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
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 iii

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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 v

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
`
Safety vii

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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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.
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Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries
™
305 Type 8673 server
The IBM
®
Eserver xSeries 305 Type 8673 server, which features IBM
X-Architecture
™
technology, is a high-performance server. It is ideally suited for
networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient
memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.
Performance, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the
design of your server. These design features make it possible for you to customize
the system hardware to meet your needs today, while providing flexible expansion
capabilities for the future.
If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain up-to-date information about your
server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the
World Wide Web.
For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical
assistance” on page 21.
The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Go to
http://www.ibm.com/ and click Support & downloads. In the Technical support
keyword search field, type 8673 and click Go. A list of publications for your server is
displayed.
Related publications
The following documentation comes with your server:
vUser’s Guide
This publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains general information about your server.
vInstallation Guide
This printed publication contains instructions for setting up your server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
vOption Installation Guide
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
detailed instructions for installing, removing, and connecting optional devices that
your server supports.
vSafety Book
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries 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 Book.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains instructions for installing your server in a rack.
vHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1

Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each
statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety
Book.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
vNotes: 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. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: 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.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your
xSeries 305 Type 8673 server. Depending on your server model, some features and
specifications might not apply.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred
to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
One Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 with 512 KB
Level-2 cache and MMX
™
(MMX2)
technology
Memory:
vMinimum: 256 MB
vMaximum: 4 GB
vType: PC2100 266 MHz, ECC
SDRAM, registered DIMMs only
vSlots: Four dual inline
vSupports 256 MB, 512 MB, and
1GBDIMMs
Drives:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB
vCD-ROM: IDE
vSupports up to two slim-high hard
disk drives
Expansion bays:
Two 3.5-in. slim-high bays for hard
disk drives
Expansion slots:
Two 66/100/133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X
slots on the system board (one
half-length full-height, one low profile)
Video controller:
vATI Rage XL video on system
board
vCompatible with SVGA and VGA
v8 MB SDRAM video memory
Power supply:
203 watt (110 or 220 V ac
auto-sensing)
Size:
vHeight: 43 mm (1.75 inches, 1 U)
vDepth: 424 mm (16.54 inches)
vWidth: 430 mm (16.69 inches)
vMaximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb)
depending on your configuration
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom
10/100/1000 Base-T (dual)
Ethernet controllers on the system
board with Wake on LAN
®
and
Alert Standard Format support
vSerial port
vTwo USB ports
vKeyboard port
vMouse port
vDual-channel bus mastering IDE
controller
Hard disk controller:
vDual-channel bus mastering IDE
controller
vUltra160 SCSI adapter is installed
in one of the expansion slots
(SCSI models)
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idling: 6.5 bel
maximum
vSound power, operating: 6.5 bel
maximum
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°
to 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914 m
(2998.7 ft)
– Server off: -40° to 60°C
(-104° to 140°F); maximum
altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)
vHumidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 297 Btu (87
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 512 Btu
(150 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (47-63 Hz) required
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.0870 kVA
– Maximum: 0.150 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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™
305 Type 8673 server 3

What your server offers
The design of your server takes advantage of advancements in data storage,
disk-array technologies, and memory management. Your server combines:
vImpressive performance using the latest microprocessor technology
Your server comes with one Intel Pentium 4 microprocessor installed.
vLarge system-memory capacity
The memory bus in your server supports up to 4 GB of system memory. The
memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to four
industry standard PC 2100, 2.5V, 184-pin, 266 megahertz (MHz), registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs).
vIBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology is an IBM design blueprint that takes full
advantage of existing IBM technologies to build powerful, scalable, and reliable
Intel-processor-based servers.
vIntegrated network environment support
Your server comes with two Ethernet controllers on the system board. These
Ethernet controllers have an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or
1000-Mbps networks. The server automatically selects among 10Base-T,
1000BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX)
capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the
Ethernet local area network (LAN).
vIBM 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 the 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 15.
vSystems-management capabilities
Your server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the server. Some of the features include
Wake on LAN
®
, IBM Director, Remote Administration, and System Migration
Assistant.
If your server is connected to an Advanced System Management (ASM)
interconnect network that is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter, 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, contact your IBM
reseller or IBM marketing representative.
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
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:
vAdaptec 29160LP built-in self-test (BIST)
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
vAdvanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
vAutomatic error retry or recovery
vAutomatic restart after power failure
vAuto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supply
vBoot-block recovery
vBuilt-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
vCooling fans with speed-sensing capability
vCustomer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code
vECC memory
vError codes and messages
vFailover Ethernet support
vMenu-driven diagnostic programs on CD
vMicroprocessor serial number access
vMonitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed
vParity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI bus
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vRead-only memory (ROM) checksums
vSDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)
vServer management
vStandby voltage for system management features and monitoring
vSystem error log (with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed)
vVital product data (VPD) (This includes information stored in nonvolatile memory
for easier remote viewing.)
vWake on LAN and Alert Standard Format
IBM Director
With IBM Director, a network administrator can:
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 Intel-based
servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of
platforms
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.
Key features include:
vAdvanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability
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™
305 Type 8673 server 5

vMultiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98,
Windows NT
®
, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, IBM
OS/2
®
, SCO UnixWare, Linux
®
, and Caldera OpenUNIX
®
vSupport for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile 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:
vReduced downtime
vIncreased productivity of IT personnel and users
vReduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with
your server, the IBM Director publications on the CD, and the following Web pages:
Systems Management - Director Package
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-40738.html
This Web page includes links to software downloads and publications for
the latest release of IBM Director.
IBM xSeries Systems Management page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/index.html
This Web page presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and
IBM Director.
IBM Universal Manageability page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html
This Web page links to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools
that help reduce costs and increase availability throughout the life cycle of a
product.
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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 and LEDs on the front of the server.
Power-control
button
Power-on
LED (green)
Reset
button
System-error
LED (amber)
Diskette drive
activity LED
(green)
Diskette-eject
button
CD-eject button
CD-ROM drive
activity LED
(green)
Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)
USB 1 connector
USB 2 connector
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
Diskette drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive
is in use.
Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette
drive.
Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
USB 2 Connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
USB 1 Connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
Power-on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on.
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.
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the
associated hard disk drive is in use.
System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred.
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™
305 Type 8673 server 7

Rear view
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server.
Ethernet 1 activity
LED (green)
Ethernet 2 activity
LED (green)
Ethernet 2 link
LED (green)
Ethernet 1 link
LED (green)
Ethernet 2 link LED (green): When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the speed
of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-T. When this green LED is off, it indicates that
the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 10/100BASE-T.
Ethernet 2 activity LED (green): When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that
there is an active link connection between Ethernet port 2 and the network.
Ethernet 1 activity LED (green): When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that
there is an active link connection between Ethernet port 1 and the network.
Ethernet 1 link LED (green): When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the speed
of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-T. When this green LED is off, it indicates that
the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 10/100BASE-T.
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