IBM eServer xSeries 305 Type 8673 User manual

xSeries 305
Type 8673
User’s Guide
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xSeries 305
Type 8673
User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information
in Appendix B, “Warranty information” on page 23, and Appendix C, “Notices” on page 35.
First Edition (August 2002)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries
™
305 Type 8673 server ........1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements used in this book ...............2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............5
IBM Director ..........................5
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................8
Server power features......................9
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................11
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program..............11
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............11
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............12
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..........14
Passwords .........................14
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............15
ServerGuide features .....................15
Setup and configuration overview .................16
System Partition .......................17
Typical operating-system installation ................17
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............18
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........18
Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) ...........18
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program ...............18
SCSISelect Utility menu choices .................18
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............20
High-performance Ethernet modes.................20
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........21
Before you call .........................21
Using the documentation .....................21
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........21
Software service and support ...................22
Hardware service and support ...................22
Appendix B. Warranty information .................23
Warranty period ........................23
Problem determination .....................23
Warranty service and support ..................24
International Warranty Service ..................24
Purchasing additional services ..................25
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........26
Part 1 - General Terms .....................26
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................28
Appendix C. Notices ......................35
Edition notice .........................35
Trademarks ..........................36
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Important notes.........................36
Electronic emission notices ....................37
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........37
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........38
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............38
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........38
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........38
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............38
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 39
Power cords ..........................39
Index ............................41
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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.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock 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 a properly 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
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:
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.
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.
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