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  • Page 1 xSeries 255 Type 8685 Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 Option Installation Guide SC48-P990-50...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 83. First Edition (June 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

    ....71 Replacing the battery ..... . 71 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 6 Power cords ......87 Index ......89 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © 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. Statement 2: IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 10 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. Statement 8: viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 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 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    User’s Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains general information about your server. v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 14: Major Components View Of The Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server

    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 http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web.
  • Page 15 Air baffle System handles Fans Memory module Memory board Fans Microprocessor VRM with plastic handle Dividers Microprocessor VRM with metal retaining-clip housing Adapter Heat sink support bracket Microprocessor System board Power-supply fans SCSI backplane support bracket Microprocessor baffle Light Path Diagnostics panel Power supplies Shuttle assembly...

  • Page 16: Component Locations

    64-bit 100 MHz (J30) PCI-X Slot 6 64-bit 100 MHz (J31) PCI-X Slot 7 64-bit 100 MHz (J32) Battery (BH1) VRM 3 (J36) VRM 2 (J35) Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor 2 (CPU3) (CPU2) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

    System-board internal cable connectors The following illustration shows the internal cable connectors on the system board. Hot-plug PCI-X switch card (J20) Internal rear fans 3 and 4 (J49) Remote Supervisor Adapter (J16) External SCSI A (J14) Diskette drive (J19) Internal front fans 1 and 2 (J48) CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 18: System-Board External Port Connectors

    Note: ISMP ports (ISMP A and B) are used for the RS-485 interconnect network communications. These ports become inactive if you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in this server. If you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in this server, you must use the RJ-45 connector on the adapter for interconnect network communications.

  • Page 19: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the location of the switch block (SW2) on the system board. Switch block 2 (SW2) 3 4 5 6 7 8 The following illustration shows the switches on the switch block (SW2). Reserved Power-on password override Reserved...
  • Page 20 Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the power-on password. 1 to 5 Reserved.

  • Page 21: System-Board Led Locations

    LVD mode (CR33) Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for a detailed description of these LEDs. Important: The amber CR44 LED also illuminates if the cable interface from the system board to the Light Path Diagnostics panel is missing or incorrectly connected.

  • Page 22: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    Notes: 1. The Light Path Diagnostics panel is also called the LED card or diagnostics LED panel. 2. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about these LEDs. LEDs The Light Path Diagnostics panel LEDs are described in the following table.

  • Page 23: Remind Button

    Table 2. Light Path Diagnostics panel LEDs (continued) Light Path Description Diagnostics panel TEMP System temperature exceeded maximum rating. The power supply in bay 3 failed. The power supply in bay 4 failed. A fan (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9) failed or is operating slowly. NONREDUND Server power supplies are no longer redundant.

  • Page 24: Memory-Board Component Locations

    Therefore, the DIMM LEDs are not included in this illustration. DIMM 7 DIMM 8 DIMM 9 DIMM 10 DIMM 11 DIMM 12 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v For a list of supported options for your server, go 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 that: v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.

  • Page 26: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on your server cover or on a metal table. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Removing The Top Cover And Bezel

    Removing the top cover and bezel Before you remove the server top cover and bezel, review the information beginning with “Before you begin” on page 13 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 14. Removing the top cover (all models) Complete the following steps to remove the server top cover. 1.

  • Page 28: Removing The Bezel (Rack Model)

    Removing the bezel (tower model) Before you can access the controls on the front of a tower model server or install any internal drives in a tower model server, you must first remove the bezel. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Working With Adapters

    Complete the following steps to remove the tower model bezel. Lock 1. Unlock the bezel, if it has not already been unlocked. 2. Press on the two release latches at the top edge of the bezel, and pull the top of the bezel slightly away from the server.

  • Page 30: Adapter Considerations

    The 64-bit slots support 3.3 V and universal PCI and PCI-X adapters; they do not support 5.0 V adapters. v If you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in this server, you must install the adapter in PCI slot 1. However, you can install other compatible adapters in this slot.

  • Page 31: Installing An Adapter

    Configuration/Setup Utility program. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and select Start Options from the main menu. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Installing an adapter This section contains the procedure for installing a hot-plug or non-hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter.
  • Page 32 3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover (all models)” on page 15). 4. Select the slot in which you want to install the adapter. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Note: PCI-X slots 2 through 7 support hot-plug PCI and PCI-X adapters. If you are using the hot-add feature to install an adapter in PCI-X slot 2 or 3, you must install an adapter with a speed of 100 MHz or higher. This maintains an optimum speed for the Ethernet controller on PCI bus B (PCI-X slots 2 and 3).

