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IBM eserver xSeries 220 Type 8648 Installation Manual

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xSeries 220
Type 8646

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.
Installation Guide
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information
about your server, view the
User's Reference
on the
Documentation CD.
You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
®
Your server
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
and profile your server.
Install options:
• Drives
• Microprocessors
• Adapters
• Memory
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
No
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Use ServerGuide™
to set up and
configure hardware
No
Did configuration
complete?
Yes
Use
No
ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Yes
Use ServerGuide to
install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
flow chart to register
Go to the Server Support
flow chart
Go to the Web for instructions,
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    You can also find the most ServerGuide to Go to the Web for instructions, current information about your install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support server on the IBM Web site at: system? http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Use ServerGuide to install applications, such as IBM systems management software...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Register and profile your server properly? After you register and profile, you will be able to: • Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant • Participate in the IBM discussion forum • Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products...
  • Page 3 xSeries 220 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 “Warranty information,” on page 51 and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 61. Second Edition (October 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. 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

    Getting information, help, and service ....... . . 47 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 6 Calling for service..........52 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. 2001...
  • 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, main- tenance, 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 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • 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 11 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (39.7 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
  • Page 12 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 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    1.X-Architecture is an IBM design blueprint that takes full advantage of existing IBM technologies to build the most powerful and reliable Intel processor-based servers. For more information about IBM X-Architecture, refer to the following World Wide Web address: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/index.html.

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Table 1 provides a summary of the features and specifications for your server. Microprocessor: Video: Environment: ® ® • Intel Pentium • S3 video controller (integrated • Air temperature: ™ microprocessor with MMX on system board) — Server on: 10° to 35° C (50.0° technology and SIMD extensions •...

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

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

  • Page 16: Major Components Of The Xseries 220 Server

    Major components of the xSeries 220 server The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on. Notes: 1. You must turn off the server before touching these touch points. 2.

  • Page 17: System Board

    (J32) PCI 3 (J35) Note: If your server and operating system support system-management functions, and if the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in your server, the Remote Supervisor connector (J32) is dedicated for use by the Remote Supervisor Adapter.

  • Page 18: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

    The following illustration identifies system-board connectors for external devices. Keyboard/mouse Serial B Parallel Serial A Ethernet Video Note: For information on adding external small computer system interface (SCSI) devices to your server, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: System-Board Jumpers And Switches

    1 and 2 of J38. Changing the jumper position after system power-on is not permitted, it may cause unpredictable problems. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the flash read-only memory (ROM) page-swap jumper.
  • Page 20 Automatic Server restart (ASR) To enable Automatic Server restart, a special device driver must be loaded. This device driver enables the ASR watch-dog timer and then periodically resets it (within 5 minutes). If not reset, the ASR watch-dog timer will expire and start the system. The watch-dog timer will re-arm itself after reset.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    This chapter provides the basic information that is needed to install hardware options in your server. If you need more detailed installation information, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Before you begin Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information: •...

  • Page 22: Rotating The Stabilizing Feet

    Rotating the stabilizing feet The feet attached to the bottom cover rotate 90 degrees to provide additional stability for your server. Place the server in an upright position; then, rotate the feet a quarter turn away from the server. Carefully position the server on its feet. When you need to access the inside of the server to install options, you might find it easier to place the server on its side, so that the system board is facing you.

  • Page 23: Removing The Side Cover

    Removing the side cover The following information describes how to remove the side cover. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Cover-release latch Key lock To remove the left-side cover from the server, do the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Removing The Support-Bracket Assembly

    Removing the support-bracket assembly When working with some options such as hard disk drives and microprocessors, you must first remove the support-bracket assembly to access the location of the option. The support-bracket assembly consists of a support bracket, an air baffle, and a fan. To remove the support-bracket assembly, do the following: 1.

  • Page 25: Working With Adapters

    Working with adapters You can install up to five peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters in the PCI slots on the system board. Your server comes with an integrated video controller. When you install a video adapter, the server BIOS code automatically disables the integrated video controller. The following illustration shows the location of the PCI expansion slots.

