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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Documentation CD. install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? You can also find the most current information about your Install applications, server on the IBM Web site at: such as IBM systems http://www.ibm.com/pc/support management software and IBM ServeRAID programs System is ready to use.
  • Page 2 Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/...
  • Page 3 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 83, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Second Edition (August 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM xSeries Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Index ......89 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • 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. 2005...
  • Page 8 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. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. viii IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • 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 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    460 Type 8872 or MXE 460 Type 8874 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about:...

  • Page 14: The Ibm Xseries Documentation Cd

    Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    – Server off: 8% to 80% – 1300 watts at 220 V ac input – 650 watts at 110 V ac input v Hot-swappable at 220 V ac only IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Major Components Of The Server

    Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running.
  • Page 18 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 20: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.

  • Page 22: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    ™ system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing Additional Dimms

    Install the DIMMs on each memory card in the order shown in the following table. You must install at least one pair of DIMMs on each memory card. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional memory configuration installation sequences.

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    When moving the memory card, do not allow it to touch any components or structures inside the server. If you are hot-swapping a DIMM, make sure that the Memory Hot-Swap Enabled LED is lit. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 3. Remove the memory card: a. Open the memory card retention levers on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protective surface with the DIMM connectors facing up.

  • Page 26: Installing A Memory Card

    3. Press the memory card into the connector and close the locking levers. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 21. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    Installing an additional microprocessor The following notes describe information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor: v The voltage regulators for microprocessors 1 and 2 are integrated on the microprocessor board; the VRMs for microprocessors 3 and 4 come with the microprocessor options and must be installed on the microprocessor board.
  • Page 28 Open the microprocessor-tray release latch. Microprocessor-tray release latch Air baffle Microprocessor-tray lever Microprocessor-tray retention latch (both sides of tray) Microprocessor-tray lever b. Open the microprocessor-tray levers. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 c. Pull out the microprocessor tray until it stops and then reposition your hands to grasp the body of the tray. d. Press in on the release latches on each side of the tray; then, pull the tray out the rest of the way. 6.
  • Page 30 Make sure that the microprocessor-tray release latch is open; then, push the microprocessor tray into the server. d. Close the tray levers and make sure they are securely latched. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Installing An Adapter

    ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot For more detailed instructions or information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. To install a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps. Note: For hot-pluggable adapters, make sure that the PCI hot-plug device driver is installed.
  • Page 32 If necessary, remove the adapter guide before installing a full-length adapter. f. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector. g. Push down on the blue PCI-X retaining bar to stabilize the adapter. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Completing The Installation

    h. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter. 6. Connect any required cables to the adapter. 7. Connect the power cables and any previously removed external cables to the server.

  • Page 34: Updating The Server Configuration

    IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Some options have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Smp Expansion Cabling

    (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see the section about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the operating-system documentation.
  • Page 36 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 xSeries 460 Node 1 MXE 460 Node 2 MXE 460 Node 3 MXE 460 Node 4 3. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 1: a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 1; then, route the cable through the node 1 cable-management arm.
  • Page 38 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 xSeries 460 Node 1 MXE 460 Node 2 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 3 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 4 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 5 MXE 460 Node 6 MXE 460 Node 7 MXE 460 Node 8 3.
  • Page 40 Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 6; then, route the cable through the node 6 cable-management arm. Use a 2.3-m (7.6-foot) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 b. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 2 on node 3; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 2 of node 6. Next, route the cable through the node 6 cable-management arm. c. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 3 on node 5; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 3 of node 6.
  • Page 42 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, And Power

    Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a suboptimal condition in the server and that light path diagnostics will light an additional LED to help isolate the condition. If the LOG LED on the light path diagnostics panel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 44 BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to turn off the lit LEDs. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about clearing the logs. Clear the logs after you have resolved all conditions.

  • Page 45: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server. Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. SP Ethernet 10/100 connector: Use this connector to connect the service processor to a network.

  • Page 46: Server Power Features

    The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac power but is not turned on. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Turning On The Server

    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. You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.
  • Page 48 If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can turn off the server. v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the operating-system installation.

