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IBM x3350 - System - 4192 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    IBM completed? Documentation CD. You can also find the most current information about Go to the Web for instructions: ServerGuide to http://www.ibm.com/systems/ your server at http://www.ibm.com/ install the operating support/ system? systems/support. Install applications, such as IBM systems management software...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
  • Page 3 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 57 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD. First Edition (January 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller ... 30 Updating IBM Director ..... . 30 Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....56 IBM Taiwan product service ....56 Appendix B.

  • 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. 2008...
  • Page 8 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • 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 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 14 Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated...

  • Page 16: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    Throughout this documentation, the terms 2.5-inch models and 3.5-inch models are used to distinguish between the server models. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

  • Page 17: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 18 The declared sound-power hot-swap power supplies – Server on: 8% to 80% levels indicate an upper limit, below – Server off: 8% to 80% which a large number of computers will operate. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Major Components Of The Server

    Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running.
  • Page 20 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 22: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 23: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall into the server as you lean over it. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server.
  • Page 24 5. Loosen the thumbscrew at the back of the server. Thumbscrew Fan door 6. Slide the two cover-release latches on the fan door on the right side of the top of the server back; then, open the fan door cover. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive. For a list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ .

  • Page 26: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    To install a 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the left drive bay. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing An Adapter

    Hard disk drive assembly Filler panel 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 4.
  • Page 28 For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

  • Page 29: Installing A Memory Module (Dimm)

    DIMMs: v The server supports up to four unbuffered, PC2-5300, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 8 GB of system memory. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.
  • Page 30 9). Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Completing The Installation

    4. 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. 5. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 6.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Cables

    It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Updating The Server Configuration

    Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device.
  • Page 34 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, Connectors, And Power

    Note: The server can also be turned on or off by a command to the BMC. For more information about using this feature of the BMC, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 36 – System locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server if it is in a location with other servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the BMC.

  • Page 37: Rear View

    During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 38: Server Power Features

    Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. Statement 5: IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 40 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

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

  • Page 42: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays of hot-swap disk drives.

  • Page 43: Using The Baseboard Management Controller

    Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. See the User's Guide that is on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the baseboard management controller. Using the Boot Menu program...

  • Page 44: Configuring The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine has a dedicated Ethernet connection at the rear of the server. See the User's Guide that is on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. Chapter 4. Configuring the server...
  • Page 46 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    Use the following beep code descriptions to help diagnose and solve problems that are detected during startup. Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes.

  • Page 48: Post Error Codes

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 49 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 50 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Tables

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 52: General Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 53: Intermittent Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 54: Usb Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 55: Memory Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 56: Microprocessor Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 57 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 58 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 59: Optional-Device Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 60: Power Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 61: Serial Device Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 62: Serverguide Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 63: Software Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 64: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device Problems

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 65: Diagnosing Problems Using Light Path Diagnostics

    Light Path Diagnostics OVER SPEC CNFG REMIND S ERR DASD RAID TEMP Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics LEDs in two locations on the server are available to help you diagnose problems that might occur during installation. Use them in the following order: 1.
  • Page 66 Replace the failing fan, which is indicated by a lit or has been removed. A failing fan can LED near the fan connector on the system board. also cause the TEMP LED to be lit. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also Description Action TEMP The system temperature has exceeded v Determine whether a fan has failed. If it has, the maximum threshold level. A failing replace it. fan can cause the TEMP LED to be lit v Make sure that the room temperature is not too high.
  • Page 68 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 70: Software Service And Support

    You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Important Notes

    Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from IBM. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 74: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.
  • Page 75 For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. For California: Perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate/.

  • Page 76: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    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 caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 77: European Union Emc Directive Conformance 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 78: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Index

    SAS or SATA hard disk drives 28 optional devices 45 simple-swap SATA hard disk drives 28 pointing device, USB 40 the server 27 power 46 connector serial port 47 Ethernet 24 ServerGuide 48 Ethernet systems-management 23 software 49 power supply 23 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 80 3 installing 15 installation guidelines 7 memory problems 41 installation order microprocessor memory modules 15 problems 42 installing specifications 3, 4 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 11 monitor problems 42 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 mouse problems 40 problems (continued) solving 33 USB port 50 video 50 product recycling and disposal 59 network configuration 29 NMI button 23 notes 3 notes, important 58 notices 57 rack installation 2 electronic emission 62 rack release latches 22 FCC, Class A 62 rear cables, connecting 18 notices and statements 3...
  • Page 82 TÜV gloss statement 62 United States electronic emission Class A notice 62 United States FCC Class A notice 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 50 updating documentation 1 firmware 1 updating sever configuration 19 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 Part Number: 43W7069 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43W7069...

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