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IBM eserver xSeries 440 Planning And Installation Manual (202 pages)

Installation Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 4 MB

Front Cover
1
Installation Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
Notices

9
- Trademarks
  10
Preface

11
- The Team that Wrote this Redbook
  11
- Become a Published Author
  14
- Comments Welcome
  14
Chapter 1. Technical Description

15
- The X440 Product Line
  16
- System Partitioning
  20
- IBM XA-32 Chipset
  21
- Processors
  26
  - Intel Xeon Processor MP
    27
  - Intel Xeon Processor DP
    30
- SMP Expansion Module
  31
- IBM Xcel4 Server Accelerator Cache
  33
- System Memory
  33
- PCI Subsystem
  37
- Redundancy
  38
- Light Path Diagnostics
  39
- Remote Supervisor Adapter
  41
- Operating System Support
  42
- IBM Director
  44
Chapter 2. Positioning

49
- Xseries 440 Application Solutions
  50
  - Server Consolidation
    50
  - Enterprise Applications
    52
  - Infrastructure Applications
    54
  - Clustering
    55
- Why Choose the X440
  57
  - IBM XA-32 Chipset
    57
  - Intel Xeon MP and DP Processors
    58
  - Xcel4 Server Accelerator Cache
    60
  - High-Performance Memory Subsystem
    60
  - Active PCI-X
    61
  - Xpandondemand Scalability
    61
  - System Partition Manager
    62
- The Benefits of System Partitioning
  63
- Server Consolidation
  65
Chapter 3. Planning

77
- System Hardware
  78
  - Processors
    78
  - Memory
    79
  - PCI Slot Configuration
    82
  - Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller
    86
- Cabling and Connectivity
  88
- Storage Considerations
  97
  - Xseries Storage Solutions
    98
  - Disk Subsystem Performance
    102
  - Tape Backup
    103
- Server Partitioning and Consolidation
  104
- Operating System Considerations
  104
  - Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
    106
  - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition
    109
  - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
    110
  - Microsoft Windows .NET Server
    111
  - Novell Netware
    111
  - Red Hat/Suse Linux
    111
  - Vmware ESX Server
    112
- Application Considerations
  114
  - Scalability and Performance Considerations
    114
  - SMP and Server Types
    115
- Rack Installation
  116
- Power Considerations
  117
- Solution Assurance Review
  118
Chapter 4. Installation

121
- System BIOS Settings
  122
  - Updating BIOS and Firmware
    122
  - Enabling Memory Mirroring
    122
  - Enabling Hyper-Threading
    123
- Device Drivers
  125
- Operating System Installation
  125
  - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server
    126
  - Red hat Linux Installation
    133
  - Netware Installation
    135
  - Vmware ESX Server
    142
- Additional Information
  142
Chapter 5. Management

143
- Active PCI Manager
  144
  - Using Active PCI Manager
    146
  - Adding Adapters to the System
    150
  - Analyzing an Existing Configuration
    158
- System Partition Manager
  164
- Process Control
  169
  - Process Alias Rules
    170
  - Process Execution Rules
    174
  - Group Process Execution Rules
    175
Abbreviations and Acronyms

187
Related Publications

189
- IBM Redbooks
  189
- Referenced Web Sites
  189
- How to Get IBM Redbooks
  192
  - IBM Redbooks Collections
    192
Index

193
- Back Cover
  202

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Installation Manual (98 pages)

Type 8687

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 9 MB

Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety

7
Chapter 1. Introduction

13
Chapter 2. Installing Options

21
- Opening the Cover
  21
- PCI and PCI-X Adapters
  22
- PCI and PCI-X Adapter Considerations
  22
  - Installing Adapters
    23
  - Cabling a Serveraid Adapter
    24
- SMP Expansion Module
  27
- Removing an SMP Expansion Module and Cover
  28
  - Installing and Replacing a Microprocessor
    32
  - Dimms
    37
  - Installing Dimms
    38
- Reinstalling an SMP Expansion Module and Cover
  40
- Completing the Installation
  43
- Working with Cables
  44
  - SMP Expansion Port Cabling
    45
  - RXE Expansion Port Cabling
    45
  - RXE Management Port Cabling
    47
  - Power Cabling
    47
  - SCSI Cabling
    48
  - USB Cabling
    48
  - Video Cabling
    48
  - Auxiliary Pointing Device Cabling
    48
  - Keyboard Cabling
    48
  - Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
    48
  - Remote Supervisor Adapter Cabling
    48
Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, and Options

49
- Server Controls and Indicators
  49
  - Front View
    49
  - Rear View
    51
- Turning on the Server
  53
- Turning off the Server
  54
- Standby Mode
  55
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