  • Page 34: Cabling A Raid Or Scsi Adapter

    Make sure that the power-on LED for the hot-plug PCI-X slot comes on. If the power-on LED does not come on, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information. 15. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 35 Cable-management arm bracket Cable-management Captive screw Fan bay 7 (fan removed) 1) Loosen the captive screw on the cable-management-arm bracket. 2) Slide the tab on the cable-management-arm bracket out of the slot on the server; then, remove the bracket from the server. b.
  • Page 36 Air baffle Handle Fasteners 6. Open the microprocessor airflow guide located between the front fans and the microprocessors. Microprocessor airflow guide Locking tabs (open position) Microprocessor airflow guide (closed position) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 7. Unlock the metal-hinge latch that secures the shuttle assembly in place. Then, slide the shuttle assembly toward the rear of the server, approximately 10 cm (4 in.). Shuttle latch 8. Disconnect the internal integrated drive electronics (IDE) signal cable from the IDE system-board connector.
  • Page 38 If your server is a rack model and you have already installed the server in a rack enclosure, you must reconnect the cable-management-arm bracket to the server. a. Slide the server into the rack. b. Reattach the cable-management-arm bracket to the server. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Cable-management arm bracket Cable-management Captive screw Fan bay 7 (fan removed) 1) Remove the fan from fan bay 7. 2) Insert the tab on the cable-management-arm bracket into the corresponding slot on the server. 3) Tighten the captive screw on the cable-management-arm bracket to the server.

  • Page 40: Working With The Optional Xseries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Hard Drive Expansion Kit

    4. When you install hard disk drives, they must have the same speed. If you install drives with different speeds, the server will operate at the slower speed. For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web.

  • Page 41: Installing The Optional 6-Pack Hot-Swap Drive Backplane

    Installing the optional 6-Pack hot-swap drive backplane Note: The optional xSeries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Hard Drive Expansion Kit might contain some components that you will not need for this procedure. For information about the contents of this option kit, see the documentation that comes with the option kit.
  • Page 42 Pull out the two plastic fasteners on the front of the air baffle. Note: Do not remove the fasteners from the air baffle. b. Grasp the handle on the air baffle; then, lift the air baffle from the server. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Air baffle Handle Fasteners 7. Open the microprocessor airflow guide located between the front fans and the microprocessors. Microprocessor airflow guide Locking tabs (open position) Microprocessor airflow guide (closed position) Chapter 2. Installing options...
  • Page 44 RAID or SCSI adapter in your server and connecting the SCSI cables to a RAID or SCSI adapter. 12. Disconnect the signal and power cables that are attached to the standard SCSI backplane. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 13. Loosen the captive screw on top of the metal backplane support bracket by turning the screw counterclockwise. Lift the metal backplane support bracket from the server. Screws Power cable Power connector SCSI backplane Captive screw Signal cable Signal connector 14.
  • Page 46 12 V Power Power backplane signal SCSI backplane power (standard) SCSI backplane power (optional) b. Connect the other end of the cable (labeled “HDD2”) to the new 6-Pack hot-swap drive backplane. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 19. Reconnect the SCSI signal cable and power cable to the standard SCSI backplane: a. Make sure that one end of the power cable is still connected to the upper power backplane connector. b. Connect the other end of the power cable (labeled “HDD1”) to the standard SCSI backplane.
  • Page 48 Cable-management Captive screw Fan bay 7 (fan removed) 1) Remove the fan from fan bay 7. 2) Insert the tab on the cable-management-arm bracket into the corresponding slot on the server. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Installing Internal Drives

    3) Tighten the captive screw on the cable-management-arm bracket to the server. 4) Reinstall the fan in fan bay 7. 30. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. Installing internal drives If you add different types of drives, your system can read multiple types of media and store more data.

  • Page 50: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Note: If you are installing a hard disk drive in one of the bays 7 through 12 (lower drive cage), you must first install an optional hot-swap SCSI backplane and a SCSI or RAID adapter. See “Working with the optional IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing A 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive

    xSeries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Hard Drive Expansion Kit” on page 28 for complete detailed installation instructions. 5. Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays by inserting your finger into the depression at the left side of the filler panel and pulling the panel away from the server.
  • Page 52 Use these cables to connect the removable-media drives. If you plan to install SCSI devices in the removable-media drive bays, you must purchase a SCSI cable or use the cable that comes with your option. Consult your IBM marketing representative or reseller for additional information about the number and types of cables that your server configuration requires.
  • Page 53 Cable-management arm bracket Cable-management Captive screw Fan bay 7 (fan removed) 1) Loosen the captive screw on the cable-management-arm bracket. 2) Slide the tab on the cable-management-arm bracket out of the slot on the server; then, remove the bracket from the server. b.
  • Page 54 Air baffle Handle Fasteners 6. Open the microprocessor airflow guide located between the front fans and the microprocessors. Microprocessor airflow guide Locking tabs (open position) Microprocessor airflow guide (closed position) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 7. Unlock the metal-hinge latch that secures the shuttle assembly in place. Then, slide the shuttle assembly toward the rear of the server, approximately 10 cm (4 in.). Shuttle latch 8. Disconnect the internal IDE signal cable from the IDE system-board connector. Disconnect the diskette-drive signal cable and front-fan signal cable from the corresponding system-board connectors.
  • Page 56 If you installed an IDE device, connect the black end of the IDE signal cable to the rear of the IDE device. Make sure that the blue end of the IDE signal cable is still connected to the system board. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 v If you installed a SCSI device, install a SCSI signal cable by attaching one end of the cable to the rear of the SCSI device that you installed. Attach the other end of the cable to the internal SCSI connector (J15) on the system board.

  • Page 58: Installing Memory Modules

    When you install memory, you must install a set of two or four matched dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Before you install memory, review the following: IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 10. Your server supports the Hot Spare Memory feature in the event of an active memory pair or quad of DIMM failure.
  • Page 60 See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for further details about enabling the Hot Spare Memory feature. When you install DIMMs, install them in the order listed in Table 3. Table 3. DIMM installation order Interleaving Number of DIMMs...
  • Page 61 Complete the following steps to install a DIMM. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 14. 1. Review the information beginning with “Before you begin” on page 13 through “Handling static-sensitive devices”...
  • Page 62 Lift up on the memory-board assembly and remove it from the server. Release latch Velcro tabs Memory-board airflow guide Release latch (closed position) c. Place the memory-board assembly on a static-protective surface. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 5. Open (to the unlocked position) the memory-board airflow guide away from the memory-board assembly. Release latch Airflow guide velcro retention tabs Memory board Release latch Memory-board airflow guide (closed position) Memory-board airflow guide (open position) 6. Locate the DIMM connectors on the memory board. Determine the DIMM connectors into which you will install the DIMMs.
  • Page 64 Align the hole on the front of the air baffle over the corresponding alignment pin on the chassis; then, lower the air baffle into place. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 Utility program, select Advanced Setup, select Memory Settings, highlight the DIMM or pair or quad of DIMMs that you want to enable, and then select Enable. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

  • Page 66: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    BIOS code. The latest level of BIOS code for your server is available through the World Wide Web. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the World Wide Web addresses.
  • Page 67 If you need to install additional microprocessors and VRMs, install them in the order listed in Table 4. The corresponding VRM connector is located adjacent to the microprocessor socket. Important: If you do not install the microprocessors in the correct order, the server will not operate properly.
  • Page 68 “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 14. 2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover and bezel” on page 15). IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 3. Remove the air baffle: a. Pull out the two plastic fasteners on the front of the air baffle. Note: Do not remove the fasteners from the air baffle. b. Grasp the handle on the air baffle; then, lift the air baffle from the server. Air baffle Handle Fasteners...
  • Page 70 VRM. Note: Do not attach the plastic retainer clip to the VRM for microprocessor 3 or 4. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 Captive screws Heat sink VRM handle Microprocessor Microprocessor orientation indicator Microprocessor release lever v If you are installing a VRM for microprocessor 3 or 4, remove the metal retainer clip from the corresponding VRM baffle. Then, remove the plastic VRM baffle from the appropriate VRM connector. Attach the top of the metal retainer clip to the top of the VRM.
  • Page 72 Note: The locations of the microprocessor-release lever and microprocessor orientation indicator might vary depending on the location of the microprocessor socket. c. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Carefully press the microprocessor into the socket. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Attention: v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the socket. v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly with pin number 1 in the socket before you try to close the lever. d. Carefully close the lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 8.
  • Page 74 This secures the air baffle in the server. 11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Installing a hot-swap power supply Your server comes with two hot-swap power supplies. These power supplies are located in power-supply bays 1 and 2. You can install two additional power supplies. Your server supports N+N line cords for power redundancy. For example, to ensure power redundancy for a full configuration, four power supplies must be installed in the server, and power cords must be connected to both power-cord outlets in power-supply bay 1.
  • Page 76 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 xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 Complete the following steps to install an additional power supply: 1. Review the information beginning with “Before you begin” on page 13 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 14. 2. Select the power-supply bay in which you want to install the power supply. 3.

