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  • Page 1 ERserver xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 ERserver xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 81 and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 83. Second Edition (January 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. 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

    Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling ....71 Chapter 3. I/O connectors and LEDs ....73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 6 Universal Serial Bus connectors ....74 USB cables and hubs ..... 74 USB-port connectors .

  • 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. 2004...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • 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 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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.
  • 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 WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements Used In This Document

    Notices and statements used in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 15 Retention bracket DIMM SMP baffle access doors Fan 4 Heat-sink Expansion Cover Module Fan 3 Microprocessor Microprocessor DIMM baffle Fan 2 Fan 1 Center plane EMC shield (for single SMP Expansion Module) Thumbscrews Shipping thumbscrews Hard disk Bezel drive Hot-swap power supply DVD-ROM drive...

  • Page 16: Center Plane Connectors And Leds

    Center plane connectors and LEDs The following illustrations identify the connectors and LEDs on the center plane. This center plane is used to connect the power and signal paths for the symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) Expansion Module, the I/O board, and the Remote Supervisor Adapter.

  • Page 17: Smp Expansion Module Connectors And Leds

    SMP Expansion Module connectors and LEDs The following illustrations identify the connectors, switches, and LEDs on the SMP Expansion Module. DIMM connectors (J1 - J16) Memory port 1 switch (SN2) Remind/Light Path capacitor switch (SW1) Integrated VRM Integrated (U17) VRM connector (U13) VRM connector (J28)
  • Page 18 Light path capacitor LED (CR49) SMP expansion board bad error LED (CR34) VRM error LED (CR33) Memory port 2 DIMM error power LED (CR17) LED (16X) (J1-J16) Hot-plug enabled memory LED (CR18) Memory port 1 power LED (CR19) VRM error LED (CR47) Microprocessor 4 VRM error LED (CR22)

  • Page 19: Pci-X Board Internal Connectors And Leds

    PCI-X board internal connectors and LEDs The following illustration identifies the internal connectors and LEDs on the PCI-X board. This board enables you to install adapters in the server. Attention LEDs (CR20 - CR25) Power LEDs (CR14 - CR19) PCI-X slot 4 (100 ) (J4) PCI-X slot 3...

  • Page 20: I/O Board Internal Connectors

    I/O board internal connectors The following illustration identifies the internal connectors on the I/O board. This board supports the input and output ports in the server. Riser card connector (J44) SCSI B Boot recovery Clear CMOS connector (J38) (BIOS) (J28) (J19) 3 2 1 3 2 1...

  • Page 21: Remote Supervisor Adapter Component Locations

    Remote Supervisor Adapter component locations The following illustration identifies the connectors and LEDs on the Remote Supervisor Adapter. Ethernet activity LED (green) External power Error LED ASM interconnect Ethernet link LED connector (amber) port (green) Power LED Management port 10/100 (green) Ethernet port Figure 9.
  • Page 22 xSeries 445 Type 8870: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours. v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...

  • Page 24: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    v Microprocessor socket 4 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. Working inside the server with the power on Your server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on: v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms.

  • Page 25: Server Power Features

    16-way configuration, both servers will be turned on. If both servers do not turn on when either power-control button is pressed, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Chapter 2. Installing options...

  • Page 26: Turning Off The Server

    16-way configuration, both servers will be turned off. If both servers do not turn off when either power-control button is pressed, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. xSeries 445 Type 8870: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Opening The Cover

    Opening the cover Complete the following steps to open the server cover: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 11. 2. Pull out on the quick release latches on each side of the server; then, pull the server out of its rack enclosure until it stops.

  • Page 28: Removing And Replacing The Bezel

    Removing and replacing the bezel Complete the following steps to remove and replace the server bezel. Figure 11. Removing the bezel v Complete the following steps to remove the bezel: 1. Press on the two tabs at the top edge of the bezel; then, pull the top of the bezel slightly away from the server.

