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  • Page 1 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices,” on page 51. Third Edition (March 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. 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

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ... . . 5 IBM Director ......5 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ....48 Updating IBM Director ..... . 48 Appendix.

  • Page 7: 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. 2006...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 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.
  • 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 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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.
  • Page 12 >82 kg (180 lb) Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system, whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. The Xseries 306M Types 8849 And 8491 Server

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements In This Document

    IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.”...

  • Page 16: What Your Server Offers

    (RAID) configurations. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II. When this adapter is used with the integrated baseboard management controller that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely.

  • Page 17: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.

  • Page 18: The Updatexpress Program

    Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...

  • Page 19: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server. Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED...

  • Page 20: Rear View

    (the mini-baseboard management controller or optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Turning On The Server

    Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system, whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Turning on the server Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power.
  • Page 22 The integrated system management processor can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    (some models) Air baffle SATA simple-swap Air deflector back panel (some models) Fans Power supply CD/DVD drive Hot-swap hard disk drive (some models) SAS filler Fans Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive (some models) SATA filler Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...

  • Page 24: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Disable mBMC Boot block recovery jumper Clear CMOS jumper The following illustration identifies the pins on a jumper and shows the location of pin 1. Pin 1 mark Table 2.

  • Page 26: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Table 3. System-board LEDs Description Error LEDs The associated component has failed. Baseboard management This LED flashes to indicate that the mini-BMC is functioning controller status LED normally.

  • Page 28: System-Board Option Connectors

    64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X and PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly option. PCI-X slot 1 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz PCI Express x8 slot IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Installation Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 30: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on page 9). 3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Installing An Adapter

    PCI-X slot and one PCI Express slot. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of riser-card assemblies and adapters that you can use with the server. v You can install one full-height three-quarter-length adapter in expansion slot 1 and one low-profile half-length adapter in expansion slot 2.
  • Page 32 17. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 18). IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 4. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift to remove the riser-card assembly. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 5. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use. Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and ensures proper cooling of server components.

  • Page 34: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive connects to the back panel. 6. Release the loops of the drive tray. 7. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    If you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 30. Note: If the server has a RAID controller or adapter, you might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for more information.

  • Page 36: Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Note: You might have to push the right-rear corner of the drive toward the front of the server to move the drive initially. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMMs: v The server supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 8 GB of system memory. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules you can use with the server.
  • Page 38 Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 18). Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Replacing A Fan

    15); a lit LED indicates the fan to replace. Note: For more information about the LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. 7. Turn off the server; then, disconnect the power cord and all external cables again.
  • Page 40 11. Connect the replacement fan cable to the system board. If you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 30. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Riser-Card Assembly

    You can replace the riser-card assembly with one that contains one PCI-X connector and one PCI Express connector. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of riser-card assemblies that you can use with the server. Complete the following steps to replace the riser-card assembly.

  • Page 42: Completing The Installation

    To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. Connecting the cables The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Updating The Server Configuration

    Front USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Rear Mouse connector Power-cord connector Keyboard connector USB 1 connector Serial connector USB 2 connector Video connector Ethernet 2 connector Ethernet 1 connector You must turn off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables from the server.
  • Page 44 HostRAID support (simple-swap SATA models only) and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, you might have to reconfigure the disk arrays. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID 8i (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.

  • Page 46: Serverguide Features

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.

  • Page 47: Typical Operating-System Installation

    ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

  • Page 48: Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 v System Security Select this choice to set passwords. See “Passwords” on page 39 for more information. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. – Administrator Password Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator;...
  • Page 50 Select this choice to view the mini-BMC system event log, which contains all system-error and warning messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log. If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed, the full text of the error messages is displayed;...

  • Page 51: Passwords

    Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the power-on password check.

  • Page 52: Administrator Password

    8. Turn on the server. You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and either delete the old password or set a new power-on or administrator password. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Using The Sas/Sata Configuration Utility Program (Hot-Swap Sas/Sata Models Only)

    9. Save the configuration and repeat step 2 on page 40. 10. Move the clear-CMOS jumper block back to pins 1 and 2 and reinstall the riser-card assembly and cover; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables again. 11. Replace the server in the rack and connect the external cables and power cords;...

  • Page 54: Using The Adaptec Hostraid Configuration Programs

    To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v If you install a different type of RAID controller (adapter) in the server, use the method that is described in the instructions that come with the adapter to view or change SAS settings for attached devices.
  • Page 55 Enabling the Serial ATA HostRAID feature Important: A configuration conflict (error code 1801) might occur if SATA RAID and SAS/SATA RAID are both enabled. If you are enabling the Serial ATA HostRAID feature, make sure that the RAID Support option in the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program is disabled (for more information, see “Enabling the SAS HostRAID feature”...

  • Page 56: Using The Sas/Sata Configuration Utility Program (For Sas/Sata Hostraid)

    ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Configuring the controller: To use the SAS HostRAID feature to configure a RAID level-1 array on the server, complete the following steps: IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Using The Baseboard Management Controller

    Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.
  • Page 58 Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

  • Page 59: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    You can also use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    3. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.
  • Page 61 If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director than what comes with the server, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version. 2. Install IBM Director. 3. Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for the server: a.
  • Page 62 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix. Notices

    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. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 64: Trademarks

    When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 66: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 67: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 68: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Index

    31 hard disk drive controller activity LED 7 Ethernet hot-swap SATA 23 configuring 48 installing 22 network support 4 removing 23 type 3 SAS 23 SAS/SATA, configuring 44 SCSI Serial ATA, configuring 42 See SAS © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 70 40 riser card memory connector location 12 capacity 4 installing 29 specifications 3 location 21 memory module removing 29 order of installation 26 replacing 29 specifications 26 slots 16 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 using (continued) baseboard management controller utility SAS/SATA programs 47 Configuration Utility 44 command-line interface 47 controller, configuring 44 SAS/SATA Configuration Utility 44 HostRAID feature, enabling 44 SAS/SATA HostRAID feature 44 SATA (integrated) HostRAID feature, enabling 43 SAS/SATA HostRAID to configure the controller 44 serial connector 8 SATA HostRAID feature 43 serial over LAN...
  • Page 72 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 Part Number: 31R1675 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1675...

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