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IBM eServer 342 xSeries Installation Manual

IBM eServer 342 xSeries Installation Manual

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xSeries 342

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
This server
Installation Guide
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
Install options:
• Drives
• Microprocessors
®
• Adapters
• Memory
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
Did the server
start correctly?
Use ServerGuide™
to setup and
configure hardware
Did configuration
complete?
Use
ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Use ServerGuide to
install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
flow chart to register
and profile your server.
No
Yes
Go to the Server Support
No
Yes
No
Go to the Web for Instructions,
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Documentation CD. You can also find the most Did configuration complete? current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support ServerGuide to Go to the Web for Instructions, install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? Use ServerGuide to...

  • 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 IBM xSeries 342 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix A, “Product warranties and notices,” on page 41. First Edition (June 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

    IBM Statement of Limited Warranty ........
  • Page 6 Index ............55 IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • 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. IBM xSeries 342: 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. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • 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 Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Also included is an IBM xSeries Documentation CD that provides detailed information about your server. Your server comes with a three-year limited warranty and 90-Day IBM Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date...

  • Page 14: Specifications And Features

    Compatible with SVGA and VGA approximately: • 8 MB video memory — Minimum: 0.08 kVA (0.076 Table 1. Features and Specifications. *KB equals approximately 1000 bytes. MB equals approximately 1000000 bytes. GB equals approximately 1000000000 bytes. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • 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 statements in the safety book.

  • Page 16: Major Components Of The Xseries 342 Server

    Hot-swap fan Air baffle Memory module Fan sink Microprocessor Filler panel for drive bay Terminator card System board Hot-swap hard disk drive Hot-swap power supply Filler panel for device bay Filler panel for power supply bay IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • 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 for options such as tape drives or the 3-pack hard disk drive expansion kits, refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 18: Removing The Cover And Bezel

    To remove the bezel: 1. Press in on the top sides of the bezel, and rotate the bezel away from the server front. 2. Store the bezel in a safe place. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Working With Adapters

    Working with adapters t e r s W o r k i n g w i t h a d a p You can install up to five peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters in the expansion connectors, called slots, on the system board. Your server comes with an integrated video controller, which is not removable.

  • Page 20: Installing An Adapter

    Refer to the following illustration to install an adapter. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Adapter Expansion-slot cover To install an adapter: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v. 2. Turn off the server. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 3. Remove the cover. 4. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter. 5. Remove the expansion-slot cover. 6. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface. 7. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer. 8.
  • Page 22 The following illustration shows SCSI connector A, into which you plug the SCSI cable. SCSI A connector (J24) IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing A Hot-Swap Drive

    Installing a hot-swap drive The hot-swap drive bays support hot-swap drives only. Refer to the following illustration to install a hot-swap drive. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel To install a drive in a hot-swap drive bay: Attention: •...
  • Page 24 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. 3. Remove the fan 3 assembly. Fan 3 Air baffle 4. Remove the air baffle. 5. Remove the terminator card from the microprocessor connector. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Fan sink Terminator card (Remove thermal tape liner on installation) VRM 2 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 location VRM 1 VRM connector 6. Store the terminator card in a safe place in the static-protective package. 7. Install the microprocessor. 8. Install the voltage regulator module (VRM) included in the microprocessor kit. Attention: When installing or replacing a VRM, use only a VRM specified for use with the xSeries 342 server.
  • Page 26 14. Reinstall the air baffle and the fan assembly. 15. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, install the cover and proceed to “Cabling the server” on page 19. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Installing a hot-swap power supply - s w a p p o w e r s u p p l I n s t a l l i n g a h o t Your server comes with one 270 Watt power supply. You can install an additional power supply.

