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IBM eServer 380 xSeries Installation Manual

IBM eServer 380 xSeries Installation Manual

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xSeries 380

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 adapters
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Set up and
configure the
hardware
Did
configuration
successfully
complete?
Yes
Install the operating system.
Go to the Web for Instructions,
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
flow chart to register
and profile your server.
No
Go to the Server Support
flow chart
No

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Go to the Server Support configure the flow chart hardware You can also find the most current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: configuration successfully http://www.ibm.com/pc/support complete? Install the operating system. Go to the Web for Instructions, http://www.ibm.com/pc/support...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Register and profile your server properly? After you register and profile, you will be able to: • Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant • Participate in the IBM discussion forum • Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products...
  • Page 3 xSeries 380 Installation Guide SC06-P464-70...
  • Page 4 “Product warranties and notices,” on page 23. First Edition (July 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 xSeries 380: 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. xSeries 380: 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, main- tenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. •...
  • Page 10 Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 11 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
  • Page 12 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. xSeries 380: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is attached. Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.
  • Page 14 xSeries 380: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1.Introduction

    Set up and cable your server • Start and configure your server Packaged with the Installation Guide is an IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which provides detailed information about your server. Your xSeries 380 server comes with a three-year limited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your xSeries 380 model and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries.

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your xSeries 380. Microprocessor: PCI expansion slots: Environment: ® ® • Intel Itanium • Eight hot-plug 66 MHz Air temperature: 10° to 35°C microprocessor 64-bit (41°...

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The Caution statements and Danger statements also appear in the multilingual safety information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statement in the safety book.

  • Page 18: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static protective package until you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2.Installing Options

    This chapter provides the basic information that is needed to install hardware options and components in your server. If you need more detailed installation information, see the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Some options and components must be installed or replaced only by trained service personnel.

  • Page 20: Working With Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Working with hot-swap hard disk drives Your server supports two 1-inch (26 mm) slim, 3.5-inch hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives in the hard disk drive bays. Each hot-swap hard disk drive has three indicator lights: the power-on light, activity light, and status light. The hard disk drive lights are illustrated and described in “Controls and indicators”...

  • Page 21: Working With Hot-Plug Pci Adapters

    3. Hot-plug operation requires operating system support and installation of the required device drivers. You can determine if an adapter that is validated by IBM supports hot-plug operation at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/hotplug/index.shtml. Also, refer to the documentation provided with the adapter for information and support.
  • Page 22 3. Loosen the thumbscrews on the rear cover and open the cover. Thumb screws Rear cover 4. Press on the retention mechanism locking tab, and rotate the mechanism out toward the rear of the server. Retention mechanism locking tab Retention mechanism 5.

  • Page 23: Working With Hot-Swap Power Supplies

    8. Rotate the retention mechanism locking tab on the rear of the expansion slot into place. Retention mechanism 9. Check the status lights above the PCI adapter after it is installed. Note: If the green status light is lit, power is applied to the adapter and it is ready for use.
  • Page 24 Statement 8 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 25 The following illustration shows the installation of a hot-swap power-supply: Handle locking tab Power supply handle Complete the following steps to replace a hot-swap power supply: 1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 3. 2. Press the handle-locking tab to the left, and pull the power-supply handle down. 3.

  • Page 26: Working With Cables

    Working with cables Refer to the following illustration for the location of the input and output connectors on your server. Notes: 1. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 2. To install your server in a rack, refer to the Rack Installation Instructions for complete installation and removal instructions.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3.Server Power, Controls, And Indicators

    (POST) and pass control to the boot manager. For more information, see the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Complete the following steps to start your server for the first time: 1.

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Server

    Turning off the server 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. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 29: Controls And Indicators

    • Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into the server as you lean over it. • Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws, into the server. Controls and indicators The following section identifies the controls and indicators on the front of your server.
  • Page 30 Hard disk drive failure light: When this light is on, a hard disk drive has failed. When flashing, this light indicates that a drive reset is in progress. Hard disk drive activity light: When this light is on, the server is accessing the hard disk drive.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

    SCSI devices. POST completes and passes control to the Boot Manager. The Boot Manager checks for an operating system installation 7. Install the operating system. Refer to the information provided with the operating system for installation instructions. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 32 xSeries 380: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5.Solving Problems

    Ensure that the SCSI bus and devices are configured correctly and that the last external device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly. If the items above are correct and the problem remains, call for service. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 34 If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems 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.
  • Page 35 Whenever memory or an option is changed, you must update the configuration. If the problem remains, call for service. An IBM option that used to work Verify that all of the option hardware and cable connections are secure. does not work now.
  • Page 36 Device Suggested action Software problem To determine if problems are caused by the software, verify that: 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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 40 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 41 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 42 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45: 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 46: Processing Date Data

    Processing date data This IBM hardware product and IBM software products that might be packaged with it have been designed, when used in accordance with their associated documentation, to process date data correctly within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with these products properly exchange accurate date data with them.

  • Page 47: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 48: United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement

    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 49: 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 50 IBM power cord Used in these countries and regions part number 12J5126 Chile, Italy, Libya 12J5124 Bangladesh, India, Lesotho, Maldives, Nambia, Nepal, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda 12J5987 Bahrain, Brunei, Botswana, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Seychelles, Saint Kitts &...

  • Page 51: Index

    FCC Class A notice 33 option problem 21 handling static-sensitive devices 4 hard disk drives, installing 6 PCI adapters, installing 7 heat output 2 PCI expansion slots 2 pointing device problem 20 power problem 21 power control button 15 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 52 power cords 35 power distribution unit (PDU) 13 power supplies, installing 9 problem Web site 1 CD-ROM 19 weight 2 diskette drive 19 intermittent 19 keyboard or mouse 20 monitor 20 option 21 power 21 serial port 21 software 22 USB port 22 processor abstraction layer (PAL) 17 product...
  • Page 54 Part Number: 06P4647 Printed in the United States of America 6P4647...

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