IBM Netfinity Series User manual

IBM
Netfinity
Four-Way Processor Upgrade Kit
Installation Instructions

IBM Netfinity
Four-Way Processor Upgrade Kit
Installation Instructions

Important
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 27.
First Edition (February 1999)
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Upgrade installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before you begin .................................................. 1
Required companion options ......................................... 2
Additional considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special information for installers ....................................... 3
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Updating the system BIOS ............................................ 4
Removing the shuttle and processor housing .................................. 5
Replacing the diagnostic panel and front panel assemblies ......................... 8
Replacing the power backplane, ac box, and power supplies ........................ 9
Installing a microprocessor kit .......................................... 11
Installing memory-module kits .......................................... 14
Installing the processor housing ......................................... 16
Completing the upgrade installation ....................................... 21
Updating the system configuration ...................................... 21
Updating the system diagnostic programs .................................. 22
Updating the advanced system-management processor code ...................... 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix A. Help and service information ................................. 26
Step 1: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 2: Preparing for the service call ...................................... 26
Step 3: Placing the service call to IBM ..................................... 26
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ............................... 27
Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General
Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 -
General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ................................. 31
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information book.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia o Manual de Informações sobre Segurança.
Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních instrukcí.
Læs hæftet med sikkerhedsforskrifter, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lue Safety Information -kirjanen, ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen.
Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information.
Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen.
Installálás előtt olvassa el a Biztonsági előírások kézikönyvét !
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu należy przeczytać broszurę Informacje Dotyczące
Bezpieczeństwa.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança.
Перед установкой продукта прочтите брошюру по технике безопасности
(Safety Information).
Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si prečítajte Informačnú brožúrku o bezpečnosti.
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Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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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.
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.
Safety information v

vi Processor Upgrade Instructions

Upgrade installation
You can upgrade your Netfinity 5500 or Netfinity 5500 M10 server with up to four Intel Pentium II
Xeon microprocessors or up to four Pentium III Xeon microprocessors. This Processor Upgrade Kit
provides a new microprocessor assembly that includes the processor board and three terminator cards. It
does not include the microprocessors, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), or memory modules.
You must install at least one microprocessor kit. Optionally, you can install up to four microprocessor kits.
(The microprocessor kits include the required VRMs.) You must also install the memory-module kits.
This book provides instructions for installing the Processor Upgrade Kit. It also includes instructions for
installing the microprocessors, VRMs, and the memory-module kits.
Important
This Processor Upgrade Kit must be installed by trained service personnel. Contact IBM or a trained
service provider for assistance.
Before you begin
Read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the installation procedure. Be sure you have
the additional microprocessors and memory options required to complete the upgrade (see “Required
companion options” on page 2).
The option contains the following items:
Processor housing assembly, consisting of:
– Processor housing
– Processor board
– Memory board
– Three terminator cards
– Fan Assembly
Power supply
Power supply handle
Power backplane
Power supply separator
RS-485 interface cable
Processor housing guide
SCSI controller-to-bulkhead cable
Front panel assembly
Diagnostic panel assembly
Air diffuser
Half-card slot insulator
Power supply filler panel
Four blue thumbscrews
Jumper extension cable
 IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Advanced System Management Processor Firmware Update Diskette
 IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update Diskette
 IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Diagnostic Update Diskette 1 of 2
 IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Diagnostic Update Diskette 2 of 2
 IBM Netfinity Four-Way Processor Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions (this book)
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 IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Server Library , which includes the ServerGuide CDs
IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 system service label
Intel microprocessor label
Two upgrade stickers
Note: The illustrations in this book might be slightly different from your hardware.
Required companion options
You must install the following companion options with the Processor Upgrade Kit:
1. You can install one to four microprocessor kits in your server. To avoid damage and ensure proper
server operation when you install a new or an additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that
have the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed.
Note: If you are upgrading a Netfinity 5500 M10, your server might come with one or more
microprocessors that are compatible with this Processor Upgrade Kit.
2. You can add memory modules to your server in any of the following configurations.
128 MB synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) error checking and correction
(ECC) registered dual inline memory module (DIMM)
256 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMM
512 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMM
A combination of the 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB registered SDRAM ECC DIMMs
For more information about the memory configurations supported, see “Installing memory-module kits”
on page 14.
3. Optionally, you can install a second 500-watt power supply for redundant power. With a redundant
power supply installed, you can replace a failing power supply without turning off the server.
Additional considerations
Additionally, review the following considerations:
1. You must remove any adapter you have installed in slot 6. You can populate slot 5 only with a
half-size adapter. Before you install the option, consider how to maximize the performance of your
adapters using slots 1 through 5. Review the documentation that comes with the adapters and the
documentation that comes with your server for more information.
2. You need the following items to install the Processor Upgrade Kit.
A medium flat blade screwdriver
A medium Phillips screwdriver
The documentation that comes with your server
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