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  • Page 1 xSeries 235 Type 8671 Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 Option Installation Guide SC59-P653-70...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices”, on page 79. Third Edition (January 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ....1 Major components of the xSeries 235 Type 8671 server ..2 System-board component locations ....3 System-board option connectors .
  • Page 6 Power cords ......83 Index ......85 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation 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. 2002...
  • Page 8 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 9 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 10 Statement 10 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) viii IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present.
  • Page 12 Statement 17 CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Major Components Of The Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server

    Major components of the xSeries 235 Type 8671 server The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components. You can install or remove hot-swap or hot-plug components while the system is running, provided that your system is configured to support this function.

  • Page 15: System-Board Component Locations

    System-board component locations This section provides illustrations of the system board showing the locations of connectors, switch and jumper blocks, and LEDs. System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installable options. VRM 2 (J1) Microprocessor 2 DIMM 1 (J7) (U9) DIMM 2 (J9)

  • Page 16: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

    533 MHz system board Light Path Diagnostics Rear fans on all other panel (J23) system boards Operator information panel (J24) SCSI channel A (J44) SCSI channel B (J51) On/off/reset panel (J47) Front fans (J50) IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: System-Board External Port Connectors

    System-board external port connectors The following illustration shows the input/output external port connectors on the system board. Keyboard (J2) Mouse (J3) Parallel (J5) Serial (J8) RS-485 (J13) Rear USB (J16) Video (J19) Ethernet (J26) Front USB (J29) Optional serial (533 MHz system board only) (J48) Chapter 1.

  • Page 18: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check, if an administrator password is set. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the power-on password. Reserved.

  • Page 19: System-Board Led Locations

    Table 1. Switches 1-8 (continued) Switch Default value Switch number description Reserved. CAUTION: Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in “Safety” on page v, “Installation Guidelines” on page 9, “Handling static-sensitive devices”...
  • Page 20 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.

  • Page 22: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Do not place the device on your server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Server Power Features

    Server power features This section contains information about how to properly turn your server on and off. Turning on the server Turning on the server refers to the act of plugging the power cords of your server into the power source and starting the operating system. You can turn on the server in any of the following ways: v If the power cords are connected to a power source, you can press the power-control button on the front of the server.

  • Page 24: Turning Off The Server

    4. Disconnect the server from the power source. Note: After disconnecting all the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on LED on the front of the server to stop flashing. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Standby Mode

    Standby mode Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server is connected to an ac power source but the server operating system is not running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor. In Standby mode, the server can respond to service processor requests, such as a remote request to turn on the server.

  • Page 26: Removing The Server Door (Tower Model)

    3. Locate the flange on the top edge of the door. 4. Press the flange downward while pressing outward on the door; then, lift the door up and off the hinge. Set the door aside in a safe place. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Removing The Server Left-Side Cover And Bezel (Tower Model)

    Removing the server left-side cover and bezel (tower model) This section describes how to remove the left-side cover and bezel from the tower model server. Removing the left-side cover The following illustration shows how to remove the left-side cover from the tower model server.

  • Page 28: Removing The Bezel

    3. Pull the top of the bezel away from the chassis; then, lift the bezel to disengage the bottom tabs. 4. Remove the bezel from the server and store the bezel in a safe place. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Removing The Server Top Cover And Bezel (Rack Configuration)

    Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack configuration) This section describes how to remove the top cover and bezel from a rack configuration server. Removing the top cover The following illustration shows how to remove the top cover from a rack configuration server.

  • Page 30: Removing The Bezel

    4. Pull the right side of the bezel away from the chassis; then, slide the bezel to the right to disengage the tabs. 5. Remove the bezel from the server and store the bezel in a safe place. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Removing And Installing The Adapter-Support Bracket

    Removing and installing the adapter-support bracket When working with some options, you must first remove the adapter-support bracket to access certain components or connectors on the system board. Note: The center-fan bracket is attached to the adapter-support bracket. Both brackets are removed and installed together as a single unit. Complete the following steps to remove the adapter-support bracket: 1.
  • Page 32 See “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 4 for the location of the center-fans connector. 8. Continue with the option installation or removal procedure. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Working With Adapters

    Active PCI-X slots are also called hot-plug PCI-X slots. Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about the adapter power-on and attention LEDs. PCI slot 1 32-bit 5.0 V (J32) PCI-X slot 2 64-bit 3.3 V...

