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Serial ports ........98 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States,...
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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® 7600 User’s Reference...
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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.
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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.
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Statement 4 ≥ 18 kg (37 lbs) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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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® 7600 User’s Reference...
Your IBM Netfinity 7600 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 information about your server model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/netfinity/...
— Maximum: 265 V ac assemblies • Input kilovolt-amperes Video: (kVA) approximately: • S3 video controller — Minimum: 0.08 kVA • Compatible with SVGA and — Maximum: 0.52 kVA • 4 MB video memory Table 1. Features and specifications IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Although many operating systems provide software fault tolerance through mirroring, IBM provides hardware fault tolerance through the redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller. The IBM ServeRAID™ controller is a standard feature. It provides three channels and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, and 5E.
The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that your server supports. • Menu-driven setup, system configuration, RAID configuration, and diagnostic programs • Power-on self-test (POST) • Integrated Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor • Predictive Failure Analysis™ alerts • Remote system problem-determination support IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
(one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the light flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive. 1.Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Netfinity 7600...
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Diskette drive in-use light: When this light is on, the diskette drive is being accessed. Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST). Power control button: Press this button to manually turn on or off the server. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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— You can press and hold the Power Control button for more than 4 seconds to cause an immediate shutdown of the server and place the server in standby mode. You can use this feature if the operating system stalls. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Netfinity 7600...
Event log. See “Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu” on page 14 for instructions on viewing the Event log. Ethernet transmit/receive activity light: When this green light is on, there is activity between the server and the network. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Ethernet-link status light: When this green light is on, there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. Ethernet speed 100 Mbps: When this green light is on, the Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps. When the light is off, the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Netfinity 7600...
• Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally. For more information about power cords, see “Power cords” on page 174. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically designed for IBM Netfinity 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.
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— System Card Data Select this choice to view vital product data (VPD) for some server components. • Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.
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— Core Chipset Control Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set. Attention: Do not make changes here unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. — Cache Control Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache.
– If the on-board SCSI controller is disabled and no other controller and mass storage device are installed, operating system startup cannot occur. – If the video controller is disabled and no video adapter is installed, the server will have no video capability. However, turning the server off and on three times without completing POST results in a default startup that enables video again.
Select this choice to set an administrator password. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords, and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Attention: If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. You must replace the processor board. The following table provides a summary of the password features. Type of password Results Power-on password • Enter the password to complete the system startup. •...
Ultra SCSI devices. – The transfer rate for Ultra-3 SCSI LVD devices is 160.0 – The transfer rate for Ultra-2 SCSI LVD devices is 80.0 – The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20.0 IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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— Advanced Configuration Options Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options. These options include enabling support for large hard disk drives and support for drives with UltraSCSI speeds. • SCSI Disk Utilities Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs that are assigned to each device or to format a SCSI device.
Chapter 4. Introducing ServerGuide The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use server software setup and installation tools, specifically designed for IBM Netfinity servers. The ServerGuide Netfinity Setup and Installation program detects the server model and hardware options installed and uses the information during setup to configure hardware. You can simplify Network operating system (NOS) installations because ServerGuide provides updated device drivers, and in some cases, installs them automatically.
Search function helps locate service is available; visit: run server-specific utility diskettes by title or programs after setup. www.ibm.com/pc/techconnect keywords. • Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
NOS. See the documentation that comes with the adapter. 2. Diagnostics for your server are either in Read-Only Memory (ROM), or on a separate diagnostics CD that comes with your server. Looking for a list of compatible adapters? Visit the IBM ServerProven Web site at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/compat System Partition S y s t e m P a r t i t i o n ServerGuide creates a system partition on the default drive.
ServerGuide to install your NOS, do the following: Download the latest NOS installation instructions and device drivers from the World Wide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 1. Select Servers. 2. From the Family field, select your server model. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Network operating system (NOS) installation 3. To download NOS installation instructions, click Software information. The information appears on the window. Additional programs included with ServerGuide As a convenience, ServerGuide comes with additional software to assist you with the server installation. NOS updates ServerGuide includes selected NOS updates that are provided by NOS software developers.
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Be sure you have the Adobe reader installed (available from the publications TechConnect CD). from TechConnect CD, or text is unreadable. Diskette Factory Action Get "time out" or Be sure you have access to the Internet through FTP directly. "Unknown host" errors IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Manager for Web, you can access your Netfinity Manager systems from anywhere in the world. Managing your IBM Netfinity server with Netfinity Manager The copy of Netfinity Manager that is included with ServerGuide entitles you to one Netfinity Manager installation. You are also entitled to additional installations of Client Services for Netfinity Manager.