  • Page 29: Removing And Replacing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Removing and replacing a hot-swap power supply You can remove and replace the two hot-swap power supplies in your server without turning off the server. This section provides instructions for removing and installing the hot-swap power supplies.The following notes and safety information contain information you must consider when removing or installing a hot-swap power supply: v During normal operation, both power supplies must be installed for proper...
  • Page 30 2. Remove the front bezel (see “Removing and replacing the bezel” on page 16). 3. Press the release latch; then, lift the handle on the power supply to the open position and remove the power supply. Hot-swap power supply Release latch AC LED DC LED Power supply handle...

  • Page 31: Replacing And Troubleshooting Fans

    a. Place the handle on the power supply in the open position. b. Slide the power supply into the chassis and press the handle to the closed position. 5. Verify that the dc power LED and the ac power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating properly.

  • Page 32: Replacing Fans 1 And 2

    Replacing fans 1 and 2 As shown in the following illustration, fans 1 and 2 are located on the right side of the server and cool the SMP Expansion Modules. These fans are redundant, meaning that if one fails, the remaining fan will temporarily speed up to properly cool the SMP Expansion Modules.

  • Page 33: Replacing Fans 3 And 4

    8. Slide the server into the rack enclosure until it stops; then, secure the server in the rack enclosure using the quick release latches. Replacing fans 3 and 4 As shown in the illustration, fan 3 and fan 4 are located in front of the I/O board and PCI-X slots.

  • Page 34: Pci And Pci-X Adapters

    7. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. 8. Slide the server into the rack enclosure until it stops; then, secure the server in the rack enclosure using the quick release latches. PCI and PCI-X adapters The notes in this section describe the types of adapters that your server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter.
  • Page 35 Note: You can add up to 12 PCI-X slots to your server by connecting your server to a remote I/O expansion enclosure. For more information, see the expansion enclosure documentation. v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
  • Page 36 133 MHz. Before attempting to install a new adapter, be sure there is an available slot for it. If you need additional PCI-X slots, you can purchase a remote expansion enclosure from your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

  • Page 37: Cabling A Serveraid Adapter

    IBM ServeRAID adapter, see the ServeRAID documentation and the cabling information in this section to install the ServeRAID adapter. Servers that do not come with an IBM ServeRAID adapter installed come with two SCSI cables: v One end of the first SCSI cable is attached to the connector on the SCSI backplane, and the other end is attached to the connector for the integrated SCSI controller, under fans 3 and 4.
  • Page 38 6. Locate one end of the preinstalled SCSI cable and connect it to the ServeRAID adapter. Connect to Preinstalled ServeRAID adapter SCSI cable Connect to SCSI backplane Figure 20. Location of preinstalled SCSI cable 7. Locate the other end of the preinstalled SCSI cable and connect it to the SCSI backplane connector.

  • Page 39: Installing The Serial Port

    Installing the serial port Included with your server is a serial port that you can install at any time. This section provides the instructions for installing the serial port. Note: The serial port will occupy PCI-X slot one. Complete the following steps to install the serial port: 1.
  • Page 40 Serial port Serial connector Adapter retention latch Figure 23. Insert the serial port into PCI-X slot 1 7. Insert the serial port into the opening. 8. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it clicks into place.

  • Page 41: Installing Or Replacing A Drive

    13. Slide the server into the rack enclosure until it stops; then, secure the server in the rack enclosure using the quick release latches. 14. Connect all external cables and turn on the server. Note: You must use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to enable and configure the serial port.

  • Page 42: Diskette Drive

    that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive. 6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Diskette drive Your xSeries 445 server supports the installation of up to two diskette drives.

  • Page 43: Dvd-Rom Drive

    DVD-ROM drive Your can installup to two DVD-ROM drives in your server. DVD-ROM drives can be installed in either external removable media bay. Complete the following steps to remove or install a DVD-ROM drive in your server: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 11.

