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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ® ® Netfinity 3500 M20 Installation Guide SC19-K077-90...
  • Page 3 ® ® Netfinity 3500 M20 Installation Guide SC19-K077-90...
  • 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 Major components of the Netfinity 3500 M20 server. . . 4 Warranty Statements .
  • Page 6 IBM Netfinity 3500 M20 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® 3500 M20 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. 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.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1.Introduction

    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 information about your Netfinity 3500 M20 model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/netfinity/...

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    — Minimum: 200 V ac • Sound power, operating: — Maximum: 240 V ac 6.1 bel maximum • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: — Minimum: 0.08 kVA — Maximum: 0.52 kVA Table 1. Features and Specifications IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 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 3500 M20 Server

    Major components of the Netfinity 3500 M20 server The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Terminator card Microprocessor Air baffle Filler panel Support bracket...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2.Installing Options

    This section is for all users, but is written with the experienced user in mind. If you need more detailed installation information, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD. Removing the support bracket When working with some options such as hard disk drives, microprocessors, and memory modules you must first remove the support bracket to access the location for the option.

  • Page 18: Working With Adapters

    • Your server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters. Because of this technique, you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts. IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing An Adapter

    To change the boot precedence for PCI devices, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and select Start Options from the main menu. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD for details on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  • Page 20 RAID adapter). 3 5 0 i t y t f i n SCSI connector 10. Replace the cover. 11. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the server. IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    1. Install additional DIMMs in the following order: DIMM connector 3, then 2, then 1. (See the following illustration for memory connector locations.) 2. Your Netfinity 3500 M20 server supports 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB DIMMs. Any of these DIMMs can be installed in any of the DIMM connectors. Your server supports a maximum of 2GB of system memory.

  • Page 22: Installing An Internal Drive

    Bay C is for a 3.5-inch slim-high removable-media drive or SCSI hard disk drive. Bay A 3 5 0 i t y t f i n Bay B Bay C Bay D Bay E Bay F Bay G IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing A Drive In Bay A, B, C, Or D

    2. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD for detailed instructions on installing these drives.

  • Page 24: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In Bay E, F, Or G

    To install a hard disk drive in bays E, F, or G: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and then remove the cover. 2. Remove the support bracket. 3. Remove the drive cage. IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing A Microprocessor

    Microprocessor internal clock frequencies and external clock frequencies must be identical. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/netfinity for a list of microprocessors for use with your server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
  • Page 26 Attention: Use of other VRMs might cause your server to overheat. 11. Replace the air baffle. 12. Replace the support bracket. 13. Replace the cover. 14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the server. IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Input/Output Connectors

    Input/output connectors Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) and the expansion slots on the rear of the server. Power cord connector Mouse Keyboard USB 1 USB 2 Serial A Parallel Serial B...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3.Starting The Server

    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 Power-on light on the operator information panel to stop blinking. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 30: Server Controls And Indicators

    Diskette eject button: Push this button to release a diskette from the drive. Diskette-drive light: When this light is on, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use. IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: 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 32: After Installing The Nos

    Netfinity Applications and view the online overview. Netfinity systems management solutions Your server comes with the following Netfinity systems management software products: 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 33: Chapter 5.Solving Problems

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

  • Page 34: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM Netfinity Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error messages.

  • Page 35: Serverguide Startup Problems

    Solving problems 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 36 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® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Chart

    Solving problems Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. See the "Solving Problems" section in 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.
  • Page 38 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® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Solving problems Option problems Suggested action An IBM option that was just Verify that: installed does not work. 1. The option is designed for the server. Refer to the "Support for Netfinity Servers" flowchart for information about obtaining ServerProven™ compatibility information from the World Wide Web.

  • Page 40: Solving Problems

    Solving problems IBM® Netfinity® 3500 M20 Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 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,...
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  • Page 57: Index

    Index notices acoustical noise emmisions important notes adapter installing options considerations internal drives, installing removable media drives, installing installing PCI bus, which Lights See LEDs logs safety information error book cabling event electrical connectors on back viii laser RAID adapter lifting CD-ROM drive safety requirements...
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  • Page 60 Part Number: 19K0779 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10& recovered post-consumer fiber. SC19-K077-90 *07SC19K07790*...

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