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IBM eServer xSeries 255 manuals available for free PDF download: Option Installation Manual, Installation Manual, Specifications
IBM eServer xSeries 255 Option Installation Manual (106 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 10.77 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
13
Major Components View of the Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server
14
Component Locations
16
System-Board Option Connectors
16
System-Board Internal Cable Connectors
17
System-Board External Port Connectors
18
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
19
System-Board LED Locations
21
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
22
Leds
22
Remind Button
23
Memory-Board Component Locations
24
Chapter 2. Installing Options
25
Before You Begin
25
System Reliability Considerations
25
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
25
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
26
Removing the Top Cover and Bezel
27
Removing the Top Cover (All Models)
27
Removing the Bezel (Rack Model)
28
Removing the Bezel (Tower Model)
28
Working with Adapters
29
Adapter Considerations
30
Installing an Adapter
31
Cabling a RAID or SCSI Adapter
34
Cabling a Single SCSI Channel Using the Standard Hot-Swap Drive SCSI Backplane
34
Working with the Optional Xseries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Hard Drive Expansion Kit
40
Installing the Optional 6-Pack Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
41
Installing Internal Drives
49
Internal Drive Bays
49
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
50
Installing a 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive
51
Installing Memory Modules
58
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
66
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
75
Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
78
Replacing an Internal Fan
78
Replacing an External Fan
79
Completing the Installation
80
Installing the Top Cover and Bezel
80
Installing the Top Cover (All Models)
80
Installing the Bezel (Tower Model)
81
Installing the Bezel (Rack Model)
81
Updating Your Server Configuration
82
Connecting External Options
82
SCSI Cabling Requirements
83
Replacing the Battery
83
Chapter 3. Input/Output Ports and Connectors
87
Video Port
88
Keyboard Port
88
Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
88
Ultra160 SCSI Connectors
89
Setting SCSI Ids
89
SCSI Port Connectors
90
Serial Ports
91
Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
91
Serial-Port Connectors
91
Universal Serial Bus Ports
91
USB Cables and Hubs
92
USB-Port Connectors
92
Gigabit Ethernet Port
92
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
92
High-Performance Ethernet Modes
93
Ethernet Port Connector
93
Integrated System Management Processor (ISMP) Interconnect Ports
93
Cabling the Server
94
Appendix. Notices
95
Edition Notice
95
Trademarks
96
Important Notes
96
Electronic Emission Notices
97
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
97
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
97
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
98
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
98
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
98
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
98
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
99
Power Cords
99
Index
101
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IBM eServer xSeries 255 Installation Manual (78 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 4.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
12
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Specifications and Features
14
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
15
Major Components View of the Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server
15
Chapter 2. Installing Options
17
Working Inside a Server with the Power on
17
Installing Adapters
17
Cabling a RAID or SCSI Adapter to the Standard SCSI Backplane
20
Installing Memory Modules
24
Installing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay
27
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
29
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
32
Cabling the Server
35
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Indicators, and Power
37
Server Controls and Indicators
37
Front View
37
Rear View
39
Server Power Features
40
Turning on the Server
40
Turning off the Server
41
Standby Mode
42
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server
43
Starting the Utility Programs
44
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
44
Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
44
Using the Serverguide CD
45
Chapter 5. Solving Problems
47
POST Beep Code Descriptions
47
POST Error Messages
48
Serverguide Problems
49
Troubleshooting Chart
49
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
53
Before You Call
53
Using the Documentation
53
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
53
Software Service and Support
54
Hardware Service and Support
54
Appendix B. Warranty Information
55
Warranty Period
55
Problem Determination
55
Running Diagnostics
55
Checking Software
55
Warranty Service and Support
56
International Warranty Service
56
Purchasing Additional Services
57
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
58
Part 1 - General Terms
58
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
60
Appendix C. Notices
67
Edition Notice
67
Trademarks
68
Important Notes
69
Electronic Emission Notices
69
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
69
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
70
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
70
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
70
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
70
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
70
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
71
Power Cords
71
Index
73
IBM eServer xSeries 255 Specifications (2 pages)
high-capacity, 4-way server for businesses with multiple locations or data centers
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.41 MB
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