IBM eServer 240 xSeries Product information sheet

User’s Reference
xSeries 240
®

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B,
“Product warranties and notices” on page 179.
First Edition (October 2000)
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Contents
Safety information statements ............................ v
Lithium battery notice ................................. vii
Laser compliance statements ............................. viii
About this book ..................................... ix
How this book is organized ............................... ix
Notices used in this book ................................ x
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 240 ................... 1
Features and specifications ............................... 2
What your server offers ................................. 4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .................. 6
Controls and indicators ................................. 7
Operator information panel .............................. 10
Input/output connectors and expansion slots .................... 11
Power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace ...................... 17
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Glare and lighting .................................... 17
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical outlets and cable lengths ......................... 18
Chapter 3. Configuring your server ....................... 19
Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Configuration/Setup Utility program ....................... 20
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu .................. 21
Configuring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Resolving configuration conflicts ........................... 30
Using the SCSISelect utility program ........................ 32
Configuring the Ethernet controller .......................... 35
Failover for redundant Ethernet ............................ 35
Chapter 4. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before you begin .................................... 41
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Working inside the server with power on ...................... 44
Handling static-sensitive devices ........................... 44
System reliability considerations ........................... 45
Preparing to install options .............................. 46
Working with adapters ................................. 53
Installing a microprocessor kit ............................ 62
Installing memory-module kits ............................ 65
Installing internal drives ................................ 67
Installing a hot-swap power supply .......................... 79
Removing a hot-swap power supply ......................... 81
Replacing a hot-swap fan assembly ......................... 83
Completing the installation .............................. 85
Connecting external options .............................. 90
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Chapter 5. System board and processor board ................ 99
System-board component locations ......................... 99
System-board jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Processor-board component locations ....................... 101
Processor-board jumper and switches ....................... 102
Changing jumper positions ............................. 103
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Diagnostic tools overview .............................. 107
Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Power-on self-test (POST) messages ....................... 112
Power-on self test (POST) beep codes ...................... 122
Recovering BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Diagnostic error message tables .......................... 125
Ethernet controller messages ............................ 136
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Resolving configuration conflicts .......................... 151
Identifying problems using status LEDs ...................... 151
Replacing the battery ................................ 157
Chapter 7. Getting help, service, and information .............. 161
Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Before you call for service .............................. 163
Getting customer support and service ....................... 163
Purchasing additional services ........................... 166
Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Appendix A. Installing a server in a rack enclosure ............ 171
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ................ 179
Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Electronic emission notices ............................. 191
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
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Safety information statements
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
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
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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1
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication
cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
– Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product
during an electrical storm.
– Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded
electrical outlet.
– Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be
attached to this product.
– When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect
signal cables.
– Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire,
water, or structural damage.
– 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.
– Connect 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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Lithium battery notice
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:
–Throw or immerse into water
–Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
–Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Safety information statements vii

Laser compliance statements
Some server models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser
product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements
of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations
(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is
certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.
3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic
devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
–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.
–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.
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About this book
This book provides instructions for installing and removing server options and
configuring and troubleshooting your server. It also provides information to help
you solve problems if they occur.
How this book is organized
Chapter 1, “Introducing the IBM xSeries 240,”describes the xSeries 240 server
and provides an overview of the server's features.
Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,”provides information on arranging your
equipment and workspace.
Chapter 3, “Configuring your server,”describes how to use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to configure your server. This chapter also provides instructions for
using various utility programs.
Chapter 4, “Installing options,”contains instructions for installing and removing
options, such as memory, adapters, and internal drives. Instructions for connecting
external options are also included in this chapter.
Chapter 5, “System board and processor board,”contains information about the
system board and processor board component, switch, and jumper locations. This
chapter also provides the instructions needed to change the jumper settings.
Chapter 6, “Solving problems,”includes an overview of the diagnostic tools,
instructions for testing the server, lists of error messages, and troubleshooting
charts.
Chapter 7, “Getting help, service, and information,”provides the telephone number
and World Wide Web listings that you can use to obtain product updates, help, or
service.
Appendix A, “Installing a server in a rack enclosure,”contains information about
installing rack models of the xSeries 240.
Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices,”contains warranty and emission
notices. This chapter also contains trademarks and general-information notices.
An index follows the appendix.
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Notices used in this book
This book contains information notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution
and Danger notices also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book
provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each notice is numbered for easy
reference to the corresponding notices in the multilingual book. The notice
definitions are as follows:
Notes
These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
Attention
These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An
attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
Caution
These notices indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A
caution notice is placed just before a description of a potentially hazardous
procedure step or situation.
Danger
These notices indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to you. A danger notice is placed just before a description of a
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.
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