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  • Page 1 ERserver xSeries 440 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ERserver xSeries 440 User’s Guide SC59-P678-60...
  • Page 4 “Warranty information” on page 49 and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 61. Fourth Edition (November 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. 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

    Safety ............. v Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440 ......1 Related publications .
  • Page 6 Purchasing additional services: ........51 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .

  • 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. 2002...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 9 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 10 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 11 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 12 xSeries 440:User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introducing The Ibm Xseries 440

    X-Architecture features. For more information about Enterprise X-Architecture features, refer to “What your IBM xSeries 440 offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 7.

  • Page 14: Related Publications

    • Troubleshooting Guide This publication is provided in PDF format on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains the information needed to help you solve the problem yourself, or provide helpful information to a service technician.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    • Keyboard port enclosure • SCSI port • Mouse port • Symmetrical multiprocessor (SMP) Expansion Ports (up to six ports depending on your configuration) • Two remote I/O expansion enclosure (RXE) Expansion Ports Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440...

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statement in the safety book.

  • Page 17: What Your Ibm Xseries 440 Offers

    Your server includes: • IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Enterprise X-Architecture is an IBM design blueprint that takes full advantage of existing IBM technologies to build the most powerful, scalable, and reliable Intel processor-based servers. For more information about IBM Enterprise X- Architecture, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html...
  • Page 18 ® Ethernet local area network (LAN). This controller supports Wake on LAN technology. IBM ServerGuide CD ™ The ServerGuide CD that is included with your server provides programs to help you set up your server and install the network operating system (NOS).

  • Page 19: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    • Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring • System error logging • Vital product data (VPD) (includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote viewing) • Wake on LAN capability Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440...

  • Page 20: Server Controls And Indicators

    Server controls and indicators The following section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and rear of your server. Front view Hard disk drive activity light (green) Hard disk drive error light (amber) Power-on light Power button Reset button USB port Power supply latch...
  • Page 21 (POST). You might need to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. Power button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440...

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Rear view RXE Expansion Port (B) System power System power Auxiliary pointing connector (2) connector (1) device connector Keyboard port Remote Supervisor Adapter ports Ethernet activity light Ethernet SMP Expansion Port 1 link light SMP Expansion Port 2 Gigabit Ethernet SMP Expansion Port 3 port SCSI port...
  • Page 23 SMP Expansion port 3: This port is intended for future use. SMP Expansion port 2: This port is used to interconnect two SMP Expansion Modules together. SMP Expansion port 1: This port is used to interconnect two SMP Expansion Modules together. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440...

  • Page 24: Turning On The Server

    Turning on the server You can turn on the server in any of the following ways: • If the power cords are connected to a power source, you can press the power- control button on the front of the server. Notes: 1.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Server

    4. Disconnect the server from the power source. Note: After disconnecting all the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on LED on the front of the server to stop flashing. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 440...

  • Page 26: Standby Mode

    Standby mode Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server is connected to an ac power source but the server operating system is not running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor. In Standby mode, the server can respond to service processor requests, such as a remote request to turn on the server.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

    ServerGuide CD The ServerGuide CD includes software setup and installation tools that are specifically designed for IBM xSeries 440 servers. If you did not purchase a preconfigured server, you can use this CD during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and to simplify your operating system installation.

  • Page 28: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, you can select settings that you want to change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to the following illustration. IBM Setup - c Copyright IBM Corporation 2002 Configuration/Setup Utility • System Summary •...
  • Page 29 Descriptions of the choices that are available from the main menu are as follows: • System Summary Select this choice to display configuration information. This includes the type and speed of the microprocessor and the amount of memory that is installed. Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen.
  • Page 30 • Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options. Start options take effect when you start your server. You can also specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number lock on or off. Note: If you installed a USB keyboard, you might need to use the Configuration/Setup utility to Enable keyboardless operation and prevent the POST error message 301 from being displayed during startup.

  • Page 31: Using Passwords

    • Remove the battery and then reinstall the battery (see "Replacing the battery" in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for more information). • Move the jumper on J20 to positions 2 and 3; then, restart the server. This will remove the power-on password.

  • Page 32: Administrator Password

    Notes: 1. Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this book are reserved. Administrator password: Select this choice to set an administrator password.

  • Page 33: Starting The Scsiselect Utility Program

    Starting the SCSISelect utility program Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program: 1. Turn on the server. ™ 2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect Utility! >>> prompt appears, press Ctrl+A. 3. When the message Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI disk utility? appears, make your selection and press Enter.