  • Page 34: Adapter Considerations

    3. The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities is on PCI bus B. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter must be installed in PCI slot 1 only. Use the ribbon cable that comes with the adapter to connect the adapter to the Remote Supervisor Adapter connector (J27) on the system board.

  • Page 35: Installing A Hot-Plug Adapter (Slots 5 And 6)

    Installing a hot-plug adapter (slots 5 and 6) This section contains the procedure for installing a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter. If your operating system supports hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapters, you can replace a failing hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter with a new adapter of the same type without turning off power to the server.
  • Page 36 10. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package. 11. Install the adapter: a. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any) from the end of the adapter. Adapter guide IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 b. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion slot on the system board. Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is completely and correctly seated in the system-board connector. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.

  • Page 38: Installing A Non-Hot-Plug Adapter (Any Slot)

    “Removing the server left-side cover and bezel (tower model)” on page 15 or “Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack configuration)” on page 17). 3. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 4. If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 1 or PCI-X slots 2 through 4, lift the tab on the expansion-slot cover. Continue with the next step. If you are installing an adapter in PCI-X slot 5 or 6, slide the orange adapter-retention-latch release toward the rear of the server and hold it there while you lift the black adapter-retention latch to the unlocked (open) position, as shown in the illustration on page 23.

  • Page 40: Cabling Example For A Serveraid Controller

    “Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack configuration)” on page 65. Cabling example for a ServeRAID controller You can install an optional IBM ServeRAID controller in your server to control the internal hot-swap hard disk drives. A ServeRAID controller can, for example, enable you to configure the internal hot-swap hard disk drives into disk arrays.
  • Page 41 ServeRAID-5i is installed, you must use SCSI cables that are compatible with that controller. To select and order the correct cables for use with your RAID controller, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. 8. Reinstall the adapter-support bracket in the server (see “Removing and installing the adapter-support bracket”...
  • Page 42 When you route the SCSI cable, do not block the ventilated space around any of the fans. The following illustration shows how to route one SCSI cable to the ServeRAID controller. ServeRAID adapter SCSI connector A SCSI cable IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Note: If you plan to attach external SCSI devices, you must order additional SCSI cables. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. 15. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Installing the server bezel and left-side cover (tower model)”...

  • Page 44: Working With The 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option

    ServeRAID-5i is installed, you must use SCSI cables that are compatible with that controller. To select and order the correct cables for use with your RAID controller, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing The 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option

    Installing the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option Notes: 1. The 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit might contain some components that you will not need for this procedure. For information about the contents of this option kit, see the documentation that comes with the option kit. 2.
  • Page 46 Leave adequate room at the rear of the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option to connect the required cables. Filler panel 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 ServeRAID-5i is installed, you must use SCSI cables that are compatible with that controller. To select and order the correct cables for use with your RAID controller, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. a. Connect the end of the cable that is labeled “HDD backplane” to the new 3-Pack SCSI backplane as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 48: Installing Internal Drives

    These drives are known as hot-swap drives. Each hot-swap drive has two indicator LEDs (see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD). If the amber hard disk status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that individual drive is faulty and requires replacement.

  • Page 49: Internal Drive Bays

    Internal drive bays Internal drives are installed in bays. Tower model USB connector Non-hot-swap bay A Non-hot-swap Non-hot-swap bay D bay B SCSI ID 5 Non-hot-swap bay C Hard disk drive activity light Hard disk drive status light SCSI ID 4 Hot-swap bays SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2...
  • Page 50 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option” on page 32). These drives are in the optional hard disk drive cage. The SCSI IDs are listed in Table 3 on page 74. 4. Some filler panels might come with a slim filler. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    RAID capabilities or an optional ServeRAID controller, you might need to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.

  • Page 52: Installing A 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive

    ServeRAID-5i is installed, you must use SCSI cables that are compatible with that controller. To select and order the correct cables for use with your RAID controller, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any switches or jumpers on the drive.
  • Page 53 If you are installing an SDLT drive, use the custom metal slide rails and screws that come with the option package. Follow the installation instructions that come with the option package; then, continue with step If you are installing a full-high DLT drive, use the custom metal slide rails and screws that are inside the 5.25-inch removable-media drive bays.

