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IBM xSeries 305 Type 8673 Installation Manual

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xSeries 305
Type 8673
Installation Guide
Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.
Installation Guide
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
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.
Your server
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
and profile your server.
Install options:
• Drives
• Adapters
• Memory
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
No
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Use ServerGuide™
to set up and
configure hardware
No
Did configuration
complete?
Yes
Use
No
ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Yes
Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
flow chart to register
Go to the Server Support
flow chart
Go to the Web for instructions,
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  • Page 1 Documentation CD. You can also find the most current information about your ServerGuide to Go to the Web for instructions, server on the IBM Web site at: install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. system? Install applications, such as IBM systems...
  • Page 2 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 ERserver xSeries 305 Type 8673 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Appendix A, “Warranty information” on page 27 and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 39. First Edition (August 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. 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

    Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration....18 IBM Director ......18 Chapter 5.
  • Page 6 Power cords ......43 Index ......45 xSeries 305 Type 8673: 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. 2002...
  • Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 10 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. viii xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 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 12 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Your server comes with a limited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your xSeries 305 Type 8673 server. Depending on your server model, some features and specifications might not apply. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.”...

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the multilingual Safety Book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Book.

  • Page 16: Major Components Of The Xseries 305 Type 8673 Server

    Major components of the xSeries 305 Type 8673 server The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server. Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware. Captive screws Air baffle Adapter-support bracket Heat sink...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 18: Removing The Cover

    Your server supports 3.3 V or universal adapters. v Your server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI-X adapters. You can use this technique to install PCI-X adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI-X interrupts. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing An Adapter

    v The system scans PCI-X slots to assign system resources. By default the system starts (boots) the CD-ROM and diskette drives first. Then, the system scans PCI-X slot 2, PCI-X slot 1, and the integrated Ethernet. v If the server is a SCSI model server, the server will have a SCSI adapter installed in PCI-X slot 2.
  • Page 20 12. Tighten the captive screw on the rear of the server. 13. Connect required cables to the adapter. 14. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 11. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Working With Hard Disk Drives

    Working with hard disk drives This section describes how to install a hard disk drive in the server. Before you begin, review the following: v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. v If you are installing an IDE hard disk drive, you must set the drive to primary (master) or secondary (subordinate), depending on the configuration of your server.

  • Page 22: Working With Dimms

    Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. See the User’s Guide, on the IBM Documentation CD for more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Installing a DIMM Complete the following steps to install a DIMM.

  • Page 23: Completing The Installation

    4. Install the DIMM: a. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. Turn the DIMM so that the pins align correctly with the connector. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open, and close the clips gently. b.

  • Page 24: Updating Your Server Configuration

    SCSI device, you might see a message telling you that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically saves the new configuration information. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use. System-error LED: This amber LED lights when a system error occurs. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 26: Rear View

    Ethernet 1 link LED (green): When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE-T. When this green LED is off, it indicates that the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 10/100BASE-T. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Server Power Features

    If the server is turned on and a power failure occurs, the server will start automatically when power is restored. (The BIOS setting, ″Enable-default″, must be selected.) For more information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD that come with your server.
  • Page 28 3. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. 4. Disconnect the server from the power source. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your operating-system installation.

  • Page 30: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program

    (such as temperature, voltage and fans), alerting, and system-health information. For more information and instructions about IBM Director, see the IBM Director publications on the IBM Director CD that comes with your server.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. Table 2. POST beep code descriptions...

  • Page 32: Post Error Messages

    The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error messages. Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages...

  • Page 33: Serverguide Problems

    ServerGuide problems The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. Table 4. ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Symptom Suggested action v Ensure that the server is supported and has a startable (bootable) CD-ROM The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD will not start. drive.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. If you cannot find the problem in the troubleshooting charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
  • Page 35 Table 5. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Symptom Suggested action Intermittent problems A problem occurs only Verify that: occasionally and is difficult to v All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and detect. attached options. v When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the rear of the server at the fan grill.
  • Page 36 If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Testing the monitor. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing instructions.
  • Page 37 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 38 Note: If a standard (non-USB) keyboard is attached to the keyboard port, the USB is disabled and no USB device will work during POST. v The correct USB device driver is installed. v Your operating system supports USB devices. If the problem remains, call for service. xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Appendix A. Warranty Information

    Prior to on-site warranty service, you are required to go through problem determination with an IBM service specialist call center technician. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for: 1.

  • Page 40: Warranty Service And Support

    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, either on-site or at an IBM service center as determined by IBM.

  • Page 41: Purchasing Additional Services

    Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs; network setup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; and custom installations. Service availability and service name might vary by country or region.

  • Page 42: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    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 43 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 44: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code. This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE);...
  • Page 45 Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. 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...
  • Page 46 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 47 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 Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of...
  • Page 48 IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
  • Page 49 Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to 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.
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  • Page 51: Appendix B. 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. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 52: Trademarks

    Predictive Failure Analysis Lotus, Lotus Notes, SmartSuite, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Celeron, LANDesk, MMX, NetBurst, Pentium, Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 53: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 54: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    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. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 55: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 56 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 xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Index

    Class A notice 41 electronic emission 41 environment 2 FCC, Class A 41 error messages, POST 20 notices and statements 3 expansion bays 2 expansion enclosure problems 22 expansion slots 2 option problems 25 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 58 22 turning off the server 15 turning on the server 15 United States electronic emission Class A notice 41 United States FCC Class A notice 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 26 xSeries 305 Type 8673: Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 Part Number: 33P2606 Printed in the United States of America 33P26 6...

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