IBM eServer 130 xSeries, User Reference Manual

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Page 4: ...nformation in Appendix B Product warranty and notices on page 123 Second Edition August 2001 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...uration Web page 16 Getting Started 17 xSeries 130 Configuration Tools 17 Management tools 18 Using Windows Remote Terminal Services 19 Changing the language of the operating system 20 Using the Supplementary CD 21 Using the Configuration Setup Utility program for the xSeries 130 22 Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program 22 Configuration Setup main menu choices 23 Using passwords 26 Wake...

Page 6: ...d disk drive in the model 8654 57 Installing an IDE hard disk drive in the model 8672 59 Installing memory 60 Installing adapters in the model 8654 62 Adapter considerations 62 Installing an adapter in the model 8654 63 Installing a microprocessor on the model 8654 65 Replacing a fan assembly 67 Installing the cover 68 Cabling the appliance server 68 Cabling the model 8654 appliance server 69 Cabl...

Page 7: ...rver without DiskCreator 113 Getting information help and service 114 Getting information 114 Getting help and service 114 Purchasing additional services 116 Appendix A Installing the xSeries 130 appliance server 117 Installing your IBM xSeries 130 appliance server in the rack cabinet 117 Appendix B Product warranty and notices 123 Warranty information 123 Warranty period 123 IBM Statement of Limi...

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Page 10: ...Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment wh...

Page 11: ...rdinances or regulations Statement 3 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following 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 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than...

Page 12: ... 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 18 kg 39 7 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb 1 2 ...

Page 13: ... 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 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician ...

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Page 15: ...l 8654 only C2T device breakout cable model 8654 only Power cord Cable straps IBM xSeries 130 and xSeries 135 Documentation CD Supplementary CD Recovery CD Multiple Language User Interface CD Rack Mounting Instructions and template Your appliance server serial number and model number are located on the ID label located on the right edge of the appliance server bezel as shown in the following illus...

Page 16: ... procedure step or situation Reliability availability and serviceability features Three of the features in the appliance server design are reliability availability and serviceability RAS These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored on your appliance server that your server is available when you want to use it and that should a failure occur you can easily diagnose and repa...

Page 17: ... the xSeries 130 appliance server You might need to install additional components to use all of the software features Microsoft Windows Powered Microsoft Windows Powered is optimized for the xSeries 130 appliance server IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility The Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility agent is preinstalled on your appliance server You must install the Advanced Appliance Con...

Page 18: ...nt event log and system monitor capabilities Microsoft Server Appliance Kit The Microsoft Server Appliance Kit for Web Servers is a Web based administrative tool It provides access to the Web server service Web site management administrative e mail alerts and other necessary tasks You can manage your appliance server using this kit through a port on your appliance server Microsoft Windows Terminal...

Page 19: ...video memory Size Height 4 37 cm 1 75 in Depth 63 5 cm 25 72 in Width 43 9 cm 17 32 in Weight approximately 12 7 kg 28 lb when fully configured Integrated functions One Ultra160 SCSI controller Dual 10BASE T 100BASE TX Intel Ethernet controllers on the system board One serial port Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Advanced System Management ASM processor Two RS 485 ASM ports one in one out Two C2...

Page 20: ...t the appliance server and run the power on self test POST System error light This amber LED lights when a system error occurs An LED on the Light Path Diagnostics panel on the system board will also be on to further isolate the error Diskette drive activity light When this LED is on it indicates that the diskette drive is in use Diskette eject button Push this button to release a diskette from th...

Page 21: ...ED lights when a system error occurs An LED on the Light Path Diagnostics panel on the system board will also be on to further isolate the error This light duplicates the system error light on the front of the server Power on light This green LED lights and stays on when you turn on your appliance server This light duplicates the power on light on the front of the appliance server Ethernet 2 link ...

Page 22: ... Depth 63 5 cm 25 in Width 44 cm 17 32 in Maximum weight 19 05 kg 42 lb depending on your configuration Integrated functions Dual channel bus mastering IDE controller Dual 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet controllers on the system board with Alert on LAN 2 support One serial port Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Keyboard port Mouse port Acoustical noise emissions Sound power idling 6 6 bel maximum S...

Page 23: ...ce server is in standby mode Reset button Press this button to reset the appliance server and run the power on self test POST System error light This amber LED lights when a system error occurs Diskette drive activity light When this LED is on it indicates that the diskette drive is in use Diskette eject button Push this button to release a diskette from the drive CD eject button Push this button ...

Page 24: ...nk when the appliance server is in standby mode This light duplicates the power on light on the front of the appliance server System error light This amber LED lights when a system error occurs This light duplicates the system error light on the front of the appliance server Ethernet 2 speed indicator This green LED lights when the speed of the Ethernet LAN connected to Ethernet port 2 is 100 Mbps...

Page 25: ...ll cables from devices Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be a...

Page 26: ...erver See xSeries 130 Configuration Tools on page 17 for more information 2 Press the power control button on the front of the appliance server This will put the appliance server into standby mode 3 Disconnect the appliance server from the power source Note After you turn off the appliance server wait at least 5 seconds before you turn on the appliance server again Standby mode Standby mode puts t...