• A LAN adapter card and one or more of the following communications protocols: — IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 version 1.2 or later (required for Netfinity Manager with Web Enhancement) — NetBIOS The Netfinity Manager NetBIOS requirements are three names, two Note: sessions, and nine network control blocks (NCBs).
Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98 system requirements The minimum system requirements for Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 are: • Microsoft Windows 95 or later • Approximately 17 MB–20 MB of hard disk space (space required depends on system configuration) •...
Type SCOS2 and then press Enter. The ServerGuide Netfinity Applications windows opens. c. Select IBM Netfinity Manager from the Available Applications selection list. Note: To install Client Services for Netfinity Manager, select Client Services for Netfinity Manager from the Available Applications list and then refer to the Client Services for Netfinity Manager User’s Guide for additional installation instructions.
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CD-ROM drive in the Command Line field and then click OK. The ServerGuide Netfinity Applications windows opens. d. Select IBM Netfinity Manager from the Available Applications selection list. Note: To install Client Services for Netfinity Manager, select Client...
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Click Advanced System Management Support to install the Advanced System Management service on this system. Use this service to monitor and manage IBM Advanced System Management processors and adapters. Important: If you install Advanced System Management support an enhanced version of the Serial Connection Control service, named Dynamic Connection Manager, will be installed instead of Serial Connection Control.
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• File Transfer • Power On Error Detect • Predictive Failure Analysis® (requires PFA-enabled hard disk drive) • Process Manager • RAID Manager (requires RAID adapter) • Remote Session • Remote System Manager • Remote Workstation Control • Screen View •...
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This name can be up to 32 characters long, and must be unique to the system. If this name is not unique, it can prevent remote Netfinity Manager users from using the Serial Connection Control service to access the system. c. Enable the Network Driver. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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8.24.67.32) to communicate with remote systems and will not attempt to resolve the numeric address into an alphanumeric, Domain Name Server (DNS) address (for example, your.system.ibm.com). Select this option if you are using Netfinity Manager is a WINS networking environment or if you are using TCP/IP in an environment that does not have a Domain Name Server.
Netfinity Manager, data can be exported from these Netfinity Manager services: • Alert Manager • Software Inventory • System Information Tool • System Profile • System Monitor Information on how to install and configure support for database export follows. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
• If support for DB2 database export is being installed, see “DB2 database support”. • If support for Lotus Notes database export is being installed, see “Lotus Notes database support” on page 43. • If support for ODBC database export is being installed, see “ODBC database support”...
1. Start a DB2 command window. Notes: a. If it is not already running, start the DB2 database manager. b. If you are not connected to the DB2 Netfinity database, connect to the database now. 2. Type the following command: IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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DB2 GRANT ON TABLE privilegecode tablename userid where • privilegecode is one of the following privilege codes: — ALL — ALL PRIVILEGES Note: Grants all the appropriate privileges, except CONTROL, on the database. — ALTER — CONTROL — DELETE — INDEX —...
3. Make the CD-ROM drive the active drive. Type E: and press Enter. 4. Type the following command at the OS/2 prompt: NETFINDB DELETE /DBNAME= databasename where databasename is the name of the database as specified during NETFINDB execution. 5. Press Enter. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
To configure Netfinity Manager to discontinue export data through ODBC for use on DB2, refer to “ODBC database support” on page 44. Lotus Notes database support To enable the Netfinity Manager to export system data to a Lotus Notes database, the following must be done: 1.
Netfinity Manager supports exporting data via ODBC for use on SQL or DB2 database systems. Note: ODBC database export is available only on systems that are running Netfinity Manager. System requirements The minimum requirements for Netfinity Manager ODBC database export are: • Windows NT IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
OS/2 — Microsoft SQL Server (using the Visigenic driver provided with Microsoft SQL Server) — IBM DB2 For detailed information about supported ODBC platforms, see Table 3 on page Note: The ODBC database name must not be longer than 8 characters.
