IBM PC Server 325 Instruction Manual

PC Server 325
User's Handbook
IBM

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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Laser Compliance Statement ...................... ix
About This Book ............................ xi
How This Book is Organized ..................... xi
Notices Used in This Book ....................... xii
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Welcome and Thank You ...................... xiv
Chapter 1. Getting Started with PC Server 325 ......... 1
Features at a Glance ........................... 3
Controls and Indicators ......................... 4
Input/Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Expansion Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking the Voltage Setting ..................... 11
Arranging Your Workspace ...................... 13
Getting Help on the World Wide Web ............... 15
IBM PC Server Startup Support .................... 16
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server ................ 17
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Configuration/Setup Utility ................... 21
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu ........ 22
Configuring Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the EISA Configuration Diskette ............... 36
Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters ............. 40
Resolving Configuration Conflicts .................. 43
Configuring the Ethernet Controller ................. 46
Using the SCSISelect Utility Program ................ 47
Saving Configuration Settings ..................... 50
Chapter 3. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Before You Begin ............................ 52
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 54
Preparing to Add Options ....................... 55
Working with Adapters ........................ 61
Working with Memory-Module Kits ................. 70
Working with Internal Drives ..................... 77
Working with Microprocessor Upgrades .............. 97
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Installing the External SCSI Cable Connector ........... 106
Adding Security Options ....................... 108
Completing the Installation ..................... 111
Connecting External Options .................... 117
Updating the Server Configuration ................. 121
Chapter 4. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Diagnostic Tools Overview ..................... 125
About the Test Programs ....................... 129
Option Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
SCSI Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Ethernet Controller Messages .................... 153
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Checking the System for Damage ................. 189
Installing Additional Test Programs ................ 191
Using the Utility Programs ..................... 194
Resolving Configuration Conflicts ................. 196
Chapter 5. Getting Help, Service, and Information ...... 199
Before You Call for Service ..................... 199
Using the HelpWare Support Family ............... 199
Purchasing Additional HelpWare Services ............ 203
Ordering Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Appendix A. Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Changing Jumper Positions ..................... 207
System Board Jumpers ........................ 210
Processor Board Jumpers ....................... 214
Appendix B. Server Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Record the Identification Numbers ................. 217
Installed Device Records ....................... 218
Appendix C. Ethernet Cable Specifications ........... 225
10BASE-T Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
AUI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
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Appendix D. Installing a PC Server 325 in a Server Rack .. 229
Before You Begin ........................... 229
Preparing a Tower Model for Rack Installation ......... 231
Installing the Drawer Model in a Rack .............. 236
Removing the Drawer Model from a Rack ............ 248
Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
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Safety Information
Turn everything OFF.
Attach signal cables to
receptacles.
First, remove power cord from
outlet.
To Disconnect
Turn device ON.
DANGER:
Turn everything OFF.
To Connect
Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
Remove all cables from devices.
Attach power cord to outlet.
First, attach all cables to devices.
In the U.K., by law, the power
cord must be disconnected after the
telephone line cable.
2
In the U.K., by law, the telephone
cable must be connected after the
power cord.
12
1
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication
cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and
disconnect cables as shown below when installing, moving or
opening the covers of this product or attached devices. The
power cord must be used with a properly grounded outlet.
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Pour deconnecter
Pour connecter
Branchez le cordon d’alimentation
sur la prise murale.
Mettez l’unité sous tension.
DANGER:
Débranchez d’abord le cordon
d’alimentation de la prise murale.
Déconnectez les câbles de signaux
des prises murales.
Déconnectez tous les câbles
de unités.
Mettez tout hors tension. Mettez tout hors tension.
Le courant électrique provenant des câbles d’alimentation,
télephoniques et de transmission peut présenter un danger.
Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, connectez et
déconnectez ces câbles comme indiqué ci- dessous lorsque
vous installez ou déplacez ce matériel ou les unités connectées,
ou que vous soulevez un carter.*
Connectez les câbles de signaux
sur les prises murales.
Connectez d’abord tous les câbles
sur les unités.
*Le cordon d’alimentation doit être
branché sur un socle de prise de
courant correctement mis à la terre.
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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.
When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Opening the CD-ROM drive might result in exposure of hazardous
laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM
drive. Do not open.
Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B
laser diode. Note the following.
DANGER
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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Laser Compliance Statement
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