Page 27: ...tor so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 51 to 61 cm 20 to 24 in and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body Also position other equipment you use regularly such as the telephone or a mouse within easy reach Glare and lighting Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhe...

Page 28: ...sure that the vented air is not blowing on someone else Electrical outlets and cable lengths The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor printer and other devices might determine the final placement of your server When arranging your workspace Avoid the use of extension cords When possible plug the server power cords directly into electri...

Page 29: ...P to set your IP address then you must set the IP address manually Changing the IP address forces you to connect your system through UM Services using the host name if it has not changed or the new IP address After you configure the appliance server you can Configure your Web site and transfer Web content to the appliance server using the tools available see Appliance setup and configuration Web p...

Page 30: ...erver on the network the appliance is assigned an IP address of 169 254 x y where x and y are random numbers and a subnet mask of 255 255 0 0 Continue with the Appliance setup and configuration Web page Appliance setup and configuration Web page You can set up and configure your appliance server from the xSeries 130 Web page This page provides configuration information documentation software help ...

Page 31: ...g system services networks and hardware IBM Director provides integrated management across the network and highly automated almost unattended operation IBM Software updates You can automatically update your appliance server software by selecting the Update Software button Click No to save the download of the update or click Yes to download and apply the new package Note You are able to download yo...

Page 32: ...inistrator group in the future use your new user name and password instead of the default user name and password combination 4 Copy the Web content from the system where it is stored to the Web site directory on the appliance d websites mywebsite by default 5 Set up the Web site properties that you want using the Server Appliance Kit or Internet Information Services Restart the Web site to begin s...

Page 33: ...oceed to the next step 5 Check the workstation network TCP IP protocol configuration settings Note By default the appliance server uses DHCP If you do not have a DHCP server on the network the appliance is assigned the IP address 169 254 x y where x and y are random numbers and a subnet mask of 255 255 0 0 6 Connect your remote management system to the xSeries 130 appliance using the Terminal Serv...

Page 34: ...d To change the language of the operating system do the following 1 Insert the Multiple Language User Interface CD into the CD ROM drive of the appliance server 2 Start a terminal services session on your remote workstation and log in to the appliance server Run setup exe from the CD 3 When the Multi Language User Interface Install window opens click Install MUI 4 Read the notices and click OK The...

Page 35: ...d Server CD If so insert the Supplementary CD and specify path e i386 where e is the drive letter assigned to your CD ROM drive and then reapply Service Pack 2 from the Supplementary CD Service Pack 2 The Service Pack 2 Directory contains source files for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 that is installed on your appliance See the readme txt in the directory for notes on using the service...

Page 36: ...re available Attention Your appliance comes with preconfigured BIOS settings Changing these settings could result in difficulty managing your appliance server Do not change them unless instructed to do so by IBM support personnel The preconfigured basic input output system BIOS settings are shown in the following table Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program To start the Configuration Set...

Page 37: ...elds This choice appears on both the full and limited Configuration Setup Utility menus System Information Select this choice to display information about your appliance server Changes that you make on other menus might appear on this summary screen You cannot edit any fields The System Information choice appears only on the full Configuration Setup Utility main menu Product Data Select this choic...

Page 38: ...Select this choice to set passwords or a system owner s name This choice appears only on the full Configuration Setup Utility main menu You can implement two levels of password protection Power on Password Select this choice to set or change a power on password Note If you set a power on password you can no longer remotely manage the appliance Administrator Password Select this choice to set or ch...

Page 39: ...et this value to Hidden Core Chipset Control Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set on the system board Attention Do not make changes here unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative Cache Control Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache In addition you can define the microprocessor cache mode as write back ...

Page 40: ...ave your customized settings Restore Settings Select this choice to delete your changes and restore the previous settings Load Default Settings Select this choice to discard your changes and restore the factory settings Exit Setup If you have made any changes the program will prompt you to save the changes or exit without saving the changes Using passwords The System Security choice appears only o...

Page 41: ...tch on a model 8654 appliance server switch 4 of switch block 1 on the system board Figure 7 The password override switch on the model 8654 The following illustration shows the location of the CMOS jumper on a model 8672 appliance server system board Figure 8 The password override jumper on the model 8672 Switch block SW1 1 2 3 4 OFF ...

Page 42: ...ower on the appliance server one time without having to use the power on password But if you do not use the Configuration Setup Utility program to change or delete the password the next time you start the appliance server the original power on password will be reinstated 4 Connect the appliance server to a power source keyboard monitor and mouse 5 Restart the appliance server Note You can now star...

Page 43: ...nd correct configuration conflicts Perform a low level format on a SCSI hard disk The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the SCSISelect Utility and descriptions of the menu choices available Table 4 Power on and administrator password features Typeofpassword Results Power on password Type the password to complete the system startup All choices are available on the Configur...

