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  • Page 1 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 85. First Edition (September 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. 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 ....5 IBM Director ......7 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ....81 Updating IBM Director ..... . 82 Appendix A.

  • 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. 2006...
  • Page 8 IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • 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 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 13 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 14 The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The System X3455 Types 7984 And 7986 Server

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x 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 16: Notices And Statements In This Document

    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 17: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

  • Page 18: What Your Server Offers

    Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management adapter). v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers.

  • Page 19: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    v Integrated network support The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 81. v Large system-memory capacity The memory bus in the server is enabled for up to 48 GB of system memory.
  • Page 20 v Double-data-rate 2 synchronous dynamic RAM (DDR2 SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) v Error-correcting code (ECC) memory v Error codes and messages v Failover Ethernet support v Hot-spare memory support v Integrated baseboard management controller subsystem v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and diagnostic programs v Microprocessor: –...

  • Page 21: 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.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...

  • Page 22: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. Except for the CD or DVD drive activity LED, the CD-eject or DVD-eject button, and the rack release latches, these controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel.
  • Page 23 System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the rear of the server.

  • Page 24: Rear View

    System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the front of the server.

  • Page 25: Server Power Features

    LAN activity LEDs (Ethernet): These green LEDs are on the dual Ethernet connector. When either LED flashes, it indicates that data is being transmitted or received between the server and the local area network (LAN) device that is connected to the left or right connector. The flashing frequency is proportional to the amount of traffic on the network link.
  • Page 26 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 27: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...

  • Page 28: Server Components

    Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Cover PCI Express x16 riser-card PCI Express x8 riser-card Microprocessor heat sink Air baffle for microprocessor 2 riser card Dual inline memory module (DIMM)

  • Page 29: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Battery PCI Express x16 riser card Operator information panel USB (2) (front) PCI Express x8 riser card SATA hard disk drive 2 SATA hard disk drive 1 HTX riser card CD or DVD drive Power...

  • Page 30: Operator Information Panel Controls And Internal Connectors

    Operator information panel controls and internal connectors The following illustration shows the controls and internal connectors on the operator information panel. Signal cable connector Light-path button USB cable connector When the server is turned off, you can light the system-board error LEDs for up to 30 seconds to indicate detected faults by pressing the light-path button.

  • Page 31: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Boot block recovery BMC reset jumper (J51) jumper (J36) NMI switch (SW1) Power-on password jumper (J52) Force power-on jumper (J37) BMC update jumper (J34) Wake on LAN bypass jumper (J48) Chapter 2.

  • Page 32: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Serial USB (4) Video Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED DIMM 9 error LED Battery error LED DIMM 10 error LED Slot 1 error LED DIMM 11 error LED Light-path power LED DIMM 12 error LED BMC heartbeat...

  • Page 34: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for user-installable optional devices. DIMMs Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 DIMMs System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Installation 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/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 36: System Reliability Guidelines

    For a list of supported adapters for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You do not install a graphics adapter. Operating the server with an unsupported graphics adapter might cause unpredictable results.

  • Page 37: Removing The Cover

    v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface 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 38: Removing An Air Baffle

    3. Remove the cover from the server: Captive screw a. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the cover. b. Disengage the tabs on the sides of the cover from the matching slots on the sides of the chassis. c.

  • Page 39: Installing An Adapter

    Alignment pins 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server. 3.
  • Page 40 – 5.0-V-only adapters – PCI adapters – PCI-X adapters – The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management adapter) v The integrated video controller is on the PCI bus. The integrated Ethernet controllers are on the PCI-X 100 MHz bus. The integrated SATA controller is on the SATA bus.
  • Page 41 8. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer. Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector before you turn on the server. Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to the system board, the riser card, or the adapter.

  • Page 42: Removing A Riser Card

    Attention: Make sure that the cables do not block the flow of air from the fans or air baffles. 15. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for information about installing the adapter firmware and configuring the adapter.
  • Page 43 6. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift straight up to remove it from the server. Adapter 7. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 8. If you plan to replace the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the slot on the riser-card assembly.

  • Page 44: Installing A Drive In The Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage

    Operating the server with an unsupported hard disk drive configuration might cause unpredictable results. For a list of supported drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v If you install only one hard disk drive, for faster startup, install it in the primary startup device location;...

  • Page 45: Installing The Drive

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server. 3. Remove the server from the rack; then, remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover”...

