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IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233 Installation Guide
IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233 Installation Guide
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Fifth Edition (August 2009) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 79.
Fifth Edition (August 2009) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 79.
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...adapter 26 Completing the installation 28 Connecting the cables 29 Updating the server configuration 29 SMP Expansion cabling 30 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 51 Chapter 6. Configuring the server 45 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 45 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility ...requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in a single-power-supply server operating at 110 V ac installation 10 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 41 Turning off the server 42 Chapter 4. Solving problems ...
...adapter 26 Completing the installation 28 Connecting the cables 29 Updating the server configuration 29 SMP Expansion cabling 30 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 51 Chapter 6. Configuring the server 45 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 45 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility ...requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in a single-power-supply server operating at 110 V ac installation 10 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 41 Turning off the server 42 Chapter 4. Solving problems ...
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...Using the documentation 77 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 77 Software service and support 78 Hardware service and support 78 IBM Taiwan product service 78 Notices 79 Trademarks 79 Important notes 80 Particulate contamination 81 Documentation format 81 Electronic emission notices 82 Federal Communications Commission ... of China Class A warning statement 84 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 84 Korean Class A warning statement 84 Index 85 iv IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
...Using the documentation 77 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 77 Software service and support 78 Hardware service and support 78 IBM Taiwan product service 78 Notices 79 Trademarks 79 Important notes 80 Particulate contamination 81 Documentation format 81 Electronic emission notices 82 Federal Communications Commission ... of China Class A warning statement 84 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 84 Korean Class A warning statement 84 Index 85 iv IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
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... of the caution or danger statement in this document is used to read all caution and danger statements in the Safety Information document. vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in this document before you perform the procedures. Antes...
... of the caution or danger statement in this document is used to read all caution and danger statements in the Safety Information document. vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in this document before you perform the procedures. Antes...
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... attached devices. v Connect all cables to this product. v Never turn on this product during an electrical storm. To Disconnect: 1. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
... attached devices. v Connect all cables to this product. v Never turn on this product during an electrical storm. To Disconnect: 1. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
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...176;F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with ...Do not remove the covers. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 15F8409 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct...
...176;F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with ...Do not remove the covers. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 15F8409 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct...
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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... energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has the following label attached. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no...
... energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has the following label attached. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no...
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... and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following steps. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 server 7141 or 7233 The model number and serial number are not described in the documentation that is described in the User's Guide on...
... and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following steps. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 server 7141 or 7233 The model number and serial number are not described in the documentation that is described in the User's Guide on...
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... to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is displayed. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Use one of the following minimum hardware and...
... to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is displayed. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Use one of the following minimum hardware and...
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... of the document is displayed under it , and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; The following notices and statements are listed in the Search field and click Search. If you... in the Safety Information document. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that has additional documents under Topic Description. An attention notice is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Chapter 1.
... of the document is displayed under it , and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; The following notices and statements are listed in the Search field and click Search. If you... in the Safety Information document. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that has additional documents under Topic Description. An attention notice is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Chapter 1.
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... and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
... and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
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....) v Weight: approximately 43.1 kg (95 lb) when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for particulates and gases, see "Particulate contamination" on : 8% to 90°F); Two on rear of 1... some models only) Expansion slots: Seven PCI Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: One or two dual-rated power supplies, depending on the...
....) v Weight: approximately 43.1 kg (95 lb) when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for particulates and gases, see "Particulate contamination" on : 8% to 90°F); Two on rear of 1... some models only) Expansion slots: Seven PCI Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: One or two dual-rated power supplies, depending on the...
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..., which means that you might have to perform before you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component...
..., which means that you might have to perform before you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component...
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Introduction 7 Chapter 1. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Introduction 7 Chapter 1. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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Remote Supervisor Adapter II PCI divider with battery holder ServeRAID-MR10k controller and battery Hot-swap power supply Top cover Adapter-retention bracket PCI divider PCI switch-card assembly I/O board shuttle assembly 8 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
Remote Supervisor Adapter II PCI divider with battery holder ServeRAID-MR10k controller and battery Hot-swap power supply Top cover Adapter-retention bracket PCI divider PCI switch-card assembly I/O board shuttle assembly 8 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
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...IBM server hardware. Installing optional devices This chapter provides basic instructions for your server is otherwise working . These instructions are intended for the server, monitor, and other objects have to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. For additional information about tools for the server. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2... to display the matrix of downloadable files for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum...
...IBM server hardware. Installing optional devices This chapter provides basic instructions for your server is otherwise working . These instructions are intended for the server, monitor, and other objects have to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. For additional information about tools for the server. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2... to display the matrix of downloadable files for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum...
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... make sure that: v Each of removal. v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Limitations in the server, open space around the server to allow the server cooling... system to work properly. v Back up to four slower microprocessors v Sixteen DIMMs v Three PCI expansion slots, if you do not have...
... make sure that: v Each of removal. v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Limitations in the server, open space around the server to allow the server cooling... system to work properly. v Back up to four slower microprocessors v Sixteen DIMMs v Three PCI expansion slots, if you do not have...
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...fitting clothing on your necktie or scarf to an unpainted metal part on Attention: Static electricity that might result in the loss of a grounding system is designed to operate safely while it by its edges or its static-protective package, touch it back into the server. Handling static-sensitive...to internal server components when the server is turned on . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when you work inside the server; Do not place the device on the server cover or on . To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive ...
...fitting clothing on your necktie or scarf to an unpainted metal part on Attention: Static electricity that might result in the loss of a grounding system is designed to operate safely while it by its edges or its static-protective package, touch it back into the server. Handling static-sensitive...to internal server components when the server is turned on . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when you work inside the server; Do not place the device on the server cover or on . To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive ...