IBM Netfinity 5000 Owner's manual

IBM
Netfinity 5000 Server
Hardware Information and Procedures

Note
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Warranties and Notices” in the “Legal and Safety Information” section of this
Server Library .
First Edition (September 1998)
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Tables
1. Maximum Allowable Drive Sizes ........................ 57
2. Automatically Assigned SCSI IDs ....................... 58
3. Switch Settings for Microprocessor Speed .................. 70
4. Serial Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments .............. 83
5. Parallel Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments ............. 85
6. Video Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments .............. 86
7. Keyboard and Auxiliary-Device Port Connectors Pin-Number Assignments 87
8. The 68-Pin SCSI Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments ........ 89
9. USB Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments ............... 90
10. Ethernet Connector Pin-Number Assignments ................ 91
11. Netfinity 5000 Server Operating Specifications ............... 95
12. Server Identification Numbers ........................ 162
13. Internal and External Drives and Devices ................. 163
14. Configuration/Setup Program Defaults and Changes ........... 164
15. RAM Default Settings and Changes ..................... 167
16. Expansion Slot Configuration Information ................. 167
17. System Board Switch Block SW1 ...................... 170
18. Switch Settings for Microprocessor Speed ................. 171
19. Backplane Option Jumper Block ....................... 173
20. SCSI IDs for Hot-Swap Drives ........................ 173
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Contents
Safety Information Statements ........................... vii
Lithium Battery Notice .................................. ix
Laser Compliance Statement .............................. x
About This Book .................................... xi
How This Book is Organized .............................. xi
Notices Used in This Book ............................... xi
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1. Introducing Your Netfinity 5000 .................... 1
Features at a Glance .................................. 3
What Your IBM Netfinity 5000 Server Offers ..................... 4
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features ................. 6
Controls and Indicators ................................. 7
Input/Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expansion Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace ..................... 15
Arranging Your Workspace .............................. 16
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server ....................... 19
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Configuration/Setup Utility ............................ 21
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility ......................... 22
Resolving Configuration Conflicts .......................... 30
Configuring the Ethernet Controller ......................... 32
Failover for Redundant Ethernet ........................... 33
Using the SCSISelect Utility Program ........................ 35
Chapter 4. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Before You Begin .................................... 40
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices .......................... 42
Preparing to Install Options .............................. 43
Working with Adapters ................................. 49
Working with Memory Modules ............................ 54
Installing or Removing Internal Drives ........................ 56
Installing Microprocessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing or Replacing the Power Supply ...................... 71
Connecting External Options ............................. 72
Adding Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Completing the Installation .............................. 76
Updating the Server Configuration .......................... 82
Serial Port Connectors ................................. 83
Management Port C .................................. 84
Parallel Port Connector ................................ 85
Video Port Connector ................................. 86
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors .......................... 87
SCSI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Universal Serial Bus Ports .............................. 90
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Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chapter 5. Installing a Server in a Rack Enclosure .............. 93
Before You Begin .................................... 94
Installing the Rack Model in a Rack Enclosure ................... 96
Removing the Rack Model from a Rack Enclosure ............... 104
Chapter 6. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Diagnostic Tools Overview ............................. 109
Diagnostic Test Programs .............................. 111
Power-on Self Test (POST) Messages ...................... 114
Power-on Self-Test (POST) Beep Codes ..................... 122
Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
SCSI Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ethernet Controller Messages ........................... 136
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Resolving Configuration Conflicts ......................... 152
Identifying Problems Using Status LEDs ..................... 153
Recovering BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Checking the System for Damage ......................... 158
Replacing the Battery ................................ 159
Chapter 7. Server Records and Specifications ................ 161
Record the Identification Numbers ......................... 162
Installed Device Records .............................. 163
System Board Illustration .............................. 168
System Board Switches ............................... 170
Changing Jumper Positions ............................. 172
SCSI Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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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
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.
To avoid shock hazard:
– The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and
earthed receptacle.
– Any equipment to which this product will be attached must
also be connected to properly wired receptacles.
When possible, use one hand to connect or disconnect signal
cables to prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces
with different electrical potentials.
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communications
cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and
disconnect cables as described following when installing,
moving, or opening covers of this product or attached devices.
To Connect
1. Turn Everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to receptacles.
4. Attach power cord(s) to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
To Disconnect
1. Turn Everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cord(s) from
outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
NOTE: In the UK, by law, the telephone
cable must be connected after the power
cord.
NOTE: In the UK, the power cord must be
disconnected after the telephone cable.
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Lithium Battery Notice
2
CAUTION:
When replacing the 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 ix

Laser Compliance Statement
Laser Compliance Statement
Some IBM 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 a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Removing the covers of the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
CD-ROM drive. Do not remove the CD-ROM drive covers.
4DANGER
Some CD-ROM drives 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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Notices Used in This Book
About This Book
This book provides instructions on how to set up and configure your Netfinity 5000
server and how to install and remove options. This book also provides information
to help you solve many simple problems that might occur. If you have not yet set
up your server, refer to the “Express Setup and Installation” section of this Server
Library for information on unpacking the server, attaching cables, and installing the
operating system.
How This Book is Organized
Chapter 1, “Introducing Your Netfinity 5000,” provides a general introduction to
using your server.
Chapter 2, “Arranging Your Workspace,” contains some planning considerations
and instructions for arranging your 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, “Installing a Server in a Rack Enclosure,” describes how to install the
server in a server rack enclosure.
Chapter 6, “Solving Problems,” includes an overview of the diagnostic tools,
instructions for testing the server, lists of error messages, and troubleshooting
charts. This chapter also contains information about checking the server for
damage and resolving configuration conflicts.
Chapter 7, “Server Records and Specifications,” provides a section to record and
update important information about your server, including serial numbers, key
number, and device records. In addition to server records, this chapter contains
the server specifications, such as: dimensions, system board layout, and switch
locations and settings.
A glossary and an index follows the appendixes.
Notices Used in This Book
This book contains notices to highlight information or provide safety information:
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.
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