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IBM x3455 - System - 7984 User Manual (112 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.69 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. The System X3455 Types 7984 and 7986 Server
15
Related Documentation
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
What Your Server Offers
18
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
19
IBM Director
21
The Updatexpress Program
21
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
22
Front View
22
Rear View
24
Server Power Features
25
Turning on the Server
25
Turning off the Server
25
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
27
Server Components
28
System-Board Internal Connectors
29
Operator Information Panel Controls and Internal Connectors
30
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
31
System-Board External Connectors
32
System-Board Leds
33
System-Board Optional-Device Connectors
34
Installation Guidelines
35
System Reliability Guidelines
36
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
36
Removing the Cover
37
Removing an Air Baffle
38
Installing an Adapter
39
Removing a Riser Card
42
Installing a Drive in the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage
44
Removing the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly
44
Installing the Drive
45
Installing the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly
46
Removing the CD or DVD Drive
47
Replacing the Front Hard Disk Drive
50
Installing a CD or DVD Drive
53
Installing a Memory Module
57
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
61
Completing the Installation
65
Connecting the Cables
67
Updating the Server Configuration
69
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
71
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
72
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
72
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
72
Passwords
75
Power-On Password
76
Administrator Password
76
Resetting Passwords
76
Updating the BIOS Code
78
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
78
Serverguide Features
79
Setup and Configuration Overview
79
Typical Operating-System Installation
79
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
80
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
80
Installing the Smbridge Management Utility Program
81
Enabling and Configuring SOL through the Smbridge Management Utility Program
82
BIOS Update and Configuration
82
Linux Configuration
83
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
90
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
91
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Setup Utility Program
91
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Utility Program
91
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Utility Program
92
Using the Baseboard Management Controller SDR/FRU Update Utility Program
92
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Management Utility Program
93
Using the Smbridge Management Utility Program
93
Using the Boot Menu Program
94
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
95
Updating IBM Director
96
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
97
Before You Call
97
Using the Documentation
97
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
98
Software Service and Support
98
Hardware Service and Support
98
IBM Taiwan Product Service
98
Appendix B. Notices
99
Trademarks
99
Important Notes
100
Product Recycling and Disposal
101
Battery Return Program
102
Electronic Emission Notices
103
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
103
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
103
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
103
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
103
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
104
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
104
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
104
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
104
Index
105
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IBM x3455 - System - 7984 Installation Manual (100 pages)
Types 7984 and 7986
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.27 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
The IBM System X Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
16
Notices and Statements in this Document
17
Features and Specifications
18
Major Components of the System X3455 Types 7984 and 7986 Server
20
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
21
Installation Guidelines
21
System Reliability Guidelines
22
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
22
Removing the Cover
23
Removing an Air Baffle
24
Installing a Memory Module
25
Installing a Drive in the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage
28
Removing the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly
29
Installing the Drive
30
Installing the Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly
31
Installing a CD or DVD Drive
31
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
34
Installing an Adapter
38
Completing the Installation
41
Connecting the Cables
43
Updating the Server Configuration
45
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, and Power
47
Front View
47
Rear View
49
Server Power Features
50
Turning on the Server
50
Turning off the Server
50
Chapter 4. Configuring the Server
53
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
53
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
54
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
54
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
54
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Program
55
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director
57
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
59
Diagnostic Tools Overview
59
POST Beep Codes
60
POST Error Codes
60
Troubleshooting Tables
71
CD or DVD Drive Problems
71
General Problems
72
Hard Disk Drive Problems
73
Intermittent Problems
73
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
74
Memory Problems
75
Microprocessor Problems
76
Monitor or Video Problems
77
Optional-Device Problems
79
Power Problems
80
Serial Port Problems
81
Serverguide Problems
81
Software Problems
82
Universal Serial Bus Device Problems
82
System-Board Error Leds and Light Path Button
83
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
85
Before You Call
85
Using the Documentation
85
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
86
Software Service and Support
86
Hardware Service and Support
86
IBM Taiwan Product Service
86
Appendix B. Notices
87
Trademarks
87
Important Notes
88
Product Recycling and Disposal
89
Battery Return Program
90
Electronic Emission Notices
91
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
91
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
91
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
91
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
91
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
91
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
92
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
92
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
92
Index
93
IBM x3455 - System - 7984 Specifications (2 pages)
Brochure
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.05 MB
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