Manager folder or Netfinity Manager program group. Double-click this icon to open the Netfinity Manager Database Administration window. 2. Select a DBMS. Click in the Select DBMS listing the name of the DBMS which Netfinity Manager will be using to export data. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
3. To create the Netfinity Manager table groups within the database, click Create and then click OK to open the Database Server window. The following table actions are also available: • Delete To remove the Netfinity Manager table groups from the database, click Delete and then click OK to open the Database Server window.
Windows 95 Windows Windows OS/2 Warp OS/2 Warp NT 3.51 NT 4.0 Connect IBM DB2 Version 2.1.2 IBM DB2 Universal Database ODBC - IBM DB2 Version Yes, DB2 Yes, DB2 Yes, DB2 Yes, DB2 Yes, DB2 2.1.2 Driver Driver Driver...
Notes: a. In your Netfinity Manager folder or program group is a document titled Read Me First, which contains information about Netfinity Manager that might not be covered in your documentation. b. The Netfinity Manager folder also contains the Network Driver Configuration object, which you can use to reconfigure your network protocols and system keywords, and the Netfinity Manager Database Tables object, which contains a handy online reference for all of the data tables in the...
4.0 or later) Brief descriptions of each of the Netfinity Manager services follow. Complete instructions on how to use each of these services can be found in the service-specific chapters of the Netfinity Manager User’s Guide. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Advanced System Management The Advanced System Management service provides extensive functionality available for your IBM PC Server Advanced System Management Adapter, Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter, or Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor. With the Advanced System Management service, you can configure system management events (such as POST, loader, and operating system time-outs or critical temperature, voltage, and tamper alerts).
(or remove) logical drives, perform data integrity tests, and many other RAID system tasks. This service is available for stand-alone use and network use by any system that has a supported RAID adapter. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Remote Session Use Remote Session to establish a fully active command session with any remote Netfinity Manager system. Remote System Manager Use Remote System Manager to access and manage any Netfinity Manager service on any Netfinity Manager system in the network. The Netfinity Manager system on the network is organized into easy-to-manage logical groups that can be updated automatically using the auto-discovery feature.
System Information Tool gathers information about almost any computer; however, the most detail is provided when this service is used with IBM computers. This service is available for both stand-alone and network use.
discovered, use Update Connector Manager to apply updates to your systems remotely. Updates can be applied to individual systems, or you can apply multiple updates to multiple systems, all from Netfinity Manager. You can also use Update Connector Manager to remove previously applied updates. Update Connector Manager also includes a scheduler that you can use to discover, apply, or remove updates automatically and periodically.
If the system has a CID-enabled (CID stands for customization, installation, and distribution) software distribution manager utility (such as LAN CID, included with IBM Network Transport Services/2), Netfinity Manager can be installed on systems within the network by using the Netfinity Manager installation program command line parameters and response file.
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For example, when creating a source directory to distribute Netfinity Manager Services for OS/2, copy all of the files from the OS2/SERVICES directory into the created directory. To create a source directory for a Netfinity Manager installation: 1. Create a new directory on your system. This new directory will serve as a source directory for the program files.
The second line is a list of the options in the third section that will be installed when this choice is selected for installation. For example: ;IBM SysMgt Install Script, Version 2 (Do not remove this comment line) Netfinity Manager Installation [Manager 16900] Advanced System Management Support [ServProc 450]...
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option file option file install command install command Option Name An identifying comment by the installation program. All options must have a different Option Name. This is used only for identification. Dll-entrypoint Used to determine whether an option is valid for a given target machine. In most cases, it should be the reserved string "NULL."...
Chapter 6. Installing options This chapter provides instructions to help you add options to your server. Major components of the Netfinity 7600 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.
Component locations This section provides illustrations of the I/O board, processor board, and memory board component locations. I/O board component locations The following illustration shows the location of the input/output connectors on the I/O board. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Power backplane Processor...
• Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. • For a list of supported options for the Netfinity 7600, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure: •...
When you handle Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive devices (ESD), take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http:\\www.ibm.com Safety information statements Before installing this product, read the Safety Information book.
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Перед установкой продукта прочтите брошюру по технике безопасности (Safety Information). Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si pre ítajte Informa nú brožúrku o bezpe nosti. Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! Removing the server top cover and bezel Review the information in“Before you begin” on page 68. Removing the top cover Note: The illustrations in this book might differ slightly from your hardware.
