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  • Page 1 ® xSeries 380 User’s Reference...
  • Page 3 xSeries 380 User’s Reference SC06-P464-70...
  • Page 4 “Product warranties and notices,” on page 79. First Edition (July 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Safety

    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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 6 Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. 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.
  • Page 7 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 8 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (37 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 9 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.
  • Page 10 Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is attached. Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    What your IBM xSeries 380 offers ........
  • Page 12 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty ........
  • Page 13 Index ............93 Contents...
  • Page 14 IBM® xSeries 380: User’s Reference...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1.Introducing The Ibm Xseries 380 Server

    64-bit processing performance. Your IBM xSeries 380 server comes with a three-year limited warranty. With access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/eserver/xseries.

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your xSeries 380. Microprocessor: PCI expansion slots: Environment: ® ® • Intel Itanium • Eight hot-plug 66 MHz Air temperature: 10° to 35°C microprocessor 64-bit (50°...

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The Caution statements and Danger statements also appear in the multilingual safety information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statement in the safety book.
  • Page 18 xSeries 380: User’s Reference...

  • Page 19: What Your Ibm Xseries 380 Offers

    Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) and the external Intelligent Chassis Management Bus Controller (ICMBC). The internal IPMB transports management information within a system, and the external ICMBC transports server management information between the servers. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 380 server...

  • Page 20: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three of the most important considerations in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help you to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored on your server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

  • Page 21: Server Controls And Indicators

    Operator information panel: System monitor information appears on this display. Hard disk drive failure light: When this light is on, a hard disk drive has failed. When flashing, this light indicates that a drive reset is in progress. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 380 server...
  • Page 22 Hard disk drive activity light: When this light is on, the server is accessing the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive power-on light: When this light is on, power to the hard disk drive is present. Front panel Diskette drive CD activity light activity light CD eject/load...

  • Page 23: Rear View

    Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port: Use this port to connect a mouse or pointing device to the server. Power cord connector: There are two power cord connectors. These connectors connect the two power cords to the server. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 380 server...
  • Page 24 Parallel port: Use this port to connect parallel devices to the server. External SCSI connector: Use this connector to attach external SCSI devices to the server. ICMB ports: Use these ports to connect the Intelligent Chassis Management Bus and external bus for passing management information between servers. Video port: Use this port to connect the monitor to the server.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2.Turning On The Server

    If you do not insert the CD in time, the system will not recognize the CD and you will need to restart the server. 8. When the startup process is complete, refer to the documentation that comes with your operating system for instructions on how to complete the installation. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 26: Turning On The Server

    Turning on the server This section provides information about how to turn on the server again after the initial startup has been completed. Complete the following steps to start the server: 1. Verify that the power cords are plugged into a PDU. 2.

  • Page 27: Standby Mode

    Complete the following steps to turn off the server: Note: Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the power source. 1. Refer to your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down the operating system. Note: Each operating system is different.
  • Page 28 xSeries 380: User’s Reference...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3.Arranging Your Workspace

    Dust buildup compounds problems that are associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth that is moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 30: Air Circulation

    Air circulation Your server and monitor produce heat. Your server has one or more fans that pull in fresh air and force out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the server and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents;...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

    • Server Management Configuration Utility You can use this utility to view or modify the server management firmware configuration data. The firmware configuration data is maintained on the BMC. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 32: Using The Bios Setup Utility Program

    Using the BIOS Setup Utility program This section provides the instructions needed to start the BIOS Setup Utility program and descriptions of the available menu choices. Starting the BIOS Setup Utility program To start the BIOS Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the server. 2.
  • Page 33 The following table describes the choices available from the Advanced menu. Primary menu Item submenu Item value Description Boot Configuration Plug & Play O/S [No] Yes Configures boot settings. If the operating system supports Plug and Play operation, set this value to Yes.
  • Page 34 Primary menu Item submenu Item value Description Peripheral Mode [Bi-directional] Defines the transfer mode for the parallel port. Configuration Output Only Bi-directional Enables data transfer to and from the server. Output Enables data transfer from the server only. Specifies Enhanced Parallel Port mode.
  • Page 35 Primary menu Item submenu Item value Description IDE Configuration IDE Controller [Both] Selects the IDE controller and hard disk drive type Disabled installed in your system. Primary Secondary Both Enables both IDE controllers. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller. Primary Enables only the primary controller.
  • Page 36 Primary menu Item submenu Item value Description Chipset Request Bus [Disabled] Defines whether to park on Configuration Parking Enabled the system bus. BINIT Input [Disabled] Enables all host bus agents Enabled to enable bus initialization (BINIT) observation logic. In-Order Queue [08] Defines the in-order queue Depth...
  • Page 37 Menu item Default value Description Set Administrator Password Not applicable Define the administrator password. Set User Password Not applicable Define the User password Setting the administrator password. You can set the administrator password so that only authorized personnel can change configuration information from within the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 38: Using The Extensible Firmware Interface (Efi) Boot Manager

    Menu item Description Load Custom Defaults Load Setup with custom defaults. Loads Setup values from a file previously saved through the Save Custom Defaults menu item. You must specify the file name. No action. Save Custom Defaults. Save the current set of values into a file that you can later load using the Load Custom Defaults menu item.