  • Page 34: Using The Serveraid Configuration Program

    Using the ServeRAID configuration program See the documentation provided with your ServeRAID adapter or, if you are installing an IBM ServeRAID adapter, refer to the IBM User’s Reference for the ServeRAID-4 Ultra160 SCSI controller. The IBM ServeRAID User’s Reference provides information for configuring an IBM ServeRAID controller, installing devices, and installing and using the ServeRAID utility programs and the IBM ServeRAID cluster solution.

  • Page 35: Features At A Glance

    Includes an online README file with links to tips for the hardware and NOS • installation. Notes: 1. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. Not all features are supported on all models. 2. Installation requires the NOS CD. Chapter 2. Configuring your server...

  • Page 36: Setup And Configuration Overview

    When you use the Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program checks the system BIOS code, Remote Supervisor Adapter, and other system hardware to determine whether system updates are available.

  • Page 37: System Partition

    System Partition The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive. The System Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as Remote Supervisor Adapter disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other programs. Note: Programs in the System Partition vary by server model, and not all server models run utility programs from the System Partition.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Or Updating Multiple Servers

    If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install the NOS, download the latest NOS installation instructions: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 2. From the Browse the support site menu, click Servers. 3. From the Family menu, click xSeries 440.

  • Page 39: Setup Requirements

    CD. • To configure the remote alert recipients for Director over LAN or Director over modem, the remote alert recipient must be an IBM Director-enabled server with UM Server Extensions. • If you want to use a Web browser to access the Remote Supervisor Adapter remotely, the supported Web browsers and browser requirements are: —...

  • Page 40: Using The Documentation

    Using the documentation The documentation for the Remote Supervisor Adapter includes the following publications on the IBM Documentation CD. IBM Eserver xSeries 440 User’s Guide (this document, specifically the topics in • this section, which assist you with the cabling and configuring).

  • Page 41: Cabling The Ethernet Lan Port

    Table 1. Cabling tasks to enable remote access to the Remote Supervisor Adapter User interface to Connection to Remote For the cabling procedure, Remote Supervisor Supervisor Adapter see: Adapter ASM Web interface using LAN using the Ethernet port “Cabling the Ethernet LAN the HTTP protocol port:”...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Adapter

    Note: For detailed information about using the ASM Web interface and the text- based user interface, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Table 2. Configuration tasks to enable remote access to the Remote Supervisor Adapter...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Ethernet Settings For Web-Based Remote Access

    Configuring the Ethernet settings for Web-based remote access: If you have an accessible, active, and configured dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network, the hostname, IP address, gateway address, subnet mask, and DNS server IP address are set automatically. You do not need to perform further configuration tasks to enable the Ethernet connection because the default value for the DHCP Setting field is Enabled.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Serial Port For Text-Based Remote Access

    For detailed information about the Ethernet settings, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. 6. Change the DHCP Setting field to Disabled. The default value is Enabled. 7. Press F6 to apply the change. 8. Press Esc. After the Warning window opens, press Enter to restart the Remote Supervisor Adapter.
  • Page 45 Note: The data bits value is preset to 8 and cannot be changed. For detailed information about the serial port and modem settings, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. 6. If you made changes to the serial port settings, press F6 to apply the change.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Point-To-Point Protocol

    Setting up point-to-point protocol: The Remote Supervisor Adapter serial port supports point-to-point protocol (PPP). PPP enables TCP/IP communication over the serial port, which enables Web-based management and TELNET sessions over a modem. To set up PPP, complete the following steps. If you completed the procedure for configuring the serial port and the Configuration Settings window is open, go to step 4.

  • Page 47: Installing Advanced System Management Device Drivers

    System Management Driver hardware, exit the Hardware Wizard by selecting Cancel. ® 2. If IBM Netfinity Director, IBM Director, or UM Services is running on the server, stop the system-management application before proceeding. Chapter 2. Configuring your server...

  • Page 48: Installing Windows Nt Asm Device Drivers

    The normal (interactive) method for installing the ASM device drivers prompts you with instructions and waits for you to respond before continuing with the installation. Note: If IBM Netfinity Director, IBM Director, UM Services, or IBM Netfinity Manager is running on the server, stop the system-management application before proceeding.

  • Page 49: Using The Interactive Method

    9. Confirm your selection; then, exit the Configuration/Setup Utility. 10. Continue with “Completing the configuration:”. Completing the configuration: To complete the configuration of the Remote Supervisor Adapter, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. The tasks include the following: •...

