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  • Page 1 ERserver IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ERserver IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 85. Second Edition (August 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. 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

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....6 IBM Director ......7 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Index ......89 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s 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. 2005...
  • Page 8 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • Page 9 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. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 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 11 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 12 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. The Xseries 460 And Mxe 460 Server

    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 In This Document

    Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    – Minimum: 200 V ac v Baseboard management controller – Maximum: 240 V ac v Type: 333 MHz, registered, ECC, v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated PC2-3200 double data rate (DDR) II, memory and I/O controller v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):...

  • Page 16: What Your Server Offers

    For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 SMP capability. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

  • Page 18: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies, and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane ® v Wake on LAN capability IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Ibm Director

    Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www- 1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which...

  • Page 20: Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, And Power

    (BMC) log or in the system-event log about the condition. The condition might be that the BMC log is full or almost full. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 This LED and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel remain lit until you resolve the condition. If the only condition is that the BMC log is full or almost full, clear the BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to turn off the lit LEDs.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this LED is lit continuously, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Server Power Features

    IXA RS485 connector: Use this connector to connect to an iSeries server when an Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) is installed. The cable for this connection comes with the server. I/O board error LED: This LED is on the I/O board and is visible on the rear of the server.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Server

    To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically. v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.
  • Page 26 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    92 mm supply Memory DIMM Hot-swap fans card 80 mm Hard disk drive filler panel PCI-X slots Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink Microprocessor CD-ROM drive Operator information panel Microprocessor tray Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 28: I/O Board Internal Connectors And Jumpers

    The default position is pins 1 and 2. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to prevent a Wake on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in the powered-off state. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Memory-Card Connectors

    Memory-card connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the memory card. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Memory-card LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card. Light path diagnostics button Light path diagnostics button power LED Memory card error LED DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED...

  • Page 30: Microprocessor-Board Connectors And Leds

    VRM 3 error LED Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 3 error LED socket Microprocessor 3 socket Microprocessor 1 Microprocessor 4 error LED error LED Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 4 socket error LED IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Pci-X Board Connectors

    PCI-X board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI-X board. Attention LED Power LED ServeRAID-8i Active PCI cable PCI slot 1 I/O board 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 2 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 3 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 4 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 5...

  • Page 32: Sas-Backplane Connectors

    The following illustration shows the connectors on the SAS backplane. SAS hard disk drive connectors Front of SAS backplane SAS signal cable 1 SAS signal cable 2 SAS power Back of SAS backplane IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Installation Guidelines

    For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...

  • Page 34: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Removing The Cover And Bezel

    v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device.
  • Page 36 There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Locking latch Locking handle (open) Power supply 2 (PS2) Power supply 1 (PS1) AC power LED (green) DC power LED (green) To remove a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21.

  • Page 38: Installing An Adapter

    1. The blue handle that comes with the adapter is required to install the adapter. 2. In multi-node configurations, only two nodes can contain a ServeRAID-8i adapter. To install the ServeRAID-8i adapter, complete the following steps: IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover and bezel” on page 23). 3.
  • Page 40 Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and open the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off. c. Remove the expansion-slot cover. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 d. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package. e. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the connector on the PCI-X board.

  • Page 42: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    4. Make sure that the tray handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 2. If the server will be configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID controller, you must configure the disk arrays before installing the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.

  • Page 44: Memory Module

    Memory card order Memory card DIMM pair First 1 and 3 2 and 4 Second 1 and 3 2 and 4 Third 1 and 3 2 and 4 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Active Memory

    Note: Add odd numbered DIMMs to each available memory card first, then add the even numbered pairs. 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.
  • Page 46 DIMM after it is installed. v Memory ProteXion reassigns memory bits to new locations within memory when recoverable errors have been detected. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Adding And Replacing A Memory Card

    When a recoverable error is found by memory scrubbing, the Memory ProteXion feature writes the data that was to be stored in the damaged memory locations to spare memory locations within the same DIMM. Adding and replacing a memory card At least one memory card with one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the server to operate correctly.

  • Page 48: Installing Dimms

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to replace the device. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 3. Remove the memory card. a. Open the memory card retention levers on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protected surface with the DIMM connectors facing up.
  • Page 50 When moving the memory card, do not allow it to touch any components or structures inside the server. Make sure that the memory hot-swap enabled LED is lit. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 3. Remove the memory card. a. Open the memory card retention levers on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protected surface with the DIMM connectors facing up.
  • Page 52 3. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protected surface with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 4. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. DIMM Retaining clip...

