IBM Netfinity 3500 M10 Instruction Manual

Netfinity 3500 M10
User's Handbook

Netfinity 3500 M10
User's Handbook
IBM

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under
Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices” on page 219.
First Edition (July 1999)
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Lithium battery notice ......................... ix
Laser compliance statements ..................... x
About this book ............................ xiii
How this book is organized ..................... xiii
Notices used in this book ...................... xiv
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3500 M10 server .... 1
Features at a glance ........................... 3
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Arranging your workspace ...................... 6
Cabling the server ............................ 8
Chapter 2. Operating your server .................. 11
Using controls and status indicators ................. 12
Using system management features ................. 14
Changing keyboard speed ....................... 15
Using locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program .. 17
Starting and using the program .................... 19
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Instructions for common procedures ................. 41
Quick reference for network-related settings ............ 58
Chapter 4. Taking care of your server ............... 63
Cleaning the mouse ........................... 64
Replacing the battery .......................... 64
Moving your server ........................... 65
Chapter 5. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Before you begin ............................. 69
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Handling static-sensitive devices ................... 72
Available options and features .................... 73
Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Preparing to install and remove options .............. 75
Working with options on the system board ............ 82
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Working with adapters ........................ 100
Working with internal drives .................... 109
Working with security options ................... 124
Completing the installation ..................... 134
Interrupt and DMA resources .................... 144
Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using diagnostic tools ........................ 148
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics ...................... 191
Installing files from Option Diskettes ............... 193
BIOS recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Changing the battery ......................... 194
Chapter 7. Getting help, service, and information ...... 197
Service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Before you call for service ...................... 200
Getting customer support and service ............... 201
Purchasing additional services ................... 206
Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Appendix A. Server records and specifications ........ 211
Serial numbers and keys ....................... 211
Device records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
System board switches ........................ 216
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices .......... 219
Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
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Safety Information
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.
Contents v

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.
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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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