 Vac
vInput voltage high range:
–Minimum: 200 Vac
–Maximum: 240 Vac
v
Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):
–Minimum: 0.40 kVA
–Maximum: 1.6 kVA
Scalability support:
Maximum configuration:
vEight nodes
v32-way operation
v128 DIMMs
v48 SAS hard disk drives
v48 PCI-X adapters
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What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
vActive PCI-X (hot-plug) adapter capabilities
The server has six hot-plug slots for peripheral component interconnect (PCI-X)
adapters. With operating-system support, you can replace afailing hot-plug
PCI-X adapter without turning off the server. If the operating system and adapter
support the hot-add feature, you can also add aPCI adapter in one of these slots
without turning off the server.
vBaseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the
server. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components
fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the
problem and records the errors in the error log. The baseboard management
controller is also known as the service processor.
The baseboard management controller also provides remote server management
capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program.
vIBM Director
IBM Director is aworkgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage IBM System xand xSeries servers. For more information, see
the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.
vIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your x86-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html.
–Active™Memory
The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring, memory scrubbing, and the Memory ProteXion™feature.
–Large system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 64 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 16 industry-standard
PC2-3200, 333 megahertz (MHz), 1.8 V, 240-pin, registered, double-data-rate
(DDR) II, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
–Memory ProteXion
The Memory ProteXion feature provides the equivalent of ahot-spare drive in
aRAID array. It is based in the memory controller, and it enables the server to
sense when achip on aDIMM has failed and to route the data around the
failed chip.
v
IBM ServerGuide™Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server (standard
on some models only) provides programs to help you set up the server and
install a32-bit Windows 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
63.
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vIntegrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Broadcom 5704C dual Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller”
on page 66.
vLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to six 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard
disk drives that are connected to the SAS backplane. With the hot-swap feature,
you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
vLight path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Installation Guide.
vPowerExecutive™
PowerExecutive is an IBM Director extension that measures and reports server
power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption
in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware
configurations. You can obtain the measurement values through the
systems-management interface, and can view them using IBM Director. For more
information, including the required levels of IBM Director and PowerExecutive,
see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or go to
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director
/extensions.
vRedundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides afailover
capability to aredundant Ethernet connection. If aproblem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the
primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the
applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and
without user intervention.
vRedundant cooling and power capabilities
The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enable continued operation if one
of the fans fails. The server supports up to two hot-swap power supplies, which
provide redundant power for many server configurations.
vScalable partitions
The server is scalable and can be connected to multiple servers so that you can
share resources between servers.
vServeRAID™support
The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
vSymmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If the server comes
with only one microprocessor, you can install additional microprocessors to
enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
vSystems-management capabilities
The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this
adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the
server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event
recording, and dial-out alert capability.
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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 the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease
with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
vActive memory
vActive™PCI-X (hot-plug) adapter slots
vAutomatic BIOS recovery (ABR)
vAutomatic error retry and recovery
vAutomatic restart after apower failure
vAvailability of microcode and diagnostic levels
vBackup basic input/output system (BIOS) switching under the control of the
service processor
vBaseboard management controller (service processor)
vBuilt-in, menu-driven electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) based
setup, system configuration, and diagnostic programs
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
vChipkill™memory protection
vError codes and messages
vError correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
vFault-resistant startup
vHot-swap hard disk drives
vIBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool
vInformation and light path diagnostics LED panels
vOptional service processor adapter for remote system management
vParity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI
buses
vPower managed and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
compliant
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vPredictive Failure Analysis®(PFA) alerts
vRedundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover
support
vRedundant hot-swap capability
–Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
–Power supplies
v
Remind button to temporarily flash the Attention LED
vRemote system problem-determination support
vROM-based diagnostic programs
vStandby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring
vStartup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol
vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu
vSystem error logging (POST and service processor when Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine is installed)
vUpgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
vVital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies,
and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane
vWake on LAN®capability
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IBM Director
With IBM Director, anetwork administrator can perform the following tasks:
vView the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
vMonitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
vCentrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM
x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook
computers on avariety of platforms
IBM Director provides acomprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
includes the following key features:
vAdvanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
vMultiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft®Windows®2000
Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX®,i5/OS™,Red Hat
Linux®,SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For acomplete list of
operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility
Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. It is
updated every 6to 8weeks.
vSupport for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
notebook computers.
vSupport for systems-management industry standards.
vIntegration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments.
vEase of use, training, and setup.
IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server
tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in
ownership costs through the following benefits:
vReduced downtime
vIncreased productivity of IT personnel and users
vReduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM
Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fqm0_main.html,
and the IBM System xand xSeries Systems Management Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents
an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.
The UpdateXpress program
The UpdateXpress program is available for most System xand xSeries servers and
optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in
the server and installs available updates. You can download the UpdateXpress
program from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on aCD. To
download the program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director/extensions/xpress.html.
Additional information about UpdateXpress is available from the System xand
xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/
index.jsp.
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