  • Page 39: Using The Extensible Firmware Interface (Efi) Shell

    Action Description Select Active Console Enables you to display the list of available console output Output Devices devices, as contained in the ConOutDev list. You can select or deselect additional output consoles from this menu. Note: The Boot Maintenance Manager performs logic checking to ensure that you choose a legal ensemble of devices.

  • Page 40: Using The Qlogic Scsi Utility

    Sort the SEL records by various fields such as Timestamp, Sensor Type Number, Event Description, and Generator ID Note: For the latest version of the utility, go to the IBM Personal Computing Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. If you suspect a problem with your server, run this utility and save the log file. Call for service and refer the servicer to the log file for information.

  • Page 41: Using The Server Management Configuration Utility

    (PEP) • Configure the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features Note: For the latest version of the utility, go to the IBM Personal Computing Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. To use the Server Management Configuration Utility, do the following: 1. Insert the System Utilities CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 42 Menu item Description Platform setup Configures the platform-specific feature. Accelerated cool down Enables the system to cool down more rapidly when the system is powered off. Power setup Configures power features. Power restore policy Defines activity when the system loses and then regains AC power.
  • Page 43 Menu item Description Platform event paging setup Configures platform event paging features. Blackout period The amount of time between telephone pages. Modem page string The paging service number and the message character string. Emergency management port Enables remote server management over a modem or a (EMP) setup direct serial connection.
  • Page 44 Menu item Description Direct platform control/LAN Configure direct platform control/LAN features. setup LAN access mode Defines the remote access mode. Host IP address The logical or Web address of the server. Subnet mask The logical or Web address of the server subnet. The mask determines if the alert destination is the local subnet or another subnet relative to the server.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5.Installing Options

    ® For a list of supported options for your server, see the ServerProven list at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. Some options and components must be installed or replaced only by trained service personnel. You can install or replace the following options and components: •...

  • Page 46: Before You Begin

    Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. For a list of supported options for the xSeries 380, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations Attention: The operating temperature of the server, when installed in an equipment rack, must not go below 10°...

  • Page 47: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Working inside the server with the power on Your server supports hot-plug devices and is designed to operate safely while turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on: • Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms.

  • Page 48: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
  • Page 49 Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Chapter 5. Installing options...
  • Page 50 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, main- tenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. •...
  • Page 51 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 52 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (37 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 53 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. Chapter 5. Installing options...
  • Page 54 Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 16 CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electric code.

  • Page 55: Installing Hot-Swap Options

    Installing hot-swap options This section contains the information necessary to install, remove, and replace the hot-swap options and components in your server. The options and components in the following list are the only options and components that you can install, remove, or replace.

  • Page 56: Replacing A Hot-Swap 120-Mm Fan

    3. Slide the latch on the fan-access door upward, and open the door. 172 mm Fan Finger hole 4. Grasp the fan assembly with the finger holes, and pull the fan assembly out of the server. Attention: To maintain proper cooling, do not leave the door open for an extended time.

  • Page 57: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    4. Grasp the fan assembly with the finger holes, and pull the fan assembly out of the server. Finger hole 120 mm Fan Attention: Do not leave the door open for an extended time. Cooling of the system could be reduced. 5.

  • Page 58: Replacing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Complete the following steps to install a drive in a hot-swap bay: 1. Review “Before you begin” on page 32. Note: You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap hard disk drives. 2. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay, and slide the drive into the bay.
  • Page 59 Statement 8 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.

  • Page 60: Replacing A Hot-Plug Pci Adapter

    2. Hot-plug operations require operating system support and installation of the required device drivers. You can determine if IBM has validated an adapter for hot-plug operation at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/hotplug/index.shtml. For unsupported adapters, refer to the documentation provided with the adapter for information and support.
  • Page 61 Complete the following steps to replace a hot-plug PCI adapter: 1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 32. Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 16 CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power...
  • Page 62 4. Press on the retention mechanism locking tab, and rotate the mechanism out toward the rear of the server. Retention mechanism locking tab Retention mechanism 5. Remove the adapter from the expansion slot. 6. Insert the new PCI adapter into the expansion slot, and press it firmly into place. 7.