  • Page 54: Installing Memory Modules

    (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2100 SDRAM Registered DIMM specification. For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. ™ 8. Your server supports Chipkill memory if the DIMMs are all type x4 and are larger than 128 MB.
  • Page 55 The following illustration shows the DIMM connector locations and how to install DIMMs on the system board. DIMM 6 (J15) DIMM 5 (J14) DIMM 4 (J12) DIMM 3 (J11) DIMM 2 (J9) DIMM 1 (J7) Before you begin, read the documentation that comes with your option. Complete the following steps to install a DIMM: 1.
  • Page 56 8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Installing the server bezel and left-side cover (tower model)” on page 62 or “Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack configuration)” on page 65. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    BIOS update. The latest level of BIOS code for your server is available through the World Wide Web. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the World Wide Web addresses. v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on...
  • Page 58 Note: It is not necessary to remove the air-baffle assembly to perform this step. 4. Locate the second microprocessor socket (connector U9) on the system board. 5. Remove the microprocessor baffle from the microprocessor socket. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 6. If the second microprocessor socket is covered with protective film, peel and remove the film. Heatsink 2 Captive screws Microprocessor 2 VRM 2 Microprocessor baffle Microprocessor- release lever DIMMs 7. Install a VRM in the corresponding VRM connector (J1): a.
  • Page 60 11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Installing the server bezel and left-side cover (tower model)” on page 62 or “Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack configuration)” on page 65. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Replacing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Replacing a hot-swap power supply Some models of your server come with two hot-swap power supplies. You do not need to turn off the server to replace a hot-swap power supply, but you must replace only one power supply at a time. I/O cable-restraint bracket Hot-swap...
  • Page 62 Press the orange release lever and pull the power-supply handle. This moves the power supply out of the power-supply bay slightly. b. Pull the power supply out of the bay and set it aside. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 4. Install the replacement power supply. I/O cable-restraint bracket Power supply Power-supply handle Power-cord restraint (half open position) bracket a. Make sure the handle on the power supply is in the open position, hanging loosely. b. Slide the power supply all the way into the chassis; then, press the handle to the closed position until it clicks into place.

  • Page 64: Installing A Hot-Swap Power-Supply Option

    2 Release latch Handle AC power LED DC power LED Hot-swap power supply 1 Power-cord restraint bracket Before you continue with the power-supply removal and installation procedure, review the following information. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 Notes: 1. During normal operation, both hot-swap power-supply bays must have power supplies installed for redundancy. 2. Two cable-restraint brackets are on the rear of the tower model servers. After you install the hot-swap power-supply option and connect the cables to the selected devices, you can use these cable-restraint brackets to manage the cable routing.
  • Page 66 Note: You might need to insert a fingernail or screwdriver blade behind one corner of the power supply to begin moving it. Attention: When installing the power supply, do not pull it into position by its cables. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 6. Install the hot-swap power-supply option. Note: The option consists of a hot-swap power-supply cage containing two hot-swap power supplies, with all necessary cables attached to the back of the option. Cables Hot-swap power supply option a. Push the cables on the back of the power-supply option into the power-supply bay first;...

  • Page 68: Replacing A Hot-Swap Fan

    The following illustration shows how to replace hot-swap fans. Rear fan 1 or 2 Fan-release latch Front fan 5 or 6 Fan-assembly Center fan latch 3 or 4 Hot-swap fan assembly Hot-swap fan Release lever IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Replacing A Front Fan

    6. Verify that the FAN LED on the diagnostic LED panel (see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD) is not lit. If the FAN LED is lit, reseat the fan.

  • Page 70: Replacing A Rear Fan

    Documentation CD) is not lit. If the FAN LED is lit, reseat the fan. Replacing the battery IBM has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.
  • Page 71 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 72 Press the battery down into the socket until it clicks into place. Make sure the battery clip holds the battery securely. 9. Replace the plastic shield covering the bottom portion of the system board. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Completing The Installation

    12. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set configuration parameters as needed. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Completing the installation To complete your installation, you must reinstall the bezel, reinstall the server cover, reconnect all the cables that you disconnected earlier and, for certain options, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

  • Page 74: Installing The Server Bezel And Left-Side Cover (Tower Model)

    2. Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the matching holes on the server chassis. 3. Push the top of the bezel toward the server until the two tabs at the top of the bezel snap into place. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 The following illustration shows how to install the left-side cover on the tower model server. Slots Left-side cover Complete the following steps to install the server left-side cover: 1. Before installing the cover, check that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.