Page 44: ...ntroller to its default values press F6 then follow the instructions that appear on the screen You can view or change the following controller settings Host Adapter SCSI ID Select this option to be able to view the SCSI controller ID normally 7 SCSI Parity Checking Select this option to be able to view the assigned value of Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination Select this option to be able to vie...

Page 45: ...To use the utility program select a drive from the list Read the screens carefully before making a selection Note If you press Ctrl A before the selected drives are ready an Unexpected SCSI Command Failure screen might appear Restart the appliance server and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up After the drive that you want to view or format spins up press Ctrl A ...

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Page 47: ...iance setup and configuration Web page on page 16 for more information 7 You can now manage your appliance using UM Services or the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility Installing and starting the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility To install and start the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility do the following 1 Insert the Supplementary CD into the CD ROM drive of your remote Windows ...

Page 48: ...mined network settings to newly installed and discovered appliance servers You can drag and drop appliance servers from one group to another as long as the appliance type matches the group Appliance servers can belong only to a group that matches the type of appliance server If the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility is configured to not assign settings it does not configure any of the networ...

Page 49: ...se because the xSeries 130 appliance servers come with DHCP enabled by default the network settings are configured by DHCP When an appliance is discovered on the network the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility searches defined groups Appliances are then automatically added to the first group that matches the purpose of the appliance server The order in which groups appear is important in the ...

Page 50: ...tart IP Address This is the lowest IP address in a range of IP addresses that can be automatically assigned to an appliance that is a member of the group End IP Address This is the highest IP address in a range of IP addresses that can be automatically assigned to an appliance that is a member of the group Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask value to automatically assign for members of the group D...

Page 51: ...up function on page 39 or Moving an appliance server into a group on page 39 When finished you can go to the appliance Web page to complete the appliance server configuration process see Starting UMS using the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility on page 43 You can then use the Advanced Appliance Configuration utility to edit groups move appliances or you can use other features of the Advanced...

Page 52: ...p optional Up to three entries are available Use Current Host Name This is the host name of the appliance server and it is not automatically assigned Use i Prefix and Model Serial number The host name is set to use an i prefix and the model and serial number of the appliance server This is the default name that is preconfigured on xSeries 130 appliance servers For example an appliance server with ...

Page 53: ...ver to be allocated to another appliance server You can also remove an appliance server from a group and then rescan the network to add it to an appropriate group that appears higher in the group list Note If the appliance server you are trying to delete does not respond when you highlight it and select delete it is automatically deleted However if you attempt to delete an active appliance server ...

Page 54: ...ppliance server remains in the group but any changes made to the group are not made to the appliance server 3 Enter the TCP IP settings for the appliance server IP Address The IP address assigned to the appliance server Subnet Mask The subnet mask value assigned to the appliance server Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway assigned to the appliance server optional DNS Address The ...

Page 55: ... history tab of the appliance server records the results of a reprovision action Check this tab to ensure that the operation completed successfully To enable reprovisioning for an existing group do the following 1 Select the group for which you want to enable reprovisioning 2 Highlight and right click on the group for which you want to enable reprovisioning then click Edit Group 3 Click Next until...

Page 56: ... To apply an appliance image do the following 1 Select the appliance server to which you want to apply the image 2 From the Appliance menu click Apply Appliance Image 3 Click Yes Restoring a factory image Reprovisioning also enables remote restoration of the original factory image to the appliance by reapplying the factory image from the local image on the appliance Because an FTP server is not in...

Page 57: ...onfiguration data close the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility delete this file and then start the utility again When you start again all previously configured groups are deleted The Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility discovers connected appliances and their network settings b As a precaution you cannot export to an already existing file Starting UMS using the Advanced Appliance Config...

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Page 59: ...gram Use the Configuration Setup Utility program to configure the diskette drive as the first startup device See Using the Configuration Setup Utility program for the xSeries 130 on page 22 Save your settings and exit to restart your server 6 After your server starts and the main menu appears select Configuration Settings and press Enter Online help is available for each option by pressing F1 whil...

Page 60: ...wing this information press Esc to return to the main option menu Configuration Settings Select Configuration Settings to view or change the configuration settings of your ASM hardware Use this option to configure the following settings Alert Settings Dial In Out Settings General Settings Modem Settings Alert Settings Use this option to enable or disable all critical noncritical and system alerts ...

Page 61: ...name and number for the ASM hardware set the time and date of the ASM clock schedule a time and date for the system to be automatically powered on and to specify POST loader and operating system timeout values or the power off delay value The name and number help you identify these systems on your network The name and number values can be up to 15 characters in length Use the arrow keys and the Ta...

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Page 63: ...at you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for your appliance server monitor and any other options that you intend to install Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives Have a small flat blade screwdriver available Before you install an optional device in your appliance server verify that IBM supports that device on your model You can view the lis...

Page 64: ...ted circuitry Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the unit for at least two seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down If ...