  • Page 46: Installing The Rear Hard Disk Drive Cage Assembly

    Installing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly Reinstall the rear hard disk drive cage in the server if you have performed one of the following actions: v You have installed a hard disk drive in this drive cage v You have removed a drive from this drive cage, but do not plan to install a replacement drive To install the rear hard disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.

  • Page 47: Removing The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Removing the CD or DVD drive Before you can perform any of the following tasks, you must remove the CD or DVD drive assembly from the server: v Access the front hard disk drive cage so that you can remove or replace the drive in this drive cage v Replace the CD or DVD drive with another drive To remove the CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps.
  • Page 48 Note: If you are installing or removing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. 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.
  • Page 49 2. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 4. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 23). Drive release button CD or DVD drive...

  • Page 50: Replacing The Front Hard Disk Drive

    6. If you are replacing the removed drive with a new drive, slide the drive mounting clip to remove it from the drive. Place the drive mounting clip on a flat, static-protective surface. Keep the drive mounting clip available for attachment to the new drive.
  • Page 51 To replace the front hard disk drive, complete the following steps. Hard disk drive tray assembly Hard disk drive 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords;...
  • Page 52 5. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the CD or DVD drive backplane. Retention latch Hard disk drive tray assembly 6. Open the drive-cage assembly retention latch; then, release the drive-cage assembly by sliding it slightly toward the rear of the server. 7.

  • Page 53: Installing A Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Operating the server with an unsupported CD or DVD drive configuration might cause unpredictable results. For a list of supported drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v If a CD or DVD drive is installed in the server and you have to remove the front hard disk drive cage from the server, you must first remove the CD or DVD drive.
  • Page 54 Note: If you are installing or removing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. 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.
  • Page 55 2. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21. 3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 4. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 23). 5.
  • Page 56 Then, slide the drive mounting clip to attach it to the side of the drive. CD or DVD drive Drive retention clip Slide the clip into place against the drive 7. Slide the drive into the server until the drive clicks into place. Drive release button CD or DVD drive...

  • Page 57: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install DIMMs: v The server uses interleaved DIMMs, which you must add, remove, or replace in pairs.
  • Page 58 48 GB, using twelve 4 GB DIMMs. For a list of memory modules that the server ® supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip failure on a DIMM.
  • Page 59 The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the system board. DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 9 DIMM 8 DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 To install a DIMM, complete the following steps. 1.
  • Page 60 7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously.

  • Page 61: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you must update the BIOS code in the server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/support/xseries/index.html and follow the instructions.
  • Page 62 To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/. Attention: To avoid damage and to ensure proper server operation, review the following information before you install a microprocessor: v The server will not start if microprocessor socket 1 (system-board identifier CPU1) is empty.
  • Page 63 6. Remove the dust cover from the surface of the microprocessor 2 socket. a. Press down and out on the release lever on the microprocessor socket. Lift up the release lever until it stops in the fully-open position (approximately 135° angle) and the top edge of the release lever has moved away from the microprocessor socket.
  • Page 64 8. Carefully close the release lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket. Note: A new heat sink comes in a kit with a microprocessor. Captive screws Heat sink Microprocessor socket 9. Install the heat sink. a. Remove the heat sink from its package and remove the cover from the bottom of the heat sink.

  • Page 65: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffles before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffles removed might damage server components. To complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, reinstall the two air baffles, if you removed them.
  • Page 66 2. Position the internal cables so that they do not interfere with the cover installation. 3. Reinstall the cover on the server. Captive screw a. Position the cover on top of the server. b. Align the tabs on the sides of the cover with the matching slots on the sides of the chassis;...

  • Page 67: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables This section provides basic information about attaching peripheral devices, such as a keyboard and pointing device, 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, such as the identifiers in the following examples: v The signal cable identifier for the CD or DVD in the CD or DVD drive is “ODD”, for optical disk drive.
  • Page 68 To attach non-USB devices to the server, use the cables that come with the devices and connect the cables to the applicable connectors on the server (see “Server components” on page 14). To attach a USB device to the server, use the cable that comes with the device and connect the cable to: v One of the two USB connectors on the front of the server (see “Front view”...

  • Page 69: Updating The Server Configuration

    Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message indicating that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration information.
  • Page 70 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.

  • Page 72: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports v Set the date and time v Set and change passwords v Set and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices (startup-drive sequence) v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features...
  • Page 73 You can enable or disable integrated Ethernet and other controllers and all standard ports (such as serial). Enable is the default setting for all controllers. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).
  • Page 74 Through the Startup Sequence Options menu, you can select up to eight Wake on LAN startup devices in addition to a maximum of eight other startup devices. You can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions if all of the following requirements are met: –...

