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IBM System x3950 Configuration And Options Manual (548 pages)

IBM eServer Configuration and Options Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 8.08 MB

Table of Contents
3
Summary of Changes
5
Information Sources
7
Intellistation Video Adapter Selection Guide
9
Chapter 1. Intellistation M Pro 6218

11
Chapter 2. Intellistation Z Pro 62

23
Chapter 3. Intellistation Z Pro 9228

39
Chapter 4. Intellistation a Pro 6217

47
Chapter 5. Xseries 100

61
Chapter 6. Xseries 206M

67
Chapter 7. Xseries 226

87
Chapter 8. Xseries 236

113
Chapter 9. Xseries 306M

123
Chapter 10. Xseries 336

137
Chapter 11. Xseries 346

151
Chapter 12. System X3400

171
Chapter 13. System X3400

173
Chapter 14. System X3500

191
Chapter 15. System X3550

201
Chapter 16. System X3650

215
Chapter 17. System X3650 T

223
Chapter 18. System X3800 and Xseries 260

229
Chapter 19. System X3850 and Xseries

241
Chapter 20. System X3950 and Xseries 460

255
Chapter 21. Datacenter Solution Program

273
Chapter 22. Eserver 326M

295
Chapter 23. Bladecenter

305
Chapter 24. Bladecenter

313
- Chassis 8677
  321
Chapter 26. Bladecenter H 8852

329
Chapter 27. Bladecenter HS20

341
Chapter 28. Bladecenter HS20

351
Chapter 29. Bladecenter ® HS21

355
Chapter 30. Bladecenter ® HS40

357
Chapter 31. Bladecenter ® JS20

361
Chapter 32. Bladecenter ® JS21

367
Chapter 33. Bladecenter ® LS20

369
Chapter 34. Blade Server Storage and I/O

375
- Expansion
  375
Chapter 35. Vmware Offerings

379
Chapter 36. Xseries Network Operating System Offerings

389
Chapter 37. IBM and Third Party Software Applications

401
Chapter 38. EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit

417
Chapter 39. EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit

419
- System
  425
Chapter 43. System Storage DS4200 Disk

433
Chapter 44. Totalstorage DS4300 Disk

437
Chapter 45. Totalstorage DS4500 Disk

443
Chapter 40 . Totalstorage DS300 Disk Appendix B. External Tape and Tape Library

447
Chapter 41 . Totalstorage DS400 Disk Appendix C. UPS Runtime Estimate

447
- System
  447
Chapter 46. Totalstorage DS4700 Disk

447
Chapter 47. Totalstorage DS4800 Disk

451
Chapter 48. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit

455
Chapter 49. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP710

457
Chapter 50. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Unit

459
Chapter 51. Additional Fibre Channel Components

461
Chapter 52. External Storage Configuration

465
- Examples
  465
Chapter 53. Rack Cabinets and Options

469
Chapter 54. Rack Console Options

479
Chapter 55. Xseries Rack Power Configurator

485
- Enterprise Racks
  488
- Part 2. Appendixes
  501
Appendix A. Internal Tape Drive Attributes

503
- Tape Libraries
  507
Appendix D. System Management Overview

523
Appendix D. System Management Overview

525
Appendix D. System Management Overview

527
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

531
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

533
Appendix F. Bladecenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines

535
Appendix G. Xseries DC Power and NEBS-Compliant Models

543
- Important Notices
  545

IBM System x3950 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 13.27 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
10
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
10
Safety Statements
12
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Related Documentation
  17
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
- Front View
  20
- Rear View
  22
- Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
  24
- I/O Board Internal Connectors and Jumpers
  24
- Memory-Card Connectors
  25
- Memory-Card Leds
  25
- Microprocessor-Board Connectors and Leds
  26
- PCI-X Board Connectors
  26
- PCI-X Board Leds
  27
- SAS-Backplane Connectors
  27
Chapter 2. Diagnostics

29
- Diagnostic Tools
  29
- Post
  29
- POST Beep Codes
  30
- Error Logs
  35
- POST Error Codes
  37
- Checkout Procedure
  51
- About the Checkout Procedure
  51
- Performing the Checkout Procedure
  52
- Checkpoint Codes (Trained Service Technicians Only)
  52
- Troubleshooting Tables
  53
- CD or DVD Drive Problems
  53
- General Problems
  54
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
  54
- Intermittent Problems
  55
- Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  55
- USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  56
- Memory Problems
  58
- Microprocessor Problems
  59
- Monitor Problems
  60
- Optional-Device Problems
  62
- Power Problems
  63
- Serial Port Problems
  64
- Serverguide Problems
  65
- Software Problems
  65
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
  66
- Video Problems
  66
- Light Path Diagnostics
  66
- Remind Button
  68
- Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  69
- Power-Supply Leds
  74
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  76
- Running the Diagnostic Programs
  76
- Diagnostic Text Messages
  77
- Viewing the Test Log
  77
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  77
- Real Time Diagnostics
  94
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  94
- System-Error Log Messages
  96
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  108
- Solving SCSI Problems
  120
- Solving Power Problems
  121
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  121
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  122
- Calling IBM for Service
  123
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