Page 65: ...ration shows the locations of major components in your model 8654 appliance server Figure 9 Viewing the major components of the xSeries 130 model 8654 Microprocessor Terminator card Fans Hard disk drive filler panel Hard disk drive Memory module Air baffle Light Path Diagnostics Clear shield Heatsink Clip ...

Page 66: ...nector A J52 Serial connector B J51 Management connector J53 C2T in connector U38 C2T out connector U61 USB 2 connector J15 USB 1 connector J13 Ethernet connectors J1 PCI slot 1 64 bit 33 MHz J10 PCI slot 2 64 bit 33 MHz J23 Switch block SW1 Battery Primary IDE J7 SCSI signal J4 Power J3 Power J6 Diskette J11 SCSI hard disk drive power J8 Fan 1 J12 Fan 2 J14 Fan 3 J22 Fan 4 J24 Fan 6 J38 Fan 5 J35...

Page 67: ...t setting is Off disabled 2 Reserved The default setting is Off 3 Reserved The default setting is Off 4 Bypass power on password When this switch is toggled to the opposite position the system bypasses the power on password if one is set See Power on password on page 26 Light Path Diagnostic circuit verification LED Light Path Diagnostics button Light Path Diagnostics panel Fan 1 failure CR15 Fan ...

Page 68: ...er The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your model 8672 appliance server Figure 12 Viewing the major components of the xSeries 130 model 8672 Microprocessor Fans Hard disk drive filler panel Hard disk drive Memory module Air baffle Heat sink Clip Blanks ...

Page 69: ...ifies the internal connectors on the system board Figure 13 Viewing the system board connectors Microprocessor U21 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 Battery PCI slot 1 PCI 1 PCI slot 2 PCI 2 CPU fan A CPUFAA CPU fan B CPUFAB Front panel FPI System fan 2 SYSFAN2 System fan 1 SYSFAN1 Secondary IDE IDE2 Primary IDE IDE1 ...

Page 70: ...el 8654 you do not need to remove the cover 1 Review the information in Safety on page vii 2 Turn off the appliance server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords 3 If your appliance server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the appliance server from the rack cabinet 4 Remove the two screws from the rear of the appliance server 5 Pull out on the cover release...

Page 71: ...ervers support SCSI hard disk drives while model 8672 appliance servers support IDE hard disk drives Before you install a hard disk drive review the following Inspect the drive or drive tray for any signs of damage To maintain proper system cooling do not operate the appliance server for more than 2 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay Review the information in Ha...

Page 72: ...d Push the tray handle toward the closed position until it locks the drive in place Note When you turn on the appliance server check the hard disk drive status light and activity light to verify that the hard disk drives operate properly If the green light flashes rapidly three flashes per second the controller is identifying the drive 5 If you have other options to install install them now Otherw...

Page 73: ...y 6 Install the new hard disk drive in the drive bay a Slide the drive into the bay with the screw holes in the drive facing up and align the screw holes in the drive with the screw holes in the appliance server chassis b Use a screwdriver to drive the screws into the drive and secure it to the appliance server chassis Note You might have to hold the drive up and in place to carefully align the dr...

Page 74: ...nnector 3 On the model 8654 DIMM connector 2 connector 3 and then connector 4 Complete the following steps to install a DIMM Attention When you handle static sensitive devices take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity For details on handling these devices see Handling static sensitive devices on page 50 1 Review the information in Safety on page vii 2 Turn off the appliance server a...

Page 75: ... avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors handle the clips gently 7 If you removed the adapter from PCI slot 2 reinstall it Note When you start the appliance server for the first time after adding memory you must have a keyboard monitor and mouse connected to the appliance server The system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed If you ins...

Page 76: ...18 Identifying adapter placement Adapter considerations Before you install adapters in the model 8654 review the following Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter If you need to change the switch settings or jumper settings on your adapter follow the instructions that come with the adapter You can install 32...

Page 77: ...o install an adapter Attention When you handle static sensitive devices take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity For details on handling these devices refer to Handling static sensitive devices on page 50 1 Review the information in Safety on page vii 2 Turn off the appliance server and disconnect all external cables and power cords 3 Remove the cover according to Removing the cove...

Page 78: ...ard connector before you turn on the appliance server Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to the system board the riser card or the adapter d Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place securing the adapter e Replace the expansion slot clip by sliding it down until it latches into place and holds the adapter securely Figure 19 Installing the adapter 9 Connect...

Page 79: ...d microprocessor is installed in socket 2 U79 Both microprocessors share the system load Complete the following steps to install a second microprocessor Attention To avoid damage and to ensure proper server operation review the following before you install a microprocessor Ensure that the microprocessors are the same type have the same cache size and have the same clock speed Ensure that the micro...

Page 80: ...onnector 6 Install the microprocessor in the microprocessor connector Attention To avoid bending the pins do not use excessive force 7 Push the release lever down to lock the microprocessor into place 8 Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor 9 Replace the clear shield Note The clear shield must be installed to maintain proper air flow and cooling inside the server 10 If you have other optio...