  • Page 63: Input/Output Ports

    Input/output ports This section provides information about the following input/output (I/O) ports on the rear of your server: • One video port • One auxiliary pointing-device (mouse) port • One keyboard port • One parallel port • Two serial ports •...

  • Page 64: Keyboard Port

    Keyboard port There is one keyboard port on the system board. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the keyboard connector on the system board. Signal Description Data Not connected Ground +5 V dc Keyboard clock Not connected Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port There is one auxiliary-device (pointing device) port on the system board.

  • Page 65: Parallel Port

    Parallel port Your server has one parallel port. The 25-pin connector of the parallel port provides one IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bi-directional EPP. BIOS programming of the Super I/O registers enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-on boards.

  • Page 66: Serial Ports

    Serial ports Your server has two standard serial (communication) ports: serial port A and serial port B. The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the serial-port connectors on the system board. These pin-number assignments conform to the industry standard. Signal Description Data carrier detected...

  • Page 67: Scsi Port

    SCSI port Your server has one external small computer system interface (SCSI) port. The QLogic ISP 12160 LVDS SCSI controller supports two LVDS channels. One channel is used internally to provide support for the internal SCSI drives (connected to the SCSI backplane). The second LVDS channel is routed to the rear of the chassis to support external devices.
  • Page 68 xSeries 380: User’s Reference...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6.Solving Problems

    • AMIDiagnostic program This program is an EFI-based diagnostic program for IBM 64-bit computers with Intel microprocessors. The AMIDiag has test routines that examine the systems and subsystems in the server, including all PCI Plug and Play features. AMIDiag detects, diagnoses, and provides system information about PCI Plug and Play adapters and devices.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Post

    POST When you turn on your server, it performs a series of tests to check the operation of server components and some of the options installed in the server. This series of tests is called the power-on self-test (POST). The System Abstraction Layer (SAL), BIOS, and Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) each perform a segment of the POST.

  • Page 72: Amidiag Menus

    Error log viewer AMIDiag enables you to display the error log while still running AMIDiag. The AMIDiag error log contains all diagnostic errors that AMIDiag has found during the current AMIDiag session. The error log viewer offers some text search capabilities. To display the error log, complete the following: 1.

  • Page 73: Amidiag Shortcuts

    AMIDiag Shortcuts The following illustration shows the keyboard shortcuts for the AMIDiag program. The following table contains the various keyboard shortcut combinations to run certain AMIDiag tests: To run the test or test group... Do this Run all AMIDiag tests. Press F7, then F10.

  • Page 74: Selecting Amidiag Tests

    Selecting AMIDiag tests Processor problems Make sure the computer has the proper Run the Basic Functionality test and the CPU CPU and it is operating properly. Protected Mode on the System menu. Check the CPU speed. Run the Processor speed test on the System menu.
  • Page 75 Make sure each keyboard key sends the Run the Scan/ASCII Code test on the correct signal to the computer. Keyboard Menu. Make sure the keyboard LEDs work. Run the Keyboard LED test on the Keyboard Menu. SCSI drive problems Make sure that the SCSI drive is reading Run the SCSI Disk Read test on the SCSI correctly.

  • Page 76: Amidiag Error Codes

    Parallel port problems A printer connected to the parallel port does Run the Parallel port test on the Misc. menu. not work. Audio problems Make sure the speaker attached to your Run the PC speaker test on the System computer is working correctly. menu.

  • Page 77: Memory Error Codes

    Code Explanation Action 3140h The battery backup unit that Call for service. powers CMOS RAM has no power 00A0h PCI Device Enumeration Failed 00A1h PCI Device Access Failed 00A2h PCI Configuration Space could not be verified 1000h MP table failed or Load MP driver failed 1009h Cache coherency test failed...
  • Page 78 Code Explanation Action 0131h Parity failure at xxxxxxxxh Call for service. during pattern test. While performing the pattern test to the specified address, AMIDiag received a parity error. 0132h Faulty memory chip on SIMMM xxxx1. Reseat Memory DIMMs 2. Replace Memory Board.

  • Page 79: Ide Cd Error Codes

    IDE CD error codes Code Explanation Action 0A01h Eject fails on drive x Manually eject media. Retry tray function. 0A02h Close failed on drive x Call for service. 0A03h Sequential data test failed, Replace media. Drive x, Sector Y Call for service. 0A04h Sequential data test failed, No data CD in Drive x...

