IBM x3455 - System - 7984 User manual

System x3455 Ty pes 7984 and 7986
User’s Guide
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System x3455 Ty pes 7984 and 7986
User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 85.
First Edition (September 2006)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server ........1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................5
IBM Director ..........................7
The UpdateXpress program ....................7
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................8
Front view ..........................8
Rear view ..........................10
Server power features .....................11
Turning on the server ....................11
Turning off the server ....................11
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................13
Server components .......................14
System-board internal connectors .................15
Operator information panel controls and internal connectors .......16
System-board switches and jumpers ................17
System-board external connectors .................18
System-board LEDs ......................19
System-board optional-device connectors ..............20
Installation guidelines ......................21
System reliability guidelines ...................22
Handling static-sensitive devices .................22
Removing the cover .......................23
Removing an air baffle ......................24
Installing an adapter .......................25
Removing ariser card ......................28
Installing adrive in the rear hard disk drive cage ............30
Removing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly ...........30
Installing the drive.......................31
Installing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly ...........32
Removing the CD or DVD drive...................33
Replacing the front hard disk drive..................36
Installing aCD or DVD drive ....................39
Installing amemory module ....................43
Installing an additional microprocessor ................47
Completing the installation.....................51
Connecting the cables .....................53
Updating the server configuration .................55
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................57
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............58
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............58
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............58
Passwords .........................61
Power-on password .....................62
Administrator password ....................62
Resetting passwords .....................62
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Updating the BIOS code .....................64
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............64
ServerGuide features .....................65
Setup and configuration overview .................65
Typical operating-system installation ................65
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide ........66
Using the baseboard management controller ..............66
Installing the SMBridge management utility program ..........67
Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility
program .........................68
BIOS update and configuration .................68
Linux configuration .....................69
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration ........76
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs ........77
Using the baseboard management controller setup utility program .....77
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 77
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 78
Using the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program 78
Using the baseboard management controller management utility program 79
Using the SMBridge management utility program ...........79
Using the Boot Menu program ...................80
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............81
Updating IBM Director ......................82
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........83
Before you call .........................83
Using the documentation .....................83
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........84
Software service and support ...................84
Hardware service and support ...................84
IBM Taiwan product service ....................84
Appendix B. Notices ......................85
Trademarks ..........................85
Important notes.........................86
Product recycling and disposal ...................87
Battery return program ......................88
Electronic emission notices ....................89
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........89
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........89
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............89
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........89
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........90
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............90
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................90
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...90
Index ............................91
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit 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.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or
danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger
statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 1,
translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety
Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this
documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional
safety information that comes with your server or optional device before
you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock 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 aproperly 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: To Disconnect:
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.
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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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
amodule containing alithium 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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