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IBM xSeries 235 User Manual

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  • Page 1 235 Type 8671 User's Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 User’s Guide SC25-R464-50...
  • Page 4 31, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 43. Third Edition (February 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. 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 ....5 IBM Director ......6 The UpdateXpress program Server controls and indicators .
  • Page 6 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 ..34 Part 1 - General Terms ..... 34 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms .

  • 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 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 9 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v 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 10 Statement 10 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) viii IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 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 the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present.
  • Page 12 Statement 17 CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introducing The Ibm Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server

    This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including information about features, how to configure your server, how to use the ServerGuide In addition to this User’s Guide, the following xSeries 235 Type 8671 documentation is provided with your server: v Installation Guide This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful information to a service technician. v Option Installation Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    Non-hot-swap (some models) – Standard: One 560 watts (115-230 V – Upgradeable to two hot-swap power supplies Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 server Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idle: 6.5 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel...

  • Page 16: What Your Server Offers

    (SMP), data storage, disk-array technologies, and memory management. Your server combines: v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture features leverage proven innovative IBM technologies to build the most powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers in the world. X-Architecture features include Light Path Diagnostics, Chipkill Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA), and the Advanced System Management processor.

  • Page 17: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience.

  • Page 18: Ibm Director

    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...

  • Page 19: 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 your server, the IBM Director publications on the CD, and the following Web pages: Systems Management - Director Package http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-40738.html...

  • Page 20: Server Controls And Indicators

    USB 3 connector: This is the front USB connector. Two additional USB connectors are on the rear of the server. Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide Operator Cover-...
  • Page 21 CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is on, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is in use. CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the drive. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 server...

  • Page 22: Rear View

    This section identifies the indicators on the rear of your server. The following illustrations contain most of these indicators. The remaining indicators are illustrated in the “Working with adapters” section in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 23: Operator Information Panel

    PCI-X slot attention LED: This green LED flashes approximately once per second when it is on. This LED is visible from the rear of the server and from inside the server. The meaning of the attention LED is defined by your operating system. For an illustration showing this LED on the system board, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 24: Server Power Features

    Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface. v When you plug in your server for the first time, Wake on LAN can turn on the server. v If your server was previously turned on, it must be properly placed in Standby mode for the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the server.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Server

    3. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. This will put the server in Standby mode. Note: You might need to press and hold the power-control button for more than 4.

  • Page 26: Standby Mode

    When the server is in Standby mode, the power-on LED on the front of the server flashes (when the server is running, the power-on LED stays on and does not flash).

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

    Configuration/Setup Utility This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your server. You can use this program to configure serial and parallel port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.

  • Page 28: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, you can select settings that you want to view or change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to the following. IBM Setup - (c) Copyright IBM Corporation 2002 Notes: 1. You can press F1 to display help information for a selected menu item.
  • Page 29 You must replace the system board. Note: This choice is available on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server. Select this choice to set or change an administrator password.
  • Page 30 You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed. You also can specify whether the keyboard number lock starts on or off. You also can enable the server to issue error messages when it is run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard.
  • Page 31 Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices When you install an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in your server, you can view additional menu choices in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, such as: v System Card Data Select this choice to display information about your server.

  • Page 32: Using Passwords

    The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. After you select this choice, you can implement two levels of password protection: power-on password and administrator password. The administrator password is available only if the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server. Power-on password After you set a power-on password, you can enable the Unattended Start mode.

  • Page 33: Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for your administrator password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. The administrator password is available only if the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server.

  • Page 34: Starting The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and installation program that is designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware.

  • Page 35: Serverguide Features

    Setup and configuration overview 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 ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are available.

  • Page 36: System Partition

    Notes: 1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation after the operating system is installed. See the documentation that comes with the adapter.

  • Page 37: Typical Operating-System Installation

    Installing your operating system without ServerGuide If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1.

  • Page 38: Using Serveraid Manager

    OS installation is in the list in the upper-left corner of the Web page. Click OS installation and select the instructions for your operating system. Using ServeRAID Manager You can use the ServeRAID Manager program, provided on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)

  • Page 39: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    For information about configuring your Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated information about configuring your Ethernet controller, go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and navigate to the area for your specific server type.

  • Page 40: Updating The Integrated System Management Firmware

    To update the integrated system management (ISM) firmware for the integrated system management processor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program for your server from the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Then run the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program to create a diskette to use to update the ISM firmware.

  • Page 41: Appendix A. 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 42: Software Service And Support

    Setting up e-mail notification of technical updates about your products Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 43: Appendix B. Warranty Information

    Prior to on-site warranty service, you are required to go through problem determination with an IBM service specialist call center technician. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for: 1.

  • Page 44: Warranty Service And Support

    IBM hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service, either on-site or at an IBM service center as determined by IBM.

  • Page 45: International Warranty Service

    International Warranty Service If you travel with your xSeries or IntelliStation system or relocate it to a country where your system is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service, International Warranty Service (IWS) is available during the warranty period.

  • Page 46: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. 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 47 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 48: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code. This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE);...
  • Page 49 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 50 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 (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,...
  • Page 51 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of...
  • Page 52 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 53 2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 54 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. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).

  • Page 55: Appendix C. 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 56: Trademarks

    United States, other countries, or both: Lotus, Lotus Notes, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Celeron, MMX, LANDesk, Pentium, Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 57: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 58: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance 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.

  • Page 59: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) 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 60 IBM power cord part number 14F0051 14F0069 14F0087 1838574 6952301 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide Used in these countries and regions Liechtenstein, Switzerland Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, Somalia Israel Thailand Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El...

  • Page 61: Index

    Class A notice 45 environment 3 Ethernet configuring 27 connector pin-number assignments 27 high performance modes 27 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 Ethernet (continued) integrated on system board 27 modes 27 pin-number assignment 27 port 27 teaming 27...
  • Page 62 3 power-control button 9 power-control button shield 9, 12 power-on LED 11 power-on password 20 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide RAS. See also features reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 reliability features 5 Remote Supervisor Adapter, configuration 15...
  • Page 63 3 video controller 3 Web site IBM server products 1 ServerGuide 22 weight 3 World Wide Web 1 Index...
  • Page 64 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Part Number: 25R4645 Printed in USA SC25-R464-50...

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