IBM eserver xSeries 350, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...e server and options Start the server Install options Drives Microprocessors Adapters Memory Did the server start correctly Yes No Use ServerGuide to setup and configure hardware Did configuration com...

Page 2: ...bleshooting 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 downl...

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Page 4: ...ormation in Appendix A Warranties and notices on page 31 First Edition March 2001 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights U...

Page 5: ...s 23 POST error messages 24 ServerGuide startup problems 25 Troubleshooting chart 26 Appendix A Warranties and notices 31 Warranty Statements 31 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States Pue...

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Page 7: ...irjanen ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen Avant de proc der l installation de ce produit lisez le manuel Safety Information Vor Beginn der Installation die Brosch re mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen Pri...

Page 8: ...instalar este produto leia o folheto Informa es sobre Seguran a Antes de instalar este producto lea la Informaci n de Seguridad L s s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den h r produkten Safety...

Page 9: ...on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless i...

Page 10: ...equired by local ordinances 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 cov...

Page 11: ...ement 5 CAUTION The power control button on the device and 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...

Page 12: ...inted circuitry Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device While the device is still in its anti static bag touch it lo an unpainted metal part of the system unit f...

Page 13: ...xSeries Documentation CD that provides detailed information about this server If you have access to the World Wide Web you can obtain up to date information about your server model and other IBM serv...

Page 14: ...Diagnostics Dual channel Ultra160 SCSI controller non RAID one internal and one external channel One 10BASE T 100BASE TX AMD Ethernet controller Two serial ports One parallel port Two Universal Serial...

Page 15: ...situations that can be potentially hazardous to you A caution notice is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation Danger These notices indicate situatio...

Page 16: ...ray Filler panel for power supply bay Power supply Hot swap fans Hot swap fans Memory board Dual in line memory module DIMM Advanced System Management Interconnect board System board Diagnostics panel...

Page 17: ...that is turned on Avoid loose fitting clothing on your forearms Button long sleeved shirts before working inside the server do not wear cufflinks while you are working inside the server Do not allow...

Page 18: ...and disconnect all cables 3 Remove the top cover 4 Select a slot open the tab and adapter retention latch and remove the expansion slot cover 5 Open the adapter retention cover at the rear of the adap...

Page 19: ...v 2 Turn off the server and disconnect all cables 3 Remove adapters plastic dividers and the fan assembly from the server See the User s Reference for detailed instructions 4 Disconnect the internal...

Page 20: ...oute the SCSI cable observe the following Do not block the ventilated space in front of the fan assembly Do not place the SCSI cable fold on top of the fan assembly Do not route the SCSI cable over th...

Page 21: ...ry must be reserved below 4 GB for system resources The usable memory is reduced again when 16 GB of memory is installed The BIOS will display only the amount of memory available to the operating syst...

Page 22: ...y 100 MHz 72 bit registered synchronous DIMM memory is supported for the 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB DIMMs Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the server Therefore...

Page 23: ...cooling do not operate the server for more than 10 minutes without either a drive or filler panel installed in each bay 1 Remove the filler panel 2 Place the drive handle in the open position and sli...

Page 24: ...r cords 3 Remove the top cover 4 If you are installing a microprocessor in slot 4 remove the terminator card from the connector PCI slot 1 32 bit 33 MHz J50 PCI slot 2 64 bit 66 MHz J51 PCI slot 3 64...

Page 25: ...e following precautions Statement 8 CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside an...

Page 26: ...the corresponding outlet on the rear of the server then into a properly grounded electrical outlet 6 Verify that the dc power light and the ac power light on the power supply are lit indicating that t...

Page 27: ...on of the input and output connectors on your server Refer to the following illustration for an example of cable routing Advanced System Management Interconnect port A Advanced System Management Inter...

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Page 29: ...en this amber light is on continuously the drive has failed If an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server when the light flashes slowly one flash per second the drive is being rebuil...

Page 30: ...m the electrical outlets to shut off all power to the server Note Wait about 15 seconds after disconnecting the power cords for your system to stop running Watch for the system power light on the info...

Page 31: ...is also located on the Ethernet RJ 45 connector on the rear of the server Ethernet speed light When this green light is on the Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps When the light is off the Ethernet speed is 1...

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Page 33: ...SI controller Use this program to change default values and resolve configuration conflicts ServeRAID programs If you install an optional ServeRAID adapter you must use the ServeRAID configuration pro...

Page 34: ...Updates and Applications CD Be sure to take advantage of the additional software that is provided on the System Updates and Applications CD Note See the CD label for a current list of updates and app...

Page 35: ...appear on the screen Three short POST detected a system memory error Verify that the memory is installed correctly If it is replace the failing memory module Attention In some memory configurations t...

Page 36: ...tion about the POST beep codes Two long and two short POST does not support the optional video adapter Replace the optional video adapter with one that is supported by the server or use the integrated...

Page 37: ...esting on the keyboard keys 962 Parallel port configuration error Start the Configuration Setup program and verify that the parallel port setting is correct 11xx Serial port error Verify that the seri...

Page 38: ...drive is set as the primary drive Start the CD from the primary drive ServeRAID program cannot view all installed drives or cannot install NOS Ensure that there are no duplicate SCSI IDs or IRQ assign...

Page 39: ...e application programs Verify that 1 The primary monitor cable is connected to the video port 2 You installed the necessary device drivers for the applications If the items above are correct and the s...

Page 40: ...microprocessor is seated properly If it is replace the startup microprocessor If the problem remains call for service Memory problems Suggested action The amount of memory displayed is less than the a...

Page 41: ...onfiguration If the problem remains call for service Expansion enclosure problems Suggested action The SCSI expansion enclosure used to work but does not work now Verify that 1 The cables for all exte...

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Page 46: ...anty for Machines IBM warrants that each Machine 1 is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2 conforms to IBM s Official Published Specifications The warranty period for a Machine is a sp...

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Page 49: ...will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act Limitation of Liability The following is added to this Section...

Page 50: ...s justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded Extent of Warranty The second paragraph do...

Page 51: ...re liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by yo...

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Page 53: ...d 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 2...

Page 54: ...tatement Federal Communications Commission FCC Class A Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rul...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 125 volts For units intended...

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Page 59: ...cifications 2 N NOS See operating system notices electronic emission Class A 42 FCC Class A 42 miscellaneous 42 product 42 trademarks 41 O operating system installing 21 P PCI expansion slots 2 POST e...

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