When you install a PCI video adapter, the server BIOS automatically disables the integrated video controller. Video adapters are supported in all six PCI slots. Note: IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
The following illustration shows the location of the 64-bit PCI expansion slots on the processor board. Note: The illustrations in this book might differ slightly from your hardware. Non-hot-plug PCI slots 1-2 (on PCI bus A) External Attention LEDs for hot-plug slots Hot-plug PCI slots 3-6 (on PCI bus B)
PCI slot.) Disabling the PCI slot turns off the power light for that PCI slot. Attention: Make sure the power light for the hot-plug PCI slot is off before you continue with the next step. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover: a. Rotate the adapter retention latch counterclockwise. b. Lift the tab covering the top of the expansion-slot cover and then remove the expansion-slot cover from the server. Store it in a safe place for future use. c.
• If you are installing a device with a 50-pin connector in one of the left front bays, you will need a 68-to-50-pin converter (option number 32G3925). IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
• Your server supports ten 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high or seven 1.6-inch (42 mm) half-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. • The hot-swap bays connect to a hard disk drive backplane. The backplane is a printed circuit board behind the bays. Some drives have a special interface called small computer system interface, or SCSI.
Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive. Also, check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any switches or jumpers on the drive. To install a removable-media drive in one of the left front bays: IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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For details on handling these devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http:\\www.ibm.com 1. Review the information in“Before you begin” on page 68. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices. Disconnect all external cables and remove the top cover.
DIMM memory is supported for the 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB (when available) DIMMs. • If you install 4 GB of memory, some of the memory is reserved for system resources. The amount reserved for system resources depends on the configuration of the server. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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• If you install 16 GB of memory, the Configuration/Setup Utility will display the memory that is usable by the network operating system. This amount of memory might differ from the amount of memory you have installed. • Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the server.
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5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the memory board. Determine the DIMM connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. (See the notes at the beginning of this procedure. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies must be identical. 3. To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Chapter 6. Installing options...
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The following illustration shows the microprocessor and VRM connectors. Note: The illustrations in this book might differ slightly from your hardware. Microprocessor 1 Connector (J2) VRM 1 Connector Microprocessor 2 Connector (J3) VRM 2 Connector Microprocessor 3 Connector (J4) VRM 3 Connector Reserved (J8 and J9) Microprocessor 4 Connector (J5)
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Carefully close the latches to seat the microprocessor in the connector. d. Store the terminator card in a safe place in the static-protective package that your new microprocessor comes in; you will need to install it again if you ever remove the microprocessor. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
7. Install the voltage regulator module (VRM). a. Center the VRM over the connector. Make sure that the VRM is oriented and aligned correctly. Note: If you remove the microprocessor later, remember to install the terminator card in the appropriate microprocessor connector and to remove the VRM for that microprocessor.
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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. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Replacing a hot-swap fan Refer to the following illustration to replace a hot-swap fan. Note: The illustrations in this book might differ slightly from your hardware. Hot-swap fan assembly 1 Latch Hot-swap fan Hot-swap fan assembly 2 assembly 3 Hot-swap fan assembly 4 To replace a hot-swap fan assembly: 1.
1. Insert the two tabs on the top of the media-bay bezel into the matching holes on the server chassis. 2. Push the bottom of the media-bay bezel toward the server until the two tabs at the bottom of the bezel snap into place. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Installing the top cover Top cover Captive screws To install the server top cover: 1. Before installing the cover, check that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
One auxiliary-device port (mouse) • One dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI port • Two serial ports • Two Universal Serial bus (USB) ports • One Ethernet port • Three communication ports dedicated to the Netfinity Advanced System Management processor IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Refer to the following illustration for the location of input and output connectors. Advanced Systems Management Interconnect knockout Parallel Serial A System management Ethernet Serial B ASM Interconnect USB1 port A USB2 ASM Interconnect port B Video Keyboard Ultra2 SCSI Mouse Parallel port Your server has one parallel port.
Video port Your server comes with an integrated super video graphics array (SVGA) video controller. This controller is not removable, but you can disable it by installing a PCI video adapter. Note: If you install a PCI video adapter, the server BIOS will automatically disable the integrated video controller.
Ultra2 SCSI ports Your server comes with an IBM ServeRAID controller. This controller provides three independent SCSI channels. A 16-bit (wide) LVD SCSI cable connects the hard disk drive backplane to one channel of the RAID controller. Two 68-pin SCSI connectors for two additional channels are on the rear of the server.