  • Page 50: Using The Asm Interconnect Network

    ASM interconnect network, Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration is now complete. To start managing the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Using the ASM interconnect network This section explains how to configure and connect the server to function within an ASM interconnect network.

  • Page 51: Forwarding Alerts

    To connect the servers, note the following setup and configuration considerations: • Make sure that the ASM interconnect network is set up as a bus, not as a ring. You must connect the servers to the ASM interconnect network in a series, with terminated beginning and end points.

  • Page 52: Cabling For The Asm Interconnect Network

    Depending upon the servers you have, you might need additional ASM Interconnect modules or Category 5 or Category 3 Ethernet cables. The following table lists some IBM Netfinity and IBM xSeries products, and indicates whether you need to use an ASM Interconnect module to set up the ASM interconnect network.
  • Page 53 2. Connect one or two Category 3 or Category 5 Ethernet cables to the other end of the ASM Interconnect module. 3. Continue with “ASM interconnect network configuration examples:” on page 42. Chapter 2. Configuring your server...

  • Page 54: Asm Interconnect Network Configuration Examples

    ASM interconnect network configuration examples: The illustrations in this section show sample ASM interconnect network configurations. The following illustration shows an Ethernet cable connecting the remote administrator system to the Remote Supervisor Adapter that is installed in an xSeries 440. Server 1 uses the LAN connection to forward system-management data generated by the other xSeries 440s in the ASM interconnect network bus to the remote system- management administrator.
  • Page 55 The following illustration shows a modem connected to the serial port of the Remote Supervisor Adapter in the xSeries 440 on the left, a modem connected to the serial port of the Remote Supervisor Adapter in the xSeries 440 on the right, and a modem connected to the remote administrator system.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    LANs, which provide higher performance, security, and throughput for your server. These modes apply to the integrated Ethernet controller and to the controllers on supported Ethernet adapters, such as the IBM 10/100/1000 ™ Ethernet Adapter or the IBM 10/100/1000 EtherJet PCI family of adapters.

  • Page 57: Priority Packet Mode

    VLANs offer you the ability to group users and devices together into logical workgroups. This can simplify network administration when connecting clients to servers that are geographically dispersed across a building, campus, or enterprise network. Typically, VLANs are configured at the switch and any computer can be a member of one VLAN per installed network adapter.

  • Page 58: Ethernet Port Connector

    Ethernet port connector The following illustration shows the pin-number assignments for the RJ-45 connector. These assignments apply to both 10BASE-T and 100/1000BASE-TX devices. Link LED Activity LED (green) (green) xSeries 440:User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3. 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 xSeries or ®...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Appendix A. 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 62: 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 63: Purchasing Additional Services

    Purchasing additional services: During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs; network setup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; and custom installations. Service availability and service name might vary by country or region.

  • Page 64: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Machine. Nothing in this Statement of Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
  • Page 65 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 66: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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 67 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBM's liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 68 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, the...
  • Page 69 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 70 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: as to any other actual direct damages, IBM's liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”...
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 xSeries 440:User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: 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.

  • Page 74: Trademarks

    Lotus, Lotus Notes, SmartSuite, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Action Media, LANDesk, MMX, Pentium, and ProShare are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 75: Important Notes

    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 76: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. 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.

  • Page 77: 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 78 IBM power cord part Used in these countries and regions number 14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland 14F0069 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, Somalia 14F0087 Israel 1838574 Thailand 6952301 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El...

  • Page 79: Index

    19 connectors Ethernet 46 controller Ethernet 44 creating VLAN 45 heat output 3 host adapter SCSI ID 21 SCSI termination 21 host adapter settings, configure 21 device drivers, ASM installing Windows 2000 35 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 80 Ethernet 46 power supply specifications 3 power cords 65 integrated functions 3 power-control button shield 12 power-on password 19 priority packet mode 45 product jumper data 17 power-on password override 19 remote access LAN, connecting 28 enabling 30 LEDs remote control password, configuring 37 front view 8 Remote Supervisor Adapter rear view 10...
  • Page 81 start options 18 starting the server 12 startup sequence 18 system management 5 security 17 summary 17 teaming options 44 TELNET 34 temperature air 3 trademarks 62 traffic class expediting 45 turning on the server 12 United States electronic emission Class A notice 63 United States FCC Class A notice 63 utility Configuration/Setup 16...
  • Page 82 xSeries 440:User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 IBM@ Part Number: 59P6786 SC59-P678-60 *07SC59P67860*...

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