  • Page 50: Installing And Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the following steps. 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. b. Select Devices and I/O Ports; then, make sure that the values are set as follows: v Serial Port A: Auto-configure v Serial Port B: Auto-configure...
  • Page 52 " The following examples show the original content of the /etc/lilo.conf file and the content of this file after modification. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 Chapter 4. Configuring the server...
  • Page 54 5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
  • Page 56 2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS1 3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c. Append the following text to the first title line: SOL Monitor d.
  • Page 58 In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line has /redirect appended to the end of it. The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output after modification. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    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/pc/support/, 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 60 6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. When the installation is complete, the utility copies files to the following directories: /etc/init.d/smbridge /etc/smbridge.cfg /ect/sol/oem.cfg /usr/sbin/smbconfig /usr/bin/smbconfig /usr/sbin/ipmish IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: 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/pc/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette on a USB diskette drive.
  • Page 62 Display the BMC system event log. – sol Configure the SOL function. – sysinfo Display system information that is related to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Using The Sas/Sata Configuration Utility Program

    ServeRAID controller. For information about these programs, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID controller and the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. If your server comes with an operating system installed, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software documentation that comes with the server for configuration information.

  • Page 64: Creating A Scalable Partition

    5. In the navigation pane, click Scalable Partitioning. Use the Scalable Partition Status page to view information about the current and new scalable partitions. A page similar to the one in the following illustration is displayed. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 6. In the navigation pane, click Create Partition. Use the Create Scalable Partitions Settings page to create new scalable partitions. A page similar to the one in the following illustration is displayed. a. In the Scalable System Configuration field, set the number of nodes that will be part of the scalable partition.

  • Page 66: Deleting A Scalable Partition

    2. In the navigation pane, click Scalable Partitioning. 3. In the navigation pane, click Delete Partition(s); then, follow the instructions on the Delete Scalable Partition page. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Updating Ibm Director

    Chapter 5. 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. Complete the following steps to install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes: 1.
  • Page 68 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter, see “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 81, the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, and the “Server Support” flowchart in the front of this document.

  • Page 70: Post Error Codes

    I/O board b. Keyboard connection 2. Replace the components listed in step 1 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Tables

    2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive. 4. Replace the CD or DVD drive. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: General Problems

    General problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 74: Intermittent Problems

    Keyboard b. I/O board 4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Usb Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems

    v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 76 Mouse or pointing device b. I/O board 4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Memory Problems

    Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 78: Microprocessor Problems

    Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
  • Page 79 v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 80 Monitor b. I/O board 3. Replace the components listed in step 2 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Optional-Device Problems

    If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action An IBM optional device that was 1. Make sure that: just installed does not work. v The device is designed for the server (see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/).

  • Page 82: Power Problems

    6. If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now turns on, you might have installed more devices than the power supply supports. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Serial Port Problems

    Serial port problems For more information about the serial port, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.

  • Page 84: Serverguide Problems

    (SCSI RAID systems) available. or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that setup is complete. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Software Problems

    Software problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 86: Light Path Diagnostics

    The following illustration shows the operator information panel. Power-control button Information LED Release latch USB connector Power-on LED System-error LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 87 2. To view the light path diagnostics panel, press the release latch on the front of the operator information panel to the left; then, slide it forward. This reveals the light path diagnostics panel. Lit LEDs on this panel indicate the type of error that has occurred.

  • Page 88: Remind Button

    The system-error LED flashes while it is in Remind mode and stays in Remind mode until one of the following conditions occurs: v All known errors are corrected. v The server is restarted. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    v A new error occurs, causing the system-error LED to be lit again. Light path diagnostics panel The following table lists the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel, the problems that they indicate, and actions to solve the problems. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.
  • Page 90 1. Save the log if necessary and clear. log and system-error log. One or 2. Check the log for possible errors. both logs might be full or almost full. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 91 v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
  • Page 92 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor tray. I/O BRD The I/O board has failed. 1. Reseat the I/O board. 2. Replace the I/O board. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: Appendix. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional...

  • Page 94: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Eserver and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/intellistation/.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Trademarks

    Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. CD-ROM drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less than the maximum possible. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Electronic Emission Notices

    United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    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. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
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  • Page 101: Index

    4 heat output 4 documentation CD 2 hot-swap drive drive installing 10 hot-swap humidity 4 installing 10 drives 4 DVD drive problems 60 I/O board error LED 34 I/O BRD LED 80 IBM Director 55 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 102 50 OSA SMBridge management utility program sysinfo 50 enabling and configuring 38 serial port problems 71 installing 47 SerialSelect Utility program 51 ServeRAID configuration programs 51 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 ServerGuide 37 error symptoms 72 ServerGuide CD 1 size 4 slots 4 SMP Expansion cables 23 SMP Expansion Port connectors 34 SMP Expansion Port link LEDs 34 software problems 73 solving problems 57 specifications 4 Standby mode 34 statements and notices 3 system-error LED 32 temperature 4 trademarks 84...
  • Page 104 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Part Number: 31R1512 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1512...

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