Page 81: ...he LEDs and the Light Path Diagnostics circuit see Model 8654 Light Path Diagnostics table on page 105 5 Remove the fan from the appliance server a Disconnect the fan cable from the system board b Lift the fan away from the appliance server 6 Orient the fan so that the air flow arrow on the side of the fan is facing or pointing toward the rear of the appliance server Note Proper air flow is from t...

Page 82: ...ve the cover later 3 Install the cover by placing it into position and sliding it forward Make sure that the cover engages the tabs at the front and rear of the appliance server 4 Install the screws and secure the cover as shown Figure 21 Installing the cover 5 If required for your configuration install the appliance server in a rack cabinet 6 Go to Cabling the appliance server for information on ...

Page 83: ...oo tightly Overtightening can cause internal damage to cables 2 Continue with Cabling the RS 485 connectors Cabling the RS 485 connectors You can use the RS 485 connectors to create an Advanced System Management ASM bus between several xSeries 130 appliance servers or other appliance servers Note If you are not cabling your network for an ASM interconnect go to Connecting appliance servers with a ...

Page 84: ...ote Be sure that the first and last connection of the ASM interconnect network are in Port B of the appliance servers Figure 23 Viewing an ASM interconnect network 5 Continue with Connecting appliance servers with a C2T chain Connecting appliance servers with a C2T chain To share the same monitor keyboard and pointing device with several appliance servers you must connect the appliance servers tog...

Page 85: ...iance server reference Changing the position of the appliance server in the C2T chain does not affect its IP addresses Complete the following steps to connect the appliance servers Note If you are not connecting multiple servers begin with step 1d 1 Using the C2T cables connect the appliance servers together Note Your appliance server comes with a short C2T chaining cable that can span approximate...

Page 86: ...ut port of the appliance server Power on the appliance server and retry the devices If the devices work you probably have a bad C2T interconnect cable Replace the cable and retry the devices in the C2T chain configuration Refer to Input output connector locations and ports on page 74 for more details about the input output connectors on your appliance server Using the C2T feature Placing several a...

Page 87: ...r then adjust the image lock accordingly For more information on how to adjust the image lock see the documentation that comes with your flat panel monitor Note For the chain to operate properly no more than two adjacent appliance servers can be unplugged from the electrical outlet at the same time Cabling the model 8672 appliance server Use the following illustration to cable the model 8672 appli...

Page 88: ...ointing device connector model 8672 only Figure 26 Identifying the connectors on the model 8654 Figure 27 Identifying the connectors on the model 8672 Serial port Your appliance server has one standard serial port Some application programs require specific ports and some modems function properly only at certain serial port addresses Use the Configuration Setup Utility program to change the port ad...

Page 89: ... the appliance server The following table and illustration shows the pin number assignments for the 9 pin male D shell serial port connector on the rear of your appliance server These pin number assignments conform to the industry standard Universal Serial Bus ports Your appliance server has two Universal Serial Bus USB ports which configure automatically USB is an emerging serial interface standa...

Page 90: ...connectors on the rear of your appliance server Ethernet ports Your appliance server comes with two integrated Ethernet controllers These controllers provide an interface for connecting to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps networks and provide full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network LAN To access the Ethernet ports connect a Cat...

Page 91: ...an use ALB with any 100BASE TX switch Cisco Fast EtherChannel FEC creates a team of two to four adapters to increase transmission and reception throughput FEC also includes the AFT option You can use FEC only with a switch that has FEC capability Teaming requires you to install both integrated Ethernet controllers For additional information about the teaming modes see the documentation that comes ...

Page 92: ...rements for effectively using IEEE 802 1p tagging are The other devices receiving and routing 802 1p tagged packets must support 802 1p The adapters on these devices must support 802 1p The Ethernet controller in your appliance server all IBM Netfinity 10 100 Ethernet Security Adapters and IBM 10 100 Ethernet Server Adapters support 802 1p The adapter cannot be assigned to an adapter team If you a...

Page 93: ...h The ID range is from 1 to 1000 The VLAN name is for information only and does not need to match the name on the switch 6 Click Join VLAN Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each VLAN you want the appliance server to join The VLANs you add are listed on the Adapters page 7 Click Close and restart the computer C2T ports on the model 8654 There are two Cable Chain Technology C2T connectors on the rear of ...

Page 94: ...the Advanced System Management processors of several rack mounted appliance servers so that they can communicate with each other in half duplex mode Keyboard connector on the model 8672 There is one keyboard connector on the rear of the model 8672 appliance server Note If you attach a standard keyboard to the keyboard connector the USB ports and devices will be disabled during the power on self te...

Page 95: ...xiliary device connector on the end of the cable Table 11 Video connector 15 pin female pin number assignments Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red 6 Ground 11 Not connected 2 Green or monochrome 7 Ground 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Ground 13 Horizontal synchronization Hsync 4 Not connected 9 5 V dc DDC 14 Vertical synchronization Vsync 5 Ground 10 Ground 15 DDC SCL Table 12 Auxiliary or pointing device...