  • Page 26: Installing An Adapter

    SCSI devices, and then PCI slots 3 through 5. • If you plan to use the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter function in the server, you must install the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in PCI slot 2. Only PCI slot 2 supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter.
  • Page 27 6. Remove the rear adapter retaining bracket from the server. If you are installing a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support bracket to the open (unlocked) position. 7. Remove the expansion-slot cover. Store it in a safe place for future use. Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.

  • Page 28: Installing Memory Modules

    Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information.
  • Page 29 DIMM 1 DIMM connector 1 DIMM 2 DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 3 DIMM connector 4 Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 3. To install a DIMM, do the following: 1.
  • Page 30 6. Install the DIMM: a. Open the retaining clips on the connector. DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1 b. Turn the DIMM so that the pins align correctly with the connector. c. Insert the DIMM into the connector by pressing on one edge of the DIMM and then on the other edge of the DIMM.

  • Page 31: Internal Drive Bays

    Internal drive bays Internal drives are installed in bays. The bays of the xSeries 220 server are in the front of the server, as shown in the following illustration. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3...

  • Page 32: Preinstallation Steps (All Bays)

    • Bay 2 comes without a device installed. This bay is for a 5.25-inch, half-high, removable-media drive, such as a tape backup drive. • Bay 4 is for a 3.5-inch, slim, removable-media drive or SCSI hard disk drive. Note: The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are both protected by having bays 1 through 4 covered or occupied.
  • Page 33 To install a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4, do the following: 1. Read the information in “Preinstallation steps (all bays)” on page 20. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices, and disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover”...

  • Page 34: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    12. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 29 for details). Installing a hard disk drive Refer to the following sections to install a hard disk drive. Attention: •...

  • Page 35: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive In Bay 5, 6, Or 7

    2. Turn off the server and all attached devices, and disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables and remove the cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 11 for details). 3. Carefully remove the support-bracket assembly from the server (see “Removing the support-bracket assembly”...
  • Page 36 The hot-swap bays are connected to a SCSI backplane. This backplane is the printed circuit board behind the bay. The backplane controls the SCSI IDs for the hot-swap drives. The following illustration shows the hot-swap-drive backplane component locations, as viewed from the front of the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
  • Page 37 Filler panel Drive tray assembly Drive tray handle (in open position) Attention: • When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling static- sensitive devices” on page 3. •...

  • Page 38: Installing A Microprocessor

    Microprocessor internal clock frequencies and external clock frequencies must be identical. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat for a list of microprocessors for use with your server. •...
  • Page 39 Microprocessor 2 connector Terminator card Microprocessor 2 Lever Microprocessor orientation indicator Attention: To avoid bending the pins, do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the connector. 6. Press the release lever down to lock the microprocessor into place. 7.
  • Page 40 VRM from the appropriate VRM connector. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details. 10. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the support-bracket assembly.

  • Page 41: Installing The Cover

    Installing the cover The following information describes the cover installation procedure. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Cover-release latch Key lock Note: If you removed the support-bracket assembly after you removed the cover, reinstall it before you install the cover. To install the server left-side cover: 1.

  • Page 42: Cabling The Server

    Cabling the server When you cable the server, ensure that you route the power, keyboard, and mouse cables through the two plastic cable ties on the rear of the server. Route the power cable through the upper cable tie; route the keyboard and mouse cables through the lower cable tie.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, And Indicators

    — The Wake on LAN feature is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. • If the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the Remote Supervisor Adapter can turn on the server. • The server provides Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic that supports restarting the system when there is an operating system hang.

  • Page 44: Turning Off The Server

    Turning off the server Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the power source. 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.

  • Page 45: Server Controls And Indicators

    Server controls and indicators The following illustrations show the controls and indicators on the front of the server. Ethernet speed 100 Mbps Cover-release latch CD-ROM eject button CD-ROM drive activity light Diskette-eject button Diskette drive activity light SCSI activity light Power-on light Power-control...
  • Page 46 Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed information on using the Diagnostic LEDs. Ethernet transmit/receive activity: When this light is on, there is activity between the server and the network.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring your server The ServerGuide™ CDs provide software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your network operating system (NOS) installation.