  • Page 44: Smp Expansion Module

    SMP Expansion Module ™ The SMP Expansion Module contains the XceL4 system cache, DIMMs, microprocessors, and voltage regulator modules (VRMs) needed to run your server. This section contains the information needed to install and remove the SMP Expansion Module, microprocessors, VRMs, and DIMMs. The following notes describe components in the SMP Expansion Module and other information that you must consider when installing an SMP Expansion Module: v Use two hands to install or remove an SMP Expansion Module.
  • Page 45 Retention bracket removal handles Retention bracket SMP Expansion Module Shipping thumbscrews Figure 28. Removing the retention bracket and shipping thumbscrews b. Grasp the retention bracket by the removal handles and lift it up and out of the server. Store the retention bracket or brackets in a safe place for later use.
  • Page 46 SMP Expansion Cables EMC Shield SMP baffle Figure 29. Removing the EMC shield 7. Grasp each of the locking levers on the top of the SMP Expansion Module, and lift them up slightly. 8. Working from the right side of the server, rotate the two locking levers toward you until they are fully extended, as shown.
  • Page 47 Figure 31. Fully extending the locking levers to remove the SMP Expansion Module cover c. Using the locking levers, lift the front edge of the cover off the SMP Expansion Module. Figure 32. Lifting the front of the cover d. Lift the cover off the SMP Expansion Module. Figure 33.
  • Page 48 Installing the SMP Expansion Module and cover After installing options in the SMP Expansion Module, you will need to reinstall the SMP Expansion Module cover and reinstall the SMP Expansion Module in the server. Complete the following steps to install the SMP Expansion Module cover and the SMP Expansion Module: 1.
  • Page 49 Locking levers Handle Figure 35. Locking lever position for installing the SMP Expansion Module 2. Install the SMP Expansion Module in the server: Locking levers Center plane Handle Figure 36. Installing the SMP Expansion Module a. Lift the SMP Expansion Module by its handle and use the finger relief to hold the SMP Expansion Module steady.
  • Page 50 Center plane Locking levers Cover Handle Figure 37. Locking lever position when the SMP Expansion Module is installed e. Install the retention bracket. Notes: 1) If there are two SMP Expansion Modules installed in your server, you must install the retention bracket for each of the SMP Expansion Modules.

  • Page 51: Installing Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Currently, your xSeries 445 server supports the memory mirroring and Memory ProteXion features of the Active Memory technology. Check the IBM support Web site occasionally to make sure that you have the most current levels of system software installed.
  • Page 52 Configuration/Setup Utility program to save the new configuration information. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Save Settings. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information. v The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
  • Page 53 DIMM Figure 40. DIMM installation Active Memory Active Memory is an IBM technology that improves the reliability of the DIMMs ™ through the memory mirroring, memory scrubbing, and Memory ProteXion features. The following notes describe the Active Memory features: v Memory mirroring: This feature enables you to improve the reliability of the memory in your server by creating a mirror of the data in memory port 1 and storing it in memory port 2.
  • Page 54 was stored in the damaged locations is rewritten to a new location. The error is then reported so that preventive maintenance can be performed. Provided that there are enough good locations to enable the correct operation of the server, no further action is taken other than recording the error in the error logs.
  • Page 55 DIMM access door Figure 41. Opening the DIMM access door 7. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 8. Lift the DIMM straight up and out of the SMP Expansion Module. 9. Install a new DIMM: a.
  • Page 56 Note: When you install or remove banks of DIMMs, the server configuration information changes. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to save the new configuration. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  • Page 57 DIMM access door Figure 43. Opening the DIMM access door 6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 7. Carefully lift the DIMM to be hot-replaced straight up and out of the SMP Expansion Module. 8. Install the new DIMM: a.
  • Page 58 c. Repeat steps 8a and 8b for each DIMM. 9. Close the DIMM access door; then if necessary, reinstall the SMP baffle. 10. Close the top cover. 11. Slide the server into the rack enclosure until it stops; then, secure the server in the rack enclosure using the quick release latches.
  • Page 59 DIMM access door Figure 45. Opening the DIMM access door 5. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 6. Add new DIMMs: a. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.