57
Chapter 5. Solving Problems

61
Chapter 6. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

73
Appendix A. Warranty Information

75
- Warranty Information
  75
  - Warranty Period
    75
  - IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
    78
Appendix B. Notices

87
Index

93

IBM eserver xSeries 440 User Manual (84 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2 MB

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Installation Manual (82 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety
5
Chapter 1. Introduction

11
Chapter 2. Installing Options

17
- Opening the Cover
  17
- PCI and PCI-X Adapters
  18
- PCI and PCI-X Adapter Considerations
  18
- Installing Adapters
  19
- Cabling a Serveraid Adapter
  21
- SMP Expansion Module
  23
- Removing an SMP Expansion Module and Cover
  24
- Dimms
  28
- Installing Dimms
  29
- Reinstalling an SMP Expansion Module and Cover
  31
- Completing the Installation
  34
- Working with Cables
  35
- Connecting Cables
  36
- SMP Expansion Cabling
  36
- Power Cabling
  36
- RXE Expansion Cabling
  36
- SCSI Cabling
  37
- USB Cabling
  37
- Video Cabling
  37
- Auxiliarypointing Device Cabling
  37
- Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
  37
- RXE Management Cabling
  37
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server

39
Chapter 4. Server Power, Controls, and Options

43
- Turning on the Server
  43
- Turning off the Server
  43
- Standby Mode
  44
- Server Controls and Indicators
  45
- Front View
  45
- Rear View
  47
Chapter 5. Solving Problems

49
Chapter 6. Getting Help and Service

59
Appendix A. Warranty Information

63
Appendix B. Notices

75

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Troubleshooting Manual (74 pages)

eServer Type 8687

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2 MB

Troubleshooting Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
Safety

7
Chapter 1. Introduction

13
- Server Controls and Indicators
  14
  - Front View
    14
  - Rear View
    16
- Server Power Features
  18
  - Turning on the Server
    18
  - Turning off the Server
    19
  - Standby Mode
    20
- Major Components of the Xseries 440
  21
Chapter 2. Solving Problems

27
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  27
- Server Support
  28
- Post
  29
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    29
  - POST Beep Codes
    30
  - POST Error Messages
    32
  - Error Logs
    38
- Identifying Problems Using the Light Path Diagnostics Feature
  38
  - Light Path Diagnostics Panel
    39
  - Light Path Diagnostics Table
    39
- Serverguide Problems
  42
- Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Messages
  43
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  44
  - Text Messages
    44
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    45
    
    Viewing the Test Log
    46
    
    Viewing the System Error Log
    46
  - Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    46
- Recovering BIOS Code
  54
- Troubleshooting Charts
  55
  - Troubleshooting an Ethernet Controller
    59
    
    Network Connection Problems
    59
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    59
  - Before You Call
    60
- Getting Help and Technical Assistance
  61
Appendix A. Notices

63
Index

69

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Quick Reference (34 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

5
Chapter 2. Hints and Tips

7
- Cabling
  8
- Covers
  9
- Error Log Messages
  10
- Ethernet Messages
  10
- Linux
  11
- Novell Netware
  12
- Power
  13
- Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA)
  13
- SAP Error Messages
  14
- Serveraid Adapters and Programs
  15
- Serverguide
  16
- SMP Expansion Modules
  17
- Windows NT
  19
- Additional Hints and Tips
  19
Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions

21
- Cabling
  22
- Centerplane
  23
- Diagnostic Tests
  23
- Light Path Diagnostics
  23
- Memory
  24
- Microprocessor
  25
- Network Operating Systems
  25
- Nonmaskable Interrupts (NMI)
  26
- PCI Scan Order
  26
- Power
  27
- Serveraid Adapters
  28
- SMP Expansion Modules
  29
Chapter 4. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

31
Appendix A. Notices

33
- Edition Notice
  33
- Trademarks
  34
- Important Notes
  34

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Table of Contents

Notices

Preface

Chapter 1. Technical Description

Chapter 2. Positioning

Chapter 3. Planning

Chapter 4. Installation

Chapter 5. Management

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Related Publications

Index

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Installation Manual (98 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, and Options

Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5. Solving Problems

Chapter 6. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix A. Warranty Information

Appendix B. Notices

Index

IBM eserver xSeries 440 User Manual (84 pages)

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Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 3. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix A. Warranty Information

Appendix B. Notices

Index

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Installation Manual (82 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 4. Server Power, Controls, and Options

Chapter 5. Solving Problems

Chapter 6. Getting Help and Service

Appendix A. Warranty Information

Appendix B. Notices

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Troubleshooting Manual (74 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Solving Problems

Appendix A. Notices

Index

IBM eserver xSeries 440 Quick Reference (34 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hints and Tips

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix A. Notices

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