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xSeries 220

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
This server
Installation Guide
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information
about your server, view the
User's Reference
on the
Documentation CD.
You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Install the server in
the rack, if required
®
Install options:
• Drives
• Microprocessors
• Adapters
• Memory
Cable the server
and options
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start correctly?
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to setup and
configure hardware
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complete?
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ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Use ServerGuide to
install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
System is ready to use.
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flow chart to register
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Documentation CD. You can also find the most Did configuration complete? current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support ServerGuide to Go to the Web for Instructions, install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? Use ServerGuide to...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Register and profile your server properly? After you register and profile, you will be able to: • Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant • Participate in the IBM discussion forum • Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products...
  • Page 3 ® xSeries 220 Installation Guide SC06-P459-80...
  • Page 4 “Appendix A. Product warranties and notices,” on page 49. First Edition (October 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Statements ......49 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms) .
  • Page 6 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information. Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen. Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu należy przeczytać broszurę Informacje Dotyczące Bezpieczeństwa. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 8 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. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 1 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.
  • Page 10 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 a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 11 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (39.7 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
  • Page 12 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Handling Static Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table. • Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 14 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1.Introduction

    Also included is an IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which provides detailed information about your server. Your server comes with a limited warranty and IBM Server Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your xSeries 220 model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries...

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    Power supply: — Minimum: 0.08 kVA — Maximum: 0.52 kVA One 330 watt autosensing (115-230 V Table 1. Features and specifications *KB equals approximately 1000 bytes. MB equals approximately 1000000 bytes. GB equals approximately 1000000000 bytes. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Notices Used In This Book

    The caution and danger notices also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD that comes with your xSeries product. Each notice is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the safety book.

  • Page 18: System Board

    (VRM) 1 (J42) DIMM 1 (J19) DIMM 2 (J21) DIMM 3 (J23) DIMM 4 (J26) PCI 1 (J29) PCI 2 (J31) Battery (BH1) PCI 5 (J40) System management PCI 4 (J39) (J32) PCI 3 (J35) IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: System Board Internal Cable Connectors

    Notes: 1. If your server and operating system support system-management functions and, if the optional system-management adapter is installed in your server, the system- management connector (J32) is dedicated for use by the system-management adapter. 2. The system-management adapter is also known as the service processor. System board internal cable connectors The following illustration identifies system-board connectors for internal cables.

  • Page 20: System Board Jumpers And Switches

    Any jumper blocks on the system board that are not shown in the illustration are reserved. For normal operation of the system, no jumpers should be installed on any of the jumper blocks. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about the flash read-only memory (ROM) page-swap jumper.
  • Page 21 The following table describes the function for each switch. The default setting is Off for all switches in the switch block. Switch Switch number description Power-on password-override switch. When toggled to the side that is opposite the default position, bypasses the power-on password, if one is set.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2.Installing Options

    This chapter provides the basic information that is needed to install hardware options in your server. If you need more detailed installation information, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Before you begin Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information: •...

  • Page 24: Removing The Side Cover

    When working with some options such as hard disk drives and microprocessors, you must first remove the support bracket assembly to access the location of the option. The support bracket assembly consists of a support bracket, an air baffle, and a fan. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 To remove the support bracket assembly, do the following: 1. Review the safety precautions in “Safety” on page v. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 10 for details). 4.

  • Page 26: Working With Adapters

    PCI slot 1 32-bit 33 MHz (J29) PCI slot 2 32-bit 33 MHz (J31) PCI slot 3 64-bit 33 MHz (J35) PCI slot 4 64-bit 33 MHz (J39) PCI slot 5 64-bit 33 MHz (J40) IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Adapter Considerations

    You must use a Wake on LAN- enabled adapter as identified in the xSeries 220 ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. Only PCI slot 1 supports a Wake on LAN- enabled adapter. For additional information on the Wake on LAN function, adapter, and cables, refer to the documentation that comes with the Wake on LAN adapter.

  • Page 28: Installing An Adapter

    7. Remove the expansion-slot cover. Store it in a safe place for future use. Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electronic emission characteristics of the system and ensures proper cooling of system components. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 8. Refer to the documentation that comes with your adapter for any cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you install the adapter. 9. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package. Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.

  • Page 30: Installing Memory Modules

    When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that the memory configuration has changed. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information.
  • Page 31 Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. DIMM 1 DIMM connector 1 DIMM 2 DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 3 DIMM connector 4 Attention: When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling static sensitive devices”...

  • Page 32: Internal Drive Bays

    You can install three hot-swap hard disk drives and one non-hot-swap hard disk drive in the models that come with the hot-swap drive cage. Both the non-hot- IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Preinstallation Steps (All Bays)

    swap and hot-swap drive cages hold a maximum of three hard disk drives. The drive cages comprise bays 5, 6, and 7. • Bay 2 comes without a device installed. This bay is for a 5.25-inch, half-high, removable-media drive, such as a tape backup drive. •...