125
- Server Replaceable Units
  127
- Power Cords
  129
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

133
- Installation Guidelines
  133
- System Reliability Guidelines
  134
- Working Inside the Server with the Power on
  135
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  135
- Returning a Device or Component
  135
- Connecting the Cables
  136
- Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
  137
- Adapter
  137
- DVD Drive
  138
- Hot-Swap Fan
  139
- Hot-Swap Power Supply
  140
- Memory Card and Memory Module (DIMM)
  142
- Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
  145
- Serveraid-8I Adapter
  146
- Top Cover and Bezel
  147
- Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
  148
- Battery
  148
- I/O Board
  149
- Operator Information Panel Assembly
  151
- PCI-X Adapter Guide
  152
- Power-Supply Structure
  153
- SAS Backplane
  154
- Removing and Replacing Frus
  155
- Front-Panel Assembly
  155
- Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
  156
- PCI-X Board Assembly
  161
- PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
  162
- Power Backplane
  163
- Scalability Cartridge Assembly
  165
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

167
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

177
- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  178
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  178
Appendix B. Notices

179

IBM System x3950 Installation Manual (106 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 9.12 MB

IBM System x3950 User Manual (110 pages)

User Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 10.17 MB

IBM System x3950 Specifications (4 pages)

High-performance, flexible partitioning and mission-critical availability for database, ERP and server consolidation

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 0.07 MB

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IBM System x3950 Configuration And Options Manual (548 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Intellistation M Pro 6218

Chapter 2. Intellistation Z Pro 62

Chapter 3. Intellistation Z Pro 9228

Chapter 4. Intellistation a Pro 6217

Chapter 5. Xseries 100

Chapter 6. Xseries 206M

Chapter 7. Xseries 226

Chapter 8. Xseries 236

Chapter 9. Xseries 306M

Chapter 10. Xseries 336

Chapter 11. Xseries 346

Chapter 12. System X3400

Chapter 13. System X3400

Chapter 14. System X3500

Chapter 15. System X3550

Chapter 16. System X3650

Chapter 17. System X3650 T

Chapter 18. System X3800 and Xseries 260

Chapter 19. System X3850 and Xseries

Chapter 20. System X3950 and Xseries 460

Chapter 21. Datacenter Solution Program

Chapter 22. Eserver 326M

Chapter 23. Bladecenter

Chapter 24. Bladecenter

Chapter 26. Bladecenter H 8852

Chapter 27. Bladecenter HS20

Chapter 28. Bladecenter HS20

Chapter 29. Bladecenter ® HS21

Chapter 30. Bladecenter ® HS40

Chapter 31. Bladecenter ® JS20

Chapter 32. Bladecenter ® JS21

Chapter 33. Bladecenter ® LS20

Chapter 34. Blade Server Storage and I/O

Chapter 35. Vmware Offerings

Chapter 36. Xseries Network Operating System Offerings

Chapter 37. IBM and Third Party Software Applications

Chapter 38. EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 39. EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 43. System Storage DS4200 Disk

Chapter 44. Totalstorage DS4300 Disk

Chapter 45. Totalstorage DS4500 Disk

Chapter 40 . Totalstorage DS300 Disk Appendix B. External Tape and Tape Library

Chapter 41 . Totalstorage DS400 Disk Appendix C. UPS Runtime Estimate

Chapter 46. Totalstorage DS4700 Disk

Chapter 47. Totalstorage DS4800 Disk

Chapter 48. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 49. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP710

Chapter 50. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 51. Additional Fibre Channel Components

Chapter 52. External Storage Configuration

Chapter 53. Rack Cabinets and Options

Chapter 54. Rack Console Options

Chapter 55. Xseries Rack Power Configurator

Appendix A. Internal Tape Drive Attributes

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

Appendix F. Bladecenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines

Appendix G. Xseries DC Power and NEBS-Compliant Models

IBM System x3950 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Diagnostics

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

IBM System x3950 Installation Manual (106 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power

Chapter 4. Configuring the Server

Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director