  • Page 75: Passwords

    Run the diagnostic program on the server to get more information about any error codes that might occur. For instructions, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.

  • Page 76: Power-On Password

    For instructions for removing and installing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. After you reinstall the battery, you must access the Configuration/Setup Utility program, reset the system date and time, and reset all other configuration values where necessary.
  • Page 77 Boot block recovery BMC reset jumper (J51) jumper (J36) NMI switch (SW1) Power-on password jumper (J52) Force power-on jumper (J37) BMC update jumper (J34) Wake on LAN bypass jumper (J48) Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server;...

  • Page 78: Updating The Bios Code

    BIOS code through one of the following methods: v Downloading the latest BIOS code from this IBM Web site, creating an update CD or diskette, and using the CD drive or an external USB diskette drive to install the BIOS code.

  • Page 79: 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 your server model.

  • Page 80: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.

  • Page 81: Installing The Smbridge Management Utility Program

    To install the SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Microsoft Windows operating system, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html and download the utility program and create the BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the BMC Management Utility CD into the CD-RW/DVD drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.

  • Page 82: Enabling And Configuring Sol Through The Smbridge Management Utility Program

    To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the following steps: 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.

  • Page 83: Linux Configuration

    b. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 3. Configure the BIOS settings: a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, restart the server and press F1. b. Select Devices and I/O Ports; then, make sure that the values are set as follows: Serial Port A: Port 3F8, IRQ4 c.
  • Page 84 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 configuration: Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4. The file names, structures, and commands might be different for other versions of Red Hat Linux. To configure the general Linux parameters for SOL operation when you are using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system, complete the following steps.
  • Page 85 The following examples show the original content of the /etc/lilo.conf file and the content of this file after modification. 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 Chapter 3.
  • Page 86 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=ttyS0,19200n8 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 87 kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
  • Page 88 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 89 3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c.

  • Page 90: Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration

    Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes title floppy 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 you complete these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL.

  • Page 91: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Click the Download tab, and search for BMC software; then copy the file bmc_cfg.exe to a configuration utility CD or diskette.

  • Page 92: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Utility Program

    Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code. To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Click the Download tab, and search for BMC software;...

  • Page 93: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Management Utility Program

    BIOS settings. To download the utility program and create the baseboard management controller management utility CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Click the Download tab, and search for BMC software. The CD provides information about installing and using the program.

  • Page 94: Using The Boot Menu Program

    v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network. You can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. At a command prompt, type telnet localhost 623 to access the SOL network. Type help at the smbridge>...

  • Page 95: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.

  • Page 96: Updating Ibm Director

    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 97: 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 with your system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 98: 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 systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 available from IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module.

  • Page 101: 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 may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 102: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.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 103: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 104: 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 105: Index

    77 in command-line interface (CLI) mode 79 SMBridge management utility program SMBridge management utility program 68 commands 68 compatible options, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 directories 68 completing the installation 51 enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) components...
  • Page 106 Configuration/Setup Utility menu 59 DVD drive contact information activity LED 8 hardware service and support 84 DVD-eject button 8 service information for IBM systems and optional installing 39 devices 84 removing 33 software service and support 84 replacing 36, 39, 42...
  • Page 107 IBM Director 4, 7, 82 configuration 70, 72 IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD 4 configuration for enabling Serial over LAN (SOL) IBM ServerProven list of compatible options 21, 22 functions 69 identify command installing boot options 72 for Serial over LAN (SOL) session 80...
  • Page 108 16 LEDs 8, 9 major components 14 option connectors, system board 20 management, system 4 options memory compatible, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 connectors 43, 44 installing 13 controller 5 installing 45 modules 43 protection 5 requirements 43...
  • Page 109 recycling (continued) ServerGuide (continued) product 87 network operating system (NOS) installation 65 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system using 64 configuration 70 ServerProven list of compatible options 21, 22 related documentation 1 service and support 84 release latch, rack 8 service processor release levers, Ethernet connectors 53 See baseboard management controller...
  • Page 110 11, 79, 80 firmware updates 21 IBM server products 1 IBM ServerGuide program 64 IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 United States electronic emission Class A notice 89 IBM support 1, 64, 83 United States FCC Class A notice 89...
  • Page 112 Part Number: 42D2184 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42D2184...

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