  • Page 34: Installing A Drive In Bay 1, 2, 3, Or 4

    4. Insert a screwdriver into the slots on the front of the EMC shield, and remove the EMC shield from the bay. 5. If the drive is a laser product, observe the following safety precaution. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

  • Page 36: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    2. If your server has a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) adapter installed, refer to the information provided with the RAID adapter for information about configuring a drive. Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive In Bay 5, 6, Or 7

    Note: You can also install a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 4. See “Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4” on page 20 for instructions. To install a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7, do the following: 1.
  • Page 38 The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive in the server. When you install hot-swap hard disk drives, install them in the following order: bay 7, bay 6, and bay 5. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Filler panel Drive tray assembly Drive tray handle (in open position) Attention: • When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling static sensitive devices” on page xi. •...

  • Page 40: Installing A Microprocessor

    Microprocessor internal clock frequencies and external clock frequencies must be identical. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat for a list of microprocessors for use with your server. •...
  • Page 41 Microprocessor 2 connector Terminator card Microprocessor 2 Lever Microprocessor orientation indicator Attention: To avoid bending the pins, do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the connector. 6. Press the release lever down to lock the microprocessor into place. 7.
  • Page 42 Align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor. c. Align and place the heat-sink retainer (clip) over the heat sink; then, snap it into place. d. Continue with step 10 on page 29. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 9. If you are installing a microprocessor that has a speed of 933 MHz or higher, install a fan sink on the microprocessor and connect the fan-sink power cable to the system board: VRM 2 (J12) Terminator card Microprocessor fan 1 (J2) Microprocessor fan 2 (J3 ) Microprocessor...
  • Page 44 VRM from the appropriate VRM connector. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details. 12. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the support bracket assembly.

  • Page 45: Installing The Cover

    Installing the cover The following information describes the cover installation procedure. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Cover-release latch Key lock Note: If you removed the support bracket assembly after you removed the cover, reinstall it before you install the cover.

  • Page 46: Cabling The Server

    HDD. Cabling the rear of the server The following illustration shows the external cable-access areas for a typical server configuration. Power cord Mouse Keyboard USB 1 USB 2 Serial A Parallel Serial B Ethernet Video IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 Routing cables through the cable-management assembly Additionally, if you install your server in a rack, ensure that you route all the cables through the cable-management assembly on the rack (see the following illustration). Detailed cabling instructions are given in the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit manual that comes with your optional rack hardware.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 3.Server Power, Controls, And Indicators

    3-pin auxiliary power connector. Note: For more detailed information about these features, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. • If the optional system-management adapter is installed in the server, the system- management adapter can turn on the server.

  • Page 50: Turning Off The Server

    Note: After disconnecting the power cords, wait about 15 seconds for your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on light on the front of the server to stop blinking. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Server Controls And Indicators

    Server controls and indicators The following illustrations show the controls and indicators on the front of the server. CD-ROM eject button CD-ROM drive activity light Diskette-eject button Diskette drive activity light SCSI activity light Power-on light Power-control button System error light CD-ROM eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the drive.
  • Page 52 IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed information on using the Diagnostic LEDs. Cover-release latch: Slide this lever to release the cover. Cover-release latch Key lock IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring your server The ServerGuide™ CDs provide software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your network operating system installation.
  • Page 54 Start the setup and hardware configuration programs. f. Start the NOS installation. You will need your copy of the NOS CD. Note: For information on the supported NOS versions, refer to the Setup and Installation CD label. IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5.Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the "Server Support" flowchart in the front of this booklet for additional information.

  • Page 56: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    You can use the following beep code descriptions to help identify and resolve problems that are detected during startup. Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the POST beep codes. Beep code...

  • Page 57: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error messages. POST message Failing device or problem found...

  • Page 58: Serverguide Startup Problems

    Run the ServerGuide setup and configuration program, and ensure that setup is complete. System Updates and Suggested action Applications CD Get "time out" or Be sure you have access to the Internet through FTP directly. "Unknown host" errors IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. 2. If you cannot find the problem in the troubleshooting charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
  • Page 60 If the memory tests fail, call for service or replace the failing DIMM. Option problems Suggested action An IBM option that was just Verify that: installed does not work. 1. The option is designed for the server. Refer to the "Server Support" flowchart for information about obtaining ServerProven™...
  • Page 61 Expansion enclosure problems Suggested action The SCSI expansion enclosure Verify that: used to work, but does not work 1. The cables for all external SCSI options are connected correctly. now. 2. The last option in each SCSI chain, or the end of the SCSI cable, is terminated correctly.
  • Page 62 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices

    The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 64 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
  • Page 65 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 66: Ibm Statement Of Warranty Worldwide Except United

    IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 67 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 68 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 69: Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

    Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 70 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 71 Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.

  • Page 72: Notices

    The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.

  • Page 73: Edition Notice

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 74: Trademarks

    IBM. Unless otherwise stated, IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 75: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 76: Taiwan Electrical Emission Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 77 IBM power cord part Used in these countries and regions number 13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa 13F9979 Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, China (Macau S.A.R.), Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland,...
  • Page 78 IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Index

    See LEDs color cabling logs location of port connectors error major event configuration hardware, cabling for Configuration/Setup Utility pro- fan sink gram installing major components configuring your server removing memory connectors, external © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 80 United States electronic emission adapter Class A notice retaining clips United States FCC Class A notice DIMM IBM® xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 Part Number: 06P4598 Printed in the United States of America. 6P4598...

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