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Page 97: ... memory ROM on the system board for the model 8654 or provided on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD for the model 8672 These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of your appliance server See Diagnostic programs and error messages on page 95 for more information Light Path Diagnostics The Light Path Diagnostics feature is for identifying system errors on the xSeries 130 mod...

Page 98: ...se the troubleshooting information provided with your server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take Flash the latest levels of BIOS service processor diagnostics and RAID code You can download this code at http www ibm com pc support No No Yes Yes Yes Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list You can...

Page 99: ...s Beep codes are sounded in a series of long and short beeps The possible types of beep codes that your appliance server might emit include the following No beeps If no beep occurs after your appliance server completes POST call for service Continuous beep Your startup boot microprocessor has failed or your system board or speaker subsystem might contain a failing component If the system continues...

Page 100: ...ideo controller call for service If you are using an optional video adapter replace the failing video adapter One long and two short beeps A video I O adapter ROM is not readable or the video subsystem is defective If you hear this beep combination twice both the system board and an optional video adapter have failed the test This beep combination might also indicate that the system board contains...

Page 101: ...led 2 1 1 Secondary DMA register test has failed 2 1 2 Primary DMA register test has failed 2 1 3 Primary interrupt mask register test has failed 2 1 4 Secondary interrupt mask register test has failed 2 2 1 Interrupt vector loading has failed 2 2 2 Keyboard controller test has failed 2 2 3 CMOS power failure and checksum checks have failed 2 2 4 CMOS configuration information validation has faile...

Page 102: ...l for service 129 An error was detected in the L1 cache of one of the microprocessors Action 1 If you just installed a microprocessor verify that the microprocessor is installed and seated correctly 2 If the problem persists call for service 151 A real time clock RTC error occurred Action Call for service 161 The real time clock battery has failed Action Replace the battery yourself or call for se...

Page 103: ...iance server call for service 184 The power on password information stored in your appliance server has been removed Action From the Configuration Setup Utility program main menu select System Security Then follow the instructions on the screen If this information cannot be restored call for service 185 A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive startup sequence Action From the...

Page 104: ...mpanied by continuous beeping Action Ensure that Nothing is resting on the keyboard and pressing a key No key is stuck The keyboard cable is connected correctly to the keyboard and to the correct connector on the appliance server Running the diagnostic tests can isolate the appliance server component that failed but you must have your system serviced If the error message remains call for service N...

Page 105: ...ting information If the POST error message reappears call for service 1162 The serial port configuration conflicts with another device in the system Action 1 Make sure the IRQ and I O port assignments needed by the serial port are available 2 If all interrupts are being used by adapters you might need to remove an adapter to make an interrupt available to the serial port or force other adapters to...

Page 106: ...hat the monitor is connected correctly to the video connector If the monitor is connected correctly call for service 2462 A video memory configuration error occurred Action Make sure that the monitor cables are correctly and securely connected to the appliance server If the problem persists call for service 5962 An IDE CD ROM configuration error occurred Action Check the signal and power cable con...

Page 107: ...available or the PCI adapter might be defective Action 1 Make sure that the I O address for the PCI adapter and all other adapters are set correctly in the Configuration Setup Utility program 2 If the I O port resource settings are correct the PCI adapter might be defective Call for service 00180300 A PCI adapter has requested a memory address that is not available or the PCI adapter might be defe...

Page 108: ... test failed Action Call for service 01298001 No update data is available for processor 1 Action Update the system BIOS to a level that supports the microprocessors that are installed in the appliance server 01298002 No update data is available for processor 2 Action Update the system BIOS to a level that supports the microprocessors that are installed in the appliance server 01298101 The update d...

Page 109: ...s more than one error message Always follow the suggested action instructions for the first error message that appears The following sections contain the error codes that might appear in the detailed test log and summary log when running the diagnostic programs The error code format is as follows fff ttt iii date cc text message where fff is the three digit function code that indicates the functio...

Page 110: ... the problem Starting the diagnostic programs You can press F1 while running the diagnostic programs to obtain Help information You also can press F1 from within a Help screen to obtain online documentation from which you can select different categories To exit from Help press Esc You need to attach a mouse monitor and keyboard to use the diagnostic programs To start the diagnostic programs 1 If y...

Page 111: ...detect an error but the problem persists during typical appliance server operations a software error might be the cause If you suspect a software problem refer to the information that comes with the software package Viewing the test log The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run Note If you already are running the diagnostic programs begin with step 3 ...

Page 112: ...ort 015 USB interface Aborted Can NOT test USB interface while it is in use Note If you have a USB keyboard or mouse attached you cannot run the diagnostic program for the USB interface 1 Turn off the appliance server 2 Replace the USB keyboard and mouse with a standard keyboard and mouse 3 Turn on the appliance server 4 Run the diagnostic test again Failed System board Call for service 020 PCI in...

Page 113: ...ere xyz identifies the microprocessor that is causing the error message 1 Reseat the microprocessor 2 If the problem remains replace the microprocessor If the problem persists call for service Processor in socket id xyz is defective where xyz identifies the microprocessor that is causing the error message Replace the microprocessor If the problem persists call for service Test setup error Applicat...