  • Page 54: Installing A Microprocessor

    The voltage regulators for microprocessors 1 and 2 are integrated on the microprocessor board; the VRMs for microprocessors 3 and 4 come with the microprocessor options and must be installed on the microprocessor board. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. v You can use the Configurations/Setup utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server.
  • Page 56 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle VRM 4 Note: The new microprocessor comes in a kit with a VRM and a heat sink. The VRM is used only with a microprocessor that is installed in socket 3 or 4. 4.
  • Page 58 Reinstall the fans and memory cards in the server. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 47. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. If you removed the server cover, place the cover-release latch in the open (up) position. Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Cables

    Gigabit Ethernet 2 Gigabit Ethernet 1 Front view Power-control button Information LED Release latch USB connector Power-on LED System-error LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Updating The Server Configuration

    1. Update the BIOS code and the service processor firmware. To download the most current level of BIOS code and service processor firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 2. Make sure that each MXE 460 node contains a minimum of one microprocessor and one memory card with one pair of DIMMs.
  • Page 62 To cable a four-node configuration for up to 16-way operation, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. xSeries 460 Node 1 MXE 460 Node 2 MXE 460 Node 3 MXE 460 Node 4 3.
  • Page 64 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 xSeries 460 Node 1 MXE 460 Node 2 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 3 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 4 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable MXE 460 Node 5 MXE 460 Node 6 MXE 460 Node 7 MXE 460 Node 8 3.
  • Page 66 Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 6; then, route the cable through the node 6 cable-management arm. Use a 2.3-m (7.6-foot) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 b. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 2 on node 3; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 2 of node 6. Next, route the cable through the node 6 cable-management arm. c. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 3 on node 5; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 3 of node 6.
  • Page 68 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    For information about creating and removing scalable partitions, see “Using the Scalable Partition Web Interface” on page 81. v ServeRAID Manager ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, use © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 70: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    Select this choice to view the machine type and model of the server, the serial number, the revision level or issue date of the BIOS and diagnostics code IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 See “Administrator password” on page 63 for more information. This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed. v Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options.
  • Page 72 Select this choice to view information and to change baseboard management controller (BMC) settings. - BMC firmware Ver This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Select this choice to view the BMC system event log, which contains all system error and warning messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log. If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the full text of the error messages is displayed;...

  • Page 74: Passwords

    The following illustration shows the location of the power-on password override, boot recovery, and Wake on LAN (WOL) bypass jumpers. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Administrator Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed.

  • Page 76: Serverguide Features

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.

  • Page 77: Typical Operating-System Installation

    If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

  • Page 78: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    Setup Key Stroke Select this choice to specify the key strokes to start the PXE boot agent utility. You can select Ctrl+S (default), or Ctrl+B. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Installing And Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    If you send a wake-up packet to the server while it is turned on and you are then unable to turn off the server, see “Power problems” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 80: Updating And Configuring The Bios

    Select Save Settings; then, press Enter. h. Press Enter to confirm. i. Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter. j. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 Configuring Linux ™ For SOL operation on the server, you must configure the Linux operating system to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. This enables users to log in to the Linux console through an SOL session and directs Linux output to the serial console.
  • Page 82 Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 Modified /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux-Monitor boot=/dev/hda #map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b #message=/boot/message linear # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Monitor initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 append="console=ttyS1,19200n8 console=tty1" # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img...
  • Page 84 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (2.4.9-e.12smp) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # Note that you do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file # NOTICE: You have a /boot partition. This means that all kernel and initrd paths are relative to /boot/, eg. root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-version ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-version.img...
  • Page 86 # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title linux SOL Interactive kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS1,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes root chainloader +1 title failsafe kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp disableapic maxcpus=0 3 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. You must restart the Linux operating system after completing these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL.

  • Page 88: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Linux operating system, complete the following steps. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

  • Page 90: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and configure a network. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Using The Sas/Sata Configuration Utility Program

    Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from a command-line interface. Use CLI mode also to remotely view the BMC system event log. Use the following commands in CLI mode: –...

  • Page 92: Serialselect Utility Menu Choices

    In the Configuration wizard, you can select express configuration or custom configuration. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by grouping the first two physical drives in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Viewing The Configuration

    and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration, you can select the two physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a hot-spare drive. Using express configuration To use express configuration, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 94: Creating A Scalable Partition

    6. In the navigation pane, click Scalable Partitioning. Use the Scalable Partition Status page to view information about the current and new scalable partitions. A page similar to the one in the following illustration is displayed. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 7. In the navigation pane, click Create Partition. Use the Create Scalable Partitions Settings page to create new scalable partitions. A page similar to the one in the following illustration is displayed. a. In the Scalable System Configuration field, set the number of nodes that will be part of the scalable partition.

  • Page 96: Deleting A Scalable Partition

    1. Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web Interface. 2. In the navigation pane, click Scalable Partitioning. 3. In the navigation pane, click Delete Partition(s); then, follow the instructions on the Delete Scalable Partition page. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Trademarks

    Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 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.
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  • Page 101: Index

    Gigabit link LED 11 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 57 SP 10/100 link LED 10 viewing 81 SP activity LED 10 with ServerGuide 64 expansion bays 3 Configuration/Setup Utility program 57, 58 expansion slots 3 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 102 (LAN) 5 information LED 8 installation completing 47 guidelines 21 order, microprocessors 43 management, system 4 installing memory 3, 4 hard disk drive 30 active 33 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 memory (continued) PXE Boot Agent Utility program (continued) module 32 using 66 port power LED 33 memory card adding 35 hot-replace 35 rack, installing your server in 47 memory hot-swap enabled LED 33 RAS features 6 memory mirroring 34 release latch 9 Memory ProteXion 4, 34 reliability 6 memory-card connector and LED illustration 17...
  • Page 104 65 video connector 10 Web site ServerGuide 63 weight 3 working inside the server with the power on 22 X-Architecture technology 4 XpandOnDemand cable kits 49 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 Part Number: 31R1513 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1513...

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