  • Page 78: Replacing A Hot-Swap Fan

    Replacing an internal fan If you are replacing one of the internal fans (fans 1 through 6): Fan 6 Fan 5 Fan 4 Fan 3 Fan 2 Fan 1 Internal fan LED Fan release latch IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Replacing An External Fan

    1. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover and bezel” on page 15). Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not leave the top cover off the server for more than 30 minutes. 2. Press the fan-release latch in the direction indicated by the arrow on the latch. This moves the fan handle to the open position.

  • Page 80: Completing The Installation

    5. If you disconnected any cables from the back of the server, reconnect the cables; then, plug the power cords into properly grounded electrical outlets. Note: If necessary, see Chapter 3, “Input/output ports and connectors” on page 75 for connector locations. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Installing The Bezel (Tower Model)

    Installing the bezel (tower model) Complete the following steps to install the tower model bezel: 1. Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the matching holes on the server chassis. 2. Push the top of the bezel toward the server until the two release latches at the top of the bezel snap into place.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Scsi Cabling Requirements

    SCSI IDs. 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.
  • Page 84 64-bit 100 MHz (J30) PCI-X Slot 6 64-bit 100 MHz (J31) PCI-X Slot 7 64-bit 100 MHz (J32) Battery (BH1) VRM 3 (J36) VRM 2 (J35) Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor 2 (CPU3) (CPU2) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 85 7. Remove the battery: a. Use one finger to slightly slide the battery toward the rear of the server away from the back of the server. The spring mechanism behind the battery will push it out toward you as you slide it toward the rear. b.
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  • Page 87: Chapter 3. Input/Output Ports And Connectors

    The ISMP ports are used for the RS-485 interconnect network communications. These ports become inactive if you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in this server. If you install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in this server, you must use the RJ-45 connector on the adapter for interconnect network communications.

  • Page 88: Video Port

    The system board has one auxiliary-device port that supports a mouse or other pointing device. The following illustration shows the pin-number assignments for the auxiliary-device port on the rear of your server. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Ultra160 Scsi Connectors

    Ultra160 SCSI connectors Your server has an integrated dual-channel Ultra160 small computer system interface (SCSI) controller. This controller supports two independent Ultra 160/m SCSI channels: one internal and one external. Each channel supports up to 16 SCSI devices. In addition, this controller uses: v Double-transition clocking to achieve high transfer rates v Domain-name validation to negotiate compatible data-transfer speeds with each device...

  • Page 90: Scsi Port Connectors

    Drive bay 7 Drive bay 8 Drive bay 9 Drive bay 10 Drive bay 11 Drive bay 12 SCSI port connectors The following illustration shows the pin-number assignments for the 68-pin SCSI connectors. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Serial Ports

    Serial ports Your server has one standard serial port: serial port A. The operating system and the ISMP cannot use or share serial port A. Some application programs require specific ports, and some modems function properly only at certain communication port addresses. You might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change communication port address assignments to prevent or resolve address conflicts.

  • Page 92: Usb Cables And Hubs

    These LEDs have the same functions as the Ethernet link LED and the Ethernet activity LED on the rear of the server (see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program).

  • Page 93: High-Performance Ethernet Modes

    For information on configuring your Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated information about configuring your Ethernet controller, go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and navigate to the area for your specific server type.

  • Page 94: Cabling The Server

    Detailed cabling instructions are in the Rack Installation Instructions documentation that comes with your server. External SCSI ISMP A cable knockout ISMP B Serial Mouse Ethernet 1 and 2 3 and 4 Line cord 1 Line cord 2 Keyboard Video IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 95: Appendix. 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

    Predictive Failure Analysis Lotus, Lotus Notes, 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 97: 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 98: Australia And New Zealand Class A 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 99: 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 100 Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: Index

    26, 36, 46 removable-media 39 removing 22, 29, 40 cabling adapters 26, 34, 45 external 71, 82 electronic emission Class A notice 85 internal 44 Ethernet controller RAID adapter 22 configuring 80, 81 removable-media drive 44 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 102 Light Path Diagnostics panel cable-management-arm bracket 26, 36, 46 LEDs 10 cover 68 REMIND button 11 hot-plug adapter 19 hot-swap drive 38 hot-swap power supply 63, 65 memory board 52 major components 2 microprocessor 60 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 memory port (continued) installing 46 keyboard 76 memory board parallel 76 airflow guide 51 pointing device 76 component locations 12 serial 79 installing 52 Ultra160 SCSI 77 removing 50 Universal Serial Bus 79 memory module power supply installing 46 installing 63 order of installation 48 operating requirements 63 supported 47...
  • Page 104 13 Ultra160 SCSI port 77 xSeries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Expansion Kit option 28 United States electronic emission Class A notice 85 United States FCC Class A notice 85 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Part Number: 48P9905 Printed in the United States of America. 48P99 5...

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