SCSI cabling requirements If you plan to attach external SCSI devices, you must order additional SCSI cables. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. For information about the maximum length of SCSI cable between the terminated ends of the cable, refer to the ANSI SCSI standards.
4. Select the serial port; then, use the arrow keys to advance through the settings available. 5. Select Save Settings; then, select Exit Setup to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Serial-port connectors The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the 9-pin, male D-shell serial-port connectors on the rear of your server. These pin-number assignments conform to the industry standard. Signal Signal Data carrier detect Data set ready Receive data Request to send Transmit data Clear to send...
ServerGuide CDs. Failover for redundant Ethernet The IBM Netfinity 10/100 Fault Tolerant Adapter is an optional redundant network interface card (NIC adapter) that you can install in your server. If you install this NIC adapter and connect it to the same logical LAN segment as the primary Ethernet controller, you can configure the server to support a failover function.
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Enter the brand type of Server, click on Downloadable files and look for Hot Plug. The IBM Netfinity Hot Plug PCI for Windows NT Server 4.0 package uses the Intel Desktop Management Interface (DMI) to control hot-plug support for the Ethernet controllers.
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Two options are available for recovering from a failover condition. The options are determined by the Enable for DMI / Hot Swap Support checkbox. If the IBM Netfinity Hot Plug PCI for Windows NT Server 4.0 package is installed, this checkbox will appear at the bottom of the Adapter Properties panel.
Enable for DMI / Hot Swap Support checkbox is checked, a DMI alert will also be generated. IntraNetWare: The IBM PCI Hot Plug System Bus Driver Diskette for Novell Netware V4.41, V4.42, and V5.0 is available for download from the IBM Web site at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support The failover function is now enabled.
Parallel Serial A System management Ethernet Serial B ASM Interconnect USB1 port A USB2 ASM Interconnect port B Video Keyboard Ultra2 SCSI Mouse Refer to the following illustration for an example of proper cable routing. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Installing the server in a rack Refer to the Rack Installation Instructions for rack installation and removal instructions. Chapter 6. Installing options...
After you register and profile your Netfinity products, you can diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant and you can participate in the IBM discussion forum. For more detailed information about registering and creating a customized profile for your IBM products, visit the following addresses on the Web: —...
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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...
POST When you turn on the server, it performs a series of tests to check the operation of server components and some of the options installed in the server. This series of tests is called the power-on self-test or POST. If POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds, the first screen of your operating system or application program appears, and the System POST Complete (OK) light is illuminated on the operator information panel.
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POST does not support the optional video adapter. This beep combination occurs when you install a video adapter that is incompatible with your server. Replace the optional video adapter with one that the server supports or use the integrated video controller. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
POST beep codes Beep code Description Action 1-1-1 Adapter, DIMM, or I/O board and processor board has failed Call for service. 1-1-2 Microprocessor register test has failed. 1-1-3 CMOS write/read test has failed. 1-1-4 BIOS ROM checksum has failed. 1-2-1 Programmable Interval Timer test has failed.
You can use the server until you replace the battery. However, you must run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set the time and date and other custom settings each time you turn on the server. Table 16. POST error messages IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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POST message Description A change in device configuration occurred. This error occurs under one or more of the following conditions: • A new device has been installed. • A device has been moved to a different location or cable connection. •...
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3. If no error LED is on, the error logs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program might provide additional information on the memory error. If the problem persists, call for service. Table 16. POST error messages IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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POST message Description An error was detected in the L2 cache of one of the microprocessors. Action: 1. If you just installed a microprocessor, verify that the microprocessor is installed and seated correctly. 2. If the problem persists, check to see if the system has isolated the problem to a microprocessor: •...
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If the problem persists, call for service. 1304 Cable to Diagnostic LED panel not detected. Action: Make sure that the cable to the diagnostic LED panel is connected. If the problem persists, call for service. Table 16. POST error messages IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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POST message Description 1600 The Netfinity Advanced System Management processor is not functioning. Action: 1. Verify that the jumpers for the system-management processor are set correctly. 2. Disconnect the server from all electrical sources, wait for 30 seconds, reconnect the server to the electrical sources, and restart the server. If the problem persists, call for service.