  • Page 28: Installing Memory Modules

    2 in slots 2 and 3. Refer to the ServerProven list on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat for information about memory modules for use with your server. 3. Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the server.
  • Page 29 Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM connector 4 (J4) DIMM connector 3 (J3) DIMM connector 2 (J2) DIMM connector 1 (J1) To install a DIMM: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v. 2.
  • Page 30 5. Make sure the retaining clips are in the closed position. 6. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, install the cover and proceed to “Cabling the server” on page 19. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Cabling The Server

    Cabling the server Use the Rack Installation Instructions provided with your server to install the server in a rack. Then, use the illustrations in this section to cable the server and route the cables through the cable-management arm. The following illustration shows external connectors and cable routing for the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
  • Page 32 IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, And Indicators

    The Integrated System Management Processor can also turn on the server. • If ac power is present, the system is off and the Wake on LAN feature is enabled, the system can be turned on by a network wake-up from the onboard Intel Ethernet controller. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 34: Turning Off The Server

    If the system was turned on by the wake-up feature or Wake on LAN feature, you can turn it off by either a software runtime or by the fail-safe, power-down counter. • The Integrated System Management Processor can turn off the server. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators i c a t o r s C o n t r o l s a n d i n d The following illustration shows the controls and indicators on the front of your server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. System power light (green) Power-control-button shield (if installed) Power control button...

  • Page 36: Operator Information Panel

    Ethernet transmit/receive activity light: When this green light is on, there is transmit or receive activity to or from the server. This light stays on even if the server power is turned off. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Ethernet link status light: This green LED lights when there is an active connection on the Ethernet port during typical operation, when the system is powered off the LED remains green. Information light: This amber light is on when the information log contains information about certain conditions in your server that might affect performance.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

    The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically designed for IBM xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is up and running.

  • Page 40: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (Some Models)

    Starting the PXE boot agent utility program The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the PXE Boot Agent Utility and descriptions of the menu choices available. To start the PXE Boot Agent Utility program: 1. Turn on the server. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Using The Serverguide Cds

    Using the ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use software setup and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and Installation program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware.

  • Page 42: Using The System Updates And Applications Cd

    Be sure to take advantage of the additional software that is provided on the System Updates and Applications CD. Note: See the CD label for a current list of updates and applications to start the CD and view the online overview. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of your server. Note: Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the diag- nostic programs. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 44: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    POST does not support the optional video adapter. Replace the optional video adapter with one short that is supported by the server or use the integrated video controller. See the ServerProven list on the web at www.ibm.com/pc/compat. All other beep codes Verify that the system memory modules are installed correctly.

  • Page 45: Post Error Messages

    POST error messages The following tables provide information about the POST error messages that can appear during POST. Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error messages. POST message...

  • Page 46: Serverguide Startup Problems

    Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide setup and configuration program, and ensure that setup is complete. System Updates and Applications Suggested action Get "time out" or "Unknown host" Ensure that you have access to the Internet through FTP directly. errors IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Chart

    Reinstall the new software or new device. Notes: 1. Refer to the "Solving problems" section of 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.
  • Page 48 Microprocessor problems The startup (boot) microprocessor is not working properly. The server emits a Verify that the startup microprocessor is seated properly. If it is, call for service. continuous tone during POST. Table 4. Troubleshooting charts. IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Device Suggested action Monitor 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 Testing the monitor. instructions. If you still cannot find the problem, call for service.
  • Page 50 The printer does not work. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct port on the server. Note: Non-IBM printer cables might cause unpredictable problems. You have assigned the printer port correctly in your operating system or application program.
  • Page 51 Device Suggested action Serial port problems Verify that: Each port is assigned a unique address by the Configuration/Setup Utility program The number of serial ports and none of the serial ports are disabled. identified by the operating system is less than the Note: The management C connector is the same as a serial port connector, but it number of serial ports is used only by the Integrated System Management Processor, and is not...
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  • Page 53: Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices

    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 54 WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller. If you do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase.
  • Page 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.

  • Page 61: Notices

    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 62: Edition Notice

    IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Edition notice © COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2001. 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Index

    2 hot-swap 11 supported 16 messages POST 33 microprocessor installing 11 electrical input 2 specifications 2 electronic emission Class A notice 51 environment 2 error messages. See messages Ethernet transmit/receive activity light 24 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 68 Class A notice 51 FCC Class A notice 51 SCSI hard disk drive activity light 24 SCSISelect Utility 27 SCSISelect utility program starting 28 ServeRAID adapter cable 9 IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 Part Number: 24P2880 Printed in the United States of America 24P288...

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