  • Page 76: Installing The Server Door (Tower Model)

    5. Close the server door. Attention: Be sure to maintain a clearance of at least 100 mm (4 inches) on the front and rear of the server to allow for air circulation. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing The Server Bezel And Top Cover (Rack Configuration)

    Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack configuration) The following illustration shows how to install the bezel on a rack configuration server. Bezel Complete the following steps to install the bezel: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v, “Installation Guidelines” on page 9, and “Handling static-sensitive devices”...

  • Page 78: Updating Your Server Configuration

    The Configuration/Setup Utility program automatically starts so that you can save the new configuration information. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Some options have device drivers that you need to install. See the documentation that comes with your option for information about installing any required device drivers.

  • Page 79: Connecting External Options

    Connecting external options If you plan to attach external devices, you might need to order additional cables. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. If you install an optional SCSI adapter or use channel B on the integrated SCSI controller for external devices, you can attach external SCSI devices, such as a SCSI storage expansion enclosure, to your server.

  • Page 80: Installing The Second Serial Connector

    3. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with your server and options. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors. For example, the hard disk drive cables are labeled “HDD option.” IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Keyboard Cabling

    Two cable-restraint brackets are on the rear of the tower model servers. After you connect the cables to the selected devices, you can use these cable-restraint brackets to manage the cable routing. Route the power cords through the power-cord restraint bracket on the bottom. Route the remaining cables (for example, the cables that are connected to the I/O ports) through the I/O cable-restraint bracket on the top.

  • Page 82: Advanced System Management Interconnect Cabling

    Note: Plugging the power-supply cords into electrical outlets might cause the server to start automatically. This is an acceptable action. 3. See the User’s Guide or the Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed information about turning on the server.

  • Page 83: Chapter 3. Input/Output Ports

    Route the power cords through the power-cord restraint bracket on the bottom. Route the remaining cables (for example, the cables that are connected to the I/O ports) through the I/O cable-restraint bracket on the top. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 84: Parallel Port

    Note: If you install a PCI video adapter, the server BIOS will automatically disable the integrated video controller. The following illustration shows the 15-pin analog video connector on the rear of your server. This connector conforms to the industry standard. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Keyboard Port

    Keyboard port There is one keyboard connector on the rear of your server. Note: If you attach a standard (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, the USB ports and devices will be disabled during the power-on self-test (POST). The following illustration shows the keyboard connector on the rear of your server. ®...

  • Page 86: Scsi Cabling Requirements

    However, when you attach an external SCSI device to an optional SCSI adapter, you must set a unique ID for the device. See the information that comes with the device for instructions to set its SCSI ID. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Scsi Connectors

    SCSI connectors The following illustration shows the 68-pin, female D-shell SCSI connectors. These connectors conform to the SCSI standard. Serial ports Your server has one standard serial port that the operating system can use and one optional serial port. Some application programs require specific ports, and some modems function properly only at certain communication-port addresses.

  • Page 88: Universal Serial Bus Version 1.1 Ports

    (UTP) cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of your server. See “System-board external port connectors” on page 5. Note: The 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standard and1000BASE-T standard require that the cabling in the network be Category 5 or higher. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Ethernet Connector

    Activity between the server and the network is indicated by the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED on the front of the server (see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD). Ethernet connector There is an RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the back of the server. See “System-board external port connectors”...
  • Page 90 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Trademarks

    Lotus, Lotus Notes, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Celeron, MMX, LANDesk, Pentium, Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 93: Electronic Emission Notices

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 94: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 95: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 96 Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: Index

    5 connector 76 system-board internal connectors 4 connector pin-number assignments 77 the server 69 pin-number assignment 77 Class A electronic emission notice 81 port 76, 77 components 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit 33 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 98 C 22 options 9 pin-number assignments, Ethernet 77 removable-media drive 40 pointing device port 73 ServeRAID-5i 26 port VRM 47 Advanced System Management 77 integrated Ethernet 76 auxiliary-device 73 connectors 5 Ethernet 76 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Option Installation Guide...
  • Page 99 port (continued) SCSI connector (continued) input/output 71 location 4 keyboard 73 serial port 75 parallel 72 ServeRAID controller cabling 28 pointing device 73 ServeRAID-5i serial 75 installing 26 Universal Serial Bus 76 shield, power-control button 11 port, Ethernet 77 starting the server 11 power cords 83 static electricity 10 power supply...
  • Page 102 Part Number: 59P6537 Printed in the United States of America. 59P6537...

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