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If the problem persists, call for service. 00019702 Processor 2 failed the built-in self test. Action: Replace microprocessor 2. (The Microprocessor 2 Error LED will be on.) If the problem persists, call for service. Table 16. POST error messages IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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POST message Description 00019703 Processor 3 failed the built-in self test. Action: Replace microprocessor 3. (The Microprocessor 3 Error LED will be on.) If the problem persists, call for service. 00019704 Processor 4 failed the built-in self test. Action: Replace microprocessor 4. (The Microprocessor 4 Error LED will be on.) If the problem persists, call for service.
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Update the system BIOS to a level that supports the microprocessors installed in the server. 01298200 Microprocessor speed mismatch Action: The microprocessors installed do not run at the same speed; install microprocessors with identical speeds. Table 16. POST error messages IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
POST message Description I9990301 A hard disk drive error occurred. Action: Call for service. I9990305 POST could not find an operating system. Action: Install an operating system. If you have already installed the operating system, check the drive startup sequence. If the drive sequence is correct, run the diagnostic tests to verify that the hard disk drive is functioning correctly.
For example, function code 089 is for the microprocessor. is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure that was encountered. (These codes are for trained service per- sonnel and are described in the Hardware Maintenance Manual.) IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
is the three-digit device ID. (These codes are for trained service personnel and are described in the Hardware Maintenance Man- ual.) date is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded. is the check digit that is used to verify the validity of the informa- tion.
The system maintains the test-log data while the server is powered on. When you turn off the power to the server, the test log is cleared. Diagnostic error message tables The following tables provide descriptions of the error messages that might appear when you run the diagnostic programs. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Note: If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in the following tables, make sure that your server has the latest levels of BIOS, Advanced System Management Processor, ServeRAID, and diagnostics microcode installed. Code Function Result Text message Action Core system Failed Processor board, ECC Test...
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(where n is the slot number of the adapter andm the drive. If the is the SCSI ID of the drive) problem persists, call for service. Power supply Failed Voltage sensed by the system is out of range Call for service. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Code Function Result Text message Action Microprocessor Failed Invalid microprocessor in slot xyz or BIOS setup 1. Check the system problem error log for the related error (where xyz identifies the microprocessor that is messages. causing the error message) 2. If your server Processor in socket id xyz is installed but not does not have the functioning...
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If the problem persists, call for service. Status display Failed Diagnostic LED panel Call for service. Operator information panel LED on hot-swap SCSI backplane LED on processor board LED on system board IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Code Function Result Text message Action System Failed DIMMs in location DIMMn 1. Reseat the failing memory DIMM. (where n is the number of the socket that 2. If the problem contains the failing DIMM) remains, replace the DIMM. If the problem persists, call for service.
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Keyboard Failed On system board keyboard test failed 1. Verify that the keyboard cable is connected. 2. If the problem remains, replace the keyboard cable. If the problem persists, call for service. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Code Function Result Text message Action Mouse Failed On system board pointing device test failed. Replace the pointing device. If the problem persists, call for service. Video monitor Any message Refer to the information that came with the monitor. Ethernet Failed In PCI slot n Replace the Ethernet...
• Use the ServerGuide program to make a BIOS flash diskette. • Download a BIOS flash diskette from the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/, select IBM Server Support, and make the selections for your server. • Contact your IBM service representative.
Power supply LEDs The AC and DC power LEDs on the power supply provide status information about the power supply. The following illustration shows the location of the AC and DC power LEDs. Handle Filler panel DC power light AC power light The following table describes the AC and DC power LEDs.
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the diagnostics panel inside the server. See “Light path diagnostics” on page 135 for information on identifying problems using these LEDs. PCIC PCIA PCIB DASD1 TEMP OVER SPEC IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Light path diagnostics You can use the light path diagnostics built into your server to quickly identify the type of system error that occurred. Your server is designed so that LEDs remain illumi- nated when the server shuts down, as long as the power supplies are operating prop- erly.
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5 for more information. A memory error occurred. 1. Check the DIMM error LEDs on the memory board. 2. Replace the DIMM indicated by the lit DIMM error LED. Table 18. Light path diagnostics IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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System error Diagnostics Cause Action LED (on the panel LED on information LED panel) One of the microprocessors has 1. Check the microprocessor error failed, or a microprocessor is installed LEDs on the memory board. If a in the wrong connector. microprocessor error LED is on for a microprocessor connector that has a terminator card...
• Remove the software or device that you just added. • Run the diagnostic tests to determine if your server is running correctly. • Reinstall the new software or new device. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Device Suggested action CD-ROM drive Verify that: 1. The primary IDE channel is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. CD-ROM drive is not recognized. 2. All cables and jumpers are installed correctly. 3. The correct device driver is installed for the CD-ROM drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that: Diskette drive 1.