  • Page 60: Installing And Replacing A Microprocessor

    To order additional microprocessor or SMP Expansion Module options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. v To avoid damage and ensure proper server operation after you install a replacement or an additional microprocessor, use a microprocessor that has the...
  • Page 61 Microprocessor 4 VRM connector Microprocessor 4 Microprocessor 1 VRM baffle Microprocessor 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 3 VRM connector Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 3 socket Figure 47. Microprocessor connector and VRM locations Complete the following steps to install a microprocessor: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 11.
  • Page 62 a. Verify that you have selected the correct microprocessor to be replaced. The LED beside the failing microprocessor will be lit. Attention: Before attempting to remove the heat sink from the microprocessor, note that the heat-conducting grease between the heat sink and the microprocessor might have formed a strong bond.
  • Page 63 Lever open Figure 49. Microprocessor locking lever fully open 9. Install the VRM that comes with the microprocessor kit in the slot adjacent to the microprocessor you are replacing or installing. Some microprocessor options contain a VRM with a clip to secure the VRM in the slot. This clip is not needed for installation and can be discarded.
  • Page 64 Important: When installing Intel Xeon DP microprocessors, you must install them in the following order: socket 1 then socket 4. When installing Intel Xeon MP microprocessors, you must install them in the following order: sockets 1, 2, 3, and then 4. a.
  • Page 65 When you install or remove microprocessors, the server configuration information changes. You must start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and save the new configuration information. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Important: If your server will not start after replacing or installing a...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Battery

    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 67 Figure 53. Removing the battery 6. Insert the new battery: a. Position the battery so that the positive (+) symbol is facing away from you. b. Use one finger to press the top of the battery clip away from the battery. c.

  • Page 68: Closing The Cover

    16 microprocessors and four SMP Expansion Modules. 2. There are two different SMP Expansion cables used to connect the SMP Expansion Modules. a. 2.5 m (8.2 ft) copper clad (comes in the IBM Eserver ™ xSeries 445 Two-chassis 16-way Scalability Kit) b.
  • Page 69 3. Before connecting RXE or SMP Expansion cables to the server, ensure that the protective cover is removed from the connectors on each end. 4. See the following illustrations to locate the connectors on the back of your server, depending on your model. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

  • Page 70: Smp Expansion Port Cabling

    To effectively manage the cables on this server, keep groups of cables secured together, and do not run cables across the back of the server. Use cable ties to bundle similar cables together. Use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure the cable bundles to the vertical rails of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 71 Protective cover Figure 59. SMP Expansion cable with protective cover 2. Connect one end of a 25.4 cm (10 in.) SMP Expansion cable to port 1 of SMP Expansion Module 0; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of SMP Expansion Module 1.
  • Page 72 Protective cover Figure 60. SMP Expansion cable with protective cover 2. Label each end of the 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cables according to where they will connect to each server. See the following illustration. The SMP Expansion module numbering shown in the following illustration is for reference purposes only.
  • Page 73 Cable-management arm Long SMP expansion cable Figure 62. Routing cables through the cable management arm b. Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 2 of SMP Expansion Module 0 on the primary server; then, route the cable beside the first cable in the cable-management arm.
  • Page 74 d. Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 2 of SMP Expansion Module 1 on the primary server; then, route the cable through the cable-management arm as in step 3b on page 61. e.

  • Page 75: Rxe Expansion And Management Port Cabling

    Primary server Ethernet cable to Secondary server Ethernet cable to Figure 65. Connecting the Remote Supervisor Adapters to a LAN. 6. Route any remaining cables through the cable-management arms. 7. Secure the cables in the cable-management arms with the hook-and-loop straps that come with your server.
  • Page 76 Protective cover Figure 66. RXE Expansion cable with protective cover 2. Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect one end of the cable to RXE Expansion Port A on the server. xSeries 445 RXE Expansion Port A RXE-100 RXE Expansion Port A Figure 67.
  • Page 77 xSeries 445 RXE Management Port RXE-100 RXE Management A (in) Port Figure 68. Cabling RXE Management Port - one server 5. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the RXE Management A (in) Port on the RXE-100 enclosure. 6. Connect all remaining external cables to the server. RXE Expansion Port cabling for one server with two SMP Expansion Modules If your server has two SMP Expansion Modules installed, complete the following...
  • Page 78 xSeries 445 RXE Expansion Port B RXE-100 RXE Expansion Port A Figure 70. RXE Expansion port cabling a server with two SMP Expansion Modules 3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to an RXE Expansion Port on the RXE-100 enclosure. Notes: a.
  • Page 79 RXE Expansion Port cabling for two stand-alone servers Complete the following steps to cable two stand-alone servers to a single RXE-100 enclosure: 1. Determine which server will be connected to port A of the RXE-100 enclosure and which will be connected to port B. 2.
  • Page 80 5. Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect one end of the cable to RXE Expansion Port B on the RXE-100 enclosure. 6. Connect the opposite end of the cable to RXE Expansion Port A or B on the second server. Note: When two SMP Expansion Modules are installed, both of the RXE Expansion ports are active.
  • Page 81 2. Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect RXE Expansion Port A on the primary server to RXE Expansion Port A on the secondary server. Primary server RXE Expansion Port B Primary server RXE Expansion Port A Primary server RXE Expansion Port A RXE Expansion Port B Secondary server Secondary server RXE Expansion Port A...

