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Installation Guide

Welcome.
This server
Installation Guide
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
Documentation CD.
on the
You can also find the most
current information about your
server at http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
Start the server.
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Turn off the server
and install options.
Install the server in the rack cabinet
and cable the server and options;
then, restart the server.
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Use the IBM
ServerGuide program
to set up and
configure hardware.
Was the
server setup
completed?
Yes
Use
ServerGuide to
install the operating
system?
Yes
Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
The server is ready to use.
Go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/
to register the server.
No
Go to the Server Support
flow chart on the reverse
side of this page.
No
Go to the Server Support
flow chart on the reverse
side of this page.
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Go to the Web for instructions:
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Go to the Web for instructions: ServerGuide to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ install the operating eserver/support/xseries/ system? index.html Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is ready to use. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to register the server.

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
  • Page 3 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 73, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD. First Edition (September 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....72 IBM Taiwan product service ....72 Appendix B.

  • 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 IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • 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 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 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 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 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 14 The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated...

  • Page 16: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    ID label. Note: This illustration might differ slightly from your hardware. Product name ID label For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document

    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. v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following procedures: –...

  • Page 18: Features And Specifications

    – Two on the front of the server v Server supports a maximum of two – Four on the rear of the server adapters v One serial port v One video port System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Acoustical noise emissions: Heat output: Notes: v Declared sound power, idling: 6.5 Approximate heat output in British 1. Power consumption and heat output bels thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual vary depending on the number and v Declared sound power, operating: multiprocessor configurations: type of optional features installed...

  • Page 20: Major Components Of The System X3455 Types 7984 And 7986 Server

    Major components of the System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices 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 System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 22: System Reliability Guidelines

    For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v The CD or DVD drive bay has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

  • Page 23: Removing The Cover

    v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device.

  • Page 24: Removing An Air Baffle

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing A Memory Module

    3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 9). 4. Lift the air baffle up, and out of the server. Store the air baffle in a safe place, and keep it available for later reinstallation. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install...
  • Page 26 Note: Chipkill memory protection is not supported on 512 MB DIMMs. v The server supports online-spare memory. For additional information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v The server does not support memory mirroring. v When you restart the server after you add or remove DIMMs, the server displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed.
  • Page 27 The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the system board. DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 9 DIMM 8 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 To install a DIMM, complete the following steps. 1.

  • Page 28: Installing A Drive In The Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage

    You must run the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the DIMMs. For additional information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...

  • Page 29: Removing The Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly

    For a list of supported drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v If you install only one hard disk drive, for faster startup, install it in the primary startup device location; that is, the front drive cage. If you install a second hard disk drive, install it in the rear drive cage.

  • Page 30: Installing The Drive

    “HDD2”. Keep the cables clear of the airflow paths of the fans and air baffles. 4. Continue with “Installing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly” on page 17. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Installing The Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly

    (IDE) drives: – CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo – CD-RW – DVD-ROM v Operating the server with an unsupported CD or DVD drive configuration might cause unpredictable results. For a list of supported drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 32 Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

  • Page 34: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    For a list of microprocessors that the server supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server comes with one microprocessor. The server supports a maximum of two microprocessors. The following illustration shows the two microprocessor sockets on the system board. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you must update the BIOS code in the server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/support/xseries/index.html and follow the instructions.
  • Page 36 Microprocessor socket Microprocessor dust cover b. Lift the hinged microprocessor bracket frame into the open position. Remove the protective cover from the bracket frame. Store the dust cover in a safe place. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 7. Install the microprocessor: a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package. b. Align the microprocessor with the socket, as shown in the following illustration (note the alignment marks and the position of the notches);...

  • Page 38: Installing An Adapter

    – 5.0-V-only adapters – PCI adapters – PCI-X adapters – The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management adapter) v The integrated video controller is on the PCI bus. The integrated Ethernet controllers are on the PCI-X 100 MHz bus. The integrated SATA controller is on the SATA bus.
  • Page 39 4. If you have not already done so, determine the type of adapter (PCIe x16, PCIe x8, or HTX) that you want to install. For the locations of the riser-card slots on the system board, see “Major components of the System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server” on page 6.
  • Page 40 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 27. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffles before turning on the server. Operating the server with the air baffles removed might damage server components. To complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, reinstall the two air baffles, if you removed them.
  • Page 42 Configuration/Setup Utility program to update the server configuration. For more information, see “Updating the server configuration” on page 31 and the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 5. To attach peripheral devices and connect the power cord, continue with “Connecting the cables”...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables The following illustrations show the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server. Front I/O connectors USB (2) Rear I/O connectors Power cord Ethernet (2) Video USB (4) Serial Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices.
  • Page 44 Configuration/Setup Utility program to update the server configuration. For more information, see “Updating the server configuration” on page 31 and the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Updating The Server Configuration

    Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Some optional devices have device drivers that you need to install. See the documentation that comes with the option for information about installing any required device drivers.
  • Page 46 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. A power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install it to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 48 System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the rear of the server.