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If the problem remains, call for service. 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.
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Option problems Verify that: 1. The option is designed for the server. Refer to the "Support for Netfinity Servers" An IBM option that was just flowchart for information about obtaining ServerProven™ compatibility installed does not work. information from the World Wide Web.
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2. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct serial or parallel port on the server. Note: Non-IBM printer cables might cause unpredictable problems. 3. You have assigned the printer port correctly in your operating system or application program.
Device Suggested action Software problem To determine if problems are caused by the software, verify that: 1. Your server has the minimum memory requirements needed to use the software. Suspected software problem. For memory requirements, refer to the information that comes with the software. Note: If you have just installed an adapter or memory, you might have a memory address conflict.
• If you manually configured the duplex mode, make sure that you also manually configure the speed. • Run diagnostics on the LEDs. If the problem remains, call for service. Table 21. Ethernet troubleshooting chart IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
Ethernet controller Suggested Action problem The Ethernet Check the following: Transmit/Receive Activity Note: The Ethernet Transmit/Receive Activity LED illuminates only when data is sent light does not illuminate. to or by this Ethernet controller. • Make sure that you have loaded the network device drivers. •...
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Explanation: You tried to load another instance of the driver with a different I/O address. This new adapter could not be found. Action: Verify that you installed an IBM Netfinity 10/100 Fault Tolerant Adapter and make sure that the adapter is seated correctly. If the adapter is seated correctly, call for service.
PCNTNW-NW-086 The driver parameter block is too small. Explanation: The driver parameter block is too small. Action: Restart the server. If the problem persists, call for service. PCNTNW-NW-087 The media parameter block is too small. Explanation: The driver media parameter block is too small. Action: Restart the server.
Cannot allocate memory for the adapter during reset. Please check your Streams parameters. Explanation: The system is out of Streams memory blocks. Action: Use the CRASH utility to increase the number of Streams memory blocks. Table 24. UNIX LLI driver messages for the Ethernet controller IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
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Explanation: The SunSoft Solaris driver cannot find any more Ethernet controllers. Action: Verify that additional IBM Netfinity 10/100 Fault Tolerant Adapters are present or replace the Ethernet adapter that fails to respond. If the problem persists, run the diagnostic programs.
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• Run the NETCONFIG program to search for another Ethernet controller. pnt0-26 The DMA number is not necessary for PCI device. Explanation: The IBM Netfinity 10/100 Fault Tolerant Adapter does not require a DMA setting. Action: Edit the SPACE.C file to delete the DMA parameter. pnt0-29 The IRQ number is already in use.
Replacing the battery IBM has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to the following instructions. Statement 2 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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12. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set configuration parameters as needed. Refer to “Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 13. IBM® Netfinity® 7600 User’s Reference...
If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. For example, IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get infor- mation about IBM products and services, find the latest technical information, and download device drivers and updates.
• 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.
Using the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date infor- mation about IBM Personal Computer products and support. The address for the IBM Personal Computing home page is: http://www.ibm.com/pc...
(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.
International Warranty Service. When you register with the International Warranty Service Office, you will receive an International Warranty Service Certificate that is honored virtually worldwide, wherever IBM or IBM resellers sell and service IBM PC products. 1.Response time will vary depending on the number and complexity of incoming calls.
Service availability and name might vary by country. Enhanced PC support line Enhanced PC Support is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network. Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non-IBM options, operating systems, and application programs on the Supported Products list.
• In Canada, contact IBM Direct at 1-800-465-7999, or: 1. Call 1-800-465-3299. 2. Select the HelpWare™ catalog. • In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. For more information or to purchase these services: • In the U.S., call 1-800-772-2227.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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,...
Index Electrical outlets and cable lengths electronic emission Class A notice AC power I/O board acoustical noice emissions external port connectors environmental specifications adapter internal port connectors dimensions Netfinity 10/100 Fault Tolerant IDE device error messages installing diagnostic important notes SCSI adapters indicators on front of server...
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Ultra-2 SCSI port power-on password override jump- connector er block description processor activity lights pin assignments processor board United States electronic emission internal port connectors Class A notice jumpers United States FCC Class A notice LEDs product IBM Netfinity 7600 User’s Reference...
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