Page 114: ...iling fan Replace the indicated fan Temperature sensed on processor board is out of range Call for service 180 Status display Failed Any failure message Call for service 201 System memory Failed DIMMs in location DIMM n where n is the number of the socket that contains the failing DIMM 1 Reseat the failing DIMM 2 If the problem remains replace the DIMM If the problem persists call for service Test...

Page 115: ...dware problem associated with microprocessor in socket ID xyz where xyz identifies the microprocessor that is causing the error message Failed Microprocessor in socket ID xyz where xyz identifies the microprocessor that is causing the error message 1 Reseat the identified microprocessor 2 If the problem remains replace the microprocessor If the problem persists call for service Warning Test setup ...

Page 116: ...ber The unload eject push button test failed for device n on adapter m where n is the number of the device and m is the adapter number The read write self diagnostic failed for device n on adapter m where n is the number of the device and m is the adapter number Insert a new tape cartridge then run the diagnostic test again Refer to the information that is provided with the tape drive If the probl...

Page 117: ...he problem persists call for service PCI modem detected but not enabled 1 Change the configuration to enable the modem 2 If the problem remains replace the modem If the problem persists call for service Failed Modem reset failed Replace the modem If the problem persists call for service No dial tone detected 1 Make sure that the phone line attached to the modem has a dial tone Connect a phone to t...

Page 118: ...t power after you remove the cover This feature helps you isolate the problem if an error causes the appliance server to shut down See Model 8654 Light Path Diagnostics table on page 105 Important You have up to 12 hours to use the Light Path Diagnostic LEDs after the power is removed from the appliance server After 12 hours you must turn on the appliance server again to be able to use the Light P...

Page 119: ... on diagnostics panel Cause Action None An error has occurred and cannot be isolated or the Advanced Systems Management processor has failed An error has occurred that is not represented by a Light Path Diagnostics LED Check the system error log for more information about the error PS Power supply has failed Have the system serviced TEMP The system temperature has exceeded a threshold level 1 Chec...

Page 120: ...atus LEDs on page 104 3 If the problem persists replace the microprocessor If the problem persists have the system serviced VRM One of the VRMs on the system board has failed Remove power from the appliance server and then restart the appliance server If the problem persists have the system serviced PCI An error occurred on a PCI bus The system board caused the error 1 Check the error log for addi...

Page 121: ...diskette drive activity light stays on call for service Diskette drive activity light stays on Intermittent problems Verify that All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and attached options When the server is turned on air is flowing from the rear of the server at the fan grill If there is no airflow the fan is not working This causes the server to overheat and shut d...

Page 122: ...stalled Microprocessor problems The startup boot microprocessor is not working properly Verify that the startup microprocessor is seated properly If it is call for service The server emits a continuous tone during POST Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self tests If you suspect a problem with your monitor refer to the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testin...

Page 123: ...r information about obtaining ServerProven compatibility information from the World Wide Web You followed the installation instructions that came with the option The option is installed correctly You have not loosened any other installed options or cables You updated the configuration information in the Configuration Setup Utility program Whenever memory or an option is changed you must update the...

Page 124: ...our appliance server The software that you are using works on another system If you received any error messages when using the software program see the information that comes with the software for a description of the messages and solutions to the problem If the problem continues contact your place of purchase Suspected software problem Universal Serial Bus USB port problems Verify that You are no...

Page 125: ... the same manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Complete the following steps to replace the battery 1 Read Safety on page vii and follow any special handling and installation inst...

Page 126: ...ance server is not supported You can obtain authorized updates to the installed software using the update function in UM Services for more information see Configuring the xSeries 130 using Universal Manageability Services on page 15 Recovering your appliance server using DiskCreator To create a recovery enablement diskette and recover the preinstalled software on your appliance server do the follo...

Page 127: ... into the CD ROM drive in the workstation and copy either the reload on file or the manufact ure file from the Recovery Enablement directory on the CD to the diskette Attention When you start the appliance server with the Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive and the recovery enablement diskette in the diskette drive the recovery process starts If you copy the reload on file to the diskette the recovery...

Page 128: ...you can choose to receive e mail notifications whenever new information becomes available about your registered products You also can order publications through the IBM Publications Ordering System at http www elink ibmlink ibm com public applications publications cgibin pbi cgi Getting information by fax If you have a touch tone telephone and access to a fax machine in the U S and Canada you can ...

Page 129: ...ed Replacement or use of non IBM parts or nonwarranted IBM parts All warranted parts contain a 7 character identification in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of...

Page 130: ...BM marketing representative Country Telephone number Austria Österreich 01 24 592 5901 Belgium Dutch Belgie 02 210 9820 Belgium French Belgique 02 210 9800 Canada Toronto only 416 383 3344 Canada Canada all other 1 800 565 3344 Denmark Danmark 45 20 82 00 Finland Suomi 09 22 931 840 France France 02 38 55 74 50 Germany Deutschland 07032 1549 201 Ireland Ireland 01 815 9202 Italy Italia 02 482 9202...

