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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ® ® Netfinity 6000R Installation Guide SC09-N820-30...
  • Page 3 ® ® Netfinity 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 © COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2000. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Notices used in this book ......3 IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Major components of the Netfinity 6000R server..4 Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 –...
  • Page 6 IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information. Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen. Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu należy przeczytać broszurę Informacje Dotyczące Bezpieczeństwa. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 8 Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 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. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 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 11 Statement 4 ≥ 18 kg (37 lbs) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
  • Page 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1.Introduction

    Also included is an IBM Netfinity Documentation CD that provides detailed information about this server. Your server comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM Server Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date...

  • Page 14: Specifications And Features

    • Maximum: Three • Input kilovolt-amperes • Compatible with SVGA and (kVA) approximately: Redundant cooling: — Minimum: 0.08kVA • 8 MB video memory Six hot-swap fans — Maximum: 0.52 kVA Table 1. Features and Specifications IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Notices Used In This Book

    Notices used in this book This information product contains notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution and Danger notices also appear in the multilingual safety booklet that came with your Netfinity product. Each notice is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the safety booklet.

  • Page 16: Major Components Of The Netfinity 6000R Server

    Major components of the Netfinity 6000R server The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap or hot- plug components. This means that you can install or remove the components while the system is running, provided that your system is configured to support this function.
  • Page 17 Dual inline memory module (DIMM) Terminator card Memory board Microprocessor Netfinity advanced system management Hot-swap fans interconnect board System board Hot-swap drive tray assembly Hot-swap fans Filler panel for hot-swap drive tray Filler panel for power supply bay Diagnostics panel Power supply Chapter 1.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2.Installing Options

    This chapter provides the basic information needed to install options in your server. This section is for all users, but is written with the experienced user in mind. If you need more detailed installation information, see the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD.

  • Page 20: Installing Adapters

    66 MHz (J53) PCI slot 5 64-bit 33 MHz (J54) PCI slot 6 64-bit 33 MHz (J55) PCI slot PCI hot-plug attention lights switch card (J1) PCI slot PCI slot 1 power-on light 32-bit 33 MHz (J50) IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 For details on handling these devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http://www.ibm.com/ To install an adapter: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v.
  • Page 22 The following illustration shows the rerouting of the SCSI cable, if you install an IBM ServeRAID® adapter. Plastic dividers ServeRAID adapter SCSI connector Fan assembly (J38) release latch To cable an IBM ServeRAID adapter: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v.
  • Page 23 6. The following illustration shows how you route the SCSI cable to the ServeRAID adapter. Attention: When you route the SCSI cable, observe the following: • Do not block the ventilated space in front of the fan assembly. • Do not place the SCSI cable fold on top of the fan assembly. •...

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Options

    Therefore, after installing or removing a DIMM, you must save the new configuration information using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Publications CD for more information. • Install the DIMMs as shown in Table 2.
  • Page 25 For details on handling these devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http://www.ibm.com/ To install a memory module: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v.

  • Page 26: Installing A Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay

    10 minutes without either a drive or filler panel installed for each bay. 1. Remove the filler panel. 2. Place the drive handle in the open position and slide the drive into the bay. 3. Close the drive handle. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing A Microprocessor

    Installing a microprocessor Your server comes standard with one microprocessor installed in microprocessor connector J34 (slot 1) on the system board, and a terminator card in microprocessor slot 4. The microprocessor in slot 1 is the startup (boot) microprocessor. If more than one microprocessor is installed, the highest numbered microprocessor is the microprocessor from which the server will start.
  • Page 28 4. If you are installing a microprocessor in slot 4, remove the terminator card from the connector. 5. Install the microprocessor. 6. Install the top cover. 7. Cable the server and connect all power cords. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Installing a hot-swap power supply If you install or remove a power supply, observe the following precautions: 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.
  • Page 30 5. Plug the power cord into the corresponding outlet on the rear of the server; then, into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 6. Verify that the DC Power light and the AC Power light on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating properly. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Statement 6 CAUTION: If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to an easily accessible power source Chapter 2. Installing options...

  • Page 32: Cabling The Server

    Interconnect port A Advanced System Management Interconnect port B Management port C Video USB 1 Mouse Serial B Ethernet USB 2 Keyboard Serial A Parallel Refer to the following illustration for an example of cable routing. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3.Starting The Server

    Hard-disk drive status light: Each hot-swap drive has a hard-disk drive status light. When this amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, when the light flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt.
  • Page 34 You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off all power to the server. Note: Wait about 15 seconds after disconnecting the power cords for your system to stop running. Watch for the system-power light on the information panel to stop blinking. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Information Led Panel

    System error light: This amber light is on when a system error occurs. A light on the diagnostics LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error. (For more information, see the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD.) Chapter 3. Starting the server...
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  • Page 37: 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 Netfinity server. Use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your network operating system installation.

  • Page 38: After Installing The Nos

    Advanced System Management Interconnect connection), even if the server is powered down or the operating system has locked up. Your server comes with the IBM Netfinity Manager™ program and Client Services for Netfinity Manager version 5.2 Some versions of the ServerGuide package contain the IBM Netfinity Manager software.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5.Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, refer to the " Solving problems" section on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD and the "Support for Netfinity Servers" flowchart in the front of this booklet.

  • Page 40: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: See the "Solving problems" section of the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 POST message Failing device or problem Suggested action found L1 cache of a microprocessor Check the installation of your microprocessors. Change in device configuration Verify that your optional devices are turned on and installed correctly. Time of day has not been set Set the correct date and time.

  • Page 42: Serverguide Startup Problems

    Be sure you have the Adobe reader installed (available from the publications TechConnect CD). from TechConnect CD, or text is unreadable. Diskette Factory Suggested action Get "time out" or Be sure you have access to the Internet through FTP directly. "Unknown host" errors IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. Refer to the "Solving problems" section of the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity 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 44 If the above items are correct, run the memory-diagnostic program. The system might have detected a bad memory module and automatically reallocated memory to enable you to continue to operate. If the memory tests fail, call for service or replace the failing DIMM. IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 Option problems Suggested action An IBM option that was just Verify that: installed does not work. 1. The server supports the option. Refer to the "Support for Netfinity Servers" flowchart for information about obtaining ServerProven™ compatibility information from the World Wide Web.
  • Page 46 IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices

    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 48 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 49 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 50: Ibm Statement Of Warranty Worldwide Except

    IBM in this Statement of 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 51 WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or IBM. You may be required to present proof of purchase. IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications.

  • Page 52: Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

    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. Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason.
  • Page 53 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, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 54 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. 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.
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57: Year 2000 Readiness And Instructions

    This IBM PC product cannot prevent errors that might occur if software you use or exchange data with is not ready for the Year 2000. IBM software that comes with this product is Year 2000 Ready. However, software from other companies might come with this IBM PC product.

  • Page 58: Important Notes

    IBM. 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 59: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 60: Taiwan Electrical Emission 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 61 IBM power cord part Used in these countries and regions number 13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa 13F9979 Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Czech Republic, Egypt,...
  • Page 62 IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index acoustical noise emissions important notes safety information adapter information light electrical viii installing laser products specifications lifting server safety requirements electronic emission Class A no- LEDs tice front of server FCC Class A notice beep codes hard disk drive SCSISelect Utility program ServeRAID Configuration program ServerGuide...
  • Page 64 IBM® Netfinity® 6000R Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 Part Number: 09N8203 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10& recovered post-consumer fiber. SC09-N820-30 *07SC09N82030*...

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