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IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233 Installation Guide
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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. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. US Government Users Restricted Rights -
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. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. US Government Users Restricted Rights -
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... program 46 Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 46 Using the Scalable Partition Web interface 46 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 51 Chapter 6. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 POST beep codes 54 POST...components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software 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 ...
... program 46 Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 46 Using the Scalable Partition Web interface 46 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 51 Chapter 6. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 POST beep codes 54 POST...components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software 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 ...
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...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 ...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 General problems 58 Hard disk drive problems 58 Intermittent problems 59 USB keyboard, mouse, or ...
...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 ...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 General problems 58 Hard disk drive problems 58 Intermittent problems 59 USB keyboard, mouse, or ...
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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 the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." For example, if a ...
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 the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." For example, if a ...
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... to devices. 3. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from connectors. 4. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment when there is hazardous. 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...
... to devices. 3. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from connectors. 4. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment when there is hazardous. 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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...in exposure to the beam. There are installed, note the following . Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Do not:...type battery recommended by the manufacturer. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the same manufacturer. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed...
...in exposure to the beam. There are installed, note the following . Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Do not:...type battery recommended by the manufacturer. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the same manufacturer. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed...
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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. 2 1 Safety ix Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
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. 2 1 Safety ix Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
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... of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. There are nearby. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
... of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. There are nearby. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide
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.... Record information about those features, or technical updates might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. 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 made periodically to ...server and other at the rear of the chassis, and the other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233 servers and basic instructions for setting up and cabling...
.... Record information about those features, or technical updates might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. 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 made periodically to ...server and other at the rear of the chassis, and the other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233 servers and basic instructions for setting up and cabling...
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... one of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF)... and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is not available in the language ...
... one of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF)... and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is not available in the language ...
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If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select ... function within the document. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. A danger statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select ... function within the document. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. A danger statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
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... depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches).
... depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Types 7141 and 7233: Installation Guide Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches).
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... 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 up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and...standard on 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 : ...
... 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 up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and...standard on 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 : ...
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... be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange 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
... be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange 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
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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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... options, read the following information: v Read the safety information that the server is working correctly. Go to the IBM Web site. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. v If you have an adequate number of performance. Make sure... grounded electrical outlets for users who are addressed and that your back, lift by standing or by pushing up IBM server hardware. Under Product support, click System x. 3. For additional information about tools for you can stand safely without slipping. - Place removed covers and ...
... options, read the following information: v Read the safety information that the server is working correctly. Go to the IBM Web site. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. v If you have an adequate number of performance. Make sure... grounded electrical outlets for users who are addressed and that your back, lift by standing or by pushing up IBM server hardware. Under Product support, click System x. 3. For additional information about tools for you can stand safely without slipping. - Place removed covers and ...
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...hot-swapped, which means that come with the server cover removed might have followed the cabling instructions that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. v You have replaced a failed fan within 2 minutes of removal.... the server to work properly. 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 v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you are finished working on . v When ...
...hot-swapped, which means that come with the server cover removed might have followed the cabling instructions that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. v You have replaced a failed fan within 2 minutes of removal.... the server to work properly. 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 v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you are finished working on . v When ...
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...electronic devices. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v While the device is still in the loss of a grounding system is recommended. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 11 v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist ...watches. v The use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside a server that is turned on: v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your body. If it is necessary...
...electronic devices. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v While the device is still in the loss of a grounding system is recommended. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 11 v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist ...watches. v The use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside a server that is turned on: v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your body. If it is necessary...