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IBM 7981 manual available for free PDF download: Installation And User Manual
IBM 7981 Installation And User Manual (88 pages)
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IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.54 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
16
The IBM Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
17
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
19
What Your Blade Server Offers
20
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
21
IBM Director
22
Major Components of the Blade Server
23
Chapter 2. Power, Controls, Jumpers, Switches, and Indicators
25
Turning on the Blade Server
25
Turning off the Blade Server
26
Understanding the Control Panel and Leds
26
System Board Illustration
28
Using System Board Switches
28
Using Light Path Diagnostics to Troubleshoot the System Board
29
Chapter 3. Installing Options
33
Installation Guidelines
33
System Reliability Guidelines
33
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
33
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
34
Opening the Blade Server Cover
35
Installing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
36
Removing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
37
Installing Memory Modules
37
Removing the Blade Server Bezel Assembly
39
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
40
Installing an I/O-Expansion Card
43
Installing a Small-Form-Factor Expansion Card
44
Installing a Standard-Form-Factor Expansion Card
44
Completing the Installation
46
Installing the Blade Server Bezel Assembly
47
Closing the Blade Server Cover
47
Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
48
Updating the Blade Server Configuration
49
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
50
Chapter 4. Configuring the Blade Server
51
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
51
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
52
Using Passwords
54
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
55
Serverguide Features
55
Setup and Configuration Overview
56
Typical Operating-System Installation
56
Installing the Operating System Without Serverguide
57
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
57
Firmware Updates
57
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
58
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
58
Configuring a RAID Array
59
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
59
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
59
Chapter 5. Installing the Operating System
61
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD to Install the Operating System
61
Using RDM Version 4.20 or Later to Install the Operating System
62
Downloading Installation Instructions
62
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
63
Diagnostic Tools Overview
63
POST Beep Code Descriptions
64
POST Error Messages
65
Serverguide Problems
66
Troubleshooting Charts
67
Memory Problems
67
Microprocessor Problems
67
Monitor Problems
68
Mouse Problems
69
Network Connection Problems
69
Option Problems
70
Power Problems
70
Service Processor (BMC) Problems
71
Light Path Diagnostics
71
Diagnosing Problems Using Light Path Diagnostics
71
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
72
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
75
Before You Call
75
Using the Documentation
75
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
76
Software Service and Support
76
Hardware Service and Support
76
Appendix B. Notices
77
Edition Notice
77
Trademarks
78
Important Notes
78
Product Recycling and Disposal
79
Battery Return Program
80
Electronic Emission Notices
81
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
81
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
81
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
81
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
81
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
81
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
82
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
82
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
82
Index
83
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