  • Page 80: Scsi Error Codes

    SCSI error codes Code Explanation Action 0500h SCSI device not ready Confirm that drive is configured. 0502h SCSI device read error Replace drive. 0504h SCSI device write error Call for service. 0505h SCSI disk format failed 0506h SCSI disk self test failed 0507h SCSI disk buffer error 0508h...

  • Page 81: Video Error Codes

    Video error codes Code Explanation Action 0900h Vertical Synchronization Call for service. Test failed 0901h Horizontal Synchronization Test failed 0902h Graphics controller test failed 0904h DAC register test failed 0905h Video adapter memory R/W test failed 0921h AGP test failed 2100h Video adapter attribute test Replace the video...

  • Page 82: Parallel Error Codes

    Parallel error codes Code Explanation Action 0701h Data written to port xxxxh Check connection of was yyh. Data read back loopback if used during was zzh. test. Call for service. 0702h The IRQ activation test Call for service. failed at xxxxh 0703h No response from printer Check connection and...

  • Page 83: Ps/2 Mouse Error Codes

    Code Description Action 0606h Data transfer test failed at Check connection of port xxxxh loopback if used during test. 0607h Loop back test failed at port Call for service. xxxxh PS/2 mouse error codes Code Explanation Action 1B00h PS/2 Mouse Self Test Failed Check PS/2 mouse connection.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting Charts

    Troubleshooting charts You can use the troubleshooting charts in this section to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms. Attention: If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in the following tables, make sure that your server has the latest levels of BIOS and firmware installed.
  • Page 85 If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, refer to the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing Testing the monitor.
  • Page 86 Whenever memory or an option is changed, you must update the configuration. If the problem remains, call for service. An IBM option that used to work Verify that all of the option hardware and cable connections are secure. does not work now.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting An Ethernet Controller

    Device Suggested action Software problem To determine if problems are caused by the software, verify that: Your server has the minimum memory requirements needed to use the software. Suspected software problem. For memory requirements, refer to the information that comes with the software. Note: If you have just installed an adapter or memory, you might have a memory address conflict.

  • Page 88: Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart

    Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart You can use the following troubleshooting chart to find solutions to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller problems that have definite symptoms. Ethernet controller Suggested action problem The server stops running The PCI BIOS interrupt settings are incorrect. when loading device drivers.

  • Page 89: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery Call for service. Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is attached. Chapter 6. Solving Problems...

  • Page 90: Getting Information, Help, And Service

    Canada, you can receive, by fax, marketing and technical information on many topics, including hardware, operating systems, and local area networks (LANs). You can call the IBM Automated Fax System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Follow the recorded instructions, and the requested information will be sent to your fax machine.

  • Page 91: Calling For Service

    Most IBM server products come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems. See the troubleshooting information in your IBM documentation for instructions on using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software.

  • Page 92: Purchasing Additional Services

    U.S.A. and Puerto Rico U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227 In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs;...

  • Page 93: Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices

    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 94 WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller. If you do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase.

  • Page 95: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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 96 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 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 97 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject to the limitations in that Act. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the State of New York Appendix A. Product warranties and notices...
  • Page 98 (except when local law requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 99 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 100 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 101: 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 102: Edition Notice

    IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Edition notice © COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2001. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 103: Important Notes

    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 104: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

  • Page 105: Power Cords

    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.IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian...
  • Page 106 IBM power cord Used in these countries and regions part number 12J5124 Bangladesh, India, Lesotho, Maldives, Nambia, Nepal, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda 12J5987 Bahrain, Brunei, Botswana, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Seychelles, Saint Kitts &...
  • Page 107 DIMMs help by telephone 77 specifications 2 help information 76 supported 2 hot-plug PCI status lights 9 diskette drive hot-swap controller (HSC) 5 problem 70 hot-swap power supply, replacing 44 specifications 2 display problem 71 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 108 Class A 89 FCC, Class A 89 miscellaneous 89 RAS features 6 product 89 reset button 7 trademarks 88 Safety iii, 34 operator information panel 7 Safety information 34 option SCSI port 53 installing 31 IBM® xSeries 380: User’s Reference...
  • Page 109 SELview Utility 26 serial devices, problems 72 port or connector 52 serial port 52 server management configuration utility (SMConfig) service summary 76 software problem 73 standby mode 13 support services 76 system management 5 system power light 7 trademarks 88 troubleshooting 55 Ethernet 73 troubleshooting charts 70...
  • Page 110 IBM® xSeries 380: User’s Reference...
  • Page 112 Part Number: 06P4913 Printed in the United States of America. 6P4913...

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