Page 131: ...irflow Install your server in a rack cabinet with perforated doors Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation Connect all power cords to properly wired and grounded electrical outlets Take precautions to prevent overloading the power outlet...

Page 132: ...ust each rear mounting bracket by loosening the screws so that the inside distance between the two ends is equal to the outside dimension of the rack mounting flanges Insert the bracket tab through the center hole between the two clip nuts on the rear mounting flanges The right and left rails are labeled 4 Loosely install two mounting screws through the back end of the bracket Position the mountin...

Page 133: ...of the server to secure it to the rack cabinet 7 If you want to move your rack cabinet with the server installed install the shipping brackets on each side of the server Insert the shipping bracket tab into the slot on the back of the server Then use the blue thumb screw to secure the back of the server and the shipping bracket to the mounting bracket Rack Mounting rail Clip nuts ...

Page 134: ...r on the network or locally with a keyboard monitor and mouse or other pointing device connected to your server If you manage your server locally you must use the C2T device breakout cable Attach the large connector on the C2T cable to the C2T Out connector on the rear of your server then connect your keyboard mouse and monitor to the connectors on the end of the C2T cable Note The keyboard and mo...

Page 135: ... your server locally you must connect the keyboard monitor and mouse directly to the back of the xSeries 130 model 8672 12 Repeat step 1 through step 11 for each server that you install in the rack 13 Turn on your IBM xSeries 130 and wait 5 to 10 minutes See Turning on the appliance server on page 11 For information about using your appliance server configuration program see Chapter 3 Configuring ...

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Page 137: ... installed subsequently or otherwise Unless IBM specifies otherwise the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine Nothing in this Statement of Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract If you have any questions contact IBM or your reseller The IBM Warranty for Machines IBM warrants that each Machine 1 ...

Page 138: ... conformance with their Specifications IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation At its discretion IBM or your reseller will 1 either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2 provide the service either at your location or a service center IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering change...

Page 139: ...ncluding fundamental breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages up to the charges if recurring 12 months charges...

Page 140: ...e legislation Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation IBM s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell quiet possession or clear title or the good...

Page 141: ...country in which you acquired the Machine in the first sentence laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region INDIA Limitation of Liability The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section 1 liability for bodily injury including death or damage to real property and tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by IBM s negligence 2 as to any other actual damage arising in any sit...

Page 142: ...land France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland or United Kingdom you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either 1 an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or 2 from IBM If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania Armenia Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovi...

Page 143: ... APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED AUSTRIA AND GERMANY The IBM Warranty for Machines The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this Section The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine s conformity to its Specifications The following paragraphs are added to this Section The minimum warranty period for Machines is ...

Page 144: ...nd your sole remedy whether in contract or in tort in respect of any default shall be limited to damages ITALY Limitation of Liability The following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law IBM is liable for no more than 1 unchanged 2 as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM p...

Page 145: ... IBM intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non IBM product program or service IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to I...

Page 146: ... are preinstalled or otherwise distributed by IBM You should contact the vendors responsible for those products directly to determine the capabilities of their products and update them if needed This IBM hardware product cannot prevent errors that might occur if software upgrades or peripheral devices you use or exchange data with do not process date data correctly The foregoing is a Year 2000 Rea...

Page 147: ...s 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 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...

Page 148: ...tems in the United Kingdom European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modifica...

Page 149: ...ounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 250 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts outside the U S Use a cord set with a grounding type attachment plug The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region IBM power c...

Page 150: ...nstein Switzerland 14F0069 Chile Ethiopia Italy Libya Somalia 14F0087 Israel 1838574 Thailand 6952301 Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Canada Cayman 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...

Page 151: ...iguration Setup Utility 22 configuring 15 connectors ports 69 74 cover installing 68 removing 56 creating VLAN 79 D data rate Ethernet 77 database exporting 43 importing 43 diagnostic error code format 95 diagnostic error message tables 98 DIMMs specifications 8 supported 8 diskette drive 5 specifications 8 dual in line memory module DIMM 60 E electrical input 5 8 electronic emission Class A notic...

Page 152: ...em 20 LEDs front view 6 9 rear view 7 10 Ligh Path Diagnostics panel 105 panel table 105 Light Path Diagnostics 104 local area network 76 M management tools 18 memory modules 60 specifications 5 8 supported 60 memory module specifications 5 8 supported 60 microprocessor installing 65 specifications 5 8 microprocessors installing 65 Microsoft Server Appliance Kit 4 Microsoft Terminal Services 4 Mis...

Page 153: ...1 switch power on password override 27 switch block system board 53 system board model 8654 52 switch block 53 system reliability 49 system requirements 3 T teaming 77 temperature air 8 Terminal Services remote 19 Web based 18 trademarks 132 traffic class expediting 78 U UM Services 4 configuring 15 Web page 16 United States electronic emission Class A notice 133 United States FCC Class A notice 1...

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