IBM x3655 - System - 7985 User manual

System x3655 Ty pe 7985
User’s Guide
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System x3655 Ty pe 7985
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices” on page 93.
Second Edition (February 2007)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3655 Type 7985 server ............1
Related documentation ......................2
Notices and statements in this document ................3
Features and specifications .....................4
What your server offers ......................6
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............8
IBM Director ..........................9
The UpdateXpress program ....................9
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................10
Front view .........................10
Rear view ..........................12
Server power features .....................13
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................15
Server components .......................15
System-board optional-device connectors ..............17
Riser-card optional-device connectors ...............18
System-board internal cable connectors...............19
Power-backplane-card internal cable connectors ...........19
System-board external connectors .................20
System-board jumpers .....................21
System-board LEDs ......................23
Installation guidelines ......................23
System reliability guidelines ...................24
Working inside the server with the power on .............25
Handling static-sensitive devices .................25
Removing the cover .......................26
Removing the riser-card assembly ..................26
Installing the riser-card assembly ..................28
Removing the air baffle ......................29
Installing the air baffle ......................30
Installing an adapter .......................31
Installing the external SAS cable ..................33
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ...........35
Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller ...............36
Installing ahard disk drive.....................38
Removing ahard disk drive ....................40
Installing an optional tape drive ...................41
Installing aSATA tape drive in a3.5-inch model server .........41
Installing aSATA tape drive in a2.5-inch model server .........43
Installing aSCSI tape drive in a3.5-inch model server .........44
Installing aSCSI tape drive in a2.5-inch model server .........48
Installing amicroprocessor ....................51
Installing amemory module ....................54
Installing ahot-swap power supply .................57
Installing afan .........................59
Removing the fan-bracket assembly .................60
Installing the CD/DVD drive ....................61
Completing the installation.....................61
Installing the cover ......................62
Connecting the cables .....................62
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Updating the server configuration .................63
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................65
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............66
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............66
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............66
Passwords .........................69
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............71
ServerGuide features .....................72
Setup and configuration overview .................72
Typical operating-system installation ................73
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........73
Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program ..........73
Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices ......74
IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices ..........74
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................75
Configuring the RAID controller ..................75
Viewing the configuration ....................76
Using the baseboard management controller ..............76
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................77
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........85
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......87
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............88
Updating IBM Director ......................89
Setting up aRemote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ...........89
Requirements ........................90
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ..........90
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware ......90
Completing the setup .....................91
Notices ...........................93
Trademarks ..........................93
Important notes.........................94
Product recycling and disposal ...................95
Battery return program ......................96
Electronic emission notices ....................97
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........97
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........97
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............97
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........97
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........98
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ...............98
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................98
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ...98
Index ............................99
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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.
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Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. 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
the server or optional device before you install the device.
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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