  • Page 82: Power Cabling

    You can use the SCSI connector on the back of the server to attach an optional SCSI device, such as one of the IBM external storage enclosures, to the server. For detailed information about how to connect a SCSI device to your server, see the documentation that comes with the SCSI device.

  • Page 83: Keyboard Cabling

    Your server comes with a Remote Supervisor Adapter or a Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA. For information about cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors, see the appropriate Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Chapter 2. Installing options...
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  • Page 85: Chapter 3. I/O Connectors And Leds

    Your server has the following I/O connectors: v Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (one on the front and two on the rear) v One keyboard connector v One video connector v One auxiliary-device (pointing device) connector © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...

  • Page 86: Universal Serial Bus Connectors

    v One RXE management connectors v Two RXE Expansion Ports v One SCSI connectors v Three or six SMP Expansion Ports v Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors – One video port (ATI Radeon RV-100 integrated video controller) – One Ethernet port (remote server management using network, RJ-45) –...

  • Page 87: Keyboard Connector

    Keyboard connector There is one keyboard connector on the rear of the server. Note: If you attach a standard keyboard to the keyboard connector, the USB connectors and devices will be disabled during the power-on self-test (POST). The following illustration shows the pin-number assignments for the keyboard connector on the end of the cable.

  • Page 88: Smp Expansion Port

    Remote Supervisor Adapter management port. To connect the server with another server, use the ASM interconnect port (RJ-14). See the appropriate Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information.
  • Page 89 Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors and LEDs: This group of connectors and LEDs on the back of the server are used for system-management information and control. Ethernet activity LED Heartbeat LED (green) (amber) External power RSA II - EXA Ethernet link LED connector breakout port (green)

  • Page 90: Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors and LEDs: This group of connectors and LEDs on the back of the server are used for system-management information and control. Ethernet activity LED (green) External power Error LED Ethernet link LED ASM interconnect connector (amber) (green) port Power LED...

  • Page 91: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    When the LED is green the link is active. When the LED blinks green and amber there is activity on the Ethernet LAN. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The server comes with an integrated Ethernet controller. This controller provides an...
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  • Page 93: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...

  • Page 94: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM xSeries and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Trademarks

    Chipkill ThinkPad EtherJet Tivoli e-business logo Tivoli Enterprise Eserver Update Connector FlashCopy Wake on LAN XA-32 IBM (logo) XA-64 IntelliStation X-Architecture NetBAY XceL4 Netfinity XpandOnDemand NetView xSeries OS/2 WARP Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 97: Important Notes

    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 98: Battery Return Program

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. 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 causedby using other than recommended cables and connectors or by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Chinese Class A Warning 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 101 IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 02K0546 China 13F9940 Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea...
  • Page 102 IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 6952300 Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Caicos Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico,...

  • Page 103: Index

    30 documentation, related 1 DVD ROM drive 31 DVD ROM drive, installing 31 fans 19 hard disk drive 29 hot-swap power supply 17 memory 39 electronic emission Class A notice 86 microprocessor 48 options 11 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 104 installing (continued) serial port 27 related publications 1 SMP Expansion Module 36 reliability, system 11 internal connectors Remote Supervisor Adapter 76 I/O board 8 component locations 9 PCI-X 7 port 76 SMP Expansion Module 5 Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA breakout cable 77 cabling 62 component locations 8 keyboard...
  • Page 105 cables and hubs 74 connector 74 Web site compatible options 11, 39, 48 Index...
  • Page 106 xSeries 445 Type 8870: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 Part Number: 02R2785 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 02R2785...

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