IBM eServer xSeries 345 Type 8670 User manual

User's Guide
xSeries 345
Type 8670

IBM xSeries 345
Type 8670
User’s Guide
SC48-P971-70
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix A, “Warranty
information” on page 35, and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 47.
First Edition (July 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 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 .........1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements in this book .................2
Features and specifications.....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................5
Server controls and indicators ....................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................8
Server power features.......................9
Turning on the server ......................9
Turning off the server .....................10
Standby mode ........................10
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................11
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............11
ServerGuide features .....................12
Setup and configuration overview .................13
System Partition .......................14
Typical NOS installation ....................14
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............14
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide ..............15
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............15
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............15
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu .......16
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices .........19
Using passwords .......................19
Power-on password .....................19
Administrator password....................20
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................21
Using ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode ...........21
Configuring the controller ...................22
Viewing your configuration...................25
Getting assistance .....................25
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............27
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive.................28
Updating the integrated system management firmware ..........28
Configuring the Ethernet controller..................28
High-performance Ethernet modes.................29
Teaming mode .......................29
Priority Packet mode.....................29
Virtual LAN mode ......................31
Chapter 3. Getting help and technical assistance ...........33
Before you call .........................33
Using the documentation .....................33
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........33
Software service and support ...................34
Hardware service and support ...................34
Appendix A. Warranty information .................35
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Warranty period ........................35
Problem determination .....................35
Running diagnostics .....................35
Checking software .....................36
Warranty service and support ..................36
International Warranty Service ..................37
Purchasing additional services ..................37
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........38
Part 1 - General Terms .....................38
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................40
Appendix B. Notices ......................47
Edition notice .........................47
Trademarks ..........................48
Important notes.........................48
Electronic emission notices ....................49
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........49
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........50
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............50
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........50
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement.........50
Taiwan electrical emission statement ................50
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 51
Power cords ..........................51
Index ............................53
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalacítohoto 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.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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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:
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.
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.
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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:
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.
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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