  • Page 48: Starting The Utility Programs

    This section provides the instructions for starting the utility programs. For more detailed information about these utility programs, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Configuration/Setup is a menu-driven utility that is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server.

  • Page 49: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program The PXE boot agent is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that comes with your server. Depending on your server model, you can: • Select whether to display the setup prompt • Set menu wait time •...
  • Page 50 xSeries 220: Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the "Server Support" flowchart in the front of this booklet for additional information.

  • Page 52: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    You can use the following beep code descriptions to help identify and resolve problems that are detected during startup. Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the POST beep codes.

  • Page 53: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error messages. Table 5. Abbreviated list of POST error messages.

  • Page 54: Serverguide Problems

    ServerGuide problems Look for the symptom in the left column of the chart. Probable solutions to the problem are in the right column. Table 6. Setup and Installation CD. Symptom Suggested action Setup and Installation CD will • Ensure that the system is a supported server with a not start.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. 2. If you cannot find the problem in the troubleshooting charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
  • Page 56 You installed the necessary device drivers for the applications. blank when you start some application programs. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, refer to the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing instructions.
  • Page 57 To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, be sure the distance between monitors and diskette drives is at least 76 mm (3 in.). Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the 9521 and 9527 monitors.
  • Page 58 If the items above are correct and the problem remains, contact your place of purchase. System Error LED When the system error light is lit, see the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information on what action you should take. Light is lit.

  • Page 59: Getting Information, Help, And Service

    (LANs). You can call the IBM Automated Fax System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Follow the recorded instructions, and the requested information will be sent to your fax machine.
  • Page 60 In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Note: Response times vary; may exclude some holidays. In addition, you are eligible for IBM Start Up Support for 90 days after installation. This service provides assistance for: •...
  • Page 61 If you travel with your server product or relocate it to a country where your server machine type is sold and serviced by IBM or by IBM resellers who are authorized to perform warranty service, International Warranty Service is available for your server product.
  • Page 62 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 63: Appendix A. Warranty Information

    A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period 2.

  • Page 64: Before You Call For Service

    Installation and configuration of machine code or licensed internal code that is designated as customer installable. If you do not register your server with IBM, you might be required to present proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. Before you call for service...

  • Page 65: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 66 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 67: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and...
  • Page 71 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 72 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 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

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Alert on LAN ServeRAID EtherJet ServerGuide e-business logo ServerProven HelpCenter TechConnect HelpWare Tivoli Update Connector Light Path Diagnostics Wake on LAN NetView X-Architecture Predictive Failure Analysis...

  • Page 75: Electronic Emission Notices

    Unless otherwise stated, 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: Australia And New Zealand Class A 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: Power Cords

    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. IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 78 IBM power cord part Used in these countries and regions number 6952301 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua,...

  • Page 79: Index

    Class A electronic emission notice 63 location 19 components specifications 2 location of 4 type 19 major 4 expansion slot cover 15 configuration, cabling for hardware 30 expansion slots Configuration/Setup Utility 36 location 13 description 35 specifications 2 configuring © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 80 type 13 external cabling 30 port connectors 6 keyboard, problem 43, 44 fan sink LEDs installing 27 CD-ROM drive activity 33 removing 28 diskette drive activity 33 FCC Class A notice 63 front of server 33 features 2 hard disk drive activity 23, 33 feet hard disk drive status 23 rotatiing 10...
  • Page 81 option, problem 45 description 35 optional system-management adapter 14 serial port, problem 46 ServeRAID adapter 15 ServeRAID programs 35 ServerGuide CDs 35, 37 error symptoms 42 service summary 47 adapters 13 shield, power-control button 31 bus A 13 shutting down the server 32 bus B 13 side cover expansion slots 13...
  • Page 82 video controller disabling 13 specifications 2 voltage regulator module installing 26, 28 removing 28 VRM See voltage regulator module 26, 28 weight 2 width 2 xSeries 220: Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 Part Number: 33P2492 Printed in the United States of America 33P2492...

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