  • Page 49: Rear View

    System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the front of the server.

  • Page 50: Server Power Features

    The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically. v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.
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  • Page 53: 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 54: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    Note: The server does not support 32-bit Windows operating systems. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. From the Hardware list, select System x3455 and click Go. 3. Click the Install and use tab. 4. Click Product documentation. 5. Select the installation instructions for your operating system.

  • Page 55: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Program

    BIOS code. To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Click the Download tab, and search for BMC software; then, copy the file Flash.exe to a firmware update CD or diskette.
  • Page 56 CD-RW/DVD drive or the external USB diskette drive as a startup device. (For information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.) Then, start again at step 1 of this procedure. If there is an error in updating the firmware, try the update again.

  • Page 57: 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. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 58 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    See “POST beep codes” on page 46 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information. v Troubleshooting tables These tables list problem symptoms and actions to correct the problems. See “Troubleshooting tables”...

  • Page 60: Post Beep Codes

    Use the following beep code descriptions to help diagnose and solve problems that are detected during startup. Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes.
  • Page 61 Table 3. List of POST error codes (continued) 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 62 2. Reseat the battery. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. System-board battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 Table 3. List of POST error codes (continued) 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 64 1. Make sure that the DIMM is installed correctly (see “Installing a memory module” on page 11). 2. Reseat the DIMM. 3. Replace the DIMM. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 Table 3. List of POST error codes (continued) 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 66 (Trained service technician only) System board 1162 Serial port configuration error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 Table 3. List of POST error codes (continued) 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 68 2. If you are using an external USB hub, disconnect the pointing device from the hub and connect it directly to the server. 3. Replace the pointing device. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Table 3. List of POST error codes (continued) 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 70 Error code Description Action 19990650 AC power has been restored. 1. Check the power cables. 2. Check for interruption of the ac power supply. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Tables

    Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting information. If you cannot find the problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see “Running the diagnostic programs”...

  • Page 72: General Problems

    An LED is not working, or a If the part is a CRU, replace it. If the part is a FRU, the part must be replaced by a similar problem has occurred. trained service technician. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    Hard disk drive 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: Usb Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems

    Determination and Service Guide. 2. If the reset occurs after the operating system starts, disable any automatic server restart (ASR) utilities, such as the IBM Automatic Server Restart IPMI Application for Windows, or ASR devices that might be installed. Note: ASR utilities operate as operating-system utilities and are related to the IPMI device driver.

  • Page 75: 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). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...

  • Page 76: Microprocessor Problems

    Problem Determination and Service Guide for a list of supported microprocessors. 3. (Trained service technician only) Make sure that the microprocessor is seated correctly. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. 5. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Monitor Or Video Problems

    Monitor or video 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 78 2. Reseat the monitor cable. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Optional-Device Problems

    An IBM optional device that was 1. Make sure that: just installed does not work. v The device is designed for the server (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/). v You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.

  • Page 80: Power Problems

    20 seconds; then, reconnect the ac power cord and restart the server. The server unexpectedly shuts See “Solving undetermined problems” in the Problem Determination and Service down, and the LEDs on the Guide. operator information panel are not lit. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Serial Port Problems

    Serial port problems For more information about the serial port, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x 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 82: Software Problems

    The operating system supports USB devices. 2. Make sure that the USB configuration options are set correctly in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information). 3. If you are using an external USB hub, disconnect the USB device from the hub and connect it directly to the server.

  • Page 83: System-Board Error Leds And Light Path Button

    LEDs. A lit LED on or beside a component identifies the component that is causing the error. For additional information about the error LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
  • Page 84 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: 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 information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 86: 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 systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

  • Page 87: Appendix B. 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 88: Important Notes

    IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: Index

    35 basic input/output system (BIOS) code, updating 21, contact information hardware service and support 72 battery return program 76 service information for IBM systems and optional beep codes 46 devices 72 blowers. software service and support 72 See fans...
  • Page 94 CD or DVD drive 19 expansion slot cover 27, 28 Hyper Transport (HTX) 24 heat sink 23 PCI Express x16 24 memory 13 PCI Express x8 24 microprocessor 20, 22 specifications 4 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 69 LEDs 33, 34 link 35 optional-device problems 65 locator 34, 35 options operator information panel 33, 34 compatible, IBM ServerProven list 8 power 34 installing 7 rear 35 system error 34 light path button 69 light-path power LED 69...
  • Page 96 67 utility program problems 67 baseboard management controller firmware ServerProven list of compatible options 8 update 41 service and support 72 Configuration/Setup Utility 39, 40 size, server 4 slots. See expansion slot System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 35 controller specifications 4 problems 63 Web site documentation updates 1 firmware updates 7 IBM server products 1 IBM ServerProven 8 IBM support 71 ordering publications 71 support telephone numbers 72 System x and xSeries Tools Center 7 updating the BIOS code 21...
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  • Page 100 